June 17, 2023
Nigeria: Military, Asari Dokubo On Warpath Over Allegations of Oil Theft
It appeared yesterday that the Nigerian military may be lurching towards an angry showdown with former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, over his allegations that 99… Read more »
June 16, 2023
Nigeria: X-Raying Nigerian Ports' Quest for Hub Status Via Investment in Facilities
All over the world, seaports now receive Very Large Container Vessels (VLCC), due to their economic scales. VLCC easily transforms ports to the hub of maritime activities through… Read more »
June 15, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Economy Not Creating Jobs for Young People - CSAE Report
A report released by the Centre for the Study of African Economies (CSAE) has shown that the Nigerian economy is not creating jobs for young citizens. Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara Boat Mishap - 144 Rescued, 33 Bodies Found in Niger
No fewer than 144 victims of Monday's boat mishap at Egbu village in Patigi local government area of Kwara State have been rescued. Read more »
June 13, 2023
Nigeria: Kwara Boat Mishap - HYPPADEC Dispatches Experts for Rescue Operations
The Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC) said it has a dispatched a team of experts from its Kwara State office to the scene of a boat mishap in… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara Governor Mourns As 100 Feared Dead in Boat Mishap
Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has commiserated with the people of Patigi in Patigi local government area of the state over a boat mishap in which dozens of people… Read more »
June 12, 2023
Nigeria: SERAP Sues Federal Govt Over 'Missing' $2.1bn, N3.1trn Subsidy Payments
A rights group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), had dragged the federal government before the Federal High Court in Lagos over its alleged failure to… Read more »
June 11, 2023
Nigeria: Creating Enabling Environment for Optimal Renewable Energy
Nigeria has unfortunately either by omission or commission remained in darkness even when it possesses the potentials to be the energy (electricity) hub of the continent of Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: TotalEnergies to Speak On Exploration Campaign in Nigeria, Others At Aew
TotalEnergies' huge exploration campaigns in Nigeria and other parts of Africa has sustained the company's assurances with promises of new opportunities for energy security in… Read more »
June 10, 2023
Nigeria: Investing in Coconut Chips
In Nigeria, coconut bye products has the potential of generating over N20 billion annually for farmers and agribusiness entrepreneurs . Read more »
June 08, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria, 4 Others Impose Restrictions After Commitment to Free Internet
A recent study by Surfshark, a cybersecurity firm, reveals that five African countries pledged to uphold free internet in 2021 United Nations resolution, yet imposed 16… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, Niger Strengthen Bilateral Relations On Border Security
The federal government of Nigeria and Niger Republic have strengthened defence bilateral relations on border security. Read more »
Nigeria: TTTR - Internet Access Now Available to I50 Million Nigerians - Danbatta
The Nigeria Communications Commission, in keeping with its mandate, creates opportunities to interact with its licensees on industry issues and new trends via stakeholder fora,… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt to Incur U.S.$4 Billion Liabilities As Senate Passes Police Pension Bill
The Senate has passed the Bill for the Establishment of a Police Pension Board, a move that will balloon the federal government's pension liabilities by N2 trillion, according to… Read more »
Nigeria: Palm Oil Imports From Malaysia Surges 353% in 4 Months
Palm Oil imports from Malaysia - a top global producer to Nigeria have surged by 353 per cent in the first four months of 2023 despite local players ramping up production, data… Read more »
June 07, 2023
Nigeria: Paris Club Refund - Again, Court Summons Emefiele Over $53m Debt
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, ordered Godwin Emefiele, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to appear before it on 19 July over a 53 million dollar-judgement… Read more »
June 06, 2023
Nigeria: Flight Disruptions - Air Peace Slams N1.7bn Suit Against NLC, TUC
The management of Air Peace has slammed a N1.7billion suit against the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) before the Federal High Court in… Read more »
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - Labour Calls Off Strike After Meeting With Federal Govt
The organised labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), has suspended its proposed strike scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday over the… Read more »
June 05, 2023
Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy - Federal Govt, Labour Meet, Form Tripartite Committee
The federal government has said talks with organised Labour regarding the fuel subsidy removal will be concluded tomorrow. Read more »
Nigeria: Don't Politicise Fuel Subsidy Removal, Sanwo-Olu Tells NLC
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to shelve its planned strike in protest against the fuel subsidy removal, saying the issue… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC to Discontinue Crude Swap, Targets Cash Payments for Petrol Imports
With the removal of subsidy on petrol in the country, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) is set to discontinue crude oil swap in favour of cash payments for… Read more »
Nigeria: Probe Missing $2.1bn, N3.1trn Subsidy Payments, SERAP Tells Tinubu
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to investigate allegations that $2.1 billion and N3.1 trillion public funds budgeted as… Read more »
June 02, 2023
Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy - Northern Groups Accuse NLC of Playing to the Gallery
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has said the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has developed a penchant over the years for mass public deception over issues of serious national… Read more »
Nigeria: LinkedIn Ranks 9Mobile Top 25 Best Workplaces in Nigeria
9mobile has been ranked among the 25 Best Workplaces in Nigeria where employees can grow their careers in the 2023 LinkedIn Top Companies Ranking. Read more »
Nigeria: No Going Back On Fuel Subsidy Removal, NNPCL Declares
Despite the widespread outcry trailing the removal of fuel subsidy in the country, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, (NNPCL) has insisted there will not be a… Read more »