Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It covers an area of 923,769 square kilometres (356,669 mi2). With a population of more than 236 million, it is the most populous country in Africa, and the world's sixth-most populous country. Nigeria borders Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west. Nigeria is a federal republic comprising 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, where its capital, Abuja, is located. The largest city in Nigeria by population is Lagos, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world and the largest in Africa.
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*Party chieftain asks judge to recuse self over pending petition at NJC *Our party won’t collapse into existing ones to win elections, says Bolaji Abdullahi Hammed Shittu in Ilorin and Alex Enumah in
A consortium of international senior lenders is set to return to court on June 22, 2026, in a decisive move to challenge what they describe as unlawful actions by First
Alexander Zverev finally landed the Grand Slam title that threatened to elude him by overcoming Flavio Cobolli and his own nerves to win a tense French Open final in five
· Move aims at stronger border collaboration, others James Emejo in Abuja Comptroller-General (CGC) of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr. Adewale Adeniyi, has intensified efforts to deepen international cooperation and trade
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY Duro Ikhazuagbe Super Eagles defender, Igho Ogbu, who got injured in training in Lisbon on Saturday ahead the International Friendly with Portugal on Wednesday will undergo scan today
Duro Ikhazuagbe The Director General of the Prosperity Cup, the biggest grassroots football tournament in the country, Ono Akpe, has hailed UEFA for extending invites to Bayelsa State Governor, Senator
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has been absolved of blame for why the Super Eagles did not qualify for the FIFA World Cup starting
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okphebolo, has been praised for providing the enabling environment that ensured the successful organisation of the 11th edition of the World Athletics Gold Label Okpekpe International
Chekas United FC secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Vinod FC on Saturday to finish top of the Alade A group and qualify for the next stage of the Nationwide
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark’s friendly against Ukraine but is now conscious, says the Danish Football Association. The game in Odense was stopped on 65 minutes when he collapsed and
The Super Falcons have opted for a more intense approach to Monday’s second international friendly match against the Lionesses of Teranga from Senegal, after both teams fought a close battle
Members of Ikoyi Club 1938 gathered to celebrate the Ileya festival in an atmosphere of unity, fellowship and cultural appreciation, reaffirming the club’s commitment to inclusiveness and family values. Speaking
Prominent sports investor, Hon. Kunle Soname, is set to headline the upcoming public presentation of a new book tackling the future of Nigerian sports. Soname, Founder and Chairman of ValueJet
At the end of the parties’ primary election season last month, we have an estimated sixteen candidates lined up to contest next January’s presidential election. I said “estimated” because as
Let me say it plainly at the start, because it is the only honest place to put it: there are no easy solutions to complex problems. Anyone who tells you
by Peter Mbah My dear Ndi Nkanu and Ndi Enugu East Zone,Today is personal. I stand before you as Governor of Enugu State – yes. But today, I also stand
Nume Ekeghe Nigeria’s financial system is set for another wave of liquidity in June, with an estimated N10.90 trillion expected to flow into the market, driven largely by Open Market
The Nigerian Navy has concluded a week-long celebration marking its 70th anniversary, providing an opportunity to reflect on its remarkable transformation from a modest coastal force of 11 patrol boats
Kayode Tokede MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and 27 other blue-chip firms listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) declared an estimated N1.02 trillion income tax expenses in the first quarter (Q1)
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Corporate actions play a critical role in shaping investor confidence, liquidity, and market efficiency within the Nigerian Capital Market. The read more The Future of Corporate Actions in Nigeria: Speed, Transparency, Trust
Xenophobia: FG approves five evacuation flights for 500 screened Nigerians The Guardian Nigeria News
Xenophobia: Nigeria to commence free evacuation of citizens from South Africa Premium Times Nigeria
Protests in South Africa against foreigners: Nigeria join list of African kontris to evacuate citizens from South Africa as Ghana welcome second batch of citizens in Accra afta anti-immigration protests BBC
Tamunosoye Karibi-George emerges Miss World Nigeria 2026 The Nation Newspaper
Bayelsa’s Karibi-George emerges Miss World Nigeria 2026 Punch Newspapers
Bayelsa contestant Karibi-George wins Miss World Nigeria 2026 The Guardian Nigeria News
Nigeria will be represented at the FIFA World Cup after all! Could this XI beat, say, England? ESPN
Insecurity: Nigeria Does Not Belong To Kidnappers, Says Gov Okpebholo Channels Television
Nigeria does not belong to criminal elements, Okpebholo declares Punch Newspapers
Governor Okpebholo’s Message Is Hope For A Greater Nigeria LEADERSHIP Newspapers
Nigerian-born Catholic priest gets life imprisonment in US for sexual assault Premium Times Nigeria
Nine Nigerian states rich in Marble as a natural resource The Nation Newspaper
Optasia and the cost of a 12-year monopoly in Nigeria’s digital economy TheCable
Massimo De Luca: Nigeria and Europe Must Build Long-term Investment Partnerships THISDAYLIVE
Group Advocates Stakeholders’ Collaboration On Nigeria’s Energy Demand LEADERSHIP Newspapers
Democracy Day: Nigeria Will Never Succumb to Terror, Banditry – Tinubu Punch Newspapers
FG won’t bow to terrorists, bandits, Tinubu assures Nigerians The Guardian Nigeria News
Mr President, the enemy is betting Nigeria will come apart; prove them wrong, By Oludare Ogunlana Premium Times Nigeria
Army frees 360 people abducted by Boko Haram in Nigeria’s Borno state Al Jazeera
Nigeria: Solution and Mobility Index - Borno State (Round I, September 2025) ReliefWeb
Nigerian Army rescue 360 children and women: Military release videos of victims rescued from Boko Haram camp in Borno BBC
Jonathan, Lumumba task Nigeria, others on resource devt, nuclear energy The Guardian Nigeria News
Nigeria Celebrates Young Female Innovators as National Girls in ICT Competition Produces 111 Winners TechAfrica News
How Nigeria’s debt bill is squeezing the budget Business News Nigeria
Nigeria, Ghana offer to help citizens leave South Africa DW.com
Dissecting the Obi doctrine to keep Nigeria safe TheCable
‘Now people stop to ask their names and even stroke them’: Nigerians embrace dogs as pets The Guardian
Oyo school kidnapping: Why Nigeria still dey struggle wit insecurity despite high security spending BBC
Nigeria’s universities are being asked to fund themselves Business News Nigeria
Nigeria to unveil first gas, power infrastructure map at NOG Energy Week The Guardian Nigeria News
Nigeria’s forest reserves are under siege and so is the nation TheCable
Chibuzo Okereke Emerges as Key Voice in Nigeria’s Legislative Reform, Governance Innovation The Guardian Nigeria News
Two years on, Nigeria’s textile revamp lags as imports hit N814bn Business News Nigeria
FAB 2026 Exhibition: Tanzania seeks stronger trade ties with Nigeria The Guardian Nigeria News
Saving Nigeria’s children from a growing learning crisis Business News Nigeria
Nigeria: 360 people freed from Boko Haram mountain hideout DW.com
Nigeria recommits to global environment governance, biodiversity conservation The Guardian Nigeria News
Coffee’s rebirth’ll ensure Nigeria export portfolio expansion, says Adegoke The Guardian Nigeria News
Fear And Fragility: How Safe Are Nigerians? Independent Newspaper Nigeria
How unaffordable cooking gas is reversing Nigeria’s climate gains TheCable
Nigeria data centres: $1bn boom, but power is the catch tech.africa
Xenophobia: FG approves five evacuation flights for 500 screened Nigerians The Guardian Nigeria News
‘iDICE is Nigeria’s plan for next generation of founders’ The Nation Newspaper
Nigeria Eyes €59m Ocean Programme to Tackle Illegal Fishing MSME Africa
The dangerous new frontier in Nigeria’s security crisis TheCable
MTN Nigeria boosts public revenue with N878.7b tax remittance The Guardian Nigeria News
Innocent Chukwuma: The Industrialist Who Put Nigeria On Wheels LEADERSHIP Newspapers
Sports Stakeholders Set For Launch Of Landmark Book On Nigeria’s Sporting Future LEADERSHIP Newspapers
Affordability index: When healthy diet becomes luxury for Nigerians The Guardian Nigeria News
Nigerian workers deserve a living wage Punch Newspapers
Why Cooking Gas Shortages and Rising Prices May Persist Despite Nigeria’s Vast Gas Reserves Opinion Nigeria
Guinness Nigeria wins award The Nation Newspaper
Nigeria, China seek to expand Nigeria-China cooperation in power, infrastructure development Blueprint Newspapers
Nigeria Risks EITI Sanction as Board Declines 12-month Validation Extension Request THISDAYLIVE
Trade sector attracts $65.79m foreign investment – Report Punch Newspapers
NSE urges govt action on insecurity, inflation crisis Punch Newspapers
PRESIDENT TINUBU REMAINS COMMITTED TO RESTORING PEACE AND STABILITY IN NIGERIA- VP SHETTIMA The State House, Abuja
Digital insurance drive targets 200m Nigerians by 2030 The Guardian Nigeria News
EU, Nigeria to hold business forum in Lagos The Nation Newspaper
Why Nigeria’s Telecom Turnaround Deserves More Recognition LEADERSHIP Newspapers
Nestlé Nigeria unveils coalition on environment The Nation Newspaper
Beyond tribe and emotion: Why Nigeria must learn to vote for competence and consequence, By Kayode Adebiyi Premium Times Nigeria
Nigeria • National Counter Terrorism Centre's regional push raises the stakes Africa Intelligence
Bayo Adelabu sister kidnapped: Unknown gunmen kidnap sister of ex-Nigeria minister of power Adelabu for Oyo BBC
Insecurity: Opposition figures can do more than whining Punch Newspapers
CETA Bill at Third Reading: Is Nigeria About to Tax Away Jobs, Investment and Growth? THISDAYLIVE
Xenophobic Attacks: Nigeria reschedules airlifting of citizens out of South Africa Peoples Gazette Nigeria
DG Reaffirms Nigeria’s Commitment To Land Restoration, Food Security LEADERSHIP Newspapers
Itemuagbor Hails Okphebolo as Edo Proves Nigeria Safe for Sports THISDAYLIVE
Cricket: Nigeria bag ICC Development Award nominations Punch Newspapers
Firm seeks govt action, power reforms as energy costs threaten drug production The Guardian Nigeria News
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CAN seeks security emergency as FG vows tougher action against terrorists The Guardian Nigeria News
How Mideast Crisis Is Driving Up Inflation, Costs In Nigeria Independent Newspaper Nigeria
Kudos as ex-Radio Nigeria broadcaster Roseline Ogunro emerges mayor of Islington Peoples Gazette Nigeria
