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U.S. Consulate Improves Visa Applicants' Experience [Leadership] Lagos -- The United States Consulate General in Lagos has unveiled its newly expanded and renovated consular pavilion, which seeks to improve the experience that visa applicants and American citizens in Nigeria receive.
British to Slash Aid to Nigeria, Others [This Day] The British government has plans to slash aid to Nigeria and seven other countries in conflict zones around the world, according to a report yesterday by openDemocracy, an independent global media organisation.
Govt Launches Its National Cyber-Security Policy [Balancing Act] London -- At the end of February the Nigerian Government launched its National Cyber-Security Policy and Strategy, a weighty document that tackles an increasingly pressing issue. Russell Southwood spoke this week to Abdul-Hakeem Ajijola, the Chair of the Committee that oversaw the production of the report.
Halting Repeated School Kidnappings in Nigeria [Crisis Group] Gunmen snatched more than 270 girls from a boarding school in north-western Nigeria on 26 February, releasing them four days later. In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Nnamdi Obasi looks at why the authorities are struggling to prevent these mass kidnappings.
Covid-19 - Health Workers Take First Shots As Vaccination Begins [This Day] Abuja -- COVID-19 vaccination commenced in Nigeria yesterday with frontline healthcare workers in Abuja taking the first shots from the first batch of AstraZeneca vaccines that arrived in the country last Tuesday.
Uproar as Ogun Assembly Removes Deputy Speaker [Daily Trust] There was uproar at the Ogun State House Assembly as the Deputy Speaker, Oludare Kadiri, was impeached by 19 out of the 26 members of the assembly.
Boko Haram Kills Security Personnel, Two Civilians in Borno [Vanguard] Maiduguri -- Suspected armed Boko Haram sect on Saturday evening invaded Rumirgo community of Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State and killed security personnel, two other civilians.
Covid-19 - Vaccination Has No Side Effect on Buhari - Presidency [Vanguard] President Muhammadu Buhari being vaccinated with the Astrazeneca COVID -19 vaccine by his Chief Personal Physician, Dr Suhayb Rafindadi during the COVID-19 Presidential Vaccination at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Saturday (6/3/2021) Callistus Ewelike/NAN
Northern Elders Condemn Rising Spate of Insecurity Across Country [Vanguard] Abuja -- For the umpteenth time, concerned Northern elders have described as "appalling" the deteriorating security situation in the country, saying the situation must be addressed urgently, to sustain the nation's sovereignty.
Breaking - Buhari, Osinbajo Take Covid-19 Vaccine [Vanguard] Abuja -- President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, on Saturday, received the COVID-19 vaccine publicly at the Presidential Villa.
WAEC Sets New Date for Cancelled Papers [Vanguard] Sequel to the West African Examination Council, WAEC, cancellation of Literature -in-English, papers 2, 1 &3 nationwide, taken by private candidates in 2021- First Series West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, the body has announced a new date for the examination.
U.S. Pledges Improvements in Visa Applicants' Experience [This Day] The United States Consulate General in Lagos has unveiled its newly expanded and renovated consular pavilion that seeks to improve the experience that visa applicants and American citizens in Nigeria.
Burna Boy Teams Up With John Legend, Soundtrack 'Coming 2 America' [Vanguard] Afro-fusion singer Burna Boy is back with a stunning feature on his latest collaboration with American RnB singer John Legend and guitarist Nile Rodgers, to breathe life into the sound for the highly anticipated movie, 'Coming 2 America'.
Covid-19 Vaccine - PWDs Express Worry Over Exclusion From Priority Groups [Vanguard] Abuja -- Person With Disabilities, PWDs, under the auspices of Centre for Citizens with Disabilities, CCD, Friday, expressed worry over alleged exclusion from priority groups that would first be administered with the COVID-19 vaccine.
Hijab Controversy - Return Our Schools, Baptist, ECWA Tell Kwara Govt [Vanguard] Ilorin -- There is tension in Kwara State, as Baptist Conference and Evangelical Church Winning All, ECWA, have told the state government that they would resist the wearing of the hijab (veil) in their schools by all legitimate means and also demanded the immediate return of their schools.
Secure Nigeria in 5 Weeks, Buhari Charges New Service Chiefs [This Day] Abuja -- President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday told the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor and the three service chiefs in very plain terms that they have just few weeks to adequately secure the nation.
Nigeria Begins Covid-19 Vaccination in Abuja [Vanguard] Nigeria has officially rolled out the Covid-19 vaccination with four frontline health workers receiving jabs of the AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine at the National Hospital, Abuja.
PDP Celebrates Obasanjo at 84 [Premium Times] Mr Obasanjo, a former president of Nigeria, clocked 84 years on Friday.
You Have Few Weeks to Deliver, PMB Tells Service Chiefs [Leadership] Abuja -- President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday told the newly appointed service chiefs to speed up their actions in freeing the country from the current state of insecurity, stating categorically that they have few weeks to deliver.
Asset recovery: Orlu leaders back Imo govt By Peter Anosike Prominent Orlu leaders have thrown their weight behind Imo State government’s decision to recover from Senator
Oyetola urges citizens to wear face masks The Governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola, yesterday, admonished citizens and residents not to compromise the COVID-19 safety protocols and
Obaseki retires as COO of FCMB Group The Board of Directors’ of FCMB Group Plc has announced the retirement of Mr. Peter Obaseki, the Chief Operating Officer
Nov 6 guber: PDP vows to take over Anambra From Geoffrey Anyanwu, Enugu The leader of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the southeast geopolitical zone and Governor
South-East PDP elects new executives From Geoffrey Anyanwu, Enugu The People's Democratic Party (PDP) has elected its substantive South-East executives with a vow to reclaim
APC pulls out of Delta council polls From Paul Osuyi, Asaba Few hours into the commencement of the Delta State Local Government election, the main opposition party,
Rowland Okorie unveils agenda for 2021 Having emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic currently ravaging the world, the CEO of Equity Concepts Entertainment, Rowland Okorie has
[] Failed food blockage in Nigeria confirms law of economics - Seyi Fadipe, a chief executive officer in one of Nigeria's leading investment financial advisory firms, was dismayed after receiving a call from one of his foreign clients. The client…
[] Small businesses groan under rising diesel cost - Two diesel-powered bread ovens are at the heart of Chinedu Martins’ bakery outfit in Ogba, a Lagos suburb. Last year, the COVID-19 outbreak shook the business to the extent that he barely…
[] Fewer Nigerians have access to financial services - While COVID-19 pandemic gave rise to online transactions in Nigeria and resulted in a boost to digital financial services, the impact of the virus outbreak brought more harm than good to the…
[] Nigeria To appoint Fund Manager for $37bn Infrastructure Fund - Nigeria plans to hire an asset manager for its new Infrastructure Corp. of Nigeria Ltd., designed to raise as much as 15 trillion naira ($36.7 billion) for projects and to accelerate growth…
