90 articles tagged with “Nigeria”
Kenya and Nigeria have begun evacuating their citizens from South Africa following a resurgence of xenophobic attacks targeting African migrants.
The Court of Appeal has overturned a lower court's decision allowing Muslim students to wear hijabs at the University of Ibadan International School, reinstating the school's ban on religious attire.
Nigeria's electoral commission has extended the Continuous Voter Registration period by two weeks and introduced an online self-service registration system for first-time voters.
The Federal Road Safety Corps has launched its 2026 recruitment exercise, opening applications for the Superintendent Route Commander position. Interested Nigerians can apply online at no cost for a four-week period.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has reignited political tensions by suggesting the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is no longer active, prompting a swift rebuttal from the party.
Nigeria is pursuing compensation for property left behind by its citizens following protests linked to illegal immigration in South Africa, as Pretoria pledges an 'orderly' response.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has revoked the operating licenses of 46 microfinance banks, prompting renewed calls for a comprehensive update to the sector’s regulatory framework.
The Federal Government has secured 1,721 convictions for terrorism and related offences since launching its mass trial programme in 2017, marking a significant milestone in the country's counterterrorism efforts.
President Bola Tinubu has commissioned West Africa’s largest lithium processing facility in Nasarawa State, marking a strategic shift toward value-added mineral processing and local industrialization.
A civil society group has urged the federal government to establish a comprehensive support programme for Nigerians returning from South Africa, as 271 returnees are expected in Lagos.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned Nollywood actor Emeka Ike's N10 billion fundamental rights suit against INEC and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike's media aide Lere Olayinka until July 22.
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has begun paying depositors and taking control of assets following the Central Bank of Nigeria's revocation of licenses for 46 microfinance banks.
The All Progressives Congress has dropped former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam and 25 other candidates from its final list for the National Assembly, with replacements named in key constituencies.
The Nigerian government will evacuate 271 nationals from South Africa on Friday in a third-phase repatriation effort, following xenophobic tensions and nationwide protests in the country.
The Nigerian government has announced plans to seek compensation from South Africa for citizens who were forced to abandon homes and businesses due to anti-immigrant violence.