Nigeria will probably pass South Africa as the continent’s powerhouse in the next 20 years. Why? Because that country’s underworld acts as a bellwether for the potential of its overworld. If you want proof, look no further than the unfolding … read more
Nigeria should focus on development in its impoverished north as well as security to bring an end to an onslaught of deadly attacks blamed on Islamist group Boko Haram, the US ambassador said Wednesday. US Ambassador to Nigeria Terence McCulley … read more
Passengers travelling to international destinations at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos spent less time checking in yesterday than one week ago when the withdrawal of services by Maevis Limited caused many hours of delay that airlines scheduled to take off … read more
Lawyers argued Tuesday whether Nigeria’s president had the power to use heavily armed soldiers and armored tanks to stop a massive protest this January in the nation’s largest city over spiraling gasoline prices. The lawsuit brought by the Save Nigeria … read more
In the last few weeks, there have been issues over the security, economic and environmental challenges posed to Lagos and its environs over abandoned vessels and ship wrecks on the coastline and the water front. In this report, maritime correspondent … read more
Hundreds of Nigerian protesters blocked waterways in the Niger Delta to prevent Shell workers from reaching oil rigs. One protester said they wanted to remind Shell of its responsibilities to the local Nembe Island community, which needs electricity and other … read more
Police say gunmen have attacked a police station in the north Nigeria city previously targeted in a massive assault by a radical Islamist sect. Police say the shootout Tuesday night in Kano left no injuries, though gunfire echoed around the … read more
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority released a notice informing the general public that the Lagos Carnival 2012 is slated for April 9, 2012 at Tafawa Balewa Square from 7am – 7pm. The Carnival routes are as follows: Junior Carnival … read more
Two Republican lawmakers on Monday urged the United States to designate Nigeria’s Boko Haram as a terrorist group, warning not to be complacent against what they called a growing threat. The appeal comes just after a senior US diplomat recommended … read more
A federal judge in Nigeria dismissed charges Monday against a former bank CEO accused in a massive mismanagement scheme that nearly brought down the country’s financial sector. Erastus Akingbola, formerly the CEO of Intercontinental Bank PLC, walked out of court … read more