The Nation (Nigeria)

The Nation is a daily newspaper based in Lagos, Nigeria. A 2009 survey indicated that it was the second most popular newspaper in the country. The publication's website emphasizes its commitment to Freedom, Justice, and the Market Economy. Its primary audience includes business leaders, politicians, the wealthy, educated individuals, and those seeking upward mobility. The Nation operates printing facilities in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt. The newspaper's content spans various topics, including business and economic news, public policy, democracy and its institutions, as well as sports, arts, and culture.

National

English

Newspaper

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#27025

Nigeria

#113

Articles

Fed Govt, World Bank’s partnership recovers 178,000hectares of degraded land

1 day ago | thenationonlineng.net | Lucas Ajanaku |Motunrayo Akintunde

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape Project (ACReSAL), a World Bank-supported initiative, has successfully recovered over 178,000 hectares of degraded land across 19 northern states affected by climate change. National Project Coordinator for ACReSAL, Abdulhamid Umar, disclosed this while speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a five-day retreat in Lagos.
Agriculture grappling with challenges despite government’s commitment

1 day ago | thenationonlineng.net | Daniel Essiet

For millions of Nigerians, farming has long been a struggle for survival rather than a path to prosperity. But President Bola Tinubu is changing that narrative—placing agriculture at the heart of his agenda to empower citizens, create jobs and secure the nation’s future.
BBYDI trains Oyo LG officials on transparency, citizen engagement - The Nation Newspaper

1 day ago | thenationonlineng.net | Alao Abiodun

The Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI), with support from the Nigerian Youth Futures Fund (NYFF), on Monday, May 12 hosted a capacity development workshop for local government officials in Oyo State. The event, held at the Local Government Staff Training School in Agodi, Ibadan, is part of BBYDI’s LocalGov2.0 initiative, which aims to promote transparent, inclusive, and digitally driven local governance across Nigeria’s Southwest region.
Bimbo Ademoye joins Malanter as brand ambassador

1 day ago | thenationonlineng.net | Alao Abiodun

Nkoyo Pharma Ltd, makers of the trusted anti-malaria medication Malanter, has announced the signing of award-winning Nollywood actress Bimbo Ademoye as its brand ambassador. This strategic move follows the successful onboarding of Aproko Doctor, further reinforcing Malanter’s commitment to championing health education and malaria treatment in Nigeria.
UK slashes graduate visa period, tightens immigration rules

2 days ago | thenationonlineng.net | Adedamola Ogunbewon

Hopes of Nigerians aspiring to study and work in the United Kingdom have taken a hit following the British government’s announcement of sweeping immigration reforms, including a cut to the graduate visa route duration. The change is part of a broader immigration reform detailed in an Immigration White Paper released on Monday, aimed at tightening what the UK government described as “systemic abuse and mission drift” across the student, asylum, and family visa systems.
Naira appreciates to N1,600 against dollar, records highest in weeks

2 days ago | thenationonlineng.net | Adedamola Ogunbewon

The naira strengthened against the US dollar in the official foreign exchange market on Monday, posting its most notable appreciation in weeks. According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the naira closed at N1,600.44 to the dollar, improving from N1,606.15 recorded at the close of trading last Friday. This marks a N5.71 gain for the local currency. It is the most significant appreciation since April 30, 2025, when the naira closed at N1,596.68 following a N3.02 gain that day.
Ogun NOA acting director hosts brigade executives

2 days ago | thenationonlineng.net | Alao Abiodun

As part of her engagement efforts, following her appointment, the newly appointed Acting State Director of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Ogun State Directorate, Mrs. Andu Oyebisi, has hosted the executive team of Citizens Value Brigade. The meeting focused on exploring ways to revive and strengthen the activities of Citizens Value Brigade across the state. During the visit, the state Commander of the brigade, Mr. Rotimi Adekunbi, congratulated Mrs.
Makinde to launch 2025 Omituntun Free Health Mission

2 days ago | thenationonlineng.net | Yinka Adeniran |Alao Abiodun

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde will today launch 2025 Omituntun Free Health Mission at Ibadan North East Local Government Secretariat, Iwo Road, Ibadan. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, said this yesterday in her office. She said the comprehensive medical outreach was aimed at delivering free, quality health care services to residents across the 33 local governments.
Ex-UI teacher Umukoro is 75

2 days ago | thenationonlineng.net | Alao Abiodun

A former university teacher, Prof. Matthew Umukoro, turns 75 on Friday. Fondly called M.M. by his associates, Umukoro retired from the Department of Theatre Arts at the University of Ibadan (UI), where he taught for about 40 years, in May 2020. As part of the birthday celebrations, Umukoro will deliver a lecture titled: “In defence of criticism“, on Friday at the Trenchard Hall of UI at 3pm. The event will be chaired by UI Vice Chancellor, Prof Kayode Adebowale. Umukoro’s friend and colleague, Prof.
Govt disburses N978.62m to deceased workers’ families

2 days ago | thenationonlineng.net | Zainab Olufemi |Alao Abiodun

Lagos State Government has disbursed N978.62 million in insurance death benefits to 510 beneficiaries, offering critical financial support to families of deceased public servants. At the presentation at Debt Management Office, Alausa, Ikeja, Commissioner for Finance, Abayomi Oluyomi, led the distribution of cheques, in collaboration with LASACO Assurance PLC. He said the initiative underscored Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration’s dedication to the well-being of workers and their families.