Tag: Nigeria
Minister appeals for calm, unity over US-Nigeria face-off
Ata further reassured President Tinubu of the unwavering loyalty and support of the Northern populace during what he described as…
Nigeria’s finest culture journalists showcase writing skills in “Moonbeam”
Moonbeam has been hailed as a bold cultural offering by a significant segment of Nigeria's culture community. Even before the…
Trump’s threat: Russia says it’s closely monitoring situation in Nigeria
In a statement released in Moscow, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Russia was “closely monitoring the situation in…
FG approves Presidential Task Force on “Detty” December, tourism zones
The Presidential Task Force on Detty December would bring together key Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), including aviation, interior, and…
What does America want from Nigeria?
That is in tandem with Nigeria’s foreign policy direction under the Tinubu Administration, which Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, has…
“We will overcome CPC designation, terrorism,” Tinubu speaks on Trump’s threats
"Do we have problems? Yes. Are we challenged by terrorism? Yes. But we will defeat terrorism. We will overcome the…
World Cup Play Offs : Gabon unveils powerful squad to challenge Nigeria
The Panthers will face the Super Eagles in the semi-final of the playoffs at the El Barid Stadium in Rabat,…
Emirates Returns to Nigeria: Flights resume after two-year suspension
The resumption is expected to boost tourism, business travel, and economic exchanges between Nigeria and the UAE, marking a new…
FACT-CHECK: Viral photo of clergyman praying by graveside misrepresented as 2025 ‘Christian genocide’
A viral image shared on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram shows a clergyman, said to be Reverend Dachomo, kneeling beside…
Convenient and diverse payment methods on 1win.ng for Nigerian users
1win.ng delivers a payment system tailored to the Nigerian market by combining convenience, security, and speed. This approach reduces friction…
FG unveils plan to invest N12bn in digital economy research
We are setting up three research clusters of six universities, each one focused on artificial intelligence, another focus on the…
EFCC to INEC: Ensure credible, free, fair elections
Oshodi further reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to supporting INEC and other relevant bodies in ensuring transparent and credible elections.
APC to Peter Obi: Stop exploiting sensitive national issues for political relevance
APC urged citizens and political leaders to defend the country’s image through responsible communication and patriotic engagement.
Nigeria to U.S.: Military intervention without consent Is diplomatic violation
President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has said the United States cannot carry out any military…
Chad shuts border with Nigeria over U.S. military invasion threat
Experts say the move is a precaution meant to protect Chad’s borders and prevent militants from taking advantage of the…
Trump’s threat: Adeleke advocates renewed engagement between Nigeria, US
While commiserating with families of victims across the northern region, Adeleke said the American intervention is a wake up call…
Trump refuses to rule out ‘boots on ground’ in Nigeria to protect Christians
Trump had on Friday revealed that he had designated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” the U.S. over alleged…
Atiku, Obi mute as Kwankwaso speaks against Trump’s threat against Nigeria
Kwankwaso said rather than threats, the United States should assist the Nigerian government to tackle the problems of insecurity.
Preventing Coups in Nigeria through Confederation
In a confederation system, the likelihood of a successful coup would be significantly reduced. With at least four autonomous states,…
Trump’s impulsive Nigeria warning and the politics of misplaced outrage
The crux of his threat rests on the claim that Nigeria is failing to stop the killing of Christians by…
We are preparing to invade Nigeria – U.S. Department of War
Peter Brian Hegseth, the United States Secretary of Defense, has confirmed that the Department of War is making preparations for…
Breaking: Trump designates Nigeria “Country of Particular Concern” over Christians killing claims
The U.S. President said he has directed Congressman Riley Moore, in collaboration with Chairman Tom Cole and the House Appropriations…
Nigeria, EU sign agreements to boost local manufacturing, healthcare access
The EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, praised the partnership as evidence of a new cooperation model, reaffirming…
Geographical Indications: The Untapped Goldmine in Nigeria’s Intellectual Property Landscape
If African artefacts, textiles, or symbols are curated and commercialised abroad without corresponding legal or economic returns to their countries…
First Lady reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to ending TB by 2030
The first lady explained to the gathering of over 180 participants from 47 countries that Nigeria is strengthening its commitment…
Nigeria turns towards prosperity
On 26 June 2025, the President signed the new Nigeria Tax Act and companion legislation, to take effect on 1…
Chinese firms invest $1.3bn in Nigeria’s lithium sector – Alake
Alake said investments by the Chinese companies have boosted Nigeria’s economic diversification efforts, reduced its dependency on oil and attracted…
SEC worried as Nigeria records over $50bn cryptocurrency transactions in 1 year
SEC noted that, while fewer than three million citizens invested in the capital market, more than 60 million engaged daily…
How Nigeria will benefit from removal from FATF’s grey list – Prof Uwaleke
Nigeria was included on the FATF grey list in February 2023, citing strategic deficiencies in the country’s systems for combating…
Tinubu declares major win as FATF clears Nigeria’s name from Grey List
“In February 2023, Nigeria was placed on the FATF grey list. Rather than see it as a setback, we viewed…