Tag: Nigeria
‘Tinubu’s visit to Brazil strategic, game changer in economy diversification’
Brazil’s global leadership in mechanized agriculture, agribusiness, and renewable energy are also key areas of interest for Nigeria.
Malema: Xenophobia in South Africa a betrayal of African unity
Malema spoke at the opening of the 2025 Annual General Conference of the NBA where he also extolled Nigeria’s contributions…
Wanted Chinese notorious gang leader hiding in Nigeria repatriated
Qisheng fled to Nigeria in 2024 to escape justice after a warrant for his arrest was issued by the Public…
Japan designates city of Kisarazu hometown for Nigerians
The Japanese government will create a special visa category for highly skilled, innovative, and talented young Nigerians who want to…
“Nigeria on the rise under my leadership,” Tinubu tells Nigerians in Japan
Tinubu said negative portrayals of Nigeria do little to advance the cause of development and discourage the investment and partnerships…
Chinese warned against illegal mining operations in Nigeria
He noted problems like child labor and toxic chemical use in illegal mining. He urged sustained media efforts to educate…
Nigeria sits on N341tn worth of untapped oil reserves, says report
Yet, 65 percent of discovered oil fields remain idle, while only 10 percent have been brought into production.
Akpabio returns to Nigeria after rumours of illness in London
Akpabio, led a Nigerian delegation to the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva between July 29 and…
What is Overtime in Basketball and Nigeria: NBA Overtime Rule, Format, Score System in Regular Season and Playoff Games
In terms of overtime, the record for the longest basketball game is held by a match between the Indiana Olympians…
BREAKING: Nigeria’s security forces capture wanted Ansaru terror kingpins
The capture of Abu Bara and Mallam Mamuda, the Ansaru group’s leader and deputy commander respectively, marks one of the…
From politics to terrorism? Canada’s dangerous redefinition of Nigeria’s democracy
When a Canadian federal court recently declared Nigeria’s two largest political parties, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the…
Two firms unveil plan for $60bn speed rail in Nigeria
The firms revealed this during the presentation of the $60 billion proof-of-funds for the project to Secretary to the Government…
India snubs Russian oil, turns to Nigeria
India, the world’s third-largest oil consumer, continues to adapt its sourcing in response to shifting market dynamics and diplomatic realities.…
Nigeria mourns Ghana’s helicopter crash victims
Nigeria stands in solidarity with Ghana during this period of immense grief and prays for strength to bear the loss.
Tinubu’s policies will give Nigerians more secure, stable, prosperous future – Presidency
The presidency faulted the use of projection by UNICEF that 33 million Nigerians, including 16 million children, would face hunger…
Over 76% of Nigeria’s agricultural exports routinely rejected by EU for safety reasons – Coalition
The group stressed that more than 80 per cent of pesticides distributed to smallholder farmers in Nigeria have been banned…
Boom in VAT collection: Health sector grows 250%, ICT follows close NBS
The data shows that most of the VAT came from local payments, which brought in ₦922.87 billion. This was followed…
NDA celebrates Burkina Faso’s 65th independence with allied cadets
The Commandant of the Academy, Maj. -Gen. Abdul Ibrahim, said that the presence of Burkinabe cadets was a testament to…
UK opens applications for 2026 Chevening scholarship
Since its inception, over 1,500 Nigerians have been awarded the Chevening scholarship.
D’Tigress arrive Abuja after historic Afrobasket win
This victory adds to the growing legacy of Nigerian women's basketball and highlights the importance of continued investment in female…
Why we’re chasing Nigerians out of our country – Ghanaian Businessman
Keshi’s remarks follow recent protests in Accra and Kumasi, where Ghanaian traders demonstrated against what they described as the dominance…
AfroBasket 2025 Final: Nigeria faces Mali in showdown for title, World Cup spot
With history, pride, and a World Cup ticket on the line, the Nigeria vs Mali final promises to be a…
8th African Nations Championship: Nigeria launch quest for another continental title
Bronze medal-winners in 2014 and runners-up four years later, Nigeria have blown hot and cold in the 16-year-old tournament that…
Japan donates N3.6bn road equipment to Nigeria
Speaking at the event, the minister expressed Nigeria’s gratitude to the Government of Japan for its continued support, adding that…
Bianca Ojukwu visits Ghana amid rising anti-Nigerian protests
They also praised Ambassador Ojukwu and the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, for their quick response.
Nigeria U20 Football Team: Prospects for the Future of the Flying Eagles
The question remains: how will these talents be managed post-U20? Will they enter structured senior environments with continuity of tactical…
Nigeria commits $538m to SAPZ – Shettima
Shettima reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to tackling food insecurity, adding that the administration of President Bola Tinubu had reactivated…
GMOs: Islamic clerics back use of biotechnology for food security
Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, Director-General of NBRDA, emphasised the ethical and scientific foundations of GMO technologies as powerful tools for social…
WAFCON 2024: Tension grips Rabat as Nigeria, Morocco lock horns in epic final today
Namibian referee Antsino Twanyanyukwa will officiate the final, with assistant referees Alice Umutesi (Rwanda) and Tabara Mbodji (Senegal). Rwanda’s Salima
Group seeks forensic audit of refineries, disputes $18bn repairs claim
“A credible audit must trace all disbursements from the year 2000 onward, which is when Nigeria’s refinery woes deepened under…