Nigeria’s president has announced plans to raise spending by 20% next year by borrowing heavily amid falling oil prices. In his first budget since his election victory in March, Muhammadu Buhari said he would spend $31bn (£20.8bn) in 2016 on … read more
The Federal Government has declared December 24, 25 and 28 as public holidays to mark this year’s Maulud Nabiy, Christmas and Boxing Day, respectively. The Minister of Interior, Retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, made the declaration on behalf of the federal … read more
The Human Rights Watch Wednesday has accused Nigerian soldiers of killing unarmed Shiite children with no provocation before unjustified raids that killed hundreds of the minority group in the country. “It is almost impossible to see how a roadblock by … read more
Human Rights Watch takes a look at the historical establishment of the Shiite group. Sheik Zakzaky is a key figure in the growth of Islamic movements in Nigeria. In 1978, while a student at Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, he … read more
The Hague Court of Appeals ruled Dec. 18 that Royal Dutch Shell can be sued in a Dutch court for their involvement in oil spills in Nigeria. The ruling stems from a suit brought by four Nigerian farmers that claimed … read more
Nigeria, which is still battling Boko Haram militants, now risks unleashing a new Islamist threat after violent clashes between the army and a radical Shiite group, experts say. Though no official death toll was released, at least a dozen members … read more
Retired Neurosurgeon and American presidential aspirant, Ben Carson has canceled his trip to Nigeria over security concerns. Carson, a Republican party contender for the White House, was scheduled to visit Nigeria, Israel, Kenya and Zambia between December 27 – January … read more
The founder of Nigeria’s first private radio and television stations was on Wednesday charged with fraud and money laundering after being arrested as part of a wider probe into disputed arms deals. Raymond Dokpesi, head of Raypower FM and Africa … read more
Nigerians protested Tuesday at the National Assembly against a bill they say would punish those who criticize officials and politicians on social media. Critics say the bill attacks free speech and violates the constitution. But Senate leaders say critics do … read more
Carson, 64, who is a retired neurosurgeon and a popular author, will tour Nigeria, Kenya and Zambia, which will commence on Sunday, December 27 and will last a week. Speaking to popular U.S radio host, Hugh Hewitt, on Monday, December … read more