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Nigeria’s 2023 budget is a plan of despair and won't change the tempo of the economy

Nigeria’s 2023 budget, recently presented by President Muhammadu Buhari to the National Assembly, has generated a furore.

The Conversation · Oct 23, 2022

Nigeria's Tinubu: Will remove fuel subsidy, deregulate gas prices if elected

Nigeria's presidential frontrunner Bola Tinubu on Friday promised to remove a fuel subsidy if elected next February, adding that his government would ramp up oil production and deregulate midstream gas prices within six months.

Reuters · Oct 21, 2022

Nigeria floods death toll tops 600, as governors plead for more aid for displaced

Nigeria’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) reports that more than 600 people have died in flooding that has hit 33 out of 36 states throughout the country. Governors of Delta, Bayelsa, Kogi, Benue and Anambra states separately urgently requested the federal government for more help in aiding those who have…

Radio France Internationale · Oct 19, 2022

Sexual harassment at Nigerian universities is alarming, says Buhari

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari said on Tuesday sexual harassment had reached alarming levels at the country's universities, with "sex for grades" also part of corrupt practices that are being investigated by authorities.

Reuters · Oct 4, 2022

Nigerians mark independence anniversary ahead of key poll

Nigerians are celebrating the 62nd anniversary of their independence as presidential candidates wrangle for votes ahead of the country's general elections in February next year

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2022

Factbox-Five key dates in the run-up to Nigeria's 2023 presidential vote

Campaigning for Nigeria's presidential election in February to choose Muhammadu Buhari's successor officially started this week and candidates on Thursday signed a pledge to ensure a peaceful vote after previous ballots were marred by violence.

Reuters · Sep 29, 2022

Nigerian presidential candidates pledge peaceful campaign

Nigerian presidential candidates signed a pledge on Thursday to ensure peaceful elections in February, after previous ballots were marred by violence, voter intimidation and vote rigging.

Reuters · Sep 29, 2022

Nigeria set to relaunch national airline with major Ethiopian investment

A consortium led by Ethiopian Airlines is the preferred bidder for shares in new Nigerian airline. The rebranded Nigeria Air is looking to take off nearly 20 years after its predecessor collapsed.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 25, 2022

As Ukraine worries UN, some leaders rue what's pushed aside

In speech after speech, world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly are spotlighting Russia’s war in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2022

Nigeria's Buhari promises fairness in anticipated election

Nigeria’s president says the 18 candidates vying to become his successor will run in a “free and fair” election next year

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022