August 22
Nigeria: Govt Threatens to Prosecute Foreigners Funding Banditry
The Federal Government has warned foreign nationals associated with funding banditry that they would be prosecuted for economic sabotage and for waging war against the Nigerian… Read more »
Nigeria: We're Working With Local, Global Agencies to Nab Yahaya Bello - EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it is working with local and international organisations to ensure that former governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello, is… Read more »
Nigeria: How We'll Determine Allocations of 2025 Budget - Presidency
The Federal Government will allocate funds in the 2025 budget based on needs assessment and the prioritization of essential projects and agencies, Chief of Staff to the President,… Read more »
Nigeria: If Anything Happens to Me, Hold Davido Responsible - Dammy Krane
Nigerian singer, Dammy Krane, has accused his colleague, Davido, of arresting him for defamation. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Multi-Million Naira Scam' - Kwankwaso's Nephew Challenges Anti-Graft Agencies
Musa Garba Kwankwaso, nephew of the leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has said he is going to the court of law to challenge the move of three… Read more »
Nigeria: Army Reacts to Alleged Invasion of Churches By Personnel in Anambra
The Nigerian Army has dismissed a report that its personnel invaded churches and dispersed the congregation in their places of worship at Umunze in Orumba North Local Government… Read more »
August 21
Nigeria: Adebise, Adedibu Join Fcmb Board As Non-Executive Directors
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Limited has welcomed two new members to its board of directors. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Weightlifters Failed to Win Medals At Paris Olympics - Nwf President
The President of the Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF), Ibrahim Abdul, has explained why Team Nigeria failed to secure any medals in weightlifting at the recently concluded… Read more »
Nigeria: Union Bank Records N79.8bn Half Year Pbt
The Union Bank of Nigeria has reported a profit before tax of N79.8 billion on gross earnings of N333 billion during the half year ended June 30, 2024 compared with a profit before… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Issues $500 Million Five-Year Domestic Dollar Bond At 9.75 Percent
The federal government has officially issued a $500 million domestic dollar bond, opening for subscription on August 19, 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: It Costs N120 to Produce 1kwph of Electricity - Minister
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Nigeria: Austria Defeat Nigeria At IHF Women's U-18 World Championship
Nigeria's Women's Under 18 Handball team were soundly beaten 33-14 by Austria yesterday in a classification competition tagged President Cup at the IHF Women's Under 18 Handball… Read more »
Nigeria: NNL Side Barau FC Unveils Salisu As Coach
Nigerian National League (NNL) side, Barau FC has announced the appointment of former Super Eagles coach, Salisu Yusuf as its new coach. Read more »
Nigeria: Ajegunle City Youth Marathon Set for Nov 30
The organizers of the inaugural Ajegunle City Youth Marathon have scheduled the 10km race for November 30, with over 1000 runners expected to participate and a prize pool of N20… Read more »
Nigeria: How Market Cap Dropped By N8.9tr Over Audit Failure - FRC
The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) has lamented the collapse of corporate entities owing to audit failures, saying audit failures are "costly to investors, the… Read more »
Nigeria: Time to Take Speaker Abbas Seriously
Some view him as an undeserving beneficiary of the quota system, while others dismiss him due to his background as a hotelier. However, none of that matters now. Whatever reasons… Read more »
August 22
Nigeria: NPFL Task CSOs, Supporters Club Chairmen to Enhance Stadium Security
The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) have tasked the chief security officers (CSOs) and Supporters Club chairmen of the twenty football clubs to enhance match day… Read more »
Nigeria: Malaria - Implement Preventive Measures Beyond Nets, Experts Urge Govt
The Pest Control Association of Nigeria (PECAN) has called on government bodies and public health stakeholders to adopt comprehensive measures against malaria, going beyond the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Mourns Sokoto Monarch, Vows to Crush Terrorists
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the tragic circumstances leading to the death of Alhaji Isa Bawa, the District Head of Gatawa District in Sabon Birni Local Government Area… Read more »
Nigeria: Natives Block Abuja Airport Road, Protest Destruction of Crops By Navy
Indigenous people of the FCT from Iddo-Sarki community in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), on Wednesday, blocked Umaru Musa Yar'Adua Expressway (Airport Road) from Airport… Read more »
Nigeria: Villagers Accuse Soldiers of Killing 3 Persons, 100 Cows in Kaduna Market
Villagers in Sabon Birnin, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State have accused soldiers of killing three persons and over 100 cows during an incident at a local cattle market… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Needs Significant Investments to Meet Energy Transition Goals - Neiti
The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Dr. Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, said Nigeria will require substantial investments in the… Read more »
Nigeria: 8 Days After, Abducted Medical Students Still in Captivity
Eight days after 20 medical students from the University of Maiduguri and the University of Jos were kidnapped in the Otukpo area of Benue State, their whereabouts remain unknown. Read more »
Nigeria: Air Strikes Killed 5 Boko Haram Commanders in Borno - NAF
Soldiers attached with Operation Hadin Kai in the North East of Nigeria have bombarded some terrorists' enclaves in Borno State and killed at least five of its commanders, and 35… Read more »
August 20
Nigeria: Examination Malpractice - A Silent but Deadly Threat to Nigeria's Future
Examination malpractice is a growing concern in educational institutions worldwide and Nigeria is no exception. Despite being a punishable offence in the country which attracts 3-5… Read more »