Tag: Nigeria
Edo state second worst hit by COVID-19 deaths after Lagos: NCDC statistics
Latest data on the COVID-19 situation in Nigeria, released by NCDC, showed that Edo state is second to Lagos as…
3 die of COVID-19 in Nigeria, zero infection in Abuja
Three persons have died of COVID-19 in Nigeria, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control reported on Saturday.
The colonialists never left – they are Nigerian politicians
The perils of colonialism remain in Nigeria, sixty years after independence. So, long after they are gone, the colonial construction…
Algeria’s Desert Foxes replace Cote d’Ivoire in Super Eagles friendly
Nigeria's Super Eagles will face reigning African champions Algeria's Desert Foxes for an international friendly in October.
Nigeria records Zero COVID-19 death in 24 hours
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said no death occurred in the last 24-hours, as the country recorded 125…
Insecurity: Visit Nigeria for genuine information, Presidency replies UK lawmakers
By Ismaila Chafe and Michael Adeshina The Presidency has reacted to a letter from United Kingdom lawmakers, legal experts, and…
Britain doubles down on Visa Ban for Nigerian election riggers
The United Kingdom (UK) said it has the right to determine who should be granted visa to enter the country,…
FG to celebrate Nigeria’s 60th Independence anniversary for one year – Minister
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Federal Government on Thursday said celebration of Nigeria’s 60th Independence anniversary will last for one year. The…
FG announces activities for celebration of Nigeria’s 60th independence anniversary
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed on Thursday announced programmes lined up by the Federal…
Nigeria’s COVID-19 lockdown caused more harm, $373b lost: Copenhagen think tank
A new analysis of the effects of COVID-19 lockdown in Nigeria shows that the policy did more harm than good,…
COVID-19 kills 2 persons in Nigeria
Two persons died of COVID-19 complications in Nigeria on Wednesday, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported last night.
Former Thisday editor Lanre Alfred releases book on Nigeria @60
Former Society Editor of ThisDay Newspapers, Lanre Alfred, has released his book, Nigeria @60: Foremost Nigerians in the Last 60years;…
COVID-19 Update: Cases shrink in many states, uptick in Lagos, Plateau
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Nigeria shrank to 176, from 195 on Monday., but NCDC reported uptick in Lagos and Plateau…
Nigeria’s Covid-19 cases tumble below 100
From 189 cases on 19 September, confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria tumbled below 100 on Sunday.
Sharp increase in new coronavirus infections reported in Nigeria
The coronavirus is still on the rage in Nigeria, as a sharp increase in new infections was reported on Friday.
Visa ban: Nigeria slams US, UK, says move disrespectful
The Nigerian government said it was disrespectful to the sovereignty of the country for any foreign government to apply punitive…
Nigeria’s COVID-19 caseload creeps to 56,735
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) recorded 131 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on Thursday, increasing the caseload…
Nigeria’s COVID-19 death toll now 1,083
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) at midnight on Monday said that the death toll from COVID-19 pandemic in…
Food crisis imminent in Nigeria
Twin crises, floods that destroyed rice farms and maize shortages, affecting poultry farmers could push Nigeria into a food crisis.
UK court orders P&ID pay Nigeria £1.5million
Nigeria secured another victory against Process and Industrial Development(P&ID) in the UK court today as Sir Ross Cranston ordered it…
Nigeria gets new UK Deputy High Commissioner
Ben Llewellyn-Jones has been appointed by the United Kingdom to replace Ms. Harriet Thompson as British Deputy High Commissioner (DHC)…
Malabu: Nigeria in Milan court demands $1.1 billion from Shell, ENI
Nigeria has demanded an upfront payment of $1.092 billion from Royal Dutch Shell and Italian oil giant ENI in damages…
Nigeria, Ghana move to improve trade ties with Business Council
Ghana and Nigeria have agreed to establish reciprocal legislation known as "friendship act" to find a lasting solution to trade…
Nigeria offers millions in prizes for ideas to mark Independence anniversary
The Federal Government is offering prizes for creative ideas in poetry, photography, logo design to mark Nigeria's 60th Independence anniversary
Nigeria reports 3 deaths, 156 new COVID-19 cases
On the eve of resumption of international flights, Nigeria reported 156 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, 25 more than the…
How P&ID almost stole Nigeria’s $10b: Nigerian collaborators (Full Judgment)
UK Commercial Court, against all odds, today allowed Nigeria appeal the $10 billion awarded in arbitration to P&ID. Here is…
COVID-19 kills 20 in Kaduna as Nigeria’s new cases tumble to lowest
Nigeria recorded its lowest number of COVID-19 cases, since March, just 125 across the entire nation. But the euphoria over…
Fact Check: Are Nigeria’s 403, 407 COVID-19 tests inadequate?
Nigeria's health minister Osagie Ehanire said testing for the coronavirus and COVID-19 has been grossly inadequate in the country. Was…
Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases flatten out
Nigeria's COVID-19 cases are flattening out with 138 new cases recorded across the nation on Sunday.
Ghana replies Nigeria (Full statement)
Ghana's minister of information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has sent a six-page response to Nigeria, over accusations of hostilities to Nigeria…