Nigerian Government
Coverage of Nigerian Government in the Nexus archive.
- Lawmakers ask Nigerian govt to halt rehabilitation of repentant terrorists
Nigerian lawmakers have requested the government to stop rehabilitating repentant terrorists, arguing that the policy weakens efforts to address insecurity and encourages criminal behavior.
- Nigeria: Fake Agency Scandal - 12 Officials, Agencies That Have Questions to Answer
A Nigerian police investigation report reveals that officials who signed letters enabling Mr. Adeyemi to infiltrate high levels of government have not been questioned. The scandal involves 12 officials and agencies under scrutiny.
- Fake Agency Scandal: 12 officials, agencies that have questions to answer
A police investigation report reveals that individuals who signed letters enabling Mr. Adeyemi to infiltrate the Nigerian government have not been questioned, implicating 12 officials and agencies in the Fake Agency Scandal.
- Nigerian govt to launch platform to automate school census, make education data public
The Nigerian government is launching a platform to automate school census and make education data public. Over 32 million students are enrolled on the DNEMIS portal, according to Adebayo Onigbanjo, the National Project Coordinator for the Special Programmes Operations and Implementation Unit in the Office of the Minister of Education.
- Nigerian Government Seeks Advisers for Planned Eurobond Offering
The Nigerian government in Abuja is seeking financial advisers for a planned Eurobond offering. The move aims to secure international funding through debt instruments.
- Nigerian govt summons vice-chancellor who appointed 24 aides days after assuming office
The Nigerian government has summoned the new Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) vice-chancellor for appointing 24 aides shortly after assuming office. The aides include roles such as coordinator of the office of the vice-chancellor, executive assistant, and special assistants for protocol, projects, communication, and student support services.
- ECOWAS Court dismisses SERAP suit challenging Nigeria’s public borrowing
The ECOWAS Court dismissed a lawsuit filed by SERAP against the Nigerian government, which had alleged that the government's persistent borrowing led to unsustainable public debt, hindering the provision of essential public services.
- Terrorism Financing: Nigeria welcomes US sanctions on Lagos-based BDC operator, firms
The Nigerian government welcomed US sanctions on a Lagos-based BDC operator and firms, adding them to its sanctions list following intelligence gathering, financial investigations, and inter-agency assessments. The move targets terrorism financing.
- Nigerian govt disburses N13 billion interest-free loans to 7,450 tertiary institution workers
The Nigerian government has disbursed N13 billion in interest-free loans to 7,450 tertiary institution workers, allowing access to up to N10 million per individual for transportation, healthcare, and small-scale business ventures. The loans are capped at 33.3% of the workers' gross annual salaries.
- Early fertiliser procurement eased impact of Middle East tensions – PFI NPK
The Nigerian government secured fertiliser supplies for the 2026 wet farming season through an early procurement strategy, mitigating the impact of renewed Middle East geopolitical tensions on global markets.
- Nigerian gov’t denies reports of scrapping NBAIS
The Nigerian government has denied reports that it is scrapping NBAIS, stating the claim is false, misleading, and unfounded.
- FG arraigns five men for terrorism, attempted supply of smuggled arms to Boko Haram
The Nigerian government arraigned five men for terrorism and attempted supply of smuggled arms to Boko Haram. The weapons, allegedly smuggled from Niger Republic, were intended for a Boko Haram member in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
- Democracy day: Nigerian govt declares Friday public holiday
The Nigerian government has declared Friday a public holiday for Democracy Day, reaffirming its commitment to democratic ideals, rule of law, transparency, accountability, and inclusive governance.
- Nigerian govt moves to curb abuse of honorary doctorates, bars recipients from using ‘Dr’ title
The Nigerian government has introduced guidelines to prevent the abuse of honorary doctorates by implementing stricter eligibility criteria for universities, limiting the number of awards, and prohibiting recipients from using the 'Dr' title. The measures were approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC).
- Nigerian govt, partners train NAPTIP, Civil Defence, others on GBV prosecution in schools
The Nigerian government and partners are training NAPTIP, Civil Defence, and other agencies on prosecuting gender-based violence (GBV) in schools to improve access to justice for child survivors. The initiative addresses rising concerns over violence, exploitation, and harassment in educational settings.
- Nigerian Government to transform police stations into digital connectivity hubs
The Nigerian Government plans to convert police stations into digital connectivity hubs as part of Project BRIDGE. This initiative aims to establish police stations as points of presence on the network nationwide, according to Mr. Tijani.
- Group tasks govt, traditional leaders, others on Nigeria’s security crisis
A group has called on the Nigerian government, traditional leaders, and other stakeholders to address the country's escalating security crisis. The group highlighted 'increasing threats to the Nigerian Nation' and aims to share its concerns with citizens.
- Nigeria arrests former minister in hiding after corruption conviction
Nigeria has arrested a former minister who was hiding after being sentenced to 75 years in jail for corruption. The former power minister was convicted earlier this month. The arrest marks a significant step in Nigeria's fight against corruption.
- Gunmen abduct 39 students, 7 teachers in attacks on Nigeria schools
Gunmen abducted 39 students and 7 teachers in attacks on Nigeria schools, targeting a secondary school and two primary schools, kidnapping children aged between two and 16. The attacks resulted in a significant number of hostages. The incident occurred in Nigeria.
- ISIS leader killed in Africa as US commander raises force reduction concerns
US forces killed ISIS leader Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in a joint operation with Nigeria in the Lake Chad Basin. Gen. Dagvin Anderson, head of US Africa Command, testified to Congress about concerns that a 75% force reduction over the past decade has compromised America's ability to counter terrorism threats across Africa's Sahel region.