Tag: Nigeria
Buhari excited Nigeria may extend maritime boundary without war
The President assured the Committee, chaired by the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, of…
Insecurity: Retired Colonel asks Buhari to seek help
By Oladapo Udom A security expert, Col. Yomi Dare (rtd) has listed series of measures that can be taken by…
Why Nigeria cannot use full force against terrorists – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has given reason the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government will not employ…
Soyinka’s shocking verdict: Nigeria now a slave depot
Soyika said incessant kidnapping and enslavement of children make Nigeria over qualified for international assistance.
Breaking: Nigeria abstains from sacking Russia from UN Rights Council
Nigeria had voted, along with 140 other nations, to condemn Russian invasion of Ukraine on 2 March.
FG, EU unveil electric motorcycles for rural communities
The electric powered motorcycles were deployed to Gbamu-Gbamu mini-grid solar community in Ogun to transport goods and agricultural produce under…
Anyim: I’ll make Nigeria great if elected president
Anyim said that he has received tremendous support from Nigerians since he joined the presidential race a few months ago.
Emirate airlines offers to help Nigeria establish national carrier
Tim Clark said Emirates Airlines would be happy to help if assistance was requested of it in starting Nigeria’s national…
Warning for Nigerians Who Want to Leave Nigeria
So, ultimately, you can’t escape being a Nigerian once you’re a Nigerian. The fact that there are exceptions doesn’t invalidate…
World Cup: Nigerian fans on the rampage amid calls for Eguavoen, Pinnick sack [Video]
The protest came as the social media resonated with calls for immediate sack of Eagles coach Austin Eguavoen and the…
Nigeria becoming safer everyday – Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said Nigeria is becoming safer every day with the string of successes…
Ukraine sends message to Nigerian Govt
Ukraine expressed joy that Nigeria and other countries supported it during the United Nations resolution over the invasion of the…
Uduaghan is very sad. See why
Uduaghan said he is in support of those who sought to give constitutional roles to traditional rulers in governance of…
Nigeria raises $1.25bn through Eurobonds as debt hits N41.026trn
Nigeria has officially raised 1.25 Billion dollars through the issuance of seven-year Eurobonds in the International Capital Market (ICM).
UK suspends student, work, family visa applications for Nigerians
The embassy via a statement titled ‘Temporary Suspension of Priority Visas for Student, Work and Family Applications’ on Tuesday said…
Nigeria gears up for World Cup qualifier clash
Football is the most popular sport in the world, bar none. For some, it’s the best form of entertainment. In…
Nigeria’s routineer leadership and politics of 2023
If a routineer is elected, the possibility of another eight years of underdevelopment is very high for Nigeria
Nigeria hits at Russia, condemns aggression in Ukraine
Onyeama said that the Federal Government had stated that Nigeria does not condone the approach of aggression by Russia, calling…
Nigeria sues JP Morgan Chase for $1.7B claims
In court, Masefield said Nigeria's case rested on proving two key points: there was a fraud and JP Morgan was…
Nigeria mulls regulation of social media over ritual killings
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, said the Nigerian government is considering new measures to regulate social media…
Nigeria will not collapse in 2023 – Jonathan
Goodluck Jonathan said Nigeria will not disintegrate no matter the outcome of the 2023 general elections.
Kenya’s High Commissioner to Nigeria Wilfred Machage is dead
Machage, had in July last year denied claim that Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), was…
Nigeria moves to reduce cholera-related deaths
In 2021, Nigeria recorded 111,062 cholera cases across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Magashi calls for stronger Nigeria, France military ties
The minister said that Nigeria and France are strategic partners, adding that the partnership needed to be rejigged to take…
Researchers discover 10 new bat species in Nigeria
A research team has announced the discovery of 10 species of bats that have never been seen before in the…
Nigeria to earn $200bn in FX repatriation from non-oil exports – CBN
Emefiele said that the programme was a first step meant to ensure that the CBN was better able to carry…
Two-party system threat to Nigeria’s democracy – CSOs
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria have expressed their concerns over the domination of the political space by the two…
Dissecting ongoing exodus of Nigerian healthcare workers
By Dr Otabor Christopher, Two thousand Nigeria trained medical doctors leave Nigeria annually to seek employment abroad. The number is…
Daily COVID-19 cases tumble in Nigeria
Confirmed cases in Nigeria stood at 253,540 as at 4 February. Death toll remained unchanged at 3,136.
CAF rejects Ghana’s request for venue change against Super Eagles
CAF said the GFA previously notified them that the playoffs would be held at the Cape Coast sports stadium, west…