May 24
Nigeria: Why UK Bars Nigerian Students From Bringing Spouses, Children
Vanguard
The United Kingdom announced on Tuesday that foreign students will not be allowed to bring their families - spouses, children and parents to the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Group Back Nigerians Agitation for Local Production of Drugs
Vanguard
A pressure group, The National Movement for the Actualization of Good Governance (NAMAGG) made up of lawyers, doctors, engineers, journalists, pharmacists, engineers and others has… Read more »
Nigeria: May 29 - Military Committed to Democracy - Irabor
Vanguard
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, has reassured Nigerians of the military's commitment to the growth of democracy in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Stopped Further Deductions From Accounts of States
Vanguard
The Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF, the umbrella body of the thirty- six State Governors has said that the Federal Government has agreed to immediately stop further deductions… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Remands Four Over Impersonation, Exam Malpractices
Premium Times
The suspects all pleaded not guilty to the charges against them. Read more »
Nigeria: No, U.S. Broadcaster CNN Hasn't Projected Peter Obi As Nigeria's President-Elect Instead of Bola Tinubu
Africa Check
IN SHORT: With Bola Tinubu's inauguration as Nigeria's president set for 29 May 2023, misinformation about his election victory continues to circulate on Facebook. One of these… Read more »
Nigeria: Why We Established Transportation University in Daura - Buhari
Daily Trust
President Muhammadu Buhari has said the federal government is working seriously to open the first University of Transportation in Daura, Katsina State. Read more »
Nigeria: Lake Chad Oil Well to Yield 943m Barrels As Buhari Flags Off Exploration
Daily Trust
The Wadi-B Well in the Lake Chad Basin area of Borno State is expected to produce 943 million barrels of oil. Read more »
Nigeria: Presidential Candidate Urges Coalition Against Old Politicians
Daily Trust
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party SDP, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has warned that old politicians will continue to dominate Nigerians political landscape… Read more »
Nigeria: Democratic Successes in Lagos Must Be Sustained to Avoid Retrogression, Sanwo-Olu Advised
This Day
A former Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Adigun Agbaje yesterday warned the political leaders in Lagos state to ensure that the democratic space in… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Rescue 10 Victims From Kidnappers in Benue
This Day
The Benue State Police Commissioner, Mr Okoro Alawari, who assumed duty recently has disclosed that the command has rescued the Chief Medical Director of Hope Clinic, Makurdi and… Read more »
Nigeria: ABUAD, a Catalyst for Change in Nigeria, Says Afe Babalola
This Day
The founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, says the university has become a major catalyst for positive change in society in Nigeria, Africa and… Read more »
Nigeria: Like Senate, House Passes Independent Candidacy Bill, Transmits to Buhari for Assent
This Day
In concurrence with the Senate, the House of Representatives, at plenary yesterday, passed a bill seeking to provide for independent candidacy in presidential, governorship,… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Support Livestock Farmers With Funds to Boost Productivity
This Day
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mohammad Abubakar, yesterday said the federal government through the Bank of Agriculture (BoA), will provide financial… Read more »
Nigeria: CSOs Hail Tinubu, APC for Reconsidering Zoning in Favour of North Central
This Day
A Coalition of Civil Society Organisations under the aegis of Conference of Nigeria Civil Rights Activists (CNCRA), has described as a welcome development, media reports that the… Read more »
Nigeria: 28 Years After Pulling Out, NNPC Resumes Crude Oil Drilling Campaign in Chad Basin
This Day
Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) formally resumed its drilling campaign in the Chad Basin, Borno State, yesterday, almost three decades after it withdrew from the… Read more »
Nigeria: My Govt Invested in Infrastructure for Economic Growth, Prosperity - Buhari
This Day
President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that making infrastructure development the focus of his administration was a deliberate policy to create wealth and make poverty alleviation… Read more »
Nigeria: Lawmakers Express Displeasure Over Oil Companies' CEOs Evasion of Alleged $2.4bn Missing Crude Probe
This Day
The House of Representatives Adhoc Committee investigating all crude oil exports from 2014 till date and the alleged illegal sale of 48 million barrels of crude oil resulting in… Read more »
Nigeria: How Fatal Violence Erupted in Taraba Community After Installation of Traditional Ruler
Premium Times
Over a dozen people have been killed in the town since 6 May in the aftermath of a protest against the installation of a traditional chief. Read more »
May 23
Nigeria: Central Bank Revokes Licences of 132 Microfinance Banks, Others
Premium Times
The CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, revoked the licenses in the exercise of the powers conferred on the Central Bank of Nigeria Read more »
Nigeria: The Dark Side of Whistleblowing
Premium Times
Several factors make whistleblowers regret their actions and discourage others from blowing the whistle. Read more »
Nigeria: Second Niger Bridge Named After Buhari
Premium Times
The president participated virtually in the commissioning of the bridge. Read more »
Nigeria: How UK Special Forces Have Been Operating Secretly in Nigeria - Report
Daily Trust
A report has revealed that the British Special Air Service and the European country's other special forces have carried out operations clandestinely in Nigeria and 18 other nations… Read more »
West Africa: Military Leaders From Nigeria, Liberia, U.S., Others Meet to Strategize On Countering Terrorism
Premium Times
Countering violent extremist organizations, using best practices in Nigeria and West Africa, includes military leaders' collaboration. Read more »
Nigeria: The Men, Women Who'll Represent U.S. Leader Biden At President-Elect Tinubu's Inauguration
Premium Times
US President Biden's 9-person Pick for Presidential Delegation will attend the inauguration, in Abuja, Nigeria, on 29 May. Read more »