February 27
Nigeria: Senate to Probe N30trn 'Ways and Means' Obtained By Buhari Administration From CBN
During the plenary last Tuesday, members of the upper chamber resolved to probe the facility the Buhari administration obtained from the CBN under the leadership of Godwin… Read more »
Nigeria: Why I'll Prioritise Security, Agriculture, and Job Creation in FCT - Wike
"When you say priority, the creation of jobs is key. If you are not able to create jobs, of course, you know what that will mean for the teeming youth." Read more »
Nigeria: Five Killed, 26 Rescued in Anambra Building Collapse
The building, which was still under construction, collapsed on Monday evening. Read more »
Nigeria: International Oil Companies Not Leaving Nigeria - Minister
"I want to use this opportunity to assure everyone that no IOC is leaving Nigeria. They are only going deep offshore," Mr Lokpobiri said. Read more »
Nigeria: What I Told My Constituents to Do to Reduce Hardship - Nigerian Senator
Nigerians have been battling severe economic hardship as prices of commodities continue to increase. Read more »
February 25
Nigeria: Oyo Govt Shuts Down Illegal Mining Factory
According to the governor, the illegal facility, located at Idi-Ayunre, was visited following a tip-off that it was being used to process illegally mined minerals. Read more »
February 26
Nigeria: Key Steps Nigeria Took Last Week to Save Naira
The move by the government seems to be yielding the desired outcome across the unauthorised forex market since Saturday, as the naira appreciated slightly by the weekend. Read more »
February 25
Nigeria: Cost of Living Crisis - Tinubu Meets With Dangote, Rabiu, Elumelu, Others
The meeting, held at the Presidential Villa Abuja, discussed "the economy, food security and security of the nation," Mr Dangote told journalists after the meeting. Read more »
Nigeria: NLC Warns Tinubu Administration - Attack Our Protesters, Risk Total Shutdown
The NLC alleges that state agents are plotting to disrupt its nationwide strike. Read more »
Nigeria: Economic Crisis - What Dangote, Rabiu, Elumelu Said After Meeting With Tinubu
The meeting which had some state governors in attendance also discussed the crumbling rate of the Naira to the Dollar. Read more »
February 23
Nigeria: Tinubu Administration to Release 42,000 Metric Tonnes of 'Assorted Food Commodities' - Aide
.The Tinubu administration through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is in the final stages of releasing 42,000 metric tonnes of assorted food commodities to… Read more »
February 22
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Set to Ban Export of Cooking Gas
The government said this is part of its effort to tackle the rise in the price of cooking gas in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's GDP Grew By 3.46 Percent in Q4 2023 - NBS
The statistics bureau said this in its "Nigerian Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Report Q4 2023" released on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Wike Flags Off Construction of Another Abuja Road
Mr Wike also pledged to rehabilitate the Gwagwa-Karimo-Deidei road to ease traffic congestion. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate to Probe High Cement Prices
The Senate said the current price of cement is unbearable to Nigerians considering the high cost of living that Nigerians are already grappling with. Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun Waste Managers Threaten to Withdraw Services Over Huge Debt
"The money being owed members, puts over 1000 direct and indirect jobs on the line should they close shops due to lack of funds to continue operations." Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Co-Founder Gowon Urges Body to Lift Sanctions on Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso
Mr Gowon, who was one of the founders of ECOWAS as Nigeria's military head of state in May 1975, expressed his concerns about recent developments in the regional body in an open… Read more »
February 21
Africa: Analysis - Clarifying Myth, Misconception Around U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Relation
A newly-introduced bill at the U.S. Congress has sparked questions about the trajectory of the longstanding relationship between the U.S and South Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: Exclusive - Forex Crisis: Nigeria Plans Clampdown On Binance, Other Crypto Firms
Binance has had similar aaccusations of currency manipulation and unethical conduct leading to sanctions in many countries and an ongoing lawsuit in the United States. Read more »
February 20
Nigeria: Cement Price - FG Promises to Fix Roads, Reduce Import Duties
"Ideally, cement retail prices should not cost more than ₦7,000.00 to ₦8,000.00/ 50kg bag of cement. Therefore, the three cement manufacturers: Dangote Cement Plc, BUA Cement… Read more »
February 19
Nigeria: Hardship - Ibadan Youths, Traders Protest High Cost of Living Amid Heavy Security
From Bodija, the protesters moved to the Oyo State Secretariat complex, Agodi, displaying their placards with inscriptions such as 'End food hike and inflation,' 'The poor are… Read more »
Nigeria: Why This Is Worst Time in Nigeria's History - - Catholic Bishops
Nigerians are facing severe insecurity and economic hardship. Read more »
February 20
Nigeria: Fuel Queues - Tinubu's Minister Meets With Striking Tanker Drivers
"Nigerians are already going through a lot as a result of the circumstances we found ourselves in," the minister said. Read more »
February 19
Nigeria: Nigeria Lost N17 Trillion to Tax Waivers in Five Years - Senate Committee
The Senate committee urged the federal government to consider a rebate system as an alternative to tax waiver. Read more »
February 20
Nigeria: Millions Budgeted for Office Construction in Boko Haram-Controlled Forest
From their enclave, the terrorists have staged violent attacks against civilians and security personnel including local vigilantes trying to subdue their reign. Read more »