July 08
Nigeria: Court Acquits Nigerian Publisher of Cybercrime
He was previously arrested in August 2019 and incarcerated for about 179 days, charged with terrorism, treasonable felony, and cybercrime for accusing a Nigerian governor of… Read more »
Nigeria: Two Dead, 18 Rescued in Boat Mishap in Jigawa
Preliminary investigation revealed that the accident was primarily caused by powerful waves and overloading to the extent that the driver was unable to steer the canoe. Read more »
Nigeria: One Person Killed, 18 Rescued in Jigawa Boat Accident
The police say one woman is still missing as of Monday morning. Read more »
Nigeria: NLC, NMA Others Kick As Lawmaker Suggests Privatisation of Nigeria's Teaching Hospitals
NLC said it is "stoutly against privatising the teaching hospitals," saying doing so will only make healthcare unaffordable rather than improve the system. Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak - Ogun Threatens to Shut Dirty Markets
Mr Hunye said that improper waste disposal in markets breeds rodents, vectors and flies, which infests commodities sold to the public. Read more »
July 07
Nigeria: How Banking Consolidation Will Grow Economy, Reduce Pains of Tinubu's Ongoing Reforms - Cardoso
"It is important that banks be recapitalised to the level where they will be able to absorb shocks that might be occasioned by the current administration's economic reforms and… Read more »
July 05
Nigeria: Nigerian Roads Now Designed On Concrete - Umahi
David Umahi says 70 per cent of federal highways are being designed on concrete to elongate their lifespans Read more »
Nigeria: Withheld Salaries - SSANU, Nasu Fume Over Alleged Neglect By Govt, Order Nationwide Protest
The spokesperson for the education ministry, Folashade Boriowo, said the ministry had a 'fruitful' discussion with the leaders of the unions. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Increases Mining Rates for Minerals
Mr Alake said mining operators were making huge amounts of money but refused to remit appropriate levies to the federal government. Read more »
July 04
Nigeria: Kwara, Niger Governors Laud Tinubu On Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway Project
188 kilometres of the Sokoto-Badagry highway cut through different Kwara communities, while 125 kilometres are on Niger land Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Unveils New Rate in Mining Sector
Mr Alake explained that the review underscores the federal government's commitment to increasing revenue from solid minerals Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC, NIPCO Commission 12 CNG Stations in FCT, Lagos
These CNG stations, according to NNPC Ltd, feature advanced reciprocating and hydraulic booster compressors Read more »
Nigeria: Obi Backs Dangote, Says Interest Rate Stifling Growth
"We need to reverse course and only initiate policies that can lead to growth and the birth of a new Nigeria." Read more »
Africa: Nigeria Wins Bid to Host $5 Billion Africa Energy Bank
The bank, according to the government, is expected to facilitate access to funding for energy projects, thereby catalysing economic growth and enhancing energy security Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Warns Banks Not to Reject Mutilated Naira Notes
The CBN shall not hesitate to apply strict sanctions on DMBs who are reported to have rejected deposits of Naira banknotes from the public, under any guise. Read more »
Nigeria: No State Can Pay New Minimum Wage Without Increase in Earnings - Oyebanji
Mr Oyebanji said that whatever is going to be approved as the new minimum wage must reflect fiscal federalism, ability and capacity to pay Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Stages Protest, Demands Unpaid Salaries, Renegotiation With Govt
Mr Adeleye warned that if the government continues to disregard the union's demands, it might have no choice but to embark on another industrial action. Read more »
Nigeria: Opening Model for Economic, Financial Inclusion Underway - Shettima
The federal government had on 25 April unveiled the Aso Accord on Economic and Financial Inclusion, a multi-pronged blueprint designed to achieve universal access to financial… Read more »
July 03
Nigeria: Senate Constitutes Committee to Probe Importation of Adulterated Fuel By NNPC
The Senate said it may consider amending the PIA in order to confer more powers to the NNPCL to ensure effective regulation. Read more »
Africa: Reducing Malaria Could Boost Africa's Economy By $126.9 Billion - Report
The report noted that Nigeria's economy could gain $35 billion and international trade $80.7 billion by 2030. Read more »
Nigeria: EU Unveils Digital Platform to Boost Investment in Nigeria's Agribusiness
"The EU-Nigeria Agribusiness Platform will contribute to boosting the exploration and exploitation of agribusiness opportunities between Nigeria and the EU." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Interest Rates Hampering Job Creation, Economic Growth - Dangote
CBN has increased interest rates by a total of 750 basis points across three consecutive Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meetings. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps to Probe 'Unethical Practices' By Multinational Companies in Nigeria
The House also asked the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to immediately halt the alleged unfair business practices by multinationals. Read more »
July 02
Nigeria: AGF Takes Over N16.6 Billion Fraud Against Polaris Bank, Staff Member
The police accused Polaris Bank and one of its officers of fraudulently diverting over N16.5 billion from a customer's various accounts within nearly eight years. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Probe CBN's N1.12 Trillion Anchor Borrowers Scheme, Nirsal's N215 Billion Loan
The committees are to also investigate the handling of the N5 billion loan facility to the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) for livestock farmers across the country. Read more »