Tag: Nigeria
Setback for Nigeria as India secures 2030 Commonwealth Games
The 2030 Games are expected to attract athletes from over 70 Commonwealth nations and territories, competing across multiple disciplines. Preparations…
Ekong: We’re happy to be in the play-offs and we’ll give it our best shot
Nigeria to the play-off tournament, which precedes the intercontinental play-offs scheduled for Mexico in March next year.
Oil theft drains $3.3 billion from Nigeria’s economy, NEITI reveals
Additionally, it introduced the Just Energy Transition and Climate Accountability Framework to ensure Nigeria’s shift to cleaner energy is fair…
Insecurity: Expert advocates strong collaboration between govt, private security agencies
Babaeko, the Chief Executive, CEO, Absolute Security, and Advance Protocol Ltd, made the suggestion in a paper titled "The Role…
INTERPOL nabs Argentina-based Nigerian behind massive online love scam
Nigerian man named Ikechukwu N. has been arrested in Argentina by INTERPOL for running several online romance scams that tricked…
2026 WCQ: Visa delay, injuries hit Super Eagles ahead of Lesotho clash
Head Coach Eric Sekou Chelle will have a total of 20 players for the Super Eagles’ second training session on…
UN Rankings: Nigeria tops list of countries with shortest lifespan
However, medical expert Dr. Raymond Kuti disagreed with the UN figures, saying that Nigeria’s life expectancy might actually be higher
Christian genocide and the conspiracy against Nigeria
I listened attentively to the words of Bill Maher & CNN's Van Jones who have both accused Nigeria of indulging…
FIFA picks Chadian referee for Nigeria, Lesotho clash
World football body, FIFA, has appointed Chadian referee Alhadi Mahamat to take charge of Nigeria’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier…
Nigeria @65 : Afrobeats hitting the right notes in Nigeria – Puffy Tee
One of Africa's leading music producers, songwriter, singer and entrepreneur, Temidayo Joseph Babatope, affectionately called Puffy Tee says Afrobeat music
$25bn Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline to link West Africa to Europe
The final investment decision, expected by the end of 2025, will determine if the project has enough funding to move…
Tinubu’ll continue concerted efforts to build Nigeria of our collective dream – APC
APC recalled that Tinubu, on day one as President, courageously initiated reforms to end the ruinous fuel subsidy regime and…
Corruption remains Nigeria’s deadliest threat at 65, warns CACOL
The organisation pointed to how nations like Singapore, Malaysia, and South Korea, which gained independence around the same period, have…
Nigeria @ 65: U.S. fires strong message to Tinubu’s government
“For over six decades, Nigeria has stood as a beacon of resilience and leadership. The United States values our enduring…
APC’s government prevented Nigeria from collapse – Tinubu
Tinubu said the book launch was significant as it reflected the collective efforts and sacrifices of progressive minds over the…
“Boko Haram of today will be child’s play,” Obasanjo warns on Nigeria’s future
Obasanjo, however, affirmed that although Nigeria is a diverse and complex nation, it is not a difficult country to govern.
Nigeria bleeds billions daily as oil theft, waste persist — Experts warn
However, they warned that technology alone would not solve the problem. Strong government action, strict enforcement of the law, and…
GMOs safe for human health, environment, FG assures Nigerians
Mustapha gave the assurance against the backdrop of ongoing debates and conversations around GMOs, which he described as based on…
Hope for Nigeria as US reinstates long-term visas for Ghana
In a statement on Saturday, the US Embassy in Ghana said the B1/B2 visitor visa is now valid for five…
Athletics can do for Nigeria what sprinting did for Jamaica – AFN Technical Director, Okon
The Coach also stressed that Nigerian athletics require substantial funding, as the current ad-hoc approach has hindered many of the…
Tinubu’s reforms aimed at lasting national transformation – Akume
Akume, who said Independence Day is not only a celebration of history, but also a renewal of purpose, urged Nigerians…
Nigeria’s debt rises as World Bank prepares new $750m loans
Others warn that Nigeria’s rising debt now at about N149 trillion compared to N87 trillion when President Buhari left office …
Malala in Nigeria to push girls’ education priorities
Malala would hold engagements with key government and civil society leaders to help accelerate progress for girls’ education across Nigeria.
Tinubu calls for total dismantling of nuclear weapons
Tinubu urged Nuclear Weapons States to be mindful of the impact of weapons of mass destruction on human health, the…
Nigerian govt justifies $220m fine on Meta platforms
Nigeria's Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) recently imposed a $220 million fine on Meta.
Nigeria secures deal for reduction in price of HIV prevention drug
The drug Lenacapavir is up to 100 per cent effective in preventing new HIV infections.
What is Nigeria bringing back from UNGA at 80?
Nigeria, by all accounts, is a model citizen of the world, with thoughts and aspirations that capture the multilateral spirit…
Saudi embassy in Abuja marks 95 years, highlights $600m trade with Nigeria
explained that Saudi Arabia has made remarkable progress since King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud unified the Kingdom 95 years…
UNGA: After years of stagnation, Nigeria revives oil sector for global players
Lokpobiri stressed that Nigeria’s oil sector is undergoing a transformation:
UNGA: Shettima to deliver Nigeria’s national statement Wednesday
Earlier, the vice-president participated in the opening session of the Assembly, where U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a keynote address,…