November 17, 2023
Nigeria: PDP, APC Trade Words Over Appeal Court Judgements
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that a cabal in the Presidency is out to emasculate the country's democracy, by overturning the will of the people as expressed… Read more »
November 18, 2023
Nigeria: 41-Year-Old Man Arrested With Fake U.S.$10,000 at Lagos Airport
Officers of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, of the Nigeria Customs Service, have arrested a 41 year old man, Ifeanacho Marcellinus Ugbor, for allegedly being in… Read more »
November 17, 2023
Nigeria: Land Reforms to Unlock U.S.$300 Billion Dead Capital - Govt
The federal government has stated that the ongoing land reforms would help to unlock $300billion dead capital. Read more »
November 14, 2023
Nigeria: No Tax Clearance, No Building Permit, Others - - FCT-IRS
The Federal Capital Territory-Internal Revenue Service has said going forward, residents of the FCT will need a Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) to get any kind of service from the… Read more »
November 10, 2023
Nigeria: UNDP Spends $16m to Build 9 Police Barracks in N/East in 4 Years
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says it has expended $16 million to build nine police barracks in the North East states within the four years it operated in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps to Conduct Survey On Fake Malaria Drugs
The House of Representatives has mandated its Committee on HIV/Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria Control to conduct a baseline survey on fake anti-malaria medicines in the six… Read more »
November 09, 2023
Nigeria: After Signing Peace Accord - Diri, Sylva Trade Words Over Violence, Arms Stockpiling
Bayelsa State governor and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Saturday's governorship election in the state, Douye Diri and his All Progressives Congress (APC)… Read more »
November 08, 2023
Nigeria: Court Grants Emefiele Bail
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama has granted bail to former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Read more »
Nigeria: Soldiers Arrest Killers of Okada Rider, 16 Others in Plateau, Kaduna
Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) on Operation HAKORIN DAMISA IV have arrested three suspected killers of commercial motorcyclist, Abdulkarim Saidu, in Shonong village in Riyom… Read more »
Nigeria: Imo - Attacks On Opposition, Furore Over Booking of Hotels Heighten Tension
With the gubernatorial election in Imo State just three days away, the opposition and civil society organisations have become increasingly worried that tension is heightening with… Read more »
November 03, 2023
Nigeria: Relief As CBN Begins Clearing U.S.$7 Billion Forex Obligations
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November 01, 2023
Nigeria: Boko Haram Kill 17 Youths for Evading Tax in Yobe
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have killed 17 youths in Gurokayeya village, Geidam LGA of Yobe State, over failure to pay tax. Read more »
October 31, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu, Atiku Continue Feud After Supreme Court Verdict
The political rivalry between President Bola Tinubu and the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 25 election, Atiku Abubakar, assumed a new… Read more »
October 30, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Doomed If Supreme Court Implies That Crime Should Be Rewarded - Atiku
Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last election, Atiku Abubakar, says Nigeria is in trouble if the Supreme Court implies that crime should be… Read more »
Nigeria: Customs Seizes Pangolins, Elephant Tusk Worth U.S.$861,000
The Eastern Marine Command of Nigeria Customs Service in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, said it has made a significant breakthrough in combating wildlife trafficking by intercepting… Read more »
Nigeria: Gusau Cargo Airport - Group Urges EFCC to Probe N6.78 Billion to Contractors
A Civil Society Advocacy Group for Accountability and Probity has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the alleged payment of N6.78 billion… Read more »
Nigeria: Prosecute Nigerians Linked to Failed P&ID Scam
The judge of the Commercial Court of England & Wales, Justice Robin Knowles, last week saved Nigeria from becoming a victim of a monumental financial scam to the tune of $11… Read more »
October 28, 2023
Nigeria: Labour Party Chairman Sacks Aides After Supreme Court Loss
National Chairman of Labour Party, Barrister Julius Abure, has approved the termination of appointments of some of his aides. Read more »
October 24, 2023
Nigeria: Illegal Financing, Other Factors Responsible for Forex Crisis - Experts
Economic experts have identified some of the major reasons behind the worsening situation of foreign exchange crisis in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Tanker Accidents Must Be Checked
On the night of October 13, 2023, an accident occurred on the Iganmu Bridge in Lagos. It was not the first time an accident would be occurring on that very spot, but the most… Read more »
October 23, 2023
Nigeria: Mass Arrests Over Alleged Same-Sex Wedding
Nigerian security personnel have arrested more than 70 young people after accusing them of organising a gay wedding in Gombe state, a security spokesman said on Monday, in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Wins $11bn Debt Case Against P&ID
The Federal Government has won its case against Process & Industrial Developments (P&ID) Limited, which sought enforcement of $11 billion debt in its favour. Read more »
Nigeria: There Are Conflicting Letters From Chicago State University On Tinubu's Certificate - Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has said there are conflicting letters from the Chicago State University (CSU) on President Bola Tinubu's certificate. Read more »
October 20, 2023
Nigeria: Anambra Arrests 30 Hawkers, Shuts 100 Shops
The Anambra State Government has arrested 30 hawkers and shut over 100 shops at the popular Eke Awka Market over environmental offences. Read more »
Nigeria: Thugs, Task Force Killing Businesses At Suleja Market, Traders Raise Alarm
Traders in Suleja town in Suleja LGA of Niger State have decried the activities of thugs, as well as various task forces, operating within the popular IBB Market and on the roads. Read more »