April 23
Nigeria: Lagos to Roll Out 2,000 CNG Buses, 231 Electric Vehicles in June
The Lagos State government on Tuesday hinted that it has commenced moves to introduce about 2, 000 Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, buses into the state before the end of 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Deputy Speaker Ihedioha Quits PDP
A former deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declaring that the party was no… Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Group Raises Alarm Over Spate of Attacks in Birnin-Gwari
The Birnin-Gwari Emirate Progressive Union (BEPU) of Kaduna State has raised alarm over the spate of bandits' activities in the community. Read more »
Nigeria: Senator Ningi's Suspension - Atiku Tasks Nass, Others On Integrity
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the interest of Nigerians would be better served if institutions of government are strengthened on the basis of integrity. Read more »
April 22
Nigeria: Illicit Mining, External Funding Fueling Terrorism in Africa - Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has sounded the alarm over the inextricable link between illegal mining operations and the financing of terrorist activities across Africa. Read more »
April 21
Nigeria: Onakoya Sets New Record for Longest Chess Marathon
Nigerian chess master , Tunde Onakoya, achieved a remarkable feat yesterday April 20, 2024, setting a new Guinness World Record for the longest continuous Chess Marathon. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Will Continue to Appreciate Against the Dollar - Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed optimism about the performance of Nigeria's currency, the Naira, at the forex market, saying it will appreciate more as the dollar… Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo APC Primary...Governor Aiyedatiwa Coasting to Victory Amid Protest
As the collation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary results commences in Ondo State, the state governor, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa, seems to be coasting to… Read more »
Nigeria: New National Identity Card Wasteful
As a country perpetually grappling with limited resources and a seemingly endless array of pressing challenges, Nigeria can ill-afford to embark on grandiose projects that offer… Read more »
Nigeria: Borrow Pit Collapses, Kills 7 Almajiris in Kebbi
Seven Qur'anic School pupils popularly called Almajiris studying at Malam Dan-umma Qurnic School at Bayan Science, Badariya area, in Birnin Kebbi local government area of Kebbi… Read more »
Nigeria: Flood - Kwara Reps Member to Sponsor Bill On Dredging of River Niger
A member of the House of Representatives for Edu/Moro/Patigi Federal Constituency of Kwara State, Hon Ahmed Saba, has announced plan to sponsor a bill on the dredging of River… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Eno Offers Job, Scholarship to Wife, Daughter of Businessman Killed By Kidnappers
Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has offered job opportunity to the wife of a businessman, Sylvanus Ukpong who was killed by kidnappers and given a scholarship to the… Read more »
Nigeria: Yahaya Bello - Anti-Corruption CSOs Allege Unjust Application of State Power
Hundreds of human rights activists, on Saturday, hit the streets of Lagos to condemn what they described as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's antidemocratic approaches… Read more »
Nigeria: Anti-Party - PDP Says It Won't Sanction Wike, Others Based On Mob Action
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said it will not succumb to mob action mentality to punish its members who are accused of engaging in anti-party activities. Read more »
Nigeria: How Adeduntan Resigned As First Bank CEO On CBN's Order
There are strong indications that the sudden resignation of former Managing Director and CEO of First Bank, Dr Adesola Adeduntan was triggered by directives from the Central Bank… Read more »
April 18
Nigeria: Tinubu Meets Afenifere Leaders, Assures Nigerians of Security, Equity
President Bola Tinubu has said his administration remains undeterred in its pursuit of comprehensive economic security for the country while addressing foundational challenges and… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Asked to Create Awareness On Human Trafficking, Others
A non-governmental organisation (NGO) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Media Coalition and Awareness To Halt Trafficking (MeCAHT), has urged the federal government and… Read more »
Nigeria: Power - 13,000 MW Instead of 200,000MW Unacceptable, Says Obi
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi, has expressed deep concerns over the perennial power situation in the country recording… Read more »
Nigeria: Seven Deaths Are From Malaria, Typhoid Not Strange Disease - Kano Govt
Kano State Ministry of Health has dispelled reports of an outbreak of a strange illness in Gundutse village of Kura local government area. Read more »
Nigeria: FG Sets Up Committee for Democracy Day Celebration
Federal government has inaugurated a 17-man Inter-Ministerial Committee on 2024 Democracy Day Celebration charged with the responsibility of organising a memorable and befitting… Read more »
April 17
Senegal: Nigeria's Think-Tank Hails Faye's Election, Urges Fair Leadership
A political think-tank, #FixPolitics Africa, has applauded the election of President Bassirou Faye of Senegal, describing it as the triumph of the democratic spirit and collective… Read more »
Nigeria: Petrol Import Costs Fully Recovered, Nnpcl Insists
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has said it recovered full costs from the products it imports into the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Dips to N1,050 As Foreign Reserves Deplete to 7-Year Low
The value of the naira rescinded some of its gains yesterday selling at N1,050 to the dollar at the parallel market, as the external reserves of the country declined to its lowest… Read more »
West Africa: IMF Raises Nigeria's Growth Forecast to 3.3 Percent
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday, raised Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from 2.9 per cent in 2023 to 3.3 per cent in 2024, saying that there is improved… Read more »
Nigeria: Flood - 31 States At High Risk, Federal Govt Raises Alarm
The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), has launched the 2024 Annual Flood… Read more »