Government of Nigeria
Coverage of Government of Nigeria in the Nexus archive.
- Students abducted in May by Muslim militants in Nigeria are rescued, government says
Students abducted in May by Muslim militants in Nigeria’s Oyo state were rescued by the government. Over 40 people were taken during the May 15 abduction, one teacher was killed, and eight militants were arrested. President Bola Tinubu stated the military operation ended a 50-day siege.
- Nigeria: Govt Lauds Lee Engineering, NNPC, Others for Keeping to Timelines On ELPS Project
The Nigerian government praised Lee Engineering, NNPC, and others for adhering to timelines on the ELPS project. Ekpo highlighted a compressor's role in increasing gas pressure for power generation and industrial use.
- Group calls for review of GMO approval in Nigeria
A group is calling for an independent review of existing GMO approvals in Nigeria due to concerns over biosafety, public health, biodiversity, and farmers’ rights. The request was directed to the government.
- Nigeria moves to repatriate 1,000 citizens from South Africa
Nigeria and Ghana are repatriating citizens from South Africa via flights following anti-migrant attacks. The governments are collaborating to return approximately 1,000 citizens.
- Nigeria, Ghana offer to help citizens leave South Africa
The governments of Nigeria and Ghana are offering to fly their citizens out of South Africa following a series of anti-migrant attacks. This initiative aims to repatriate affected nationals amid the unrest.