Nigeria

The Nigerian economy is showing signs of growth with a Gross Domestic Product growth rate of 2.98 per cent in the first quarter of 2024, according to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun. The…

An eye-catching closing ceremony brings to an end the African Games in Ghana on Saturday after an eventful 16 days in Accra, Kumasi and Cape Coast. The events ended with a parade of all the participating countries’ flags while music…

The Federal Government has started moves to ban “portfolios and political farmers” parading themselves as farmers ahead of this year’s farming season to boost food production. The Minister of State for Agriculture, Senator Aliyu Sabi…

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is yet to lift the visa restriction on Nigerian travellers, the Presidency said on Tuesday. A document which earlier circulated online and shared by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to…

The Federal Government has vowed to go after individuals sabotaging the nation’s economy. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known in a statement he personally signed on Friday. Idris…

The Federal Government says it has uncovered 32 routes through which food items are smuggled out of Nigeria. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this on Tuesday while addressing a conference on Public Wealth Management held in…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a stark warning as scorching temperatures grip the nation, with readings exceeding 41°C in the north and 39°C in the south. This extreme heatwave in Nigeria, predicted to persist for…

The Federal Government has retracted its earlier statement on the legal aspect of the Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership signed with the United Kingdom (UK) on Tuesday. This came following criticism from Nigerians over the…

The Federal Government has blamed the governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the economic hardships Nigerians are facing. "It is a fact that many of the PDP Governors have not paid N30,000 minimum…

A potential diplomatic flashpoint has emerged ahead of the highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semifinal between Nigeria and South Africa on Wednesday. The Nigerian High Commission in South Africa issued a warning urging…

The Nigerian High Commission in South Africa has advised Nigerians living in the Rainbow Nation against engaging their Bafana Bafana counterparts in any confrontation before, during and after their semi-final clash at the ongoing 2023…

Yo, buckle up, Federal Government employees! Your wallets are about to be as empty as a mathematician's social life, because salaries are stuck in a bureaucratic black hole more complex than a calculus exam. The National Mathematical…

Nigeria recorded a modest improvement in Transparency International's 2023 Corruption Perception Index (CPI), moving up five places from 150th to 145th out of 180 countries assessed. However, the news comes with caveats, highlighting…

In a landmark decision, a Royal Court in Jersey has ordered the repatriation of $8.9 million (approximately £6.9 million) to Nigeria. The funds, allegedly misappropriated by Nigerian government officials in 2014, were disguised as…

Nigerian passport holders have something to celebrate in 2024 with an expanded list of visa-free travel destinations. According to the latest update from the Henley Passport Index, Nigerians can now access 46 countries without prior…