November 02, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt to Prioritise Domestic Crude Refining - NUPRC
Mr Komolafe disclosed this during a meeting with operators of domestic refineries in Abuja on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Passes U.S.$2.8 Billion Supplementary Budget
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, wrote to the National Assembly seeking the consideration of the supplementary budget, a day after it was approved by the Federal Executive… Read more »
Nigeria: Is the Removal of the 43 Items the End of an Illusion?
The sensible way is to use tariffs as a mechanism to protect industries, transit them into international competitiveness and at the same time protect the interest of the consumer. Read more »
November 01, 2023
Nigeria: P&ID's $11.5 Billion Case - Pacifying the Villains and Neglecting the Heroes
The list of grand and egregious heists perpetrated against Nigeria and her citizens is probably a lot longer that we think or imagine. We await the new Attorney-General to do the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to Make Nigeria G-20 Economy By 2031 - Minister
"The commitment to developing the steel sector remains unwavering, with a focus on job creation, attracting investments, and contributing significantly to Nigeria's Gross Domestic… Read more »
October 31, 2023
Nigeria: Despite Economic Hardship, Tinubu Plans Huge Spend on Cars
Aside from the office of the first lady, the government plans to spend another N2.9 billion on Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) for the Presidential Villa, and another N2.9 billion to… Read more »
Nigeria: Over 90 Million Nigerians Lack Access to Electricity - Tinubu
"(Ten) years on, I believe it is fair to say that the objectives of sector privatisation have, by and large, not been met," Mr Tinubu said. Read more »
Nigeria: LIRS Shuts 34 Companies Over Tax Debts
Hotels, restaurants, and event facilities were also closed for failure to deduct and remit consumption taxes. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Railways to Begin E-Ticketing - Minister
The Nigerian Railways flagged off e-ticketing for the Lagos-Ibadan and Itakpe-Warri routes on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, Germany Sign MOU On Solid Minerals Exploitation
The federal government said the partnership with GeoScan GmbH will help Nigeria fully explore its solid mineral resources, which can make a substantial contribution to the… Read more »
October 30, 2023
Nigeria: Poor Power Supply Hindering Nigeria's Economic Growth - Reps Speaker
"The privatization of the power sector was a significant step towards addressing the challenges faced by the nation in this critical area," he said. Read more »
Nigeria: How Enugu Firefighters Battled Gas Flare for Over Eight Hours - Official
The gas flare erupted during the drilling of a borehole. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Electricity Market Operators Begin Performance Review
The NESI is primarily made up of the Generation Companies (GenCos), the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), the Distribution Companies (DisCos), and the consumers. Read more »
October 29, 2023
Nigeria: UNFPA Supplies Family Planning Commodities to 700 Kaduna Health Facilities - Official
"There is also the problem of unsafe abortion when people are not ready, and the solution is simply contraceptives." Read more »
Nigeria: In Jigawa, There's Only One Doctor to 21,000 Residents
"The ratio (of doctors) is similar to that of nurses and other health workers in the state. This is one of the worst ratios in the country," the NMA official says. Read more »
Nigeria: How I Asked Kyari, Malami to Fight P&ID Affair - Buhari
People, including out-of-work ex-British Cabinet Minister Priti Patel, were queuing up to insist we paid, or risk Nigeria becoming an untrustworthy trade pariah. Read more »
Nigeria: Boat Carrying Over 100 Passengers Capsizes in Taraba - Report
The passengers were not wearing life jackets saving. Read more »
October 27, 2023
Nigeria: Ibom Air Apologises for Disrupted Flights
"These have not been our proudest moments." Read more »
Nigeria: Senate to Investigate Implementation of Petroleum Industry Act
The Senate noted that the PIA implementation had yet to produced any workable coordination or clearing house by which NNPCL, regulators and oil producing companies, coordinate to… Read more »
October 26, 2023
Nigeria: Ban On Motorcycles Still in Force Within Uyo - Akwa Ibom Govt
"Motorcycles found within Uyo city from the 28th day of October as directed shall be confiscated and immediately destroyed without the option of fine." Read more »
Nigeria: Some Govt Workers Falsify Age Till They're Above 70 Years - Nigerian Governor
The governor explained why age falsification was rampant. Read more »
October 27, 2023
Nigeria: Higher Interest Rates, Naira Devaluation Drive Access Holdings' Profit to All-Time Peak
Nigeria's biggest lender also reported a spring in revenue to a record N1.6 trillion from N906 billion a year ago, which too surpassed the full-year 2022 level, in this case by… Read more »
October 26, 2023
Nigeria: P&ID - UK Court Clears Nigerian Lawyer of Wrongdoing
For years, during the litigation in the United Kingdom, the Nigerian government and its lawyers accused Mr Shasore of not pursuing the government's case diligently. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP, Labour Party, INEC Lawyers React to Supreme Court Judgement
A seven-member panel of the Supreme Court, on Thursday, dismissed the separate appeals filed by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar,… Read more »
Africa: Medicines for Africa - Obasanjo Speaks On UK-India Trade Deal
President Obasanjo said the UK's proposals will lead to "huge cost increases for health systems and catastrophic delays in accessing medicines". Read more »