Nigeria

Campaign to Shake Off ‘Country of Particular Concern’ Tag Moves to UN

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Nigeria is working with the United Nations, UN, and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to strengthen border...

Migrant Workers: Nigeria, Philippines to Open Labour Office in Abuja

By Omoyeni Ojeifo In a bid to strengthen the protection and welfare of migrant workers, Nigeria and the Philippines have begun consultations on...

Deepening Bilateral Ties: Nigeria and Australia Eye Mining and Governance Growth

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Nigeria and Australia are seeking to deepen parliamentary diplomacy and economic cooperation, particularly in Nigeria’s mining sector, as both countries...

Nigeria’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Surge to $55.25bln in September

Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves climbed to $55.25 billion in September 2026, up from $53.81 billion recorded at the end of August. The latest...

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...