The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), the country’s premier Film Trade Association Body, has announced good news for cinema lovers on the occasion of the International Cinema Day. Opeyemi Ajayi, the chairman of the…
Coronavirus triggers glut of unsold crude oil in…
A glut of unsold, high quality Nigerian crude continues to build up with weak global demand caused by coronavirus and surplus supplies by Saudi Arabia, UAE, Russia and other OPEC nations. Nigeria, which produces some…
Nigeria to revise budget
The budget of Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer estimated at 34.6 billion dollars for the year 2020 will be revised downwards, according to the Ministry of Finance. This is due to the sharp drop in…
Nigeria will never get better – Hushpuppi
Instagram big boy, Hushpuppi has reacted to dethronement of the Muhammadu Sanusi as the Emir of Kano, also noting that Nigeria will never get better. Sanusi was dethroned yesterday and sent on exile by the…
I am proudly Nigerian, Anthony Joshua tells Royal…
World Heavyweight Champion, Anthony Joshua has given a rousing speech in London in front of the Royal Family in which he spoke about his Yoruba roots and Nigerian heritage. He spoke on Monday night during…
Nigeria pharmacy company raises seed to $1 million
Over the years, Nigerian startups have come up with solutions across several sectors from financial services to logistics and agriculture. Increasingly however, its health sector is also coming into focus as startups look to build…
Nigeria asks U.S. to drop travel ban
Nigeria on Thursday asked the United States to abandon new visa restrictions on the West African country ahead of February 21 when they are set to take effect. U.S. President Donald Trump included Nigeria, Tanzania,…
President Buhari will not resign – Lai Mohammed
Nigerians expecting President Muhammadu Buhari to resign due to rising insecurity in the nation are joking, as the nation’s Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed said emphatically on Thursday that the president will not…
Nigeria, South Africa To Issue 10 Year Visa…
Following successful conclusion of the 9th Bi-National Commission of South Africa and Nigeria meeting in Pretoria, South Africa, which was elevated to the level of heads of state, both countries have agreed on issuing 10-year…
Nigeria targets smuggling with ‘partial closure’ of Benin…
Nigeria has announced the "partial closure" of its border with Benin to clamp down on the smuggling of goods, above all rice, into the country. The West African powerhouse is targeting "massive smuggling activities, especially…
Xenophobia: South Africa Reacts to Protest Against Its…
South Africa has expressed concern over the call by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) for the expulsion of South Africans and protest at South African owned businesses in Nigeria. The country made its…
Nigeria: Federal Govt orders total health surveillance at…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has directed port health service officials and other relevant agencies at the points of entry to Nigeria to heighten surveillance toward ensuring that all passengers coming into the country are…
President Buhari rename Abuja stadium after MKO Abiola
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has named the Abuja National Stadium after MKO Abiola, who won the 1993 general elections in the country, but the result was annulled by the military government. Buhari announced this in…
Nigeria: Obasanjo, Jonathan, Gowon absent at Democracy Day…
Former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan were conspicuously absent at the Eagles Square venue of the 2019 Democracy Day celebration when the event started. [caption width="495"]File Photo: L-R: Former President Goodluck Jonathan and Chief Olusegun…
Buhari To Open EFCC’s Anti-Corruption Summit In Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Tuesday, June 11, declare open a National Democracy Day Anti-corruption Summit. Mr. Tony Orilade, EFCC's Acting Head, Media and Publicity made this known in a statement in Abuja on Saturday.…
Nigerian Singer, Duncan Mighty Welcomes 3rd Child With…
One of the happiest men on earth right now is ace Nigerian vocalist, Duncan Mighty as just been delivered of their third child. The visibly excited father and music star who could not hide his…
Nigeria: Saraki’s Senate adjourns Sine Die
The 8th Senate, presided over by Dr Bukola Saraki, on Thursday, adjourned sine die after a valedictory session which marked the last official assignment of the 8th Senate. There were mixed feelings on at the…
51 killed, 1,000 people displaced by floods in…
Devastating floods in South Africa have left 51 dead and forced more than a thousand people from their homes, according to an updated toll issued Wednesday as President Cyril Ramaphosa flew to the deluged region.…
Nigerian man held for duping retired govt official…
New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): A Nigerian man was arrested for allegedly cheating a retired government officer of over Rs 35 lakh rupees here, the police said on Tuesday.The complainant filed the case in…
