Tag: Nigeria
Nigeria’s booming online betting at crossroads, legal limbo
Approximately 60 million Nigerians are said to frequently “bet daily” especially on sports betty platforms, while online gambling market is…
Obasanjo identifies four things needed to tackle insecurity in Nigeria
Obasanjo's call on Nigeria to seek international help came on the heels of revelation by French President Emmanuel Macron on…
Int’l Friendly: All eyes on Osimhen, Salah as Nigeria play Egypt Dec 16
On Monday, Egypt’s head coach, Hossam Hassan, announced a 28-man provisional squad. The team will gather in Cairo on Wednesday…
French President Macron calls Tinubu amidst Benin Republic’s coup attempt tension
Macron revealed that President Tinubu requested support and partnership of France in tackling the security challenges and taking care of…
India’s new envoy presents credentials to Tinubu, pledges stronger ties with Nigeria
Singh, who has assumed duties, was warmly received by Tinubu, who congratulated him and extended his best wishes to him…
Nigeria committed to promoting peace, prosperity across borders – Tinubu
President Tinubu noted that the government remains focused on strengthening democratic institutions, driving economic reforms and creating an enabling environment…
Yuletide: FG directs airlines to review flight schedules
He emphasized that FAAN must focus on operational excellence, passenger experience, inter-agency coordination, and a unified security system. Ganduje added…
Killings: U.S. disagrees with Tinubu’s govt as Obadare demands end to Sharia law
The United States House Appropriations Committee, in a joint briefing with the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has raised fresh concerns…
U.S. takes another crucial decision on Nigeria: What you need to know
According to him, the U.S. government is determined to confront individuals and networks responsible for orchestrating or enabling sectarian violence.
Nigeria cannot fail in battle against insecurity – Akpabio warns
He added that the nation owes it to young people and generations yet to come to ensure that Nigeria becomes…
SDGs: Nigeria moves to fix development financing gaps through INFF
Nigeria’s push to strengthen the foundations of sustainable development financing received a major boost in Lagos as government leaders, development…
US Congress Warns Nigeria: Act now or face tougher actions
ppens too often. People ask for protection, but no one comes. Sometimes police are contacted while attacks are ongoing, yet…
Pressure Nigerian govt to abolish Sharia law, Hisbah, Obadare urges US Congress
Obadare said the primary drivers of violence in Nigeria – Boko Haram, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), and radicalised…
Geographical Indications: The New Global Currency
By protecting Kente, Ghana has elevated it into the same league as Champagne and Parmesan—prestigious, legally protected products tied to…
Following Initial Hearings: Why Nigeria remains a focus for US Congress
International attention on Nigeria’s security situation has grown since former US President Trump claimed Christians were being targeted for “genocide.”
How Nigeria stepped up security efforts when the world looked away
When the controversial “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) tag hit Nigeria like a sudden thunderclap, many feared the label would…
Nigeria to join world’s top 5 economies – ECOWAS
Nigeria has now become the seventh ECOWAS country to start using the card. The project was first planned 11 years…
Genocide Claim: President Trump, Ribadu’s team and the Saudi Prince
Trump's behaviour is often stranger than fiction. Before the New York mayoral election, he repeatedly attacked Zohran Mamdani, a Muslim…
Tinubu, leader to stem insecurity, says Hope Alive Initiative
HAI also praised the administration’s diplomatic engagements, including the National Security Adviser-led mission to Washington and the Minister of Foreign…
Failing EU standards could cost Nigeria billions, warns minister
Commodities must now be traceable, legally produced, and deforestation-free,” Kyari said. “If we fail to adapt, Nigeria could lose over…
UN rights office urges Nigerian govt to halt terror attacks
Meanwhile, the World Food Programme (WFP).has regretted that the insurgent attacks have intensified this year. The UN food agency said…
In setback to battle against HIV, condom distribution in Nigeria fell by 55%
The UN AIDS agency said abrupt funding cuts and a deteriorating human rights environment disrupt prevention and treatment services across…
Nigeria fighting for survival and the United States must not stand aside
The United States’ designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern has reignited conversation across diplomatic, security, and human…
How Jimmy Cliff was arrested, detained for 3 days in Nigeria 51 years ago
Nevertheless, Jimmy Cliff said he cherished his trip to Nigeria, describing his experience as “bitter- sweet.”
Insecurity: Again, Trump fumes on happenings in Nigeria, reveals next move
Speaking on a conservative radio program on Friday, Trump said that thousands of Christians in Nigeria are being killed by…
Idea that Nigeria’s engaged in one-sided religious war, a dangerous fiction – U.S. Lawmaker
He cautioned against oversimplifying the country’s complex realities: “The idea that this nation is simply engaged in a one-sided religious…
Genocide Tag: US lawmakers debate possible sanctions on Nigeria
The CPC status may also lead to a reduction or restriction in certain forms of U.S. assistance, especially programs connected…
World University Games: UNIZIK picks ticket to represent Nigeria
The new Vice Chancellor, Professor Ugochukwu Bond Anyaehie, welcomed the athletes and praised them for being great ambassadors of the…
Bow to God and not to Trump
The world and the Nigerian people want to see concrete action and the implementation of extraordinarily ruthless, violent and aggressive…
Nigeria protests exclusion from Nicki Minaj’s UN event
Nicki Minaj, whose real name is Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, had at the event insisted that no group should ever be…