June 20
Nigeria: Nasarawa Communities Issue Ultimatum to Mining Firm Over Alleged Illegal Operation
The people of Amba and Agaza communities of Kokona local government area in Nasarawa State have issued an ultimatum to a mining company, Timadex Geomin Consult Limited for… Read more »
June 19
Nigeria: Enugu Gov's Wife Enrols 1,701 Expectant Mothers On Health Insurance
Enugu State governor's wife, Mrs Nkechinyere Mbah, has launched the "Mama Care Initiative." Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, Others Applauded Over War Against Oil Theft, Vandalism
Stakeholders from the six states of the Niger Delta region and ex-militant leaders have commended President Bola Tinubu, the group chief executive officer of the Nigerian National… Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Targets 143,500 for Free Health Insurance
Jigawa State government has concluded arrangements to commence registration of 143,500 vulnerable and less-privileged people for free health insurance under the Danmodi Care… Read more »
Nigeria: Access Bank Commits to Educational Devt
Access Bank Plc has continued to demonstrate its commitment to education and community development, breaking ground for the construction of 60 additional classrooms in Maraban Jos,… Read more »
Nigeria: Group to Discuss Aviation Sustainability Amid Macroeconomic Challenges
Stakeholders in Nigeria's aviation industry are set to discuss the way forward for the nation's aviation sector. Read more »
June 20
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Signs Pact On Digital Health Technology
Lagos State government has signed a concession agreement for the implementation of the Smart Health Information Platform (SHIP) in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: 1,000 Mentored At Stability, Sustenance Business Summit in Delta
More than 1,000 participants at the just-concluded Stability and Sustenance Business Summit in Warri, Delta State, have learnt the ideals of social and economic values aimed at… Read more »
June 18
Nigeria: It's Unsafe to Store Cooked Food in Refrigerator Beyond 3 Days - NAFDAC
Nigerians have been cautioned against leaving their cooked food in the refrigerator for more than three days to avoid contamination that could be injurious and fatal. Read more »
Nigeria: Inadequate Infrastructure - Nigeria Fails to Stop N1.4trn Loss to Medical Tourism
The federal government's failure to implement the promised reform of the nation's health sector has created a financing gap that affects all aspects of the healthcare system,… Read more »
Nigeria: Inflation - Gov Eno Urged to Implement Ban On Market Cartels
As Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State issued an executive order (EO) banning all forms of market cartels, unions and cabals to crash food prices, distraught residents have… Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Palm Producers Caution Against Foreign Involvement in Primary Production
The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) has cautioned states and local governments against involvement of foreign investors in primary production of oil palm in… Read more »
June 17
Nigeria: Mixed Trading Activities Continue On Stock Market
Financial analysts have anticipated a mixed sentiment trading activity on the Nigerian equities market this week. Read more »
Nigeria: TotalEnergies Shareholders Approve N8.488bn Dividend Payout for 2023
Shareholders of TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc, have approved the management's N8.488 billion (N25.00 per ordinary share) dividend payout for the year ended December 31, 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Boat Mishap - NIWA Deploys Water Ambulances in Lagos, Niger, Port Harcourt
In order to curb deaths associated with boat mishaps on inland waterways across the country, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), has deployed four water ambulances to… Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage Bill - No Plan to Seize States, LGs Funds - Senate
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Yemi Adaramodu, has refuted claims that the Senate plans to include a clause in the New Minimum Wage Bill to allow for… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Reassures Petrol Refining Starts July
Dangote refinery 650, 000 barrels a day will start production of 10 ppm sulphur diesel (ULSD) in the week commencing 17 June and petrol production will follow as early as 10 July. Read more »
Nigeria: Expert Seeks Joint Electricity Safety Committee to Prevent Quacks
An expert in the power sector, John Etim, has appealed to the National Assembly (NASS) to enact a law that will ensure the setting up of a joint electricity safety, security and… Read more »
June 16
Nigeria: SERAP Urges Tinubu to Uphold Workers' Right to Living Wage
Foremost civil society organisation, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure that the anticipated Bill on the new… Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency Slams Foreign Media's 'Jaundiced' Portrayal of Economic Woes
The Presidency has hit back at what it called the "predetermined, reductionist, derogatory, and denigrating" way foreign media outlets have reported on the country's current… Read more »
Nigeria: $12bn Annual Losses - Nigeria Wages War Against Powerful Interests, Foreigners Stealing Its Solid Minerals
Nigeria's extractive industry is practically a crime scene. Just like the country is losing billions of dollars annually to the theft of crude oil, her current economic mainstay,… Read more »
June 13
Nigeria: NNPC Withdraws Lawsuit Over Exxonmobil's $1.28bn Asset Sale to Seplat
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has filed a motion in the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, seeking to discontinue its ongoing legal… Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 Oil Bid Round - Stakeholders' Advocacy Tilts Towards Promoting Local Participation
There is an ongoing push recommending good corporate governance structure among indigenous oil companies to give them better opportunities to participate successfully in the 2024… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Tightening of Monetary Policy Won't Ease Inflation - World Bank
Contrary to predictions by analysts, tightening of the monetary policy by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) might not effectively curb inflation, the World Bank has stated. Read more »
Nigeria: After 5 Years, Faan, Aviation College Resolve Dispute Over N5.2bn Aircraft Fire Simulator
After five years of inactivity, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Kaduna, Zaria, have resolved the dispute on… Read more »