February 20, 2023
Nigeria: Fashola Disagrees With Keyamo, Says President's Action Not Contempt of Supreme Court
Contrary to a recent comment by the Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Mr. Festus Keyamo in which he had faulted President Muhammadu Buhari's directive that the old N200 be… Read more »
Nigeria: HP Highlights Top Cybercrime Trends in 2023, Cautions Organisations
The Country Head for Nigeria at HP, Mr. Emmanuel Asika, has warned that the increased collaboration in cyber threat, coupled with the low cost of malware, where three-quarters of… Read more »
February 15, 2023
Nigeria: Govt Okays Electronic Cargo Tracking System to Curb Crude Oil Theft
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) at its weekly meeting on Wednesday approved electronic cargo tracking device that will monitor all vessels entering and leaving Nigeria's water… Read more »
Nigeria: Court to Hear Final Forfeiture of Patience Jonathan's $5.8m, N2.4bn On March 28
Justice Tijjani Ringim of the Federal High Court, in Lagos, yesterday fixed March 28, 2023, for the commencement of hearing on the final forfeiture application of the sum of $5.8… Read more »
Nigeria: All Eyes On Supreme Court As Suit Against Banning Old Naira Notes Resumes Today
All eyes would be focused on the apex court as hearing in the suit challenging the powers of the federal government and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to stop the use of the old… Read more »
February 14, 2023
Nigeria: Despite Supreme Court's Ex-Parte Order, Old Naira Notes Lose Legitimacy
The old N200, N500 and N1000 have lost their legitimacy in the eyes of the public such that even courts are rejecting them. Read more »
February 13, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerians Require High Expectations From Police to Provide Security Ahead of Polls, Says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday appraised the security arrangements for this year's general election and reminded the leadership of the Nigeria Police of high expectations… Read more »
February 12, 2023
Nigeria: Supreme Court Replies Critics, Says Its Silence Must Not Be Taken for Weakness or Cowardice
*Urges attackers to channel their grievances to political parties Read more »
February 09, 2023
Nigeria: Death From Unlatched-Containers
The regulators should be up to their responsibility Read more »
Nigeria: Engaging Boys, Men in Conversation to End Female Genital Mutilation By 2030
With just seven years left to achieve the target of ending female genital mutilation, FGM, - the total or partial removal of the external female genitalia - the United Nations… Read more »
Nigeria: Sterling Bank Denies Stashing N258m New Naira Notes In Vault
Sterling Bank yesterday denied claims made by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) that it stashed N258 million of the newly redesigned naira notes in its vault at… Read more »
February 08, 2023
Nigeria: Outrage As Armed Militia Attack CUPP Spokesperson Country Home Again
There was outrage in Umukegwu Akokwa, in Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State, when armed militia invaded and attacked the country home of the spokesperson for the… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Discharges, Acquits Omokore, Firms of $1.6bn Fraud Allegations
-Says formal procedure followed by the defendants in lifting, sale of crude oil Read more »
February 07, 2023
Nigeria: UK Prosecutors Accuse Nigerian Senator Ekweremadu of Attempting to Buy Kidney for £7,000
-Say he asked victim to lie he was cousin to his daughter Read more »
Nigeria: House Moves to Unravel Alleged 48m Barrels of Crude Oil Theft
Udora Orizu writes that members of the House of Representatives are putting relevant stakeholders on their toes, as they commence investigation into whistle-blower's allegation of… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Stops Buhari, CBN, Others From Suspending Naira Redesign, Extending Cash Swap Deadline
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory yesterday issued a restraining order on President Muhammadu Buhari, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele and 27… Read more »
February 03, 2023
Nigeria: Thousands of Nigerians Join Landmark Lawsuit Against Shell in UK
More than 13,500 Nigerians joined their communities in a lawsuit against Shell Plc before a landmark UK trial that could have far-reaching implications for parent-company… Read more »
Nigeria: UK Govt Turned Down Our Request to Repatriate Diezani Madueke, Says Interpol
The Head of National Central Bureau (NCB) INTERPOL, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Garba Baba Umar, yesterday revealed that the government of United Kingdom (UK)… Read more »
February 02, 2023
Nigeria: Experts Call for Regulation On Reporting Cybersecurity Attacks
Cybersecurity experts have called for some form of regulations that will make organisations report cyber attacks, stressing that underreporting of cyber attacks is one of the major… Read more »
January 31, 2023
Nigeria: INEC, CBN and the Weekend of Extensions
Over the weekend, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) decided to extend the deadline for the collection of Permanent Voters Cards (popularly known as PVCs) by an… Read more »
January 30, 2023
Nigeria: Diezani Asks Court to Vacate Forfeiture Order
Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, has approached a Federal High Court, Abuja for an order setting aside earlier permission granted the federal… Read more »
January 31, 2023
Nigeria: Massive Electricity Theft May Plunge 1,004 Estate in Darkness
The 1004 Estate Homeowners and Residents Association (HORA) is gravely concerned that there is a high level of electricity theft in the estate that is making it impossible for them… Read more »
January 30, 2023
Nigeria: Govt Urge to Probe Killing of Herders in Nasarawa State
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has called on the federal government to investigate the recent killing of over 50 pastoralists and butchers in Ekye Development Area, Doma Local… Read more »
Nigeria: Former Osun Governor, Oyinlola, to Sue IG Over Non-Release of Report On MTN
A former Governor of Osun State, Mr. Olagunsoye Oyinlola has threatened to institute legal action against the Inspector General (IG) of Police, for refusing to release the IG… Read more »
January 29, 2023
Nigeria: Investigate Killing of Pastoralists in Nasarawa - Govt Urged
The Area Consultative Forum (ACF), has called on the federal government to investigate the recent killing of over 50 pastoralists and butchers in Ekye Development Area, Doma Local… Read more »