Nigeria

The Federal Government took some steps on Wednesday, June 1, to address the rising food prices around the country, planning to 'very soon' set a meeting of the National Food Security Council (NFSC). It also set up concrete actions to assure the growth of a few sensitive sectors.

The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, May 31, urged state governors of the present All Progressives Congress (APC) party to help him in appointing a successor that would stand in elections for a presidential contest in February 2023.

The Prelate of Nigeria's Methodist Church, His Eminence, Samuel Kanu-Uche, kidnapped by hoodlums in Abia State, has stated that N100m was paid by the church to safeguard his freedom.

Adegboyega Oyetola, the Osun State Governor, has released an amount of one billion, that is, one hundred million naira, as part of its affirmation...

Crude oil prices have risen to $121 per barrel on Monday, 30 May, as the rising cost of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), known as diesel, continues in Nigeria, with the average price of the product selling for N780 per litre in some stations and is as high as N790 per litre in some of them.

Nigeria: A 54-year-old Pastor Peter Nwachukwu, husband to the late Osinachi Nwachukwu, has been sentenced to death by hanging as given by the Attorney-General of the Federation.

India's Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council (Pharmexcil) has asked for a meeting with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control of Nigeria after the Nigerian agency accused Indian exporters/drugmakers of being in illegal and unprofessional practices.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has revealed that it is presently in talks with the federal government regarding the ongoing strike.

The Lagos State government has collaborated with Finland to enhance the comprehensive school programme launched in 2022.