April 26
Nigeria: 11 Months After Subsidy Removal - Nigerians Still Face Fuel Scarcity, Long Queues
Eleven months after the federal government removed fuel subsidy and opened up the market for competition, Nigerians are still grappling with the harsh realities of fuel scarcity… Read more »
Nigeria: 119 Inmates' Escape - Govt May Relocate Suleja Prison
Minister of Interior, Dr Olubumi Tunji-ojo, said yesterday that the federal government is likely to relocate the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State, following… Read more »
April 25
Nigeria: Tinubu to Judiciary - Give Nigeria Functional Justice System
President Bola Tinubu has implored the judiciary to embark on reforms that would ensure a functional justice system that will support a rapidly growing economy, guarantee basic… Read more »
Nigeria: Sale of Discos...Experts, Labour Want Debt-Ridden Firms Unbundled
Ahead of the federal government's plan to sell the electricity distribution companies (DisCos) under the management of banks and the Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON),… Read more »
Nigeria: Disquiet As PDP Holds Ondo Governorship Primary Today
The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has concluded arrangements for its primary election to choose its candidate for the November 16 2024 governorship… Read more »
Nigeria: FIRS Calls for Capacity Building Among Cata Members
President of the Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA) and chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, has called for increased capacity… Read more »
Nigeria: 2 Wike's Loyalists Resign From Fubara's Cabinet
Less than 24 hours after his redeployment to the Ministry of Special Duties (Governor's Office), former Rivers State attorney-general and commissioner for justice, Professor… Read more »
Nigeria: A Dirge for PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is on the brink of implosion; its recent National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting sealed its fate. Despite being aware of the party's numerous… Read more »
Nigeria: Domestic Investors Stake N1.335trn in Equities in Q1
Total transactions by domestic portfolio investors in the stock market rose by 86.23 per cent as they invested a total value of N1.335 trillion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: 140-Yr-Old Pz Cussons Considers Leaving Africa Over Nigeria's Sales Plunge
There are indications that PZ Cussons Plc may leave Africa after sales plunged in its Nigeria operation. Read more »
Nigeria: State Police and Other Matters
This newspaper has remained a strident advocate for state Police. We had canvassed this viewpoint on this page following the widespread insecurity in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: CSOs Protest EFCC's Handling of Yahaya Bello's Case in Lagos
Hundreds of civil society organisations (CSOs) yesterday took to the streets of Lagos to protest "the continued disrespect for the rule of law and undue harassment of a citizen of… Read more »
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: China Chamber Debunks Reports of Discrimination Against Nigerians
China General Chamber of Commerce in Nigeria has refuted a report that a Chinese supermarket within the premises of the Royal Choice Estate, Airport Road, Abuja, has stopped… 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 »
Nigeria: Publish Forensic Audit Report, Prove Your Claims, Ikpeazu Tells Otti
Former Abia State Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has challenged Governor Alex Otti to make the allegations of corrupt practices against him public. Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Guber - Campaigns Kick Off Wednesday
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has announced the publication of the final list of candidates for the September 21 Edo State governorship election. Read more »
Nigeria: FG Plans N100bn Police Housing Fund
The inspector-general of police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun said the federal government plans to establish a N100 billion Police Housing Fund for officers and men of the Nigeria… Read more »
Nigeria: Yahaya Bello - Protesting Lawyers Storm Supreme Court
Dozens of lawyers yesterday stormed the Supreme Court to protest what they described as harassment and intimidation of former Kogi State governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, by the… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara Governor, Speaker Greet Emir of Ilorin At 84
Kwara State governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazq has rejoiced with the Emir of Ilorin and chairman of the state Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari on his 84th birthday. Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency Rallies Stakeholders Against Malnutrition
The Presidency has called for a multi-stakeholder approach in ongoing efforts to combat the problem of malnutrition in Nigeria, saying improved nutrition is crucial for national… Read more »
Nigeria: How E-Commerce Can Leverage Computer Vision Technology to Boost Sector - NCC
The rapid adoption of Computer Vision Technology (CVT) has revolutionized business operations and transformed e-commerce by improving efficiency in a variety of ways. Read more »
Nigeria: Coalition Seeks Exit of Minister, TCN Boss Over Frequent Grid Collapse
Citing intermittent and continuous collapse of the national grid, a coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to sack the minister of… Read more »