September 02
Nigeria: FCT Teachers Issue 14-Days Ultimatum Over 60 Percent Arrears
The FCT Wing of the Nigeria Union Teachers (NUT) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the six area council chairmen in the territory to pay the remaining 60 per cent of the 25 months'… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Mum Bulletproof Suvs for Governor, Deputies
CISLAC condemns extravagant spending, demands cost of governance reduction Read more »
Nigeria: Petrol Price May Rise As Nnpcl Admits Financial Strain
There are indications of an imminent hike in the price of petrol as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has admitted financial strain. Read more »
Nigeria: Awaiting the CNG Revolution
Since the announcement last year that the federal government would spearhead the promotion of the use of the compressed natural gas (CNG) facility, we have waited for its arrival… Read more »
September 03
Nigeria: Why Windfall Tax On Nigerian Banks Is Economic Justice - Experts
The introduction of windfall tax in the banking sector has sparked a significant conversation about fairness, economic equity and the role of financial institutions in the broader… Read more »
September 02
Nigeria: Resident Doctors Suspend Warning Strike
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its seven-day warning strike. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Has 1,091 Tourist Sites, Supports 1.9m Jobs - Minister
Nigeria's Minister of Tourism, Ms Lola Ade John, has said that the tourism sector has the potential to provide huge revenues to the country and provide a viable alternative to the… Read more »
Nigeria: Birth, NIN Registration Will Foster Economic Development - Govt
The federal government has said that birth registration and the National Identification Number (NIN) will foster economic development. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Snubs Local Manufacturers As Chinese Companies Get $500m Meter Deal
The federal government has signed an agreement with three Chinese companies to provide 1.4m meters to reduce the metering gap in the country. Read more »
September 01
Nigeria: Our Ability to Supply Fuel Constantly Under Threat - NNPCL
The ongoing scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), better known as petrol, seems far from over as the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has said its ability… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Invest $800m in Power Sector - Minister
The Federal Government says it plans to invest 800 million dollars in the construction of sub-stations and distribution networks as part of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI). Read more »
August 29
Nigeria: Currency Outside Nigerian Banks Drops to N3.66trn - CBN Report
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has stated that currency outside Nigerian banks has dropped to N3.66 trillion in July. Read more »
August 27
Nigeria: Bdan Grows Income By 138.9 Percent for 2023, Admits New Directors
The Bank Directors Association of Nigeria (LTD/GTE) reported a remarkable 138.9 per cent increase in total income for 2023 during its 27th Annual General Meeting, held via Zoom… Read more »
Nigeria: 1.4m Nigerians Connected to Electricity in 2023 - REA
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has stated that 1.4m Nigerians who are off the grid were provided with electricity through renewable energy in 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Benue Vital Player in Nigeria's Export Landscape
The Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC) on Monday expressed optimism that Benue State has poised to become a vital player in Nigeria's export landscape following its rich agricultural… Read more »
Nigeria: North Gets First Geriatrics Hospital Ward
The first-ever customised and dedicated geriatrics ward in any tertiary healthcare institution in the 19 Northern states was commissioned at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital… Read more »
August 26
Nigeria: Zulum Embodies Pragmatism, Energy of Youth At 55 - Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday congratulated the Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Zulum, on his 55th birthday, saying he embodied the pragmatism and energy of youth. Read more »
August 21
Nigeria: Adebise, Adedibu Join Fcmb Board As Non-Executive Directors
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Limited has welcomed two new members to its board of directors. Read more »
Nigeria: Union Bank Records N79.8bn Half Year Pbt
The Union Bank of Nigeria has reported a profit before tax of N79.8 billion on gross earnings of N333 billion during the half year ended June 30, 2024 compared with a profit before… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Issues $500 Million Five-Year Domestic Dollar Bond At 9.75 Percent
The federal government has officially issued a $500 million domestic dollar bond, opening for subscription on August 19, 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: It Costs N120 to Produce 1kwph of Electricity - Minister
...Says more customers to be upgraded to band A Read more »
Nigeria: How Market Cap Dropped By N8.9tr Over Audit Failure - FRC
The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) has lamented the collapse of corporate entities owing to audit failures, saying audit failures are "costly to investors, the… Read more »
August 22
Nigeria: Nigeria Needs Significant Investments to Meet Energy Transition Goals - Neiti
The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Dr. Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, said Nigeria will require substantial investments in the… Read more »
August 20
Nigeria: Experts Demand Transparency As Fuel Subsidy 'Back' 1yr After
It has never stopped - Experts Atiku tackles Tinubu over revelations as NNPCL insists 'no subsidy' Dangote: Nigerians fear high-priced petrol ahead supply Read more »
Nigeria: A Call for Transparency, Integrity Amongst Police Officers
It is indeed a troubling observation when police officers participate in the collection of money from bus drivers. Their duty should primarily revolve around maintaining law and… Read more »