February 22
Nigeria: Tinubu Fires Kuru, Names Alade Amcon CEO
President Bola Tinubu has sacked Ahmed Lawan Kuru as the Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), naming Gbenga Alade as… Read more »
Nigeria: Implement Executive Order 5 to Save Construction Sector, Architects Tell Tinubu
The Nigerian Institute of Architects has called on President Tinubu to implement Executive Order 5 to arrest the rising cost of building materials, which is affecting the growth of… Read more »
Nigeria: 12 Killed in Benue Road Accident
At least 12 people have been killed in a fatal motor accident which occurred at Ngibo village along Kastina-Ala - Zakibiam road in Benue State. Read more »
Nigeria: $2.4bn Forward Contract Put Manufacturers, Commercial Banks in a Fix
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso told the national assembly that the Apex bank had uncovered invalid foreign overdue claims totalling $2.4… Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Needs Urgent Attention
The depreciation of the naira has been a long-standing issue in Nigeria, with the currency consistently losing value against major global currencies such as the US dollar. This has… Read more »
Nigeria: Government, Do Something About Customs Duty Rates
The Nigerian Customs Service, based on a directive by the Central Bank of Nigeria, has on several occasions announced import duty rates, with each time, a hike in the amount to be… Read more »
Nigeria: Ray of Hope - Governor Bago's Compassionate Response Saved Health Worker's Life
In the corridors of General Hospital Lapai, where healthcare professionals work tirelessly to serve the community, a distressing situation unfolded as one of their own,… Read more »
Nigeria: Don't Remove Electricity Subsidy - Senate
The Senate on Wednesday urged the federal government to stop the planned withdrawal of electricity subsidy. Read more »
Nigeria: Ratcliffe Wants to Build New Man Utd Stadium
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has admitted that he is keen to build a new ground and move Manchester United out of the "tired" Old Trafford. Read more »
February 23
Nigeria: Hardship - Youths Hijack Foodstuffs in Niger, Borno Residents Threaten to Join Insurgents
The rising cost of living in the country assumed another dimension on Thursday with an attack on a truck carrying food items in Suleja area of Niger State. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Rejects 65-Yr Retirement Age Bill for N/Assembly Workers
The Senate on Thursday rejected a bill seeking the extension of retirement age for National Assembly staff to 65 years. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Hardship - One GCFR, Many Presidents
Nigeria is one of the most naturally endowed nations of the world. It has potential for greatness. Coupled with natural endowments, the country is also rich in human and capital… Read more »
February 21
Nigeria: Pump Price Remains Unchanged As Narto Calls Off Strike
FG to commence payment of N12bn bridging claims Read more »
Nigeria: FG, Nass to Probe Buhari's N22.7trn Ways and Means Loan
The Federal Government has initiated moves to audit the N22.7 trillion ways and means loan approved by the immediate past administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Read more »
Nigeria: FG Uncovers 32 Routes of Smuggling Food Out of Nigeria
Elumelu proposes private sector partnerships Read more »
Nigeria: High Price - FG Mulls Lifting Ban On Cement Importation
The federal government has threatened to review its decision on the ban on the importation of cement over the escalating price of cement which has put it out of the reach of… Read more »
February 20
Nigeria: Buhari's Ghost - It's the Economy, Stupid
The sum of $6.2 billion disappeared from the coffers of the Central Bank of Nigeria under Muhammadu Buhari, and believe me, we have been told by his chief scribe that the president… Read more »
Nigeria: Hardship - APC Workers Mull Protest
Staff on the payroll of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) across different departments at its national secretariat in Abuja have threatened to embark on a protest if their… Read more »
Nigeria: Spiro Expands to Nigeria, Pioneers Ev Motorbikes in Ogun
Spiro, Africa's largest electric vehicle (EV) player, has announced its expansion into Nigeria, introducing innovative electric bikes and advanced battery swapping technology in… Read more »
Nigeria: Maritime Security - Stop This Legislation
Recently, there were reports that some members of the National Assembly were mulling plans to review the existing legislation to create an opening for private security… Read more »
Nigeria: Unemployment Rate Increases to 5 Percent in Q3 2023
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has stated that Nigeria's unemployment rate has increased to 5.0 per cent in the third quarter of 2023 from the 4.2 per cent recorded in its… Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Queue in Abuja, Lagos - FG, Narto Meeting Deadlocked
Issues have nothing to do with govt- Minister Read more »
Nigeria: How Cooking With Charcoal, Firewood Affects Women's Health - Nccc
The National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) has said aside from the dangers of deforestation and climate destruction, use of firewood and charcoal for cooking has direct effects… Read more »
West Africa: Elumelu to Address 2024 Ecowas Mining Forum in Cotonou
UBA Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, would give the keynote address during the opening ceremony of the 4th edition of the ECOWAS Mining and Petroleum Forum (ECOMOF 2024). Read more »
Nigeria: Fmbn Seeks Recapitalisation, Says N2.5bn Inadequate
The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria says it is currently working with the National Assembly and relevant bodies to raise the capitalisation of the bank from the current amount of… Read more »