January 05
Nigeria: Govt, China to Build Steel Plant, Military Hardware in Ajaokuta - Minister
The Nigerian government has commenced discussions with renowned Chinese Company, Luan Steel Holding Group to build a new Steel Plant in Nigeria and commence the building of… Read more »
January 03
Nigeria: National Assembly's Budget of N344.4 Billion Higher Than 15 Federal Universities' Combined
The federal lawmakers have increased the budget of the National Assembly budget from N197.93billion proposed for them by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to N344.48bn. Read more »
Nigeria: North Central Governors to Govt - Identify Root Cause of Plateau Killings for Lasting Peace
The North Central Governors' Forum (NCGF) has urged the Federal Government to get to the root of the perennial killings in Plateau State for lasting peace. Read more »
Nigeria: Governors Must Collaborate With NASS Members to Achieve Progress - Minister
State governors have been urged to foster healthy relationships with members of the National Assembly representing their constituencies in a bid to bringing development that will… Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 Budget Will Help Tackle Insecurity in North - Kebbi Rep Aspirant
An aspirant of the All Progressives Congress for the bye-election into Yauri/Shanga/Ngaski Federal Constituency of Kebbi State, Abubakar Jibrin Yakubu, has said that the allocation… Read more »
December 28, 2023
Nigeria: 'We've Paid,' British American Tobacco Speaks On $110m Govt Fine
The British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) has formally reacted to the recent $110m fine imposed on it by the Federal Government through the Federal Competition and Consumer… Read more »
Nigeria: Osinbajo Mourns Akeredolu, Describes Him As a Friend of Over 40 Years
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has paid a glowing tribute to his departed longtime friend and brother, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, of Ondo State, who died on Wednesday,… Read more »
December 27, 2023
Nigeria: Six Things to Know About Late Speaker Ghali Na'abba
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Ghalli Na'abba, died Wednesday morning, aged 65. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Leader - National Assembly Will Pass 2024 Appropriations Bill Dec 30
The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has insisted that the National Assembly would pass the 2024 appropriations bill on December 30 to sustain the January-December… Read more »
December 26, 2023
Nigeria: Mixed Reactions As Govt Workers Observe Christmas Without December Salaries
The delay in payment of federal civil servants' December salaries has attracted mixed reactions on social media. Read more »
Nigeria: FG Calls for Adoption of Climate Resilient Techniques
Farmers in Nigeria have been charged to adopt climate resilient techniques, as a measure toward sustainable agricultural revolution, amid rising global temperature. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Workers Observe Christmas Without December Salaries
Federal civil servants across the country are grumbling over the delay in payment of their December 2023 salaries. Read more »
Nigeria: Claims of Cabinet Reshuffle Plan Cloud Ondo Acting Gov's First Week
The political unrest in Ondo State appears to be far claims that the acting governor of the state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, is planning to reshuffle the State Executive Council, amid the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tasks Before the New ICPC Chairman
President Bola Tinubu on December 13, 2023 administered the oath of office on Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, as the new Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related… Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Overcome Challenges, Build a Strong, Prosperous Nigeria - Ganduje
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has said the country under the leadership of his party will overcome the challenges bedeviling… Read more »
Nigeria: The Many Silver Linings of Tinubu's 7 Months in Office
The removal of fuel subsidy and the move to merge foreign exchange rates, two headline reforms introduced by the Tinubu administration since late May, triggered problems such as… Read more »
December 22, 2023
West Africa: No to Alliance of Sahel States
At a recent meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger in Bamako the capital of Mali, the idea of creating a confederation of the three states was recommended… Read more »
December 21, 2023
Nigeria: We'll Solve Out-of-School Children Menace By 2027 - Govt
The Federal Government has expressed commitment to return the over 15 million out-of-school children to the classroom by 2027. Read more »
December 20, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Trains Go Free, Bus Fares Halved for Holiday Season
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC ) has declared a free train ride from Thursday on all its passenger services. Read more »
December 21, 2023
Nigeria: Lack of Irrigation Facilities Hindering Farming in Southern Nigeria - Govt
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe, has said lack of irrigation is hindering all-round-farming in the southern part… Read more »
December 20, 2023
Nigeria: You're APC's Biggest, Most Destructive Threat, Amosun Blasts Oshiomhole
Former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun on Wednesday lampooned Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, over his role during the All Progressives Congress… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Nigeria: Rivers State Leaders Agree on Resolutions to Restore Peace
Stakeholders in Rivers State have agreed on eight resolutions to restore peace to the troubled oil-bearing state, following the face-off between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his… Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Soon Address Liquidity Issues in Power Sector - Minister
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said the federal government will direct policies to tackle the liquidity issues facing the power sector. Read more »
Nigeria: We're Creating Stable Economy, Says Finance Minister
The Minister of Finance and the coordinating minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, says the federal government is working towards creating a stable economy through the creation of a… Read more »
Nigeria: Rethinking ASUU's Approach in the Govt Tug of War
A few days ago, scrolling through my department's WhatsApp group, I stumbled upon Prof. Amoka's essay, "The Nigerian University Professors and Their Sad Reality." It was an… Read more »