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Diezani Alison-Madueke: I never asked for soft landing

Nigeria's oil minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has debunked all speculations that she was seeking asylum abroad…

South Africa Shuts Lagos Consulate

Following anti-Xenophobia protests in Lagos and Abuja, the South African consulate in Lagos has been…

Xenophobia: Nigeria urges South Africa act quickly, in protest

Nigeria has complained to South Africa about a wave of attacks targeting foreigners and called…

AfDB presidency: Buhari lobbies for Adesina

General Muhammadu Buhari, the president-elect of Nigeria, has requested the Economic Community of West African…

Case against 'child bride killer' continues, court rules

A Nigerian court in Kano state on Tuesday rejected a motion to have murder charges…

Baga ex-residents back on tour flee as Boko Haram strikes again

Two Nigerian soldiers were killed in a Boko Haram rocket attack on a military vehicle…

Nigeria hires Keshi for 2 more years

Stephen Keshi on Tuesday agreed to a new two-year contract to coach Nigeria's national men's…

SEC probes unlisted firms floating IPOs

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has commenced investigation of companies that floated private placements…

In Pictures: The Lagos Boat regatta

Lagos has held its Boat Regatta festival, a colourful parade on its aquatic asset.

Sterling, Zenith banks record higher Q1 profits

Nigeria's Sterling Bank said on Monday its first quarter pretax profit rose 14 percent year-on-year…