Tag: Nigerian Government
Nigerian government names University of Ekiti after Adebayo
The Nigerian government has renamed the Federal University in Oye Ekiti the Adeyinka Adebayo Federal University in honour of former…
Why the Nigerian Government Is Losing Corruption Cases
By Femi Falana Introduction As a result of the loss of corruption cases last week, many civil society organisations (CSOs)…
Disregard Dabiri-Erewa’s US travel warning – Nigerian Govt
The Nigeria's government has told Nigerians with valid travel documents and plans to visit the United States to do so…
Herdsmen menace: AI urges Buhari protect Nigerians prone to attacks
Amnesty International has called on the Buhari Government to take adequate steps towards the protection of lives and property in…
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…