April 22
Nigeria: Clipped Mane of White Lion
This Day
The biggest drama on the Nigerian national political scene last week was Wednesday's botched attempt by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission [EFCC] to arrest former Kogi… Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles - Siasia Canvasses Better Treatment for Indigenous Coaches
Premium Times
Presently, the NFF is undecided between hiring another foreign manager or settling for a deserving Nigerian coach. Read more »
April 21
Nigeria: It's Official - First Bank Confirms Alebiosu As Acting CEO
Premium Times
PREMIUM TIMES reported the appointment of Mr Alebiosu following the surprised resignation of Adesola Adeduntan Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos' Slum Dwellers Are Excluded From Decisions That Affect Them. 3 Ways to Change That [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Lagos is a city of two halves: money dripping in the corridors of corporate offices, and stagnant water dripping in the slums that are home to over 20 million. Residents of… Read more »
Nigeria: Onakoya Sets New Record for Longest Chess Marathon
Leadership
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
Leadership
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: Addressing the Challenge of Zero Dose Children in Nigeria
Daily Trust
In Nigeria, the issue of zero dose children (those who have not received any vaccination) is a pressing concern that demands urgent attention. Despite efforts to improve… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Congratulates Onakoya On Setting New World Chess Record
Daily Trust
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian chess player and coach, Mr. Tunde Onakoya on his feat as he set a new chess record at New York's iconic Times Square yesterday. Read more »
Nigeria: First Bank Appoints New MD/CEO
Premium Times
Mr Alebiosu takes the crown from Adesola Adeduntan, who gave up the role abruptly on Saturday even though he was due to complete his tenure in December. Read more »
Nigeria: Meet the Man Who Will Succeed Adeduntan As First Bank CEO
Premium Times
Segun Alebiosu began his professional career in 1991 with Oceanic Bank Plc and joined FirstBank in 2016. Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun Begins Sale of Rice At Discounted Rates
Vanguard
Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, weekend commenced the sale of rice to civil servants in the state as parts of his commitment to the welfare of the workforce. Read more »
Nigeria: We Are Not Recruiting, Says CAC
Vanguard
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) says it is not recruiting at the moment and advised Nigerians to be wary so as not to fall victims of deceit. Read more »
Nigeria: Nothing Should Compromise Nigeria's Unity - Imo Council of Elders
Vanguard
The Chairman of Imo Council of Elders, Eze Cletus Ilomuanya, on Sunday said nothing should be done to compromise the unity of Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: We Do Not Add Sugar to Infant Products in Nigeria - Nestle
Vanguard
Food and beverage company, Nestle Nigeria, has refuted the claims of an investigative report alleging that it (Nestle) was adding sugar to its infant milk and cereal products sold… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Probe Alleged Killing of Man By Inspector in Lagos
Vanguard
Police in Lagos State says it has begun investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of one Anosikwa Patrick allegedly stabbed by a police officer. Read more »
Nigeria: The Delay, the Relay, the Display - Reflections As Prof Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello Clocks 60
Vanguard
A starting point will be to felicitate our motherly scholar and scholarly mother, the vice chancellor of Lagos State University, LASU, as she joins the league of sexagenarians on… Read more »
Nigeria: Dia Vs Olatunji - Npan, Npo, Nge, Others Refer Dispute to Ombudsman
Vanguard
The Newspapers' Proprietors Association of Nigeria, NPAN; Nigerian Press Organisation, NPO; Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE; Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, and civil society… Read more »
Nigeria: The Implications of Naira's Unprecedented Rally [analysis]
Premium Times
Unprecedented, yes! Never has the naira made such a comeback against global currencies - especially the US dollar - as it has in recent times. Read more »
Nigeria: Tenure Policy - After Premium Times' Reports, NUC Director Retires, Others Sit Tight
Premium Times
Out of the three directors affected, two, including Chris Maiyaki, who now oversees the NUC, have refused to retire. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote, Air Peace and the Patriotism of Capital
This Day
Money is perhaps a homeless vagrant. It has no nationality or permanent homestead in real terms. It goes and stays only where its masters are wise, prudent and far sighted. But in… Read more »
Nigeria: Need to Review the Naira Mutilation Law
This Day
There are sound financial and moral arguments against wilful mutilation of the Naira, Nigeria's national currency. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Irregularities, Protests Trail Ondo APC Governorship Primary Election, Aspirants Want Ododo Replaced
This Day
The governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State held yesterday to elect the party's candidate for the November 16, 2024 election in the state… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Partners International Money Transfer Companies to Double Remittances to Nigeria
This Day
*Remittance task force to report directly to Cardoso Read more »
Nigeria: FBN Holdings Cancels EGM for N300bn Capital Raise Amid Managing Director's Resignation
This Day
In what looks like a coincidence, FBN Holdings Plc, which announced the retirement of the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of First Bank Nigeria Limited, Adesola… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kidnap Rccg Pastor, Other Bus Passengers in Oyo
Vanguard
A pastor with Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, identified as Olugbenga Olawore, and other passengers of a 14-seater bus have been kidnapped in Oyo State. Read more »