Nigeria

Nigeria Police among world’s worst

Nigeria landed in another negative list after the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, was ranked as the worst in the  2016 World Internal Security...

President Buhari backs local government autonomy

President Muhammadu Buhari has declared his commitment to local government autonomy. “Apparently, it is corruption that led to the relegation of the local...

UN Deputy Secretary General Amina Mohammed in $300m illegally shipped wood scandal

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]n environmental advocacy group says in a report released Thursday that over 1.4 million rosewood logs from Nigeria worth $300 million were illegally...

FG disagrees with Moody’s downgrade, says We have seen improvements in revenue in 2017

The federal government disagrees with rating agency Moody’s Investors Service Wednesday to downgrade Nigeria from a B1 stable to a B2 stable rating. “We strongly...

Brazil’sPetrobras to Sell Stake in Nigeria JV to Reduce Debt

Brazilian state-run integrated energy company Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. or Petrobras PBR has announced plans to divest its 50% stake in its oil exploration...

We’re not cracking down on media- Minister

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed Tuesday rejected accusations of a crack down on journalists and the social media at the...

Two women killed as soldiers repel Boko Haram in Adamawa

At least two civilians were killed when dozens of Boko Haram fighters tried to storm Gulak, in the Madagali area of the far north...

Buhari hails CBN’s forex intervention…highlights 2017 achievements

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday hailed forex reforms at the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, during the presentation of the 2018 ‘Budget of Consolidation’...

The Day In Pictures: Osinbajo at the Legislative Economic Summit

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, declares open Legislative Economic Summit, held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. 6th Nov. 2017. PHOTOS: NOVO ISIORO  ...

Oil price hits two year high as avengers renewed threat may affect supply

A global oil price surge is set to drive up the cost of petrol through the Christmas holiday season and experts are warning...

Buhari administration losing credibility on corruption- Falana

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has said that the Muhammadu Buhari administration’s credibility is in doubt in the fight against corruption. Falana said...

Appointments: South West most favoured by Buhari

South West Nigeria took the lion share of the appointments made so far by President Muhammadu Buhari since he took office on 29...

‘Spending of N388.304bn London Paris Club Loan refunds by 35 states confidential’, FG tells Court

The Federal Government has told the Federal High Court in Lagos that the record of spending of N388.304billion London Paris Club Loan refunds...

Diamond Bank to Sell its West African Banking Operations to Focus on Nigeria

Diamond Bank Plc announced Thursday the sale of its West African Banking Operations to Focus on Nigeria’s significant retail banking opportunity. “After 18 years...

Buhari, Mahama at the Villa

President Muhammadu Buhari welcomes Former President of Ghana, Mr John Dramani Mahama during a private dinner at the Residence State House in Abuja....