Nigeria declares state of emergency in Rivers State over pipeline vandalism
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency on Tuesday in oil-producing Rivers State and suspended the state governor, ...
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‘Nigerians are frustrated,’ Trade Union backs Lagos corper facing threats for criticising President Tinubu
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has backed a Lagos-based National Youth Service Corps member, Ushie Uguamaye, also known as Raye, ...
Nigeria’s GDP growth accelerates to 3.84% in fourth quarter of 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2024, Nigeria's economy experienced a notable acceleration, marking its most robust growth in three years, ...
Nigeria’s parliament approves $36.6 bln budget for 2025
Nigeria's parliament has approved a budget of 54.99 trillion naira ($36.6 billion) for 2025, exceeding the proposal submitted by President ...
Nigerian Gov’t budgets N4.8bn for treatment of HIV patients
Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has announced the approval of N4.8 billion for the treatment of HIV patients in the ...
Nigeria union suspends planned protest over telecom tariff, enters talks with government
Nigeria's largest labour union has suspended a planned nationwide protest against a 50% hike in telecommunications tariffs and will negotiate with the ...
Nigeria to expand credit access to citizens
Nigeria will establish a national credit guarantee company in May to lend to businesses and individuals, President Bola Tinubu said ...
Nigeria growth picks up in third quarter, fuelled by services
Nigeria's economy grew 3.46% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2024, quicker than in the first two quarters of the year, ...
Nigeria’s President Tinubu to call for Gaza ceasefire at Riyadh summit
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu will call for an immediate ceasefire and peaceful resolution of the Israel-Palestinian conflict when he attends ...
Nigeria’s army chief, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja dies at 56
Nigeria’s army chief who led soldiers through a critical period in the fight against terrorists in the West African nation's ...