Tag: Nigerian Government
Nigerian government must stop rejecting the naira as a legal tender
By SKC Ogbonnia Section 20 of the CBN Act of 2007 clearly states that the Naira “shall be legal tender…
Nigerian Government denies Chibok Girls ransom report
Nigeria’s information minister has denied media reports the Islamist militant group Boko Haram is demanding $50 million from the government…
UK’s Imperial College partners Nigeria in school feeding programme
Imperial College London’s Partnership for Child Development has signed an agreement with the Federal Government of Nigeria to support the…
Now That Boko Haram Has Joined ISIS
The recent pledging of allegiance of Boko Haram to the dreaded terrorist group, ISIS, should not be taken lightly, although the Nigerian…
Boko Haram: Jonathan Rejected Australian Help Four Times
Australia has repeatedly offered help to the Nigerian government to combat its terrorism scourge and find over 200 hundred Chibok…
VOA: Boko Haram opens ceasefire talks with Nigeria
The Voice of America says that the Islamist militant group Boko Haram is in talks with the Nigerian government to…
Still Unhappy Citizenry After 54 Years Of Nationhood
By Odunayo Joseph On the 1st October of every year, it has become a norm for our country to celebrate…
Nigeria At 54: Time For Reflection
The Nigerian government, since last Sunday, rolled out the drums as part of activities that would culminate in the celebration…
Attack on Nigerians: FG Summons India Envoy
Nigeria has demanded an unreserved apology from the India over the death of its citizen identified as Obodo Simeon. Professor…
Nigeria probes Guinea Bissau attack against citizens
Nigeria is investigating attacks on its embassy in Guinea Bissau and the death of some of its citizens during the…
Stop Executing Prisoners, Group Tells Jonathan
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has urged Nigerian government to withdraw the directive to the 36 states of…
ACN raises the red flag on worsening oil theft
The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has warned that the rising cases of crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism in…
Nigeria wants journalists barred from alleged bomber’s trial
Nnamdi Felix / Abuja Nigeria’s Federal Government on Tuesday applied to a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to bar…
Nigeria recruits 180,000 farmers for rice
The Nigerian Government has registered 178,490 farmers to plant rice, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji…
Nigeria Can’t Meet Vision 20-20 Target, Says UNIDO
The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has described as an illusion and self deceit the current efforts being made…
Nigeria confiscates ex-governor Ibori’s $15m bribe
Nnamdi Felix / Abuja Efforts by the Federal Government to confiscate the unclaimed bribe sum of $15 million allegedly offered…
Expect Petrol Scarcity, Marketers Warn
Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association (DAPPMA) said Nigerians should expect another round of petrol scarcity if the Federal Government…
Group wants Halliburton, Eni SPa, Shell tried for bribery
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent a request to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of…
Nigerian government to reward Olympic medal winners
Nigeria’s Federal Government has promised to reward athletes who win gold, silver or bronze medals in the forthcoming London Olympic…
Boko Haram Gets N40m From Algeria
The extremist group Boko Haram has received a N40 million cash backing from an Algerian terrorist organisation, according to an…
Illegal Car Tracking: Police Hunt For Company Boss
Police attached to the Federal Criminal Investigation Department, FCID, Alagbon, Lagos State, southwest Nigeria, have begun a manhunt for a…
Govt Ruins Talents
Oluwole Dairo a.k.a. Red Eye, the son of Femi Dairo, who held sway as the Artistes and Repertoire Controller of…
U-23 ECOWAS Games: Jonathan Counsels Youths
West African youths must fully utilise the gains of sports to prepare themselves for future leadership roles in the sub-region,…
USA’s Clampdown On Corrupt Nigerian Govt. Officials
The report that the government of the United States of America would start revoking the visas of corrupt Nigerian government…
Football, Headlines, Sports, World News
FIFA Gives Nigeria 2 Days To Reverse Ban On Eagles
World football governing body, FIFA, this morning issued Nigeria a two-day ultimatum to reverse their decision to suspend the Super…
Aftermath Of Deaths: Nigerians Still In Danger Of Lead Poisoning
People are in grave danger of lead poisoning in parts of rural Nigeria where there are illegal gold mines. In…