August 13, 2023
Nigeria: In Nigeria, Road Crashes Claim 4,387 Lives in Six Months - FRSC
"From January to June, a total of 4,387 people were killed as a result of road traffic crashes. The Corps also recorded 14,108 injuries from the crashes within the same period. Read more »
August 12, 2023
Nigeria: CBN's Annual Report Shows Sharp Deterioration in Credit Quality As Lending to FG Mounts
Credit loss expense for the apex bank rose to N875.2 billion from N498.2 billion a year earlier, according to its recently released audited earnings report. Read more »
August 11, 2023
Nigeria: In Lokoja, Traders, Students Lament As Fuel Subsidy Removal Bites Harder
The removal of subsidy on petrol has hit ordinary Nigerians harder than the government envisioned. Nigerians living in Lokoja, Kogi State recounts their experience. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Hits All-Time Low At Black Market
The Naira plunged to an all-time low at the parallel market on Thursday but clinched a slight gain at the spot market segment. Read more »
August 10, 2023
Nigeria: Naira Plunges At Forex Markets
The naira recorded a 3.3 per cent decline on Wednesday to close at N782.38 per dollar. Read more »
August 09, 2023
Nigeria: Subsidy Protests - NLC Blames Gbajabiamila for Failed Negotiations With Govt
The NLC alleged that Mr Gbajabiamila refused to hold a negotiation meeting with them, a development that makes demands of the NLC to be delayed. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Zamfara Can't Pay N1.6 Billion WAEC Debt Now - Official
Mr Kaura noted that about 18,000 Zamfara indigents were allowed to register for WAEC and NECO this year. Read more »
August 08, 2023
Nigeria: World Players' Union Tackles NFF Over Unpaid Monies to Super Falcons
Some of the outstanding bonus payments, camp allowances, and expenses date back to 2021 Read more »
August 07, 2023
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - Nigerian Govt Withdraws Contempt Suit Against Labour Leaders
The government announced the withdrawal of the contempt suit on Monday, five days after filing it against the labour leaders for protesting against the removal of fuel subsidy. Read more »
Nigeria: Siemens Overhaul of Nigeria's Electricity Infrastructure to Be Delayed By Five Years
The project will now be due by 2025, with Siemens Energy citing logistics setbacks in the form of receipt of raw materials as the ground for delivering the project late. Read more »
August 06, 2023
Nigeria: Three Myths About Subsidy Removal
On 1 January, 2012, the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan announced a decision to remove the petroleum subsidy. The current rulers of Nigeria were then the main… Read more »
August 05, 2023
Nigeria: No Work No Pay - Doctors to Embark On Nationwide Protest
This is despite a directive by the federal government to the management of federal tertiary hospitals to commence the enforcement of the "no work, no pay" policy against the… Read more »
August 04, 2023
Nigeria: Mo Abudu Appointed Creatives Champion for UK-African Investment Summit
The summit aims to strengthen UK-African partnerships, create jobs and foster growth, support talent in sectors such as finance and technology, and promote women entrepreneurs. Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy Removal - Ondo Government Unfolds Palliative Package
The state government will provide free rides on shuttle buses, abolish hospital registration, consultation fees Read more »
August 03, 2023
Nigeria: NLC Protest - FRSC Arrests Protester Kitted With Special Marshal's Regalia - Official
FRSC official said the man "acted alone in that show of shame". Read more »
August 04, 2023
Nigeria: Doctors' Strike - Nigerian Govt Invokes 'No Work, No Pay' Policy
This policy means that the doctors who participate will not receive their regular salaries during the strike Read more »
August 03, 2023
Nigeria: NCC Explains MAFAB Has Launched 5G Services in Nigeria
Consequent upon the issuance of the 5G licence, and in line with the rollout conditions, MAFAB publicly launched its services in Abuja on 24 January, 2023, and in Lagos on 26… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Destroy 36 Illegal Refining Sites, Apprehend 22 Suspects
Troops arrested some suspected IPOB members during a raid on their camps in South-east Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: British Pharmaceutical Giant GlaxoSmithKline Announces End of Operation in Nigeria
The decision cuts GSK's ties of more than half a century with Africa's largest economy, where it commenced business in 1972 through its precursor, Beecham Limited. Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Spill - Rivers Assembly Orders Shell to Clean Up Communities
"The 10th assembly will not fold its arm to watch Rivers people suffer as a result of operational negligence of any company in the state." Read more »
August 02, 2023
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal Protest - Nigerian Govt Files Contempt Suit Against Labour Leaders
The move, launched at the National Industrial Court in Abuja, seeks to have the labour leaders jailed for their alleged disobedience to the court's order. Read more »
Nigeria: Protests - NLC, TUC Leaders Meet With Tinubu
The meeting was held hours after the labour leaders led Nigerian workers in protests across the country over the increasing cost of living. Read more »
Nigeria: Faulty Elevator - Lagos Governor Orders Probe Into Doctor's Death, As NMA Declares Strike
Mr Sanwo-Olu, in a reaction shared on his microblogging site, "X," described the unfortunate incident as distressing. Read more »
Nigeria: N8,000 Palliative Is an Insult to Nigerians - NLC
The Nigerian Senate promised to resolve the workers grievances 2in seven days. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Tinubu Ambushed Nigerians,' Says NLC Leader At Enugu Protest
Deputy Governor of Enugu State, Ifeanyi Ossai, addressed the protesters. Read more »