September 04
Africa: It Will Take 130 Years to Achieve Gender Parity - World Economic Forum
Immediate steps should be taken for the inclusion of women to achieve gender parity in Nigeria and beyond to avoid a tortuous distance of an average of 130 years, country director… Read more »
West Africa: Mitigating Security Concerns in Northern Nigeria
Security concerns in Northern Nigeria have been longstanding issues that have significantly impacted the region's stability and development. This is exacerbated by corruption,… Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Seeks NYSC's Collaboration to Fight Drug Abuse, Human Trafficking
The Zamfara State Government has called for partnership with the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) in the fight against drug abuse and human trafficking. Read more »
Nigeria: NLC, Naccima, Others Demand Petrol Price Hike Reversal
'Increase will hurt businesses, worsen inflation' Citizens urge gov't to reconsider Dangote refinery rolls out PMS, silent on cost Read more »
Nigeria: 31 Killed, 5,280 Houses Destroyed By Floods in Kano
At least 31 persons have been reported dead and 5,280 houses destroyed by flood across 21 local government areas of Kano State. Read more »
Nigeria: Bill Gates, Dangote Meet Shettima, Governors At Aso Rock
American Billionaire, Bill Gates, and Chairman of the Dangote Group of Companies, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, were at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Now Third Largest Debtor to World Bank's IDA
Nigeria has ascended to the third-largest debtor to the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA) as of June 30, 2024, reflecting a significant increase in the… Read more »
Nigeria: China Agrees to Help Nigeria Fight Money Laundering
Nigeria and China have agreed to enhance their cooperation on financial intelligence to fight money laundering and other financial crimes in the African country. A joint statement… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Doesn't Need Obi, Atiku, Tinubu in 2027 - Kenneth Okonkwo
Former spokesperson for Peter Obi, Labour Party's presidential candidate in the 2023 President election, Kenneth Okonkwo, says Nigeria needs new political leaders come 2027. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Isn't Difficult to Manage - Obasanjo
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Nigeria: Dangote Industries Limited Rated Nigeria's Most Valuable Brand for 7th Time
For the seventh consecutive year, Dangote Industries Limited has emerged as most valuable brand in Nigeria, leading other top brands like MTN, Airtel, Access Bank, Globacom, etc. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Win Second Medal At Paris Paralympic Games
Team Nigeria on Wednesday won its second medal in powerlifting events at the ongoing Paralympic Games in Paris. Read more »
Nigeria: Northern Nigeria Experiencing One of the Worst Crisis in History - ACF Leader
The Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT), Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Bashir Muhammad Dalhatu, has apologised to the people of Northern Nigeria for the collective failure of… Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna, Zamfara Residents Trained to Tackle Gender-Based Violence
The International Alert-Nigeria has empowered communities in Kaduna and Zamfara states to address gender-based violence (GBV) and resolve disputes through an 18-month project… Read more »
Nigeria: Surrender Yourself to Us, Police Tell British National Declared Wanted
The police high command, on Tuesday, asked the British national declared wanted, Andrew Wynne, to come out of his hiding and surrender himself to the operatives of the Nigerian… Read more »
Nigeria: FG to Unveil Raw Materials Database to Drive Industrial Growth
The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has said it will launch a comprehensive Nigeria's raw materials database this month, to bolster the country's industrial… Read more »
Nigeria: Bitcoin's Path to $190k - The Role of Stablecoins in 2024
In 2024, the cryptocurrency market is abuzz with predictions of Bitcoin reaching a staggering $190,000. This potential surge is fueled by various factors, including macroeconomic… Read more »
Nigeria: Emir Sanusi Proffers Solutions to End Fulani Crises in Nigeria
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has proposed solutions that he believes could permanently solve the ongoing crises involving the Fulani community in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: NSCDC Arrests 7 for Illegal Mining, Robbery in Ondo
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ondo State have apprehended seven individuals for alleged involvement in illegal mining, theft, and armed… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Calabar Prison Deaths Linked to Illness, Old Age, Not Malnutrition'
The deaths of three inmates at the Calabar Correctional Centre, Cross River State were due to critical illnesses and old age, rather than malnutrition, sources within the centre… Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna to Strengthen Collaboration With NSA to Counter Violent Extremism
The Kaduna State government has announced plans to enhance collaboration with ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) to combat violent… Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun Varsity Expels 81 Students Over Threat to Life, Misconduct
The Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, has expelled and suspended 81 students for various forms of academic and behavioural misconduct. Read more »
Nigeria: FG to Host Exhibition of Latest Innovations, Groundbreaking Researches
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) is set to host a five-day Research Exhibition scheduled for November, dedicated to showcase the latest innovations and groundbreaking… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Launch Manhunt for 2 Suspects Over Leakage of Classified Documents
The police high command says its operatives are trailing one David Hundeyin and his accomplice, one Michael Temidayo Alade for allegedly leaking some classified documents, which it… Read more »
Nigeria: There Is Need for Minimum Pension
The pension emoluments under the Defined Benefit Scheme should be reviewed upwards to align with present realities. The pensioners under this scheme retired from service when the… Read more »