Nigeria

Economic Reforms Saved Nigeria from Deeper Crisis – Oyedele

Nigeria's Finance Minister, Taiwo Oyedele, claims economic reforms prevented a deeper crisis in the country despite the current hardship and high food inflation.

Lagos Leads with 7.4 Million Registered Voters Ahead of 2027 Elections

According to multiple sources, Lagos State has the highest number of registered voters in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Nigeria’s Health Authorities Intensify Ebola Surveillance

Following the confirmation of an Ebola case in Abuja, Nigeria's health authorities have stepped up nationwide surveillance and state mobilisation.

Nigerian Army Chief Strengthens Defence Ties with Rwanda

Nigerian Army Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, recently visited Rwandan President Paul Kagame to reinforce bilateral defence cooperation.

Viral Lagos Life game nears 2m players, expands to Abuja, Port Harcourt – Western Post

First Ebola Case in Nigeria Traced to Diplomat’s Wife Who Visited Uganda

The African Centre for Disease Control (Africa CDC) has confirmed that Nigeria's first Ebola patient is a diplomat's wife who recently holidayed in Uganda.

FG Advocates for Collaboration on AI Capacity with African Nations

The federal government has urged African nations to pool their AI computing resources to address electricity and connectivity challenges.

Boosting Food Security: Experts Propose Measures at Fertiliser Summit

Agricultural experts, researchers, and policymakers have called for greater investment in soil intelligence, digital technology, and crop-specific fertiliser recommendations to improve farm productivity and strengthen food security in…

Bridging the Chasm: UNODC Urges Africa to Align Evidence on Substance Use with Policy Decisions

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has emphasized the need for Africa to close the gap between evidence generated on substance use and policy decisions.

ECOWAS Chairman Faye Engages Community Institutions in Abuja

In a significant move, the Chairperson of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Jean-Claude Kassi Brou, visited Abuja recently to engage with various community institutions and…

Ebola: SUNU Health, Kano Disease Centre Urge Vigilance Amid Reported Outbreak

Following reports of an Ebola case in Abuja, SUNU Health Nigeria and the Kano Disease Centre have urged citizens to remain vigilant and adhere to preventive measures.

Ebola: Nigerian Lawmakers Urge Release of Outstanding Health Funds for Stronger Response

Nigerian lawmakers have called on the Federal Government to release outstanding health funds to strengthen the country's response to the Ebola outbreak.

Nigeria, Bi-Courtney Sign Deal to Boost Airport Investment

The Nigerian government and aviation firm Bi-Courtney have signed a deal to boost investment in the country's airports.

Donald Duke: Nigeria’s Vanishing Middle Class Indicates Deepening Economic Crisis

According to ThisDayLive, Donald Duke, the PRP presidential candidate, has highlighted the disappearance of Nigeria's middle class as a sign of the country's deepening economic crisis.

Nigeria Mourns the Passing of Elder Statesman and Afenifere Leader, Reuben Fasoranti

Senate President Godswill Akpabio, ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, and Governor Dapo Abiodun are among Nigerian leaders expressing their condolences following the death of Afenifere leader, Reuben Fasoranti.