April 19
Nigeria: Ghosts Are On the Loose in Kogi State
On April 4, 2024, gunmen invaded Agojeju-Odo in Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State and killed more than 30 people. Read more »
April 17
Nigeria: Coventry City FC Extends Opportunities to Nigerian Youths
Coventry City are in partnership with some universities in the United Kingdom to get young talents in the UK and Nigeria and put them on the right track for football career growth. Read more »
Nigeria: NFF Technical Committee Meets Today to Grill Manu Garba
...Favours foreign coach for Super Eagles Read more »
April 18
Nigeria: Monetary Tightening Freezes Commercial Banks N17.3trn
As CBN lowers banks' loan-to-deposit ratio to 50% Read more »
Nigeria: 4 Awaiting Trial Inmates Regain Freedom in Edo
The Chief Judge (CJ) of Edo State, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, has set free four awaiting trial inmates, Benedict Oko (27), Obasogie Caleb (27), Emmanuel Marcus (35) and Innocent Eze… Read more »
Nigeria: NESG Reappoints Board Directors
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) yesterday held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) where it reappointed its board of directors. Read more »
Africa: Ecowas and the Future of Democracy in West Africa
During the last extraordinary summit of the highest organ of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Authority of Heads of State and Government, in Abuja, they… Read more »
Nigeria: I'm Still in Love, Man Begs Divorce Seeking Wife
A housewife, Lawal Modupe Lawal, has approached an Upper Area Court in Kubwa, Abuja seeking the dissolution of her 17-year-old marriage to her husband, Ismaila on grounds of "lack… Read more »
Nigeria: Why the Senate Must Review the Senator Ningi Issue
Our society would be a bit rancour- free and more habitable if we could hold ourselves accountable, accept responsibility for our actions and inactions and be willing to judge… Read more »
Nigeria: Protesters Seek Enforcement of Benue's Anti-Open Grazing Law
The people of Gwer West LGA of Benue State have staged a protest ON the Makurdi-Naka road to demand en-forcement of the state's anti-open grazing law following the killing of 28… Read more »
Nigeria: Unlike Last Year, This Year's Wheat Harvest in Katsina Is Good
Wheat farmers in Katsina State have, in this dry season, recorded bumper harvests, a development that is far better than what was obtained last year, Daily Trust reports. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Urges SEC, Frc to Reconcile Alleged Unremitted Funds
The House of Representative Public Accounts Committee has mandated the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) to amicably settle… Read more »
Nigeria: Uncertainty Over Ondo APC Primary As Court Affirms Ganduje's Suspension
Order fraudulent, won't affect Ondo primary -- Party legal adviser Tinubu still behind me, party chair insists Corruption trial stalled over non-service of charge Read more »
Nigeria: NPA Secures $700m Facility From Citibank to Rehabilitate Apapa, Tin-Can Ports
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has secured about $700million loan from Citibank for the rehabilitation of Apapa and Tin-Can Island Ports in Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: IG in Ogun, Vows to Tame Rising Kidnapping
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has begun a three-day visit to Ogun State, where he vowed to tame the rising kidnapping incidents in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Governors, Atiku, Wike Test Strength As PDP NEC Meeting Holds Today
Ayu withdraws suit against party NWC passes vote of confidence on Damagum N/Central insists on completing Ayu's term Read more »
Nigeria: A Case for Effective Electronic Medical Records Culture in Nigeria
The relevance of electronic medical records in Nigeria cannot be over-emphasized. However, implementing a functional and effective EMR system requires a collaborative and… Read more »
Nigeria: BDCS Now Buying Dollar At N980 - - Abcon President
The Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) said the Bureau De Change (BDC) operators were buying dollars at N980/$ at the open market and selling at N1,020/$. Read more »
Nigeria: FMBN Commences Recapitalisation Exercise
The Managing Director of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), Shehu Usman Osidi, has disclosed that the bank has commenced recapitalisation exercise to boost efficiency in… Read more »
Nigeria: Iar Releases 3 New Varieties of Brown Oats Cultivars
The Institute of Agricultural Research (IAR), ABU, Zaria, has released three varieties of brown oats as part of its contribution to agricultural innovation. Read more »
Nigeria: IMF Sees Nigeria's Inflation Dropping to 26.3 Percent This Year
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said Nigeria's inflation rate will drop to 26.3% in 2024, noting that the country's economy will equally grow by 3.3% this year. Read more »
April 17
Nigeria: Minister Tasks Iepn Council to Sieve Professionals From Quacks
Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, on Tuesday, in Abuja, inaugurated the Governing Council of the Institute of Environmental Practitioners of Nigeria (IEPN), with the… Read more »
Nigeria: Equities Market Posts Biggest Loss in April As Investors Lose N1.1trn
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) market capitalisation recorded the biggest loss in the month of April with investors losing N1.1trn. Read more »
Nigeria: FG Allocates 8,925 Affordable Houses
The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (FMHUD) says it has concluded plans to allocate 8,925 residences to deserving applicants nationwide through the national… Read more »
Nigeria: Tough Time to Be Entrepreneur in Nigeria
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) told us last month that 767 companies folded up in 2023, with 335 others distressed and obviously in danger of going down too. If the… Read more »