Tag: Nigerian Government
Nigerian Pastor chained to hospital bed in Benin Republic released
The minister stressed the need for Egbaji to receive proper medical care following years of incarceration and declining health.
U.S demands decisive action from Nigeria on abducted schoolchildren, security
The US further called on the government to strengthen security measures and guarantee the safety of vulnerable communities, including Christian…
Nigerian govt vows not to slide into panic mode over Trump’s threats
“We don’t want to escalate the rhetoric — you have said, we have said, and all that. The responsibility that…
Trump got it wrong, Nigeria fires back, says 13,500 terrorists neutralised
The minister emphasised that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had demonstrated unwavering commitment to ending insecurity, noting that since May 2023,…
Nigerian govt faults Trump on ‘Country of Concern’ designation, Christian genocide claim
However, the Ministry said the Nigerian government would continue to engage constructively with the US government to enhance mutual understanding…
Nigerian govt, Meta opt for settlement in $32.8m data privacy sanction
The NDPC had, on Feb. 18, imposed both a remedial fee of 32,800,000 million US dollars and eight corrective orders…
Nigerian govt hails conviction of Simon Ekpa for terrorism in Finland
The Court had found Ekpa guilty of terrorism and inciting the public to commit crimes for terrorist purposes, engaging in…
Nigeria slams Israel over Iran strike, demands immediate ceasefire
The government described the intensifying conflict as a threat to civilian lives and a destabilising force in an already volatile…
Nigeria commiserates with Zambia over passing of ex- president, Lungu
The departed President Lungu served Zambia from 2015 to 2021.
U.S. fires urgent message to Nigerian Govt.: What’s behind it?
“The United States Embassy in Nigeria is deeply saddened by and condemns recent acts of violence in Borno, in Imo,…
U.S. backs Nigeria, demands justice for slain Kaduna Priest
The mission also urged for a transparent legal process, stressing the importance of a fair and swift trial to establish…
Nigeria assures UNESCO of Media Information Literacy Institute’s autonomy, sustainability
The Minister stated that while UNESCO’s guidelines require the Institute to be affiliated with a university, it will remain autonomous…
FG to US: Don’t fall for misinformation on religious killings in Nigeria
The government stressed that insurgency, banditry, and other forms of criminality, particularly in the predominantly Muslim northern region, are not…
Nigerian govt relocates IDPs, refugees to Keffi resettlement city
Speaking at the occasion, Alhaji Tijani Ahmed, the Federal Commissioner for Nigeria's National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced…
FG: Why Simon Ekpa was arrested by Finnish authorities
The ministry, this in a statement by Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Acting Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Friday…
Nigerian govt ends trial of Binance executive Gambaryan for money laundering
The executive of Binance Holdings been in detention at Kuje prison, Abuja from where he has been facing money laundering…
Big lie! Nigeria rebukes Bloomberg for inaccurate report on debt servicing
Onanuga also cited the Director General of the Debt Management Office, Ms. Patience Oniha, who confirmed that, as of September…
Ajaero not above law: Nigerian govt ferociously refutes human rights abuse claims
The controversy stems from an ongoing investigation involving Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), who was reportedly…
‘You’ll not be paid,’ FG alerts striking Resident Doctors
Mr Ado Bako, the Assistant Director, Information Public Relations who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja said…
Nigerian govt speaks on health, prison condition, trial of Binance’s Gambaryan
The Nigerian Government also said Gambaryan has full access to consular services from his home government. The Nigerian government said…
Nigeria gets $945m oil-backed lifeline from Afreximbank
Afreximbank, in a statement Thursday said the disbursement brings the total current funded facility size to $3.175bn. Arranged and coordinated…
Why we can’t grant Labour’s N494,000 minimum wage demand – FG
Idris noted that the offer of N60,000 minimum wage by the Federal Government, which translates to a 100% increase on…
Shell Nigeria paid $1.09bn on taxes, royalties in 2023- Official
Essien-Nelson said that the figures, announced in the just published 2023 Shell briefing notes, showed that SPDC paid 442 million…
‘We are heart-broken,’ wives of Binance employees detained in Nigeria cry out
Tigran Gambaryan (American citizen) and Nadeem Anjarwalla (British-Kenyan citizen), were detained by the Nigerian authorities on February 26th following a…
£2.6bn fraud: Nigerian govt asks court to dismiss Petro Union Directors’ no case submission
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Petro Union Oil and Gas Limited company, a consultant to the…
Nigerian govt opens e-passport offices in Italy, Spain, 3 others
The new passport processing centres were part of efforts to streamline passport processing and acquisition for Nigerians residing in the…
Sudan: Air Peace, NAF begin evacuation of stranded Nigerians
The federal government however said the initial hitches during transportation of stranded Nigerian students from Khartoum where bus drivers stopped…
Workers’ Day: Nigerian govt declares Monday public holiday
According to Aregbesola, efforts of the workers are largely responsible for the greatness of the country and the respect Nigeria…
Nigeria to increase tax on tobacco products to 50%
By Deji Abdulwahab The Nigerian government has said it will increase the tax imposed on tobacco products from the current…
Nigeria’s 2023 election least violent since 1965 – Lai Mohammed
Reacting to calls by opposition for the cancellation of Nigeria's 2023 elections over alleged violence, the minister said it is…