September 29, 2023
Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy Represents 50% of Nigeria's Problems - Reps
Deputy spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon Philip Agbese, said fuel subsidy constitutes 50 percent of Nigeria's problems and its removal would usher the country into… Read more »
September 28, 2023
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - Be Patient With Tinubu, Group Tell Nigerians
A coalition Concerned Youth Leaders for Good Governance and Broom Platform, Nigerian Diaspora for Asiwaju, Asiwaju Fans Club, APC NewsOnline has appealed to Nigerians to be patient… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC $3bn Loan - Afreximbank Working Out Oil Volume Details for Exchange
Afrexim Bank is currently working out details to determine the volume of crude oil the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is willing to give out in exchange of its loan… Read more »
Nigeria: As Tinubu Returns... Labour Strike, Fuel Crisis, Others Beg for Attention
As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu returns to Nigeria, almost after two weeks away from the country, he will be greeted by harsh socio-economic conditions that have deteriorated within… Read more »
September 27, 2023
Nigeria: Rumour of Fuel Price Hike Unsettles Motorists, Commuters
Motorists in Lagos and Ogun states are going through hard times to buy petrol as many stations yesterday shut down operations, heightening speculation of possible hike in pump… Read more »
September 26, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Targets New Oil Production Level As Goldman Sachs Predicts $100/Barrel
Goldman Sachs has predicted oil price going up to $100 again, citing lower production output from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries(OPEC) combined with higher… Read more »
Nigeria: Anxiety As Labour Meets On Indefinite Strike
Following the end of the 21-day strike ultimatum issued to the government by organised labour last week, the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) will meet today to… Read more »
September 25, 2023
Nigeria: Release Details of Petrol Landing Cost, Pricing Template, Atiku's Aide Tells Federal Govt
Phrank Shaibu, the Special Assistant on Public Communication to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has dared the All Progressives Congress(APC)-led Federal Government to publish… Read more »
Nigeria: Budget Tracking - Budgit Partners CNG to Train National, State Executives
Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has organised a two-day training workshop on budget tracking for its national and state executives, facilitated by Budgit in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Warning, States Caught Unprepared for Floods
Again, despite previous experience and warnings from the relevant authorities, several states and local governments across the country have been caught unprepared for the yearly… Read more »
Nigeria: Rumpus in Civil Service Over New Tenure System
The implementation of Rule 021210 which provides for a new tenure system is generating rumpus in the nation's civil service. Read more »
Nigeria: NEITI Report - SERAP Demands Probe of $15bn, N200bn Missing Oil Revenues
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to set up a presidential panel of enquiry to probe the allegations contained in the recent… Read more »
September 21, 2023
Africa: AI Can Address Africa's Food Security, Financial, Other Challenges - NCC
The executive vice chairman/CEO Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, said Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered solutions can address some of… Read more »
September 20, 2023
Nigeria: National Grid Collapses Again As Govt Promises 20,000mw Generation By 2026
The national grid collapsed again on Tuesday September 19, 2023, with power generation dropping from a peak of 3,594.60 megawatts (MW) to 42.7MW at midday. Read more »
September 19, 2023
Nigeria: Japa Syndrome and Nigeria's Ailing Healthcare Delivery
The state of healthcare delivery in Nigeria stands at a critical juncture. The prognosis is bleak. Read more »
Nigeria: Transparency Initiative U.S.$9.85 Billion Debts Owed to Govt By Oil Firms, Others
The House of Representatives ad-hoc committee investigating crude oil theft and loss of revenues from oil and gas companies has again insisted that agencies and other stakeholders… Read more »
Africa: President Tinubu Seeks Reform of Global Finance Bodies in Africa's Interest
President Bola Tinubu yesterday sought the reform of the global finance bodies in Africa's interest as he engaged in bilateral discussion with South African president, Cyril… Read more »
Nigeria: Airport Relocation - FAAN Approves Partial Reopening of Shut Lagos Terminal
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), on Monday, approved the partial reopening of part of the old Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), terminal to compliment… Read more »
September 18, 2023
Nigeria: Federal Govt, Labour Meeting Resumes As NLC Laments 'Insincerity'
The resumed meeting between the Federal Government and the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on move to avert the impending indefinite strike action by the organised… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Welcomes Egyptian Civil Aviation Investment Offer to Nigeria
The federal government has welcomed the services and Investment interest offered and declared by the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority. Read more »
West Africa: 57 Checkpoints Along Badagry-Seme Expressway Frustrating Intra-African Trade - ECOWAS
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, over the weekend, said over 57 checkpoints on the Badagry-Seme expressway of the Lagos- Abidjan corridor are… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to Ring Nasdaq Closing Bell Wednesday
President Bola Tinubu will ring the closing bell of NASDAQ in New York, United States as part of proceedings at the Executive Business Dialogue organised by United States Chamber… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt, Labour Meet Today Over Planned Indefinite Strike
The federal government has again invited the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for talks over its planned indefinite strike. Read more »
Nigeria: Averted Air Crash - Adeleke Alleges Sabotage As NCAA Assures Safety
Osun State government has confirmed the exclusive news report by LEADERSHIP on an averted plane crash involving a private jet owned by billionaire businessman, Chief Adedeji… Read more »
September 17, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Airlines Lack Govt Support - Onyema
Chief executive officer of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has lamented lack of government support for Nigerian airlines, even as he bemoaned what he called preferential treatment for… Read more »