Presidential poll failed to meet Nigerians’ expectations – US Ambassador
Eight days after Nigeria held its presidential poll, the United States, has said that the exercise failed to meet the expectations of Nigerians. The Independent […]
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FG approves N16.7bn broadband access for 18 universities, 20 markets
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Federal Government says it has approved the sum of N16.7bn for the provisions of broadband infrastructures in 18 universities […]
$418m Paris Club refund: NGF to explore legal options to prevent illegal payment to consultants
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) says it will explore all legal options on the disbursement of the $418 million Paris Club refund and promissory notes […]
Mele Kyari receives death threat over NNPC reforms
The Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC Ltd), Mr Mele Kyari, has said that he is receiving death threats as […]
IOM laments increasing rates of migration in Nigeria
The Head, International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in Lagos, Mr Victor Lutenco, says migration is high in Nigeria and it is important to make sure […]
2023: Presidency not against e-transmission of results, has no plans to sack INEC Chairman – Adesina
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Special Adviser to the President, Media and publicity, Mr Femi Adesina has disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari is not […]
EFCC lauds CBN’s move to clampdown on currency hoarders
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has applauded the move by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to redesign and reissue higher denominations of […]
CBN redesigns naira, begins circulation Jan. 31, 2023
As means of checking serial abuse of the naira, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN ) has concluded plans to redesign certain denominations of the […]
Osinbajo launches Special Agro-industrial Processing Zone Programme
…..Says agricultural sector turnaround in sight By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday said with the launch of the Special Agro-industrial […]
Nigeria reclaims 31 stolen Benin Bronze artifacts from U.S. museums
The Nigerian government on Tuesday reclaimed 31 stolen Benin Bronze models from three U.S. Museums after 125 years. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports […]
Security beefed up at National Assembly as Buhari presents 2023 budget of N19.76trn
Security has been beefed up at the main gates to the National Assembly as President Muhammadu Buhari presents the 2023 budget estimate of N19.76 trillion […]
Full list of 437 nominees for Nigeria’s National Honours Awards 2022
The former Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Ibrahim Attahiru is among the list of 437 Nominees for the National Honours Awards 2022. The Awards […]
Nigeria@62: Jonathan sues for peace, unity
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerians to prioritise patriotism, unity and peace as they make their choices at the polls in 2023. Jonathan in […]
ASUU strike: We’ll mobilise resources internationally, nationally to fund education – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has again called on striking Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to return to the classroom while assuring them to deal with […]
Buhari to Nigerians: I share your pains, your patience will not end in vain
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured citizens that their resilience and patience will not end in vain as his administration continues to reposition and strengthen the […]
INEC detects several double registrants in Continuous Voter Registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has detected many double, multiple and ineligible registration in the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) held between Jan. 1 and […]
FG orders all flags in Nigeria, foreign missions be flown at half-mast in honour of Queen Elizabeth 11
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Federal Government has ordered that all flags in the country and missions abroad be flown at half-mast on Sept. […]
Nigeria to reap billions of dollars in climate debt relief deal — Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal Government will be reaping billions of dollars in debt relief from some creditors if the Debt-for-Climate (DFC) swap […]
ASUU indefinite strike disaster to educational sector – Stakeholders
Reactions have continued to trail the recent comprehensive, total and indefinite strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Some stakeholders who spoke with […]
Cameroon, Borno Govt to jointly repatriate refugees to Nigeria
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Cameroonian Government and the Borno State Government will jointly repatriate thousands of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) taking refuge in some […]