May 23
Nigeria: Kaduna Motorists Protest Poor Work On Sabo Bridge
Motorists in Kaduna have described the repair of Sabo Rail Bridge to Command Junction Expressway in Chikun local government area as below standard. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Apologises Over Hardship, Defends Economic Policies
The federal government has apologised to Nigerians over the economic pains they go through as a result of the reforms embarked upon by the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration. Read more »
Nigeria: Hard Times for Businesses... 21 Companies Shut Down in Kano in 3 Years
No fewer than 21 companies have shut down operations in Kano State in the last three years due to the harsh economic environment. Read more »
May 22
Nigeria: Senate Tasks Federal Govt On Restoring Electricity to North-East
The Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Government to restore electricity in the entire North East region of the country. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Directs All BDCS to Reapply for New Licences
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all Bureau de Change operators (BDCs) in the country to reapply for new operational licences by June 3, 2024 in order to continue to… Read more »
May 21
Nigeria: Breaking - CBN Upbeat, Raises Interest Benchmark to 26.25 Percent
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised interest rate benchmark in an aggressive tightening spree for the third time since Olayemi… Read more »
Nigeria: Release Funds to NDDC for Accelerated Dev't, Mosiend Tells Federal Govt
The Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has called on the federal government to release its equity contribution to the Niger Delta… Read more »
Nigeria: Japa - How to Apply for UK Seasonal Worker Visa in 2024
The United Kingdom Government has prolonged the seasonal work visa program by 5 years, till 2029. Read more »
Nigeria: AfDB, EU Brainstorm Over Nigeria's Dilemma to Connect 95m Rural Dwellers to Electricity
The European Union (EU) and African Development Bank (AfDB) are in the process of redefining their financing grants to catalyse Nigeria's electricity industry which is struggling… Read more »
Nigeria: Navy Hails Personnel for Tackling Oil Theft, Increasing Production
Nigerian Navy has recorded remarkable feats in the fight against oil theft since "Operation Delta Sanity" was re-launched in January 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Bad Roads - Coalition Accuses Ferma of Poor Performance
Citing findings from a commissioned study on federal roads nationwide, the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations for Transparency and Accountability has accused the Federal… Read more »
Nigeria: Food Security - Zenith Energy Enzymes Launches 'Home Farming for All' Kits
An eco-conscious organisation, Zenith Energy Enzymes, has launched the "Home Farming For All" kits for members of Ekiti/Isin/Irepodun/Oke-Ero constituency in Kwara. Read more »
Nigeria: Chief Justice Warns Over Poor Salary for Judges
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, has said Nigerians will continue to suffer from the nation's judiciary system until salaries, allowances and official… Read more »
May 20
Nigeria: Increased Renewable Energy Investments Pose Environmental Risks
As Nigeria pushes forward with an energy transition that is encouraging significant investments in renewable energies, environmentalists and key stakeholders have warned of… Read more »
May 17
Nigeria: CBN Can Collect Customers' Social Media Handles, Court Rules
Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court in Lagos has held that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is constitutionally empowered to demand and collect the social media… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Steps Down Electricity Tariff Hike Report Over Court Order
A court case instituted in Kano has halted the Senate's plans to stop electricity tariff increase. Read more »
May 16
Nigeria: Salary Arrears - ASUU Threatens 'No Pay, No Work', Issues 2-Week Ultimatum
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to stop rendering services after the next two weeks if the President Bola Tinubu administration fails to pay public… Read more »
Nigeria: No Plan to Use Workers' Pension Funds Illegally, Federal Govt Replies Atiku
The Federal Government has clarified that it has no plan to illegally access the savings and pensions of Nigerian workers to fund infrastructure projects. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Cannot Remain Poor With Its Vast Mineral Wealth - Alake
Nigeria cannot continue to be a poor country while it is blessed with such enormous wealth in mineral resources across every state in the country Read more »
May 15
Nigeria: Ncos Hotel Project Not Funded By FG, Says Official
Faced with the controversy trailing the unveiling of "COCOS Hotel and Gardens", an investment of the Correctional Service Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society, the leadership of the… Read more »
Nigeria: NCC Accuses MTN CEO of Evading Service of Court Process
The chief executive officer of MTN Nigeria, Karl Toriola, has been accused of evading service in a copyright infringement case. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Cybersecurity Levy to Add N1.5trn Fresh Tax Burden On Businesses, Households'
The cybersecurity level being proposed by the federal government may leave a tax burden of N1.5 trillion on businesses and households in the country, a leading accounting firm… Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima Harps On Technology for Productive Workforce
The Vice President, Kashim Shettima yesterday stressed the pivotal role of science and technology in crafting solutions for Nigeria's advancement through a productive workforce. Read more »
Nigeria: CNG Directive - Tinubu Commissions 500mmscf/D Gas Plants, 23.3km Pipeline Today
Following his directive on mandatory procurement of compressed-natural-gas (CNG) powered vehicles by all government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), President Bola… Read more »
May 16
Nigeria: 'Blue Economy - Untapped Potential Abounds in Marítime Sector'
The chairman, SIFAX Group, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Chairman, SIFAX Group, has identified coastal tourism and renewable energy generation as some of the potential areas of growth that… Read more »