Nigeria

Peter Obi: Nigeria Needs a Competent Leader Ahead Of 2023

Despite the pressure mounted by the National Assembly, civil society groups and many well-meaning Nigerians on President Muhammadu Buhari to…

3 years ago

Nigeria: Death Toll in Kaduna Terrorist Attack Rises to 40

The death toll from the attacks on communities in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State has risen to 40…

3 years ago

Nigeria Averts Diplomatic Row with Togo Over Viral Video

Nigeria has averted a diplomatic row with Togo over a viral video where some Nigerian citizens were seen to be…

3 years ago

Turkey to Help Nigeria Tackle Insecurity as Buhari, Erdogan Strengthen Defence Ties

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey on Friday promised to assist Nigeria tackle the numerous security challenges it is facing,…

3 years ago

In Reciprocal Action, Nigeria Reduces Emirates Flights to Once Weekly

In a move signalling reciprocity of action, Nigeria’s government, on Thursday reduced Emirates flights to the country, both Lagos and…

3 years ago

Nigeria: Troops Rescue 20 Police Officers Kidnapped in Northeast Yobe State

Nigeria's Defence Headquarters (DHQ), on Thursday, said troops of Operation Hadin Kai rescued 20 policemen kidnapped by insurgents in Northeastern…

3 years ago

Nigeria Needs to Restructure Now Before It’s Too Late, Governor’ Chair Fayemi Says

Ekiti State Governor and Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has said Nigeria needs a restructured federation…

3 years ago

Nigeria Must Produce Its Own Vaccines, Says Deputy Health Minister Mamora

The Minister of Health Dr Osagie Ehanire, Wednesday admitted that Nigeria had been forced to withdraw expired COVID-19 vaccines from…

3 years ago

Saudi Arabia Bans Flights From Nigeria Over Omicron

The Saudi Arabia Government has suspended Nigerians from entering into the kingdom in its bid to prevent further spread of…

3 years ago

Omicron: Anger, Dismay Across Nigeria after UK Red List

In a policy many have described as racist, misguided and discriminatory, Britain’s ban on Nigerians from travelling to the United…

3 years ago

Nigeria: NCC Confirms MTN, Airtel, Mafab Communications for 3.5GHz Spectrum

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), on Thursday confirmed that three telecoms operators submitted their Expression of Interest (EoI) to the…

3 years ago

Nigeria Begins Vaccine Enforcement

The Nigerian Government has commenced the enforcement of mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 at the Federal Secretariat. Security officials barricaded the…

3 years ago

BBC Secures Major Deal with ARISEPlay

Content company, BBC Studios on Wednesday, announced that it has secured a major deal with streaming service, ARISEPlay, in Nigeria.…

3 years ago

Nigeria: FG, States Won’t Be Able to Pay Salaries in 2022 If Fuel Subsidy is Retained, World Bank Says

The World Bank on Tuesday sounded the alarm bells to Nigeria, saying further delay in removing the fuel subsidy which…

3 years ago

Nigeria: 25 Attacks on Schools, 1,440 Students Abducted in 2O21, Says UNICEF

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said there have been 25 attacks on schools this year, with 1,440 students abducted…

3 years ago

Nigeria: Flour Mills Acquires Majority Stake in Honeywell Flour Mills For N80bn

Nigeria's biggest flour maker, Flour Mills has announced an agreement to acquire Honeywell Group’s portfolio company, Honeywell Flour Mills PLC…

3 years ago

OPEC+ Exceeded Quota by 116% in October as Nigeria, Angola Underperformed

The compliance by members of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and their allies known as OPEC Plus (OPEC+)…

3 years ago

Nigeria: Peterside, Sanusi, Kukah, Others Partner to Mobilise Youths to Vote in 2023

The President and Founder of Anap Foundation, Mr. Atedo Peterside has announced that the foundation has teamed up with select…

3 years ago

Youths Should Channel Endsars Anger Towards Elections in Nigeria – Atedo Peterside

Last week, Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council approved a five-year National Development Plan, NDP, targeting N348.7 trillion in investments from the…

3 years ago

Nigeria’s Major Role in the Illegal Wildlife Trade – ARISE Special Report

  In 2015, Nigeria emerged as Africa’s key transit hub for the trafficking of pangolin scales and elephant ivory. According…

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