May 15
Nigeria: Mass Metering - Senate Approves Tinubu's $500m Loan Request
The $500 million loan is part of the $7.94 billion loan and €100 million which President Tinubu requested permission from the National Assembly to obtain last November. Read more »
Nigeria: Governors Illegally Diverting LG Allocations - Deputy Senate President
The deputy senate president alleged that some of the state governors are frustrating local government autonomy because of their interests. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval of N24bn As Reimbursement for Kebbi, Nasarawa Airports
President Tinubu said the federal government had taken over the control and ownership of the two airports, which necessitated reimbursement to the state governments. Read more »
Nigeria: Presidential Fleet - Reps Probe Breakdown of Aircraft, Summon NSA, Commandant
Lawmakers are divided on a proposal for the president and vice president to use commercial flights. Read more »
Nigeria: Abacha's Family Challenges Revocation of Abuja Land
The suit seeks to reclaim a developed piece of land in a choice area of Abuja that was revoked from the Abacha family by the FCT authorities. Read more »
Nigeria: Two Lawmakers Defect to Labour Party in Abia
With the latest development, the LP has 11 members, while the PDP retains its majority position with 12 members. Read more »
May 14
Nigeria: Peter Obi Relives Legal Battles He Fought to Become, Remain Anambra Governor
Mr Obi said he was a beneficiary of a strong, credible, independent judiciary. Read more »
Nigeria: Outrage As Korra Obidi Announces Hawaii Vacation After Receiving $50,000 GoFundMe Donations
Korra launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise $100,000 to support her with legal fees for a child custody battle with her ex-husband, Justin Dean. Read more »
May 15
Nigeria: 20 Projects, Policies Approved By Nigeria's FEC At Two-Day Meeting
The Federal Executive Council also approved the award of contract for the building of bus terminals and other transport facilities in the Federal Capital, Abuja. Read more »
May 14
Nigeria: Gombe Gov Urges Northern Colleagues to Checkmate Out-of-School Syndrome
"The most unfortunate thing is that we are in the 21st Century, but we are yet to key into the development agenda of the world." Read more »
Nigeria: We Made Mistake Adopting Western Liberal Democracy - Obasanjo
"Let me go back to the beginning where we got it wrong--the western liberal democracy, that is what the Europeans have. When you look at the western liberal democracy, it is a… Read more »
Nigeria: University Governing Councils - ASUU Issues Fresh Ultimatum to Tinubu
The universities have operated without a governing council for close to a year since Mr Tinubu dissolved them in June. Read more »
Nigeria: FEC Approves Initiative to Transform Nigeria's Infrastructure, Housing Sectors
The initiative, as approved by the council, is tailored to meet the urgent demand for critical infrastructure. Read more »
Nigeria: FEC Approves New Visa Regime, Airport Ticket Payment By Highly Placed Nigerians, Others
The FEC meeting, which began on Monday and was presided over by President Bola Tinubu, also approved memos from the ministries of works, communications, power and FCT. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Adjourns Plenary in Honour of Late Lawmaker
Until his death, Mr Dogonyaro was the Vice Chairman of the House Committee on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Control Read more »
Africa: African Union, Ethiopia, and New Developments in Transitional Justice in Africa
While the transitional justice agenda in South Sudan has experienced setbacks, the same cannot be said for The Gambia, Liberia, and Ethiopia. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Considers Introducing Wage System for Workers
An official says, under the proposed system, employees on the same salary scale can earn different wages. Read more »
May 13
Nigeria: Enugu Govt Establishes Squad to Protect Farmers From Herders' Attack - Official
'The squad are stationed in major farms in the state as well as special agro-processing centres and facilities.' Read more »
May 14
Nigeria: Nigeria Gives Reasons for Introducing Helicopter Landing Levies, Names Revenue Collector
The ministry says it recognises the importance of helicopter operations in Nigeria's aviation industry and is committed to implementing international best practices in helicopter… Read more »
May 13
Nigeria: Fubara Vows to Probe Wike's Administration
Rivers State has been thrown into a protracted political crisis since last year after lawmakers loyal to Nyesom Wike, who is now the FCT minister, initiated a plot to remove… Read more »
Nigeria: Obi Meets Atiku, Saraki, Lamido
In a statement following the meetings, the spokesperson of LP presidential campaign, Tanko Yunusa said Mr Obi visited Messrs Atiku, Saraki and Lamido to discuss the "state of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Donated Burial Materials to My Constituents - Senator
The senator said it's something he has been doing and will continue doing until the end of time. Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Party Alleges Foul Play in Enugu Govt's N100 Billion Oil Palm Deal
The Enugu State Government, last week, signed a N100 billion deal with Pragmatic Palms Limited to resuscitate the moribund United Palm Products Limited in the state. Read more »
May 10
Nigeria: Senate Panel Defends 0.5 Percent Cybercrime Levy
The Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence said the levy is not meant to punish Nigerians but to protect the national security and the economy. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmaker Dies
Mr DogonYaro died on Friday in Abuja after an undisclosed illness. Read more »