January 22
Nigeria: Otedola Announces 'Significant Acquisition' of Shares in Dangote Cement
Mr Otedola emphasises long-term wealth preservation, export potential and shareholder value in Dangote Cement share acquisition Read more »
Nigeria: Doctors to Begin Indefinite Strike in Enugu
The plan by the doctors followed the alleged failure of the Enugu State Government to meet their demands. Read more »
Liberia: How Will Boakai Reform Liberia As a New Era Begins?
Today, Monday, 22 January, Liberians will witness the official inauguration of Joseph Boakai, the winner of the presidential election held recently, as the 26th president of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Traffic Agency Moves to Clear Illegal Parks in Onitsha
Bus drivers have turned some roads in the city into motor parks while assigned parks are left empty, a government official said. Read more »
January 21
Nigeria: Ban of Take-Away Packs - Lagos Orders Clampdown On Manufacturers, Distributors
Our state cannot be held hostage to the economic interests of a few wealthy business owners compared to the millions of Lagosians suffering the consequences of indiscriminate… Read more »
Nigeria: 21 Nigerians Sue Akpabio, Abbas for 'Arbitrarily' Increasing NASS Budget
Mr Akpabio and Mr Abbas are sued for themselves and on behalf of all members of the National Assembly. Read more »
January 17
Nigeria: Ibadan Explosion Saddening, Devastating, Thorough Investigation Will Be Carried Out - Minister
"We have ordered a detailed investigation and our officers will work and collaborate with Oyo State Government to know the actual cause." Read more »
January 15
Niger: Shettima Departs for World Economic Forum in Switzerland
Mr Shettima will return to Nigeria at the end of the meeting which is from 15 to 19 January. Read more »
January 11
Nigeria: Military Troops Destroy 60 Illegal Refining Sites, Arrest 30 Oil Thieves
The troops also discovered and destroyed 37 dugout pits, 65 boats, 71 storage tanks, 14 vehicles, 108 cooking ovens, four pump machines and one speedboat. Read more »
Nigeria: Profile - Omokayode Lawal, Polaris Bank's New MD/CEO
Mr Lawal served as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Fractional Investment Services Limited, a real estate company in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Speaks On Disconnection of Ajaokuta Steel Company
"As we speak, Ajaokuta has been disconnected by TCN and N30 billion is at stake," Mr Audu said. Read more »
January 12
Nigeria: Abuja Train Design Subpar but to Be Completed in May - Wike
Mr Wike said President Tinubu has provided funds for the competition of the project. Read more »
Nigeria: Red Gold Project - Battle for Soul of Depleting Nigerian Forest Reserve (I)
"I have lost a lot on that farm. Feeding my two wives and seven children has become difficult. ... Now I'm a labourer working for my colleagues." Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 Budget - N800 to Dollar Benchmark Strategic - Bagudu
The minister said the federal government was confident that the measures taken so far would substantially increase the supply of foreign exchange into the economy. Read more »
January 11
Nigeria: CBN Appoints New Management Teams for Keystone, Polaris and Union Banks
The CBN had earlier on Wednesday dissolved the board and management of Union Bank, Keystone Bank and Polaris Bank due to their non-compliance with BOFIA 2020. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Depreciation Ridicules Increased Budgetary Allocation for Nigeria's Foreign Missions
In naira terms, the 2024 budget has the highest allocation for Nigeria's foreign missions in the last five years (2020-2024). Read more »
January 10
Nigeria: Nigerian Economy to Grow By 3.3% in 2024, Says World Bank
Nigeria's per capita income is set to return to its pre-pandemic levels by 2025, reflecting a resilient recovery from the challenges posed by the global health crisis. Read more »
Nigeria: Eleven People, Including Five Infants, Die As Two Boats Capsize in Rivers
The incident brings to 31 the number of reported dead from boat mishaps on the Bonny Island waterway in the last nine years, according to a tally by PREMIUM TIMES. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Pledge Collaboration On Mining Sector Development
In his remarks, Mr Alake harped on the need to forge partnerships, emphasising that global energy transition is contingent on critical minerals, which he stated exist in abundance… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Shootout Occurred On Kaduna-Abuja Expressway - Police
"There was a heavy gun duel along Kaduna-Abuja expressway between security operatives and armed bandits on January 6." Read more »
January 09
Nigeria: Workers in Akwa Ibom University Declare Indefinite Strike
The Akwa Ibom State Government is yet to comment on the development. Read more »
Nigeria: One Million Nigerian Businesses to Get Formalized at Discount - VP Shettima
Mr Shettima said the federal government will establish a world-class fashion hub in Makurdi, the state capital. Read more »
January 10
Nigeria: Rivers Assembly Passes Resolution Urging Fubara to Re-Present 2024 Budget
The speaker of the assembly said it was worrisome that the House had yet to receive the budget and the expenditure framework from the executive. Read more »
January 09
Nigeria: CBN - Embracing the Evolution of Nigeria's Digital Currency Landscape
The apex bank began to gradually embrace change when in 2021 it introduced the eNaira and launched it with pomp and pageantry. Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Party Tackles Doyin Okupe, Says 'No Room for Political Opportunists'
"Okupe is aware that the LP is ideologically rooted in the left of the centre and he admitted that he has been a rightist and a Liberal Democrat all his entire life, one wonders… Read more »