April 30
Nigeria: Several Nigerian States to Experience Heavy Rainfall in Next Three Days - NiMet
Heavy rainfall can cause flash flooding, riverine flooding, soil erosion, thunder and lightning, and strong winds. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Approves Salary Increase for Some Civil Servants
The talks between the government and labour unions, NLC and TUC, for a substantial increase in the salaries of government workers are still ongoing. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Ask NERC to Suspend Electricity Tariff Hike, to Launch Investigation
NERC had earlier this month announced an increment in the electricity tariff for Band A consumers. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Spent N2.1 Billion On Hollywood Films in Cinema in 2023 - Report
Comscore, an American company that provides marketing data and analytics in the media and entertainment industry, disclosed this in data compiled by FilmOne Entertainment. Read more »
Nigeria: Amid Fuel Scarcity, Petroleum Marketers Threaten to Shut Down Outlets
"We call on our members to however remain resolute and law-abiding, even as we draw close to the immediate ultimatum for our demands to be met and addressed by the NMDPRA," the… Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorism Trial - Detained Miyetti Allah Leader Seeks Bail
Mr Bodejo, a leader of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, who is held in the custody of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) in Abuja, faces terrorism charges, including establishing an… Read more »
Nigeria: Sixteen Suspects Arrested Over Killing of Police Operative
The slain inspector is the second police operative to be killed in the state within a week. Read more »
Nigeria: Commuters Stranded in Ogun As Fuel Scarcity Grounds Transportation Services
From Panseke to Iyana Mortuary, Ijaye, Sapon and other bus stops, commuters, including primary and secondary school students, were left stranded and trekking long distances. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Have Lost Trust in INEC - Yiaga
Yiaga Africa said despite the technological strides by INEC, citizens do not trust the umpire to conduct free and fair elections. Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Queues Will Be Cleared By Wednesday Across Nigeria - NNPCL
"Unfortunately, we experienced a three-day disruption in distribution due to logistical issues, which has since been resolved." Read more »
Nigeria: Shell - Nigerian Govt Develops Divestment Framework
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) said the framework, which consists of seven cardinal pillars, would also guide other similar investments in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Scarcity, Electricity Tariff Hikes, Others May Engage Lawmakers' Attention As NASS Reconvenes Today
The lawmakers adjourned plenary sessions on 20 March for Easter and Eid-el-Fitr break. Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Tariff Increase, Nigerian Govt to Subsidise Electricity With N2.8trn in 2024 - Minister
The minister also said the country needs about $10 billion annually for the next ten years to revive the nation's power sector and end the liquidity challenge. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Nigerian Singer, Demand $200,000 Ransom
"...You have seven days to pay $200,000 for your artiste, or we will send out his head". Read more »
Nigeria: Davido Shuns Noise, Celebrates Wife's 29th Birthday in Jamaica
Davido appears to have moved past the social media uproar that followed his exchange with his colleague and long-standing rival, Wizkid, Read more »
Nigeria: Wike Urges Speedy Review of Abuja Master Plan
"We believe we need to speed up the process to ensure completion, ideally, by 2026. This is crucial for us as an administration." Read more »
Nigeria: Demand for Mining Marshals Shows Sector Support for Policy - Alake
Mr Alake revealed that processes for enacting legislations for the establishment of the Nigerian Solid Minerals Corporation are already underway in the National Assembly, through… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Rejects Obasanjo's Request to Relist N1 Billion Defamation Suit Against Punch
"The claimant is clearly under a mistaken belief that this suit already dismissed can fall under the category of a struck-out suit," the court said of Mr Obasanjo's request for… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Arraigns Former Kwara Finance Commissioner for N1.22 Billion Fraud
The former Kwara State Commissioner for Finance is being tried alongside former Governor Abdulfatah over N1.22 billion money laundering charges. Read more »
Nigeria: Jnr Pope - Sound Engineer Precious Ofurum Buried in River State
Precious Ofurum, alongside Jnr Pope and three others, died on 10 April in a boat mishap. Read more »
April 29
Nigeria: Motorists Hike Transport Fares in Abuja As Fuel Scarcity Bites Harder
The crisis has led to an increase in the cost of transportation and commuters were left stranded at various bus stops on Monday as workers and students returned from work and… Read more »
Nigeria: Nollywood Produced 274 Films in Q1 2024
As indicated in the report, films in English constitute the chunk of the films produced during the period under review. Read more »
Nigeria: Guinness World Records - Nigerian Concludes 115-Hour Ironing Marathon
The longest marathon ironing record attempt was held at the Jabi Lake Mall in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Many Killed As Suspected Herders Invade Enugu Community
The police have confirmed the attack, but said they would provide details later. Read more »
Nigeria: Nass to Consider Role for Traditional Rulers in Constitution - Reps Deputy Speaker
The deputy speaker said traditional rulers must have security of office, not guaranteed by the local government chairmen, governors or the president but by the constitution. Read more »