1 hour ago CPC: Tinubu Acted Proactively In Tackling Killings — Presidency

The Presidency has said President Bola Tinubu had long anticipated the brewing diplomatic friction with the United States over the recent designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) on alleged persecution of Christians, saying the President already acted proactively. According to the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo […]

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22 h. ago Tinubu Faults US Designation, Says Religious Liberty Thrives In Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has faulted the redesignation of Nigeria by US President Donald Trump as a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged Christian persecution, insisting that religious liberty remains a core feature of Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement personally signed by him on Saturday, President Tinubu said the United States’ characterisation of Nigeria as religiously […]

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23 h. ago “Disloyal CAN Stabbed Tinubu In The Back” – MURIC On Trump’s Redesignation Of Nigeria Among ‘Countries of Particular Concern’

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has accused the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) of letting down President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, despite his generous consideration for Christians in federal appointments. The allegation came in the wake of former United States President Donald Trump’s decision to place Nigeria back on the list of “Countries of Particular Concern” […] The post “Disloyal CAN Stabbed Tinubu In The Back” – MURIC On Trump’s Redesignation Of Nigeria Among ‘Countries of Particular Concern’ appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Alleged Christians Mass Slaughter: We Respect Faith, FG Replies Trump

The clarification comes after United States President Donald Trump, on Friday, declared Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged killings of Christians. The post Alleged Christians Mass Slaughter: We Respect Faith, FG Replies Trump appeared first on Channels Television.

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25 h. ago Christians Mass Slaughter: We Respect Faith, FG Replies Trump

The clarification comes after United States President Donald Trump, on Friday, declared Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged killings of Christians. The post Christians Mass Slaughter: We Respect Faith, FG Replies Trump appeared first on Channels Television.

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31 h. ago UPDATED: Trump says Christians face existential threat in Nigeria

Puts Nigeria on same watchlist with North Korea United States President, Donald Trump, on Friday said Christianity faces an existential threat in Nigeria and announced that he was adding the nation to a watchlist of countries which violate religious freedom. “Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria. Thousands of Christians are being killed. Radical […]

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33 h. ago Pharmacy gave me foundation to ask right questions, immunology gives me tools to find answers —Deborah Agbakwuru, US

Deborah Agbakwuru studied and practised pharmacy in Nigeria before relocating to the United States to study immunology for her PhD at the University of Montana. Her research focuses on T cell biology and immune cell communication. In this interview by KINGSLEY ALUMONA, she speaks about her work, life in the US, among other issues. Who […]

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40 h. ago Christian Genocide: U.S. President Trump Finally Makes Nigeria “COUNTRY OF PARTICULAR CONCERN”

United States President, Donald Trump has reacted to Christian massacre in Nigeria, ordering the House Appropriations Committee to investigate the incidents. Announcing this on a Truth Social post on Friday, Trump stated that Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria, adding that thousands of Christians are being killed, with radical Islamists claimed to be […] The post Christian Genocide: U.S. President Trump Finally Makes Nigeria “COUNTRY OF PARTICULAR CONCERN” appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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43 h. ago BREAKING: Trump Redesignates Nigeria as ‘Country Of Particular Concern’ Over Christian Genocide Claims

United States President, Donald Trump, has redesignated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) over what he described as ongoing “Christian genocide” in parts of the country. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social page on Friday, saying the U.S. “must stand firmly for religious freedom and against the persecution of Christians anywhere […]

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65 h. ago New Air Chief vows united front with intelligence agencies to strengthen Nigeria’s security

Sunday Kelvin Aneke, the newly appointed Chief of the Air Staff, has pledged to forge stronger collaboration among the Armed read more New Air Chief vows united front with intelligence agencies to strengthen Nigeria’s security

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67 h. ago 92% of goods exported from Nigeria to UK now enjoy zero tariff, says head of DCTS

About 92 per cent of goods exported from Nigeria to the United Kingdom is said to now attract zero tariff, read more 92% of goods exported from Nigeria to UK now enjoy zero tariff, says head of DCTS

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4 d. ago Niger Allocates 20,000 Hectares Of Land For Sugar Production

Niger State governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has disclosed that the state government has allocated 20,000 hectares of land to upscale sugar production. Governor Bago stated this when he received the chairman of Flour Mills of Nigeria and other foreign investors from Brazil, the United States, and South Africa. They were in Minna for an overview […]

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4 d. ago UN Women Task govt On Gender Inclusion In Peace Building Efforts

The United Nations Women Nigeria has tasked the Nigerian Government with moving beyond policy formulation and ensuring effective implementation, monitoring, and accountability mechanisms that drive real change in Gender Inclusivity in peace-building efforts. The Country Representative of UN Women Nigeria, Ms Beatrice Eyong, gave the charge on Tuesday at a three-day Nigerian Security Actors’ Gender […]

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4 d. ago China tightens grip on Nigeria’s tech landscape as the U.S. trails behind

Nigeria’s fast-growing digital economy is being reshaped by a shift where Chinese technology increasingly outweighs the United States(US) influence, particularly read more China tightens grip on Nigeria’s tech landscape as the U.S. trails behind

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8 d. ago Boma Prize For Africa Returns To Spotlight Youth Innovation, Social Impact

The Boma Prize for Africa is set to return for its second edition on December 6–7, 2025, at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, Ghana, spotlighting youth-driven innovation and social impact across the continent. Following its debut in 2024, which attracted participants from over 17 African countries, the Boma Prize has emerged as […]

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9 d. ago Petroleum smuggling: Customs hands over sealed petrol station to NMDPRA

The Operation Whirlwind unit of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Friday handed over a sealed petrol station identified as Adeola Ade PLC, located along Owode Apa Road, Badagry, Lagos State, to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) for further regulatory action and possible sanctions.

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9 d. ago UBA, Renewvia Strengthen Nigeria–Norway Clean Energy Collaboration

In a significant stride toward deepening economic ties between Nigeria and Norway, Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) has partnered with Renewvia Solar Nigeria to deploy renewable energy solutions across 25 UBA branches in five Nigerian states. The initiative was formalised at the official Ribbon Cutting ceremony held at the UBA Oba Akran […]

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1 week ago United Nigeria Airlines sets for direct flights to Accra, Ghana

The wait is finally over as United Nigeria Airlines announces the commencement of direct flights to Accra, Ghana, beginning November 10, 2025. In a statement, the airline revealed that the new service will operate from both Lagos and Abuja to Kotoka International Airport, Accra, marking United Nigeria Airlines first regional route beyond Nigeria’s borders. Speaking

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1 week ago FG Seeks Fresh $10bn Credit To Address Humanitarian Challenges

The Federal Government has appealed to the United Nations to support Nigeria in securing long-term financing to tackle the growing humanitarian challenges linked to internal displacement across the country. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, made the appeal on Wednesday in Abuja during a roundtable on Humanitarian Development, Peacebuilding Approaches to Durable […]

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1 week ago 2027 Elections, Nigeria’s Last Peaceful Chance For Change — Agbakoba

A former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has stated that the 2027 general election will be Nigeria’s last peaceful opportunity for change and to save the country from instability. Agbakoba warned that the current unitary-federal structure was unsustainable and that unless Nigeria devolves power to the states and regions, […]

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