August 02

• Nigeria: Lagos Faults Anambra On Forced Relocation of 'Indigenes'

  The Lagos State Government has faulted the claims of Anambra State Government that about 67 Igbo indigenes were raided from different parts of the state and unlawfully forced to... Read more »

• Nigeria: Saraki Denies Shunning EFCC's Invitation

  Former Governor of Kwara State, Senator Bukola Saraki, has denied ever shunning an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Read more »

• Nigeria: NAMA to Deploy Multilateration Surveillance System in Niger Delta

  Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has said that preparations are on course to deploy multilateration surveillance system for helicopter operations in the Niger Delta area... Read more »

• Nigeria: Firm Refurbishes Grand Central Hotel Kano With N3 Billion

  The owners of the Grand Central Hotel Kano, Broadfields Intermediaries Limited has said it spent bulk of the investments of over N1.6 billion on the re-furbishing of facilities... Read more »

• Nigeria: Task Force On Illegal Arms Sacks Edo Director

  The National Task Force (NATFORCE) to combat illegal importation and smuggling of goods, arms, ammunition and light weapons has dismissed its Edo State Director, Mr. Reuben... Read more »

• Nigeria: Fashola, Amosun, Oshiomhole, Others, Welcome Birth of APC

  More reactions on thursday trailed Wednesday's registration of the All Progressives Congress (APC), a party that was formed by leading opposition parties in the country. Read more »

• Nigeria: Afisma - Ecowas to Reimburse Nigeria, Others

  Nigeria, alongside Ghana, Benin Republic, Guinea, Liberia, Senegal, Togo and Chad are to receive refund on expenses incurred in the deployment of troops and other spending in the... Read more »

• Nigeria: Fed Cup - Akwa United Aims High After Upset

  Following its upset of Federation Cup defending champions Heartland on Wednesday, Akwa United striker Ada Stephen is convinced they have eliminated the biggest threat to their... Read more »

• Nigeria: Stakeholders Fret Over Persistent Apapa Port Traffic Snarl

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• Nigeria: Farmers to Earn N101 Billion Annually From Perishable Cargo

  Farmers from 14 states of the federation where the perishable cargo terminals will be located will earn over N101 billion annually in the first two years and this is expected to... Read more »

• Nigeria: LG Autonomy - House Resisted External Pressure, Says Ihedioha

  The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman Constitution Review of the House, Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, thursday said the House endorsed autonomy for local... Read more »

• Nigeria: Aviation Stakeholders Berate House Over Airport Contracts

  Stakeholders in Nigeria's aviation industry have frowned on the position of the House of Representatives on the ongoing airport remodelling contracts being undertaken by the... Read more »

• Nigeria: Ashiru - Nigeria's Foreign Direct Investment Now U.S.$8.9 Billion

  The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Olugbenga Ashiru, Thursday told the members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that the... Read more »

• Nigeria: Eurobond Success Positive for Nigerian Economy

  Nigeria's international bond sale, which was recently heavily oversubscribed, underscored the bullishness of overseas investors in the country's sustained growth, a report has... Read more »

• Nigeria: Federation Cup - Enyimba Battle Lobi, Wolves Up Against Akwa United

  The Nigeria Football Federation on Thursday released the fixtures and venues for the semi final matches of the 2013 Men's Federation Cup competition, following Wednesday's quarter... Read more »

• Nigeria: Taking Youth Devt to the Next Level [opinion]

  It is a very significant fact for our national project today that Nigeria can rightly be considered as a country of young people. This is because more than 70% of Nigeria's total... Read more »

• Nigeria: Fayemi Sends N2.2 Billion Supplementary Bill to Assembly for Approval

  The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has sent a supplementary appropriation bill of N2.2 billion for approval to the state House of Assembly. The Commissioner for... Read more »

• Nigeria: FMDQ OTC Trading Platform Set to Commence Operations

  The Financial Market Dealers Association (FMDA) said it has concluded arrangement to launch an over-the-counter (OTC) trading platform known as FMDQ OTC Plc. Read more »

• Nigeria: Oritsejafor - Boko Haram Not Ready for Peace

  The President of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, has expressed doubts over the readiness of Boko Haram sect for dialogue in view of Monday's... Read more »

• Nigeria: Redouble Efforts Against Crime, IG Urges AIGs

  Worried by the rising criminal activities across the country, the Inspector General of Police, (IG) Mr. Mohammed Abubakar, Thursday met with Assistant Inspectors General (AIGs) of... Read more »

• Nigeria: Aluu Four - Court to Rule On Bail Applications August 5

  The Rivers State High Court, presided over by Justice Letam Nyordee, Thursday commenced hearing on the trial of persons accused of the murder of four students of the University of... Read more »

• Nigeria: Naval Chiefs Move to Reduce Crimes, Want Maritime Law Enforced

  The Chiefs of Naval Staff of states in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG) have ended a three a three-day Regional Maritime Awareness Conference (RMAC) in Calabar with a call on their... Read more »

• Nigeria: Seven-Up Bottling Declares N2.20 Dividend

  Soft drinks maker, Seven-Up Bottling Company Plc Thursday declared a dividend of N2.20 per share for the year ended March 31, 2013, showing an increase of 10 above the N2 paid in... Read more »

August 01

• Nigeria: Obi - Imo Voted Against Ohakim, Not PDP [interview]

  Bart Obi, a former member of the Imo State House of Assembly, spoke to Adebiyi Adedapo on contemporary political issues. Excerpts: Read more »

• Nigeria: Anosike - Anambra North Should Produce Next Governor [interview]

  Senator Emma Anosike is presently championing the cause for power shift to Anambra North Senatorial zone in the November governorship election in the state. In this interview with... Read more »