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The Nigerian Federal Government has reportedly allocated a staggering sum of N90 billion to subsidize the 2024 pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, according to sources within the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) speaking to Daily Trust on Thursday. The move, aimed at easing...

President Bola Tinubu delivered a poignant message to religious leaders during a Ramadan Iftar gathering with traditional rulers and clerics at the State House in Abuja. In a stirring address, Tinubu emphasized the importance of refraining from condemning Nigeria in sermons and instead...

Nigeria has once again plunged into darkness following the collapse of the national electricity grid managed from Osogbo, Osun State, at approximately 4:30 pm on Thursday. This marks the fourth collapse of the grid within the first three months of the year, exacerbating longstanding challenges...

Several Nigerians have lost their lives while desperately seeking government-provided palliatives amidst a deepening hunger crisis across the nation. These tragic incidents shed light on the dire socioeconomic conditions many citizens face and the challenges in effectively distributing relief...

Former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Kingsley Moghalu, criticized the notion of aiming for a Naira to Dollar exchange rate of N400, stating that such expectations are unrealistic. Moghalu emphasized the importance of the exchange rate reflecting its true market value, rather...

The 2023 All African Games, held in Ghana, concluded with Nigeria securing an impressive second place overall, boasting a total medal haul of 47 Gold, 34 Silver, and 40 Bronze medals. The Nigerian contingent demonstrated exceptional prowess, particularly in Athletics and Boxing. In Athletics...

Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has announced the identification of the perpetrator responsible for the tragic attack on 17 soldiers in Okuama community, Delta State. The soldiers, from the 181 Battalion, were on a peace mission to quell illegal oil bunkering activities in the...

In a high-stakes international friendly match held in Marrakech, Morocco, Nigeria's Super Eagles secured a narrow 2-1 victory over their arch-rivals, the Black Stars of Ghana. The closely contested game saw the Super Eagles emerge victorious, marking a significant moment for interim coach Finidi...

The Super Eagles camp in Marrakech, Morocco opened on Tuesday with 10 players. Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, midfielder Alex Iwobi, Nantes winger Moses Simon, and defenders Jamilu Collins and Bruno Onyemaechi are among the early arrivals. Others include Cyriel Dessers, Nathan...

Senate President Godswill Akpabio suggested on Tuesday that the perpetrators behind the killing of 15 soldiers in Delta State might be mercenaries, emphasizing Nigeria's absence from war and casting doubt on their origin during a Senate debate. The attack occurred on March 14 when armed...

A video circulating on social media platform X has sparked a flurry of reactions from Nigerians, particularly regarding the younger generation's apparent lack of awareness about renowned Nigerian literary figure Wole Soyinka. In the video, purportedly depicting a group of Gen Z individuals, both...

The Federal Government is in active negotiations with the World Bank to secure a substantial loan exceeding $1 billion. This financial injection aims to confront the dire challenges faced by Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and rural communities, while also bolstering agricultural marketing...

Nigerians have been thrown into disarray following unverified reports circulating on social media suggesting that Tinubu's government intends to double the Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate from 7.5% to 15%. While no official confirmation has been issued by the government yet, reactions from citizens...

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted an interim order requiring Binance Holdings Limited to furnish the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with detailed information on Nigerian users trading on its platform. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the order following an ex parte motion...

The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ernest Umakihe, warned that Nigeria might soon resort to importing yam from China due to the country's failure to capitalize on its global yam output dominance. Umakihe expressed his concerns during a...

In an exclusive interview with Vanguard, Allen Onyema, Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, voiced his belief that President Bola Tinubu is not the root cause of Nigeria's problems, but rather his appointees. Onyema underscored Tinubu's good intentions for the country, emphasizing that the...

Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed significant amendments to the regulations governing platforms offering cryptocurrency services. The suggested changes include a substantial increase in the registration fee for crypto exchanges from 30 million naira ($18,620) to...

Three Nigerian nationals have been sentenced to a combined total of 11 years in prison by the Portsmouth Crown Court in the UK for their involvement in defrauding major phone companies of over £400,000. The organized crime group targeted companies including Vodafone, EE, O2, and the Carphone...

Mele Kyari, the head of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), made a significant announcement regarding Nigeria's energy future. Speaking at an event in Abuja, Kyari declared that Nigeria would cease importing petrol by the end of the year. This bold move is part of a larger...

Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), asserted that everyone is implicated in crude oil theft within Nigeria. Speaking during an oversight function with the House of Representatives Special Committee on Oil Theft, Kyari revealed...