Nigeria

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…

The Federal Government has suspended the accreditation and evaluation of degrees from Benin Republic and Togo. This move followed a report detailing how a degree was acquired from a university in Benin Republic in under two months.…

Ah, Nigeria. Land of vibrant energy, entrepreneurial spirit, and... a frankly alarming abundance of fake products. Fear not, dear reader, for we are about to embark on a satirical safari through this curious bazaar of the bizarre, where…

A recent International Debt Report released for 2023 has shown that Nigeria was the highest recipient of fresh loans in 2022, receiving $2.9 billion from the World Bank. This was followed by Tanzania, which got $2.7 billion in the…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has labelled the World Bank an enemy of the country after the financial institution asked the Federal Government to stop the subsidy payment on petrol and raise the cost of the product to N750/litre.…

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has called for urgent and unconditional return of Nigerian stolen assets stashed in foreign countries. According to a statement posted on the…