October 17
Nigeria: CSOs Berate 16 Govs Seeking to Declare EFCC, Nfiu Illegal Bodies
Vanguard
A coalition of 40 civil society organisations, CSOs, yesterday berated 16 governors seeking to declare the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and Nigerian Financial… Read more »
Nigeria: Investment of Pension Funds Into Infrastructure Stagnates
Vanguard
Against the backdrop of huge infrastructure deficit in the country, investment of pension funds into infrastuture has continued to hover around one per cent, falling far below the… Read more »
Nigeria: Political Parties and the Stumbling Democracy in Nigeria
Vanguard
Judging by the experience of the advanced Western democracies and even some evolving ones, political parties, without a doubt, play a critical role in the survival and growth of… Read more »
Nigeria: Yoruba Groups Divided Over Akintoye, Igboho's Call for Breakup
Vanguard
·His call is in order-- YCF, OUPA Read more »
Nigeria: We Are Addressing Balance of Fx Backlog - Cardoso
Vanguard
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Yemi Cardoso, has said the apex bank is addressing the long outstanding balance from the $7 billion foreign exchange… Read more »
Nigeria: NSIG Graduates 5th Cohort As Future Leaders in the Digital Space
This Day
The Nigerian School on Internet Governance (NSIG), championed by the Internet Society Nigeria Chapter has successfully concluded its 5th cohort, graduating a new wave of leaders… Read more »
Nigeria: Historic Handover As Nigerian Navy Refits Benin Republic Warship to Strengthen Regional Maritime Security
This Day
In a landmark collaboration between two West African nations, the Nigerian Naval Dockyard has successfully refurbished the Beninois Naval Ship Pendjari, a patrol vessel of the… Read more »
Nigeria: With 41 Arrests, 750 Seizures, We're Tightening Noose On Drug Barons, Cartels in the Maritime Domain, Says Marwa
This Day
Following the volume of recent arrests of 41 suspects and seizures of 750 tonnes of illicit substances on the waterways and seaports, Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug… Read more »
Nigeria: Goalkeepers2024 - Tackling Malnutrition in a Warming World
This Day
As climate change accelerates, so too does its devastating impact on global health, particularly on malnutrition. At the recent Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's 2024… Read more »
Nigeria: Use ICT to Propagate Love, Peace Cleric Urges Nigerians
This Day
Nigerians have been called upon to take advantage of the fast growing penetration of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) tools in the country to spread the message of… Read more »
North Africa: Libya's Unacceptable Gamesmanship [opinion]
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There should be consequences for Libya's horrible behaviour Read more »
Nigeria: In Two Kogi Communities, NLTF Intervenes With Donation of Medical Equipment
This Day
The National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF) has donated multimillion-naira medical equipment to Primary Healthcare Centre Ikoyi and Cottage Hospital Iyah-Gbede in Kogi. Read more »
Nigeria: Analyst Calls for Enhanced Cyber-Security Measures to Prevent Breach of National Security
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As Nigeria records an increasing trend in cyber-related crimes in various facets of the economy, a security analyst and consultant; Mr. Matthew Ibadin has called for urgent upscale… Read more »
Nigeria: First Touch Games - The Rise of a Mobile Gaming Powerhouse
This Day
Davidson Abraham reports that First Touch Games, a relatively young indie studio, has quickly made a name for itself in the competitive world of mobile gaming. Founded in 2011, the… Read more »
Nigeria: NPFL - Ahmed Musa Powers Kano Pillars to Victory in Seven-Goal Thriller With Rangers
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Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) reigning champions, Rangers International FC were handed a bitter 4-3 defeat in a seven-goal thriller inside their Cathedral in Enugu by… Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency - No Vacuum in Leadership Even As Tinubu, Shettima Are Out of Country
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*Says all state organs functioning as expected Read more »
Nigeria: Akpoborie, Olapade Shine At Nsitf Golf Day
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Former Super Eagles forward, Jonathan Akpoborie and professional Golf sensation, Olapade Sunday, took turns to shine at the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund's (NSITF),… Read more »
Nigeria: Shearer, Lineker Back Tuchel for England Job
This Day
Former England Captain, Alan Shearer, has said that the Three Lions "need a manager who can deliver a trophy" following the appointment of German Thomas Tuchelas boss. Read more »
Nigeria: Cardoso - Taming Inflation Is Key Priority
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Dimon: Nigeria's Tough Decisions for Growth Read more »
Nigeria: Oyebanji - Ekiti Has Taken Bold March Forward in Two Years
This Day
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, last Tuesday expressed satisfaction that the State under his watch has taken a bold march forward in all the key sectors of the economy… Read more »
Nigeria: How Melbet Is Protecting Players From Fraudulent Betting Platforms
This Day
Following a rocky 2022 marked by a series of fake websites that closely mimicked Melbet's domain, Country Manager Alexander Ezekiel detailed the uphill battles Melbet faced and the… Read more »
Nigeria: Smile Communication Repositions, Appoints New CEO, GMD
This Day
Smile Communication, a pan African telecommunications group with presence in Nigeria, has repositioned its operations for better services delivery, with the appointment of Abhulime… Read more »
Nigeria: Siban Delists Erring Members, Calls for Caution
This Day
The management of Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN), has delisted some of its members for various offences. Read more »
Nigeria/Libya: Govt Didn't Apologise to Libya After Maltreating NFF Officials, Players - Minister
Vanguard
The Federal Government has refuted a report, which claimed that Nigeria had apologised over the recent maltreatment of Nigerian Football Federation officials and its senior… Read more »
October 16
Africa: 'Antiretrovirals Alone Will Not End the HIV Pandemic' - 4 Key Takeaways from #HIVR4P2024
allAfrica
The 5th HIV Research for Prevention Conference (HIVR4P 2024) held in Lima, Peru, marked a significant milestone in the global fight against HIV, bringing together more than 1,300… Read more »
