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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Eromosele Abiodun The Tax Ombud/Chief Executive of the Office of the Tax Ombud, Dr. John Nwabueze, has reiterated the Office’s commitment to promoting fairness and transparency within Nigeria’s tax system
* Says it compromises public health Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja The Nigeria Tobacco Control Community has called on President Bola Tinubu to withhold assent to the National Tobacco Control Act
Felix Omoh-Asun in Benin City The Egharevba Bright Osakpamwan Campaign Organisation has demanded an explanation on how the name of Deacon Festus Osaigbovo Osagie found its way into the Independent
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Sunday Ehigiator The presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in the forthcoming 2027 general election, Donald Duke, has called for a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s financial architecture, blaming
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Concerned Rivers People (CRP) has said alleged meetings involving former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mrs Joy Nunieh, Gabriel Pidomson and Dumo Lulu-Briggs will not affect
Raheem Akingbolu The Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN), the umbrella body for advertising professionals in Nigeria, has announced the kick-off of the 21st edition of the Lagos Advertising
Kemi Olaitan in Ibadan A heritage initiative documenting the lives, achievements and enduring legacies of 100 of Ibadanland’s most distinguished sons and daughters has opened nominations for members of the
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David-Chyddy Eleke in Awka Random military operations in the South-east region and mass arrest of Igbo youths by security operatives have been credited for the non-enrollment of youths of the
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Nigeria has expanded digital birth registration to more than 6,000 wards, but more than 2,800 wards remain outside the network, read more Nigeria’s identity gap: 2,800 wards still outside digital birth registration network
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Nigeria’s economy recovering after painful reforms —NRS Vanguard News
Nigeria eliminated as Cameroon, Malawi reach WAFCON semis and World Cup Al Jazeera
WAFCON 2026 PREVIEW: Nigeria’s dominance faces Cameroon test with World Cup ticket at stake Premium Times Nigeria
Women's World Cup 2027: Nigeria 'still have hope' after Wafcon 2026 exit BBC
ASUU shuts Nigerian university, gives reason Premium Times Nigeria
ROUNDCHECK launches digital game to boost civic participation among young Nigerians Premium Times Nigeria
Nigeria marries 1,500 couples in mass wedding DW
Nigeria's mass wedding - and how telling lovers from fraudsters is proving tricky BBC
Nigeria mass weddings ease financial burden for couples Al Jazeera
Subsidy Removal Best Thing To Happen To Nigeria, Tinubu Deserves Commendation — NRS Chairman Channels Television
Tinubu’s subsidy removal, FX reforms, stabilising Nigeria’s economy – Zacch Adedeji Premium Times Nigeria
Fuel subsidy could have hit ₦53tn without Tinubu’s reform – NRS chair Punch Newspapers
Tinubu’s Policies Pricing Nigerians Out of Decent Living — Atiku The Guardian Nigeria News
Presidency, Atiku in fresh war of words over killings Punch Newspapers
Nigerians abandoning plans to buy homes, cars, Atiku slams Tinubu for cost of living Vanguard News
Tinubu welcomes Nigeria into World Energy Council The Guardian Nigeria News
Nigeria withdraw from World Flag Football Championships in Germany over visa issues TheCable
Tinubu hails AfCFTA adoption of Nigeria’s customs modernisation model The Nation Newspaper
Tinubu Hails Nigerian Firm After AfCFTA Awards Billion-Dollar Customs Project Channels Television
Tinubu Welcomes AFCFTA’s Recognition of Nigeria Customs Modernisation Model THISDAYLIVE
EU pulls back from Nigeria’s 2027 election after two decades of observer missions, citing insecurity and hostile treatment Business Insider Africa
PRESIDENT TINUBU WELCOMES NIGERIA INTO WORLD ENERGY COUNCIL, CONGRATULATES CHAIRMAN ABDULRAZAQ ISA, CEO BALA WUNTI AND THE INAUGURAL BOARD The State House, Abuja
Nigeria’s economic recovery yet to reach households Business News Nigeria
Nigeria’s condition in debate: Reviewing the bishops–presidency conversation TheCable
Nigeria’s ‘I Live in V.I.’ and Ghana’s ‘Too Much Music’ Win at Locarno Open Doors 2026 What Kept Me Up
Germany Deports 137 Nigerians in Five Chartered Flights Punch Newspapers
Nigeria Targets Doubling Livestock Sector’s $32bn Economic Contribution Voice of Nigeria
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Cameroon Vs Nigeria: Super Falcons Seek World Cup Ticket Against Indomitable Lionesses Channels Television
Nigeria vs Cameroon highlights: Cameroon beat Super Falcons for Wafcon second round match BBC
Nigeria’s identity gap: 2,800 wards still outside digital birth registration network Business News Nigeria
EU denies pulling out of Nigeria’s 2027 election observation Punch Newspapers
Why NPFL clubs must take pre-season beyond Nigeria TheCable
Nigeria Immigration deploys passport intervention team to UK Premium Times Nigeria
Wafcon 2026 semi finals: Nigeria Super Falcons and Black Queens of Ghana 2027 Women’s World Cup hope dey hang BBC
Bishop laments ‘two-tier’ system operation in Nigeria Champion Newspapers LTD
RMAFC’s bet on tech to plug Nigeria’s revenue leaks Business News Nigeria
Widower who lost wife and 6 children in attack remarries in Nigerian mass wedding for 1,500 couples AP News
Again, Nigerian filling stations reduce fuel pump price Daily Post Nigeria
Burkina Faso beat Nigeria to U-20 AFCON ticket Punch Newspapers
Nigeria’s solar boom runs on imports it can’t afford to cut Business News Nigeria
Experts Urge Investment in Youths to Secure Nigeria’s Future Voice of Nigeria
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NIA Unveils Strategy To Increase Insurance Penetration In Nigeria News Agency of Nigeria
GITEX Nigeria: FG targets $1trn digital economy boost as tech giants converge in Abuja, Lagos Business News Nigeria
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The pulpit and podium: Nigeria’s political economy of truth TheCable
Nigeria announces rescue of 308 kidnapped citizens Al Jazeera
EU scales back 2027 Nigeria election observation over ‘hostile treatment’ of 2023 mission Business News Nigeria
Lai Mohammed, others urge standardization of Nigeria’s gastronomy sector Business News Nigeria
Church urges Nigerians to reject vote-buying, obtain PVCs The Guardian Nigeria News
Soldiers repel midnight terror attack in Borno Premium Times Nigeria
"Spider-Man Brand New Day" joins Nigeria’s N1bn box office club Business News Nigeria
EITI validation team arrives Nigeria to assess transparency, accountability in extractive sector TheCable
Nigerian President Fulfils Nearly All 2023 Campaign Promises – Minister Voice of Nigeria
Nigeria Produces 1m Tons Of Mangoes Annually, Ranks 11th Globally – NAMPPMAN News Agency of Nigeria
Airtime Credit: Why Regulatory Costs Could Push Up Prices for 40m Nigerians – Lawyer The Guardian Nigeria News
MTN Nigeria rewrites its strategy for the next 25 years Business News Nigeria
Nigeria military salary increase: How much Nigerian military personnel dey earn now and wetin go be dia new salary BBC
Without Tinubu's Subsidy Removal, Nigeria Fuel Bill Could Hit ₦53trillion – NRS Chair Adedeji Sahara Reporters
IGBEKA AKPOVONA JOEL: Redefining EPC In Nigeria Through Lobosway Global Resources' Blend of Global Quality And Local Insight The Guardian Nigeria News
Nigeria’s ICC exit call: Pan-African youths throw weight behind Agbese The Guardian Nigeria News
From Alte To Indigenous: How Nigeria’s Gen Z Is Making Clean Nutrition Cool Again Independent Newspaper Nigeria
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Lai Mohammed, Industry Leaders Back Standardisation at Nigeria Food Summit THISDAYLIVE
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Lawyers are killing Nigeria’s democracy – Justice Okutepa The Guardian Nigeria News
Electric And CNG Vehicles: The New Road Safety Frontier For Nigeria, By Osondu Ohaeri PRNigeria News
Senate Engages Financial Regulators, Experts On Reforms To Strengthen Nigeria’s Economic Stability NALTF
14.5m children registered as Nigeria pushes for legal identity for every child Vanguard News
Nigeria Immigration Deploys Passport Intervention Team To UK For Diaspora Applicants Sahara Reporters
Nigeria revives decade-old plan to sell stake in state-oil company Business News Nigeria
More Nigerians borrow to build, buy homes as housing credit rises — CBN PM News Nigeria
WAFCON: Nigeria Bow Out Against Cameroon, Miss Automatic World Cup Ticket Channels Television
EU To Deploy Electoral Expert Mission For Nigeria’s 2027 Polls, Rejects Reports Of Boycott Independent Newspaper Nigeria
Nigeria Cannot Defeat Corruption With Prosecution Alone, Says ICPC The Whistler Newspaper
EU confirms election mission for Nigeria’s 2027 polls – FRCN HQ FRCN HQ
Nigeria’s housing crisis highlights untapped REIT market potential Business News Nigeria
(PREVIEW) Nigeria, Cameroon clash: Key WAFCON stats, head-to-head Punch Newspapers
Special Focus On Five Top And Most Outstanding Gaming Companies Shaping Nigeria's Betting Industry The Guardian Nigeria News
Reciprocity and the Limits of African Solidarity: Lessons from the Nigeria–South Africa Xenophobia Crisis Kogi Reports
NIS Deploys Passport Intervention Team To UK To Ease Services For Nigerians Channels Television
N70 Trn Nigeria’s Blue Economy Potential Attainable With Coordinated Implementation, Revenue Consolidation — SEREC Independent Newspaper Nigeria
Three Christians killed in Plateau state, Nigeria www.christiandaily.com
Tinubu lauds recognition of Nigeria’s customs modernisation project – FRCN HQ FRCN HQ
