May 14
Nigeria: Tariff Hike - CSOs Back Labour Protest
The leadership of the organised platform of the Nigerian Civil Society Movement known as the United Action Front of Civil Society Movement has backed the Nigeria Labour Congress… Read more »
Nigeria: Recapitalisation - Investors Set for N3.894trn Stake in Banks
As the banks begin their recapitalisation exercise, analysts say the capital market investors are set for the N3.894 trillion stakes in the banks, just as the Nigerian Exchange… Read more »
West Africa: The Ecowas of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Nigeria's late Professor Adebayo Adedeji and Togo's Edem (Kodjovi) Kodjo would likely be turning in their graves in disappointment if not utter shock at what has become of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Reform Nigeria's Mining Sector
President Bola Tinubu's recent remarks at the counter-terrorism summit in Abuja served as a sobering wake-up call regarding the inextricable link between illegal mining operations… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Eno Goes Tough As Kidnappers, Cultists Threaten Tourism, Investors
Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has read the riot act to security agencies over security breaches by kidnappers, cultists and other hoodlums. Read more »
Nigeria: Cross River Traders Lose 649 Shops to Inferno in 1 Year
A total of 649 shops have been lost to fire incidents that occurred in Cross River State in the last one year. Read more »
May 15
Nigeria: NACCIMA Decries Naira Depreciation, Worries Over Impact On Import, Inflation
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), has expressed concerns over the significant depreciation of the Naira, noting that it… Read more »
May 14
Nigeria: Nigeria Unveils Mineral Resources Info Portal
In a bid to boost the ease of doing business in the mining sector, the federal government has launched the Nigeria Mineral Resources Decision Support System (NMDSS). Read more »
May 15
Nigeria: Airport Access Fees...No More VIPs, Everybody Must Pay, Govt Declares
In a major policy shift, the federal government has put an end to the long-standing practice of allowing VIPs to access airports and use facilities for free through complimentary… Read more »
Nigeria: Despite PIA, Petrol Import Monopoly Persists
The Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) has failed to break the monopoly in Nigeria's petrol import market, as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited continues to dominate… Read more »
May 14
Nigeria: Electricity Tariff Hike - Labour Shuts Down Nerc, Discos in States
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) yesterday shut down electricity distribution companies (DIsCos) and offices of the Nigerian Electricity… Read more »
May 09
Nigeria: FG Pledges to Complete Abuja-Kano Highway in One Year
Minister of works, Engr. Nweze David Umahi, has declared the commitment of the federal government to complete the Abuja-Kaduna-Katsina-Kano Federal Highway within a record time. Read more »
May 08
Nigeria: CBN Releases List of Licensed Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has published a comprehensive list of licensed Deposit Money Banks operating across the country, providing valuable insights into Nigeria's… Read more »
May 07
Nigeria: Reps to Probe NNPCL, AGIP Over Alleged Diversion of $72m Owed Nigerian Coy
The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, resolved to investigate the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and a multi-national oil company, AGIP, over allegations… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPCL Confirms 1.5bn Litres of Petrol in Stock, Moves to Fight Hoarding
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has engaged security agencies and other industry stakeholders to dismantle cartel suspected to be hoarding petrol across the… Read more »
Nigeria: 5 Things to Know About CBN's Cybersecurity Levy to Be Paid By Nigerians
In a significant move to bolster national cybersecurity, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a directive to all banks and financial institutions to implement a… Read more »
May 06
Nigeria: 10 Days After, EFCC Detains 19-Yr-Old Varsity Student Over Mum's Debt
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested and detained a 300-level Nursing student of Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Miss Oluwateniola… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Worker Trapped in Underground Drainage
A yet-to-be-identified drainage worker with the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) was on Monday trapped in the underground drainage at the Onipanu area of Lagos… Read more »
May 05
Nigeria: Fitch Raises Nigeria's Debt Rating Outlook to Positive
Nigeria's debt rating outlook was lifted by Fitch Ratings to positive from stable, six months after it said that reform progress since President Bola Tinubu came to power in May of… Read more »
May 01
Nigeria: U.S., Nigeria Strengthen Ties to Fight Terrorism, Boost Trade
The United States and Nigeria have deepened both countries' collaboration to fight the scourge of terrorism in Nigeria and in neighbouring countries troubled by the menace. Read more »
May 06
Nigeria: Just-in - Ikeja Electric Reduces Tariff for Band a Customers
In a move aimed at providing relief to its customers, Ikeja Electric Distribution Company (IE) has announced a significant reduction in electricity tariff for customers under Band… Read more »
May 03
Nigeria: NSA Orders Full Implementation of Cybercrime Act 2024
The National Security Adviser Malam Nuhu Ribadu has directed full implementation of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc) Amendment Act 2024. Read more »
May 02
Nigeria: Fuel Scarcity, Queues, Only Temporary - Reps
House of Representatives Committees on Petroleum Resources, Downstream and Midstream have confirmed the availability of petroleum products which arrived in the country since their… Read more »
Nigeria: I Will Do More for You, Mbah Assures Enugu Workers
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has renewed his commitment to the welfare of the people and workers in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Return of Fuel Queues
Nigerians who think they bade farewell to fuel queues long ago have been proven wrong following the recent return of long queues occasioned by scarcity of supply. Read more »