Nigeria

FG To Diaspora: Turn Global Experience Into Nigeria’s Gains

By Omoyeni Ojeifo The Federal Government has urged Nigerians living abroad to deploy their expertise, investments, networks and global experience towards advancing Nigeria’s...

81st UNGA: Nigeria, EU Reaffirm Strategic Migration Partnership, Advance Readmission Talks

By Omoyeni Ojeifo A new migration framework being negotiated by Nigeria and the European Union (EU) could open more legal pathways for Nigerians...

Nigeria Secures IAEA Board Role, Pushes Nuclear Development Agenda

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Nigeria’s election into the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for the 2026–2028 term has opened...

Nigeria U-18 Handball Team Dominates Madagascar to Secure Quarterfinal Spot

By Samuel Akpan Nigeria’s Under-18 men’s handball team booked a quarter-final place at the Africa Men’s Youth Handball Championship with a commanding 45-27...

Political Commentator Assassinated in Home Invasion

Detectives in Kano have launched a murder investigation to identify the unknown assailants who stormed the home of outspoken political commentator Ibrahim Khalil,...

All eyes on Soye as Nigeria chases first Miss World crown In 25 years

By Maryanne Awuya All eyes will be on Vietnam on Saturday, September 5 as Nigeria’s representative, Tamunosoye Karibi-George, popularly known as Soye, takes...

Nigeria to African Union: Cut Dependence on Foreign Peacekeeping Funds

By Omoyeni Ojeifo In a move toward financial autonomy for continental security, Nigeria recommended progressively capitalizing the AU Peace Fund to reach $1...

Exclusive: Canada-Nigeria Direct Flights Long Overdue, Will Cut Travel Cost, Time — FG

By Omoyeni Ojeifo The Federal Government has welcomed Canada’s expansion of its air transport agreement with Nigeria, describing the introduction of direct flights...

Amusan Advances to Glasgow Final After Blistering 12.19 Run

By Samuel Akpan Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan stormed into the women’s 100m hurdles final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games with a dominant 12.19-second heat...

Nigeria Intervenes, Urges Peaceful Resolution as Houthi-Saudi Crisis Worsens

By Omoyeni Ojeifo With millions displaced and communities devastated by years of war in Yemen, Nigeria has intervened, appealing for calm following renewed hostilities...

Nigeria, Cameroon sign MoU to strengthen border security, defence cooperation

By Maryanne Awuya Nigeria and Cameroon have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening defence cooperation and enhancing security along their...

Xenophobia: Nigeria to Evacuate Over 1,000 Citizens From South Africa

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Screening has begun for the voluntary repatriation of Nigerians from South Africa amid renewed xenophobic tensions and rising concerns over...

Nigeria Braces for Impact As US Proposes 27.5% Tariffs Citing Forced Labor Concerns

Nigeria risks seeing US tariffs on its exports climb to 27.5 per cent after being named among 60 economies failing to effectively ban...

Nigeria’s Capital Inflows Surge 84% to $10.37bn in Q1 2026

By Samuel Akpan Nigeria attracted $10.37 billion in foreign capital in Q1 2026, marking an 83.83 percent increase from $5.64 billion a year...

Regional Joint Task Force Tightens Grip on Border Infiltration — Defence Minister

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Nigeria is ramping up its counterterrorism fight by expanding regional military alliances and investing heavily in local defense technology, according...

Israel, Nigeria Renew Talks to Forge Stronger Alliance

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Nigeria and Israel are exploring new pathways to deepen diplomatic engagement and expand cooperation across key sectors following a high...