Nigeria Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/nigeria/ Reliable Platform for Press Release Syndication Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:48:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://i0.wp.com/prnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/PRNigeria-Icon.jpg?fit=32%2C23&ssl=1 Nigeria Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/nigeria/ 32 32 42672738 Nigeria Enters Age of Prosperity: FULL TEXT of President Tinubu’s 66th Independence Day Anniversary Speech https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/01/independence-text-president/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:50:44 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=205084 FULL TEXT: President Tinubu’s 66th Independence Day Anniversary Speech INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS TO THE NATION BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, 1ST OCTOBER 2026 My fellow Nigerians, Sixty-six years ago today, our flag was raised, for the first time, over a free and sovereign nation. Since then, we have journeyed together as one […]

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]]> 205084 Nigeria @66: FG Pushes for Growth, Jobs, Improved Living Standards https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/30/nigeria-pushes-growth-jobs/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:25:44 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=205005 Nigeria @66: FG Pushes for Growth, Jobs, Improved Living Standards The Federal Government has called for sustained implementation of ongoing economic reforms to translate emerging stability into stronger economic growth, job creation and improved living standards for Nigerians. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the call on Wednesday in Abuja at […]

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]]> 205005 Independence Day: FG declares Thursday public holiday https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/30/independence-day-declares/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:55:57 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=204971 Independence Day: FG declares Thursday public holiday The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 1, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement issued on Wednesday by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani. Tunji-Ojo congratulated […]

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]]> 204971 Nigeria @66: Defence Minister urges Nigerians to unite for peace, security https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/28/nigeria-defence-minister/ Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:12:04 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=204777 Nigeria @66: Defence Minister urges Nigerians to unite for peace, security The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd.), has urged Nigerians to strengthen national unity, sustain faith and support the country’s security forces as the nation marks its 66th Independence Anniversary. Musa made the call on Sunday at an inter-denominational church service held […]

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]]> 204777 Nigeria at 66: FG Vows to Turn Economic Stability into Jobs, Higher Incomes  https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/25/nigeria-vows-turn-economic/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:48:21 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=204367 Federal Government says the next phase of its economic reforms will focus on turning recent gains in stability into more jobs, higher incomes and

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]]> 204367 Defence Minister Reaffirms Nigeria’s Commitment to Global Peacekeeping at 81st UNGA https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/23/defence-minister-reaffirms/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:45:34 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=204238 Defence Minister Reaffirms Nigeria’s Commitment to Global Peacekeeping at 81st UNGA The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening its participation in international peacekeeping operations and contributing to global peace and security. Musa made this commitment on Tuesday during an operational visit to the Defence Section at Nigeria’s Permanent […]

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]]> 204238 Saudi Hajj Reforms: NAHCON Explore Model to Shield Nigerian Pilgrims from Rising Costs https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/22/saudi-hajj-reforms-nahcon/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:45:45 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=204115 Saudi Hajj Reforms: NAHCON Explore Model to Shield Nigerian Pilgrims from Rising Costs The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) is working with state governments on a new operational model aimed at protecting ordinary Nigerian pilgrims from rising costs as Saudi Arabia introduces sweeping reforms to the administration of the annual pilgrimage. NAHCON Chairman, Ambassador […]

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]]> 204115 ANALYSIS: Security Begins With Who We Recruit, By Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/13/analysis-security-begins/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:03:47 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203063 ANALYSIS: Security Begins With Who We Recruit By MUKHTAR Ya’u Madobi Every recruitment exercise into Nigeria’s security services should be viewed as more than an opportunity to reduce unemployment. It is, in essence, an exercise in national security. Because, the people admitted into the armed forces today may, within a few years, be entrusted with […]

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]]> 203063 US Moves to Withdraw 200 Troops from Nigeria, Retain Intelligence Team https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/28/moves-withdraw-troops/ Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:23:18 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=201292 US Moves to Withdraw 200 Troops from Nigeria, Retain Intelligence Team The United States is preparing to withdraw about 200 military personnel deployed to Nigeria to support counterterrorism operations, with the larger contingent expected to leave by the end of September, according to a report by The New York Times. US and Nigerian officials told […]

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]]> 201292 Nigeria, S’Arabia Strengthen Military Ties as Envoy Visits CDS https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/26/nigeria-arabia-strengthen/ Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:21:35 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=201198 Nigeria, S’Arabia Strengthen Military Ties as Envoy Visits CDS Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral defence and security cooperation following a courtesy visit by the Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Yousef bin Mohammed Al-Balawi, to the Defence Headquarters in Abuja. The visit, which took place on Wednesday, provided an […]

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]]> 201198 JUST IN: FG Declares Tuesday Public Holiday for Eid Mawlud https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/21/just-declares-public-holiday-2/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:40:10 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=200728 JUST IN: FG Declares Tuesday Public Holiday for Eid Mawlud The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, marking the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holiday on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement […]

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]]> 200728 FAAC: FG, States, LGs Share N3.007tn in July, Revenue Jumps 17.8% https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/18/faac-states-lgs-share/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:31:31 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=200513 FAAC: FG, States, LGs Share N3.007tn in July, Revenue Jumps 17.8% The Federal Government, 36 states and 774 local government councils shared a total of N3.007 trillion in federation revenue for July 2026, following a significant increase in statutory collections. The disbursement was approved at the August 2026 meeting of the Federation Account Allocation Committee […]

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]]> 200513 Nigeria, US deepen defence ties, counter-terrorism partnership in Washington https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/14/nigeria-deepen-defence-ties/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:48:15 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=199220 Nigeria, US deepen defence ties, counter-terrorism partnership in Washington Nigeria and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral defence relations and deepening cooperation in the fight against terrorism and other security threats. The commitment followed high-level bilateral engagements between Nigerian and US officials in Washington, D.C., aimed at enhancing military-to-military relations, intelligence […]

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]]> 199220 Nigeria’s Oil Production Drops by 4% to 1.505m bpd in July – NUPRC https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/12/nigeria-oil-production-drops/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:54:12 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=199082 Nigeria’s Oil Production Drops by 4% to 1.505m bpd in July – NUPRC Nigeria’s crude oil production declined by about four per cent month-on-month in July 2026, although the country exceeded its Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries quota for the third consecutive month. Latest figures released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission showed that […]

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]]> 199082 Nigeria, Benin Republic Deepen Security Cooperation to Tackle Cross-Border Threats https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/07/nigeria-benin-republic-deepen/ Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:37:29 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=198736 Nigeria, Benin Republic Deepen Security Cooperation to Tackle Cross-Border Threats Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have agreed to strengthen defence and security cooperation, including intelligence sharing and coordinated border operations, to combat terrorism, banditry, transnational crime and other emerging threats in the West African region. The agreement was reached during a three-day working visit […]

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]]> 198736 Nigeria, South Africa Must Preserve Historic Bond, Says Fani-Kayode https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/03/nigeria-south-africa-must/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:14:37 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=198395 Nigeria, South Africa Must Preserve Historic Bond, Says Fani-Kayode …Former Minister Condemns Xenophobic Attacks, Urges Stronger Pan-African Solidarity Former Minister of Aviation and Ambassador-Designate to South Africa, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has called for stronger ties between Nigeria and South Africa, warning that any deterioration in relations between Africa’s two largest economies would undermine the continent’s […]

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]]> 198395 US Withdraws Combat Troops from Nigeria, Maintains Intelligence Partnership https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/03/withdraws-combat-troops/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:17:12 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=194501 US Withdraws Combat Troops from Nigeria, Maintains Intelligence Partnership The United States has withdrawn the majority of its military personnel deployed to Nigeria for a joint counterterrorism mission in the Lake Chad Basin, while reaffirming its commitment to intelligence sharing and broader security cooperation with the Nigerian government. The disclosure was made by the Commander […]

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]]> 194501 US Military Commends OPHK, Reaffirms Security Partnership with Nigeria https://prnigeria.com/2026/06/26/military-commends-ophk/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:54:16 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=193526 US Military Commends OPHK, Reaffirms Security Partnership with Nigeria The Commander of the United States Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAFRICA), Major General Claude Tudor, has commended the Nigerian military’s Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) for its operational achievements and described the collaboration between the United States and Nigeria as a model of effective military partnership in […]

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]]> 193526 Nigeria, UK Deepen Security Alliance to Combat Terror Financing, Cybercrime https://prnigeria.com/2026/06/23/nigeria-deepen-security-2/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:26:09 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=193243 Nigeria, UK Deepen Security Alliance to Combat Terror Financing, Cybercrime Nigeria and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in tackling terrorism financing, cyber threats, disinformation, organised crime, and other emerging security challenges under the renewed UK-Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership. The commitment was reiterated on Tuesday during the opening of […]

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]]> 193243 Nigeria’s UN Envoy Amb Jimoh Ibrahim Encourages Dominican Students to Embrace Nigeria https://prnigeria.com/2026/06/23/nigeria-envoy-amb-jimoh/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:36:16 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=193234 Nigeria’s UN Envoy Amb Jimoh Ibrahim Encourages Dominican Students to Embrace Nigeria Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Chairman of the UN Budget Committee, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, has urged students from the Dominican Republic to regard Nigeria as their second home, highlighting the country’s growing diplomatic influence, economic potential and educational opportunities on […]

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