August 02, 2023
Nigeria: Free Zone Authority Attracts $15.97b Investment Commitment - Official
OGFZA is the government agency responsible for promoting, securing and sustaining investments in the oil and gas-free zones in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: AMCON Recovers N1.6trn Debt in 10 Years - Official
"To date the corporation has made recoveries of about N1.6 trillion, which include recoveries in cash and sale of assets," Mr Kuru said. Read more »
Nigeria: NLC Protests Paralyse Commercial Activities in Abia, Imo
"What we are demanding is not for NLC nor TUC but for all Nigerians." Read more »
Nigeria: El-Rufai Proposes Stringent Measures for Electricity Sector
Mr El-Rufai said President Bola Tinubu is committed to ensure Nigeria has stable and reliable electricity supply. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Workers Protest Hardship, Prevents National Assembly From Screening Ministerial Nominees
The protesters complained that they can no longer feed their families, transport themselves to their various workplaces and that the rate of poverty in the country is getting… Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Slips At Official Market
The naira recorded a 4.3 per cent decline on Tuesday to close at N789.13 per $1 Read more »
Nigeria: Photos - 'Let Poor Nigerians Breathe,' - NLC, Tuc, Say As Protest Kickstarts in Lagos
The protesters are waving different placards to drive home their demands for an improved economy. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Electricity Market Operators Set to Review Performance
The review would examine challenges and proffer solutions on the various aspects of the electricity value chain Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Investigates Plane Crash in Lagos
The aircraft was on a test flight within Lagos with two passengers onboard before it crashed around Oba Akran, Ikeja area of Lagos State, with no fatalities. Read more »
August 01, 2023
Nigeria: Four Injured As Helicopter Crashes in Lagos
All four casualties have been retrieved from the aircraft alive," Mr Akosile said. Read more »
Nigeria: NNPCL Announces Plan to Sustain Nigeria Gas Development Projects
Mr Kyari said the nation has also seen the emergence of the incorporation of the national oil company from NNPC to NNPC Limited. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Nab Syndicate Robbing Faulty Trucks On Major Highways in Niger
All suspects were arrested and transferred to Special Crime Investigation Department (SCID), Minna for further investigation. Read more »
Nigeria: CAC Set to Delist 94,581 Firms From Database
Once struck off, a company will be legally prohibited from carrying on business unless it obtains a formal restoration order from the federal high court. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-NBA President Akpata Joins Labour Party, Says He's Tired of Complaining About Nigeria
"This, for me, is the start of a very important journey, and it is my prayer that I arrive safely at my destination." Read more »
Nigeria: Opay Announces Exit of CEO
The company said it has appointed Dada Gotring as the incoming Managing Director Read more »
Nigeria: Job Racketeering - FCC Chair, Head of Service, DG Budget Office Appear Before Reps Panel
Ms Dankaka alleged that some persons were forging her signature to recruit staff. Read more »
July 31, 2023
Nigeria: Bill to Establish Edo Oil Palm Programme Passes Second Reading
"It is a billion-dollar industry that has the potential to boost the state's revenue." Read more »
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - Justice Ministry Disagrees With Falana, Restates Warning Against NLC Strike
The Justice Ministry restates its warning against the NLC strike over the subsidy removal in a letter addressed to NLC's lawyer, Femi Falana. Read more »
Nigeria: Harsh Economy - NLC, CSOs Protest in Osogbo
The protest, which started at 8 a.m. on Monday, was tagged "Let the poor breathe" by the organisers. Read more »
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - Govt to Provide Buses to Tertiary Institutions, Remove Restrictions to Students Loans
The desire of the president is to see that students can access their campuses without much difficulty as a result of higher transportation costs. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Reduces Bus Fares By 50%
The fare reduction for public buses takes effect on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Urges NLC to Suspend Planned Nationwide Strike
The NLC has scheduled a nationwide strike on 2 August over removing the fuel subsidy regime. Read more »
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - What Tinubu Told Nigerians About Palliatives
Mr Tinubu acknowledged that many Nigerians were facing hardships due to his government's policies. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Support 75 Businesses With N75 Billion Credit - Tinubu
"Out of the sum, we will spend N50 billion on Conditional Grant to 1 million nano businesses between now and March 2024," Mr Tinubu said. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, Labour Negotiating New Minimum Wage, Says Tinubu
"We will get out of this turbulence. And, due to the measures we have taken, Nigeria will be better equipped and able to take advantage of the future that awaits her," the… Read more »