July 13, 2023
Nigeria: Taskforce Clamp Down On Okada Riders On Lagos-Oshodi Expressway
The agency said that intelligence and surveillance gathered recently around the state shows that Okada riders were resuming operations. Read more »
July 11, 2023
Nigeria: Long Overdue Civil Service Reforms
Since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office on 29 May, we have seen courageous leadership in action and hard decisions are being taken which were expected, except we want to… Read more »
July 12, 2023
Nigeria: Customs Intercepts 37 Trailer Loads of Rice, 5 Tankers of PMs in Ogun
The Customs command says it generated N93.301 million from import duties and auctioned seized petrol and scrap vehicles. Read more »
Nigeria: Energy Transition - Group Appoints Ex-VP Osinbajo Global Advisor
GEAPP said the choice of Mr Osinbajo as a Global Advisor was informed by the former Vice President's "phenomenal advocacy" prowess. Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Theft - Navy Uncovers Sabotaged NNPC Wellhead in Rivers
"The terrain (site) was discovered by our naval helicopter on routine aerial patrol of the waterways and creeks in our area of responsibility." Read more »
Nigeria: NNPCL Restates Plan to Sell Shares Soon
"As a company that is guided under the regulations of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, the NNPC Limited will declare its shares to the public for acquisition very soon." Read more »
July 11, 2023
Nigeria: Senate Investigates National Petroleum Company Limited's Subsidy Regime
Some senators also called for palliatives for Nigerians following the removal of fuel subsidy. Read more »
July 12, 2023
Nigeria: Family of Four, Two Others Killed in Enugu Road Crash
Four of the victims, who are yet to be identified, were a man, his wife, and two children, witnesses told this newspaper. Read more »
July 11, 2023
Nigeria: Lawmakers Urge Govt to Lift Petrol Sales Ban in Border Communities
The House said the review of the ban is in light of the removal of fuel subsidy. Read more »
Nigeria: How to Tame Nigeria's Soaring Inflation - Agora Policy
"One option here would be to increase the number of independent members of the committee (currently only four out of 12) and/or reduce the members from the CBN and other government… Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Forbes Ranks Dangote Africa's Richest Man
Nearly half the planet's billionaires are poorer than they were a year ago. A total of 254 people have lost their billionaire status altogether yet others recorded gains. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Criticises CBN's Policy On 'Social Media Scrutiny', Calls for Its Suspension
The CBN, in its latest policy, said the inclusion of social media handles in the "Know Your Customer" details will provide insights into customers' online presence and activities… Read more »
Nigeria: World Bank Names Nigerian, Other CEOs to Scale Transition Finance in Emerging Markets
The Lab's initial focus will be on scaling transition finance in renewable energy and energy infrastructure Read more »
July 10, 2023
Nigeria: FIRS Extends Due Date for Filing 2023 Companies Income Tax Returns
The FIRS in a Public Notice signed by its Executive Chairman, Mr. Muhammad Nami, and issued today (Monday) stated that it had received numerous calls from companies requesting for… Read more »
July 11, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Seizes Vessel Carrying Stolen Crude Oil, Plans to Eliminate it
There was no valid documentation for the Vessel or the Crude Oil Cargo onboard at the time of the arrest. Read more »
July 10, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Economy - the Pains and Gains of Reform
Understandably, these adverse outcomes are fuelling a concerted pushback against the Tinubu administration's apparent preference for market-based solutions to some of the economy's… Read more »
July 09, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's Interswitch in Talks With Equity Bank Over DRC Entry
The bank and Interswitch in June announced a partnership that will give Equity access to banking services at some 650 Interswitch-enabled ATMs in Uganda. Read more »
Nigeria: Air Peace, Max Air Top List of Cancelled Flights in Nigeria
In its report, the NCAA said the 11 domestic airlines operating in the country had 284 flight cancellations in the first quarter of the year. Read more »
Nigeria: 10 Airlines Most Culpable for Delayed Flights in Nigeria
Over half of the local flights in Nigeria were delayed in the first three months of 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: 39% of International Flights Operated in Nigeria in Q1 2023 Delayed - NCAA
Out of the 3,073 international flights operated within the first quarter of this year, the report says 1,193 flights were delayed. Read more »
July 07, 2023
Nigeria: Over Half of Nigeria's Domestic Flights Were Delayed Between January and March - NCAA
In its report, the NCAA said the 11 domestic airlines operating in the country also had 284 flight cancellations within the period. Read more »
Nigeria: No Plan to Sack Workers or Pay Half Salaries - Osun Govt
Osun government says it has adopted a phased payment system for pensioners Read more »
July 06, 2023
Nigeria: Troops Destroy 30 Illegal Refining Sites, 125 Storage Tanks in Niger Delta
The troops also recovered 1,675,700 litres of crude oil, 74,500 litres of Automotive Gas Oil, ten vehicles, 20 motorcycles, eight weapons and 330 assorted ammunitions during the… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate to Probe $10 Million Gas Supply Contract Awarded By Buhari Administration
The Buhari administration awarded the contract to a private firm, Acugas Limited, in 2017 to supply gas to the Calabar Generation Company Limited (Calabar Genco). Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Suspends 5% Tax On Telecom Services, Import Tax On Vehicles, Others
Mr Tinubu will not exacerbate the plight of Nigerians, a statement said. Read more »