Nigeria

UN Tasks Political Stakeholders in Nigeria to Remain Committed to Democracy in Africa

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS),…

2 years ago

We Need to Practice Democracy in Nigeria and End ‘Partizanism’ – Pst Chris Okotie

Pastor Chris Okotie, Founder, Household of God Church, says Nigeria must resort to an interim government as a mechanism for…

2 years ago

Nigeria: INEC Has Powers to Reject Lawan and Akpabio, Says Falana

Lagos-based lawyer, Mr Femi Falana, SAN, has stated that Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is empowered by both constitutional…

2 years ago

Nigeria: Tobacco Industry Exploiting Social Media to Promote Product in Contravention of Law

The tobacco industry in Nigeria is allegedly exploiting social networking platforms to promote and market its products in contravention of…

2 years ago

Nigeria, Algeria, Niger Move to Revive $13bn Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline as Demand Pressure Mounts

Nigeria, Algeria and Niger Republic on Monday moved to reactivate the $13 billion Trans- Saharan Natural Gas Pipeline (TNGP) project…

2 years ago

Nigeria Fuel Scarcity: Independent Marketers Fault PPMC, Say Sale of Petrol at N165 Not Sustainable

Nigeria's Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) on Monday faulted the Pipelines and Product Marketing Company (PPMC) for the…

2 years ago

UN: Nigeria Has 3.2 Million Internally Displaced Persons, Hosts 84,000 Refugees

The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) has disclosed that Nigeria currently has 3.2 million Internally displaced persons and…

2 years ago

At $450 Million, Nigeria Owes 25% of Global Airlines’ Blocked Funds, Says IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has disclosed that airlines unremitted revenues from Nigeria (known as blocked funds) has risen…

2 years ago

Linus Okorie: It Requires Leadership to Guarantee The Future of Nigeria

Founder & CEO, GOTNI Leadership Centre, Linus Okorie, emphasis on the need for Africa as a continent to place investment…

2 years ago

Nigeria Declares Monday, June 13 Public Holiday to Commemorate Democracy Day

Nigeria's federal government has declared Monday, June 13 as public holiday to commemorate the 2022 Democracy Day. The Minister of…

2 years ago

Nigeria’s Public Debt Climbs by N2.04trn in Q1 to N41.6trn

Nigeria’s total public debt stock, comprising the debt obligations of the federal government, states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)…

2 years ago

Nigeria, Others Losing $95bn in Productivity Due to Unsafe Food Intake

Nigeria's federal government has said consumption of unsafe or contaminated food was causing the country and other low income economies…

2 years ago

Olu Falae: I’m Not Interested in Amendments, Nigeria Needs a New Constitution

Elder Statesman, Olu Falae, says the constitution governing the laws in Nigeria remains a challenge for Nigerians. Adding that for…

2 years ago

‘Exciting Prospects’: Pinnick Takes Positives as Ecuador Pip Nigeria in New Jersey

President of the Nigeria Football Federation and FIFA Council Member, Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick would have wanted a win for…

2 years ago

Nigeria: Labour Party Crisis Worsens as Court Okays Factional Leader’s Fresh Suit

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered that the Labour Party and some of its officials be served with…

2 years ago

Nigeria: Disagreements Among Concessioners Delaying Take-off of $3.1bn e-Customs Project, FG Says

The federal government has explained why the $3.1 billion contract for complete automation of the Nigeria Custom Service (NCS) approved…

2 years ago

Nigeria Seeks Vaccine to Halt Spread of Monkeypox, Denies Russia’s Allegation of Having Laboratories with Virus

Nigeria's federal government on Tuesday revealed that it was collaborating with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United States…

2 years ago

Namibia Pushes for Improved Bilateral Relationship with Nigeria

Namibia has expressed willingness to extend bilateral relationship with Nigeria, insisting that it would use her hosting of the 5th…

2 years ago

Nigeria: INEC Reacts to Election Guidelines Adjustment, Says It’s Not Unilateral, Explains PDP is First Beneficiary

In its first official reaction to the adjustment of the general election guidelines, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on…

2 years ago

Nigeria Lost $1bn to Crude Oil Theft in Q1 2022

The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mr. Gbenga Komolafe, has said Nigeria lost about…

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