Nigeria: IAR Releases 17 New Crop Varieties

The Institute of Agricultural Research, IAR/ABU, has introduced 17 new crop varieties to the existing collection to better serve farmers' requirements. Read more »

Nigeria: Ondo Govt Suspend State-Owned Football Agency Boss

The General Manager of the Ondo State Football Agency (ODSFA), Tunde Ogunja has been suspended from overseeing the agency. Read more »

Nigeria: FG Closes FGGC Abaji Over Fence Project

The Federal Government Girls College (FGGC), Abaji has been closed for two weeks, after resumption of third term academic session, to allow for the reconstruction of the collapsed… Read more »

Kenya: FRC Staff Conclude Benchmarking Visit to Kenya

Staff of Nigeria's Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) recently completed a 1-week benchmarking and peer learning visit to the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) of Kenya,… Read more »

Nigeria: Corruption, Undue Influence Undermining Our Justice System - CJN

Tinubu, NBA demand judiciary reforms Curb ex parte order abuse, Akpabio tells NJC Politicians, not judges, to blame - Yadudu Read more »

Nigeria: Pastor, Church Members Robbed During Service in Edo

The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two suspects, Brown John (26) and Ayodele Aziz (30), who stormed a Deeper Life Bible Church in Benin, robbed the pastor and… Read more »

Nigeria: Ican Advocates Efficiency in Revenue Generation, Management

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has called for more collaboration of government agencies and establishments to improve efficiency in revenue generation and… Read more »

Nigeria: PZ Cussons to Review Its Nigerian Business to Reduce Risks

Soap maker, PZ Cussons has announced it will review its business operations in Nigeria geared towards reducing risk and maximising shareholder value. Read more »

Nigeria: Naira Stability Only Guarantee to Attracting Investments - Experts

Experts in the trade and investment sector have called on the federal government to by all means maintain a level of stability in the forex market to guarantee meaningful… Read more »

Nigeria: I Have Power to Direct NCAA to Suspend Dana Air, Keyamo Insists

Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has insisted that he has power to direct the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to suspend airlines. Read more »

Nigeria: Industry Summit Debuts to Revive Automotive Sector

All is now set for the maiden edition of the Nigeria Auto Industry Summit (NAISU) organized by the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) in partnership with the National… Read more »

Nigeria: Why We Withdrew Our Officers From Kano Anti-Corruption Commission - Police

The Kano State Police Command has reacted to the recent withdrawal of police officers from the state anti-corruption commission.A statement issued by the command's spokesperson,… Read more »

Nigeria: ASUU Threatens Strike Over Attacks On Lecturers in Uniben

The University of Benin chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said it will not resume academic activities next Monday, citing concerns about increased… Read more »

Nigeria: IGP Kicks As Jonathan, Others Canvass State Police

Former President Goodluck Jonathan and other stakeholders Monday supported establishment of state police as a way of addressing the security challenges in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Low Turnout As Schools Resume in FCT

There was low turnout of pupils/students of both secondary and primary schools across the six area councils of the FCT as schools resume for 3rd tern academic season on Monday. Read more »

Nigeria: Newsdirect Founding Publisher Honoured With Posthumous Award

The founding publisher of Nigerian NewsDirect, Late Dr Samuel Ibiyemi, has been honoured with a posthumous award for his contributions to the energy sector at the maiden edition of… Read more »

Nigeria: 2024 Hajj - NAHCON Urges States to Submit Pilgrim Groupings

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has urged State Pilgrims' Welfare Boards, commissions and agencies to conclude the grouping of pilgrims into 45s and conclude data… Read more »

Nigeria: Bandits Surrender Weapons After Negotiation - Plateau Govt

The Plateau State Government on Monday said bandits terrorising communities in the Wase Local Government Area of the state have surrendered a significant number of AK47 rifles to… Read more »

Nigeria: Unilag Begins Award of Double Certificates

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has introduced a new programme called the Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Business Incubation Certification (EIBIC), which will lead to students… Read more »

Nigeria: Iran-Israel War - Shehu Sani Urges Warring Parties to Sheathe Swords

A former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central senatorial district, Senator Shehu Sani, has appealed to the Islamic Republic of Iran and Israel to sheathe their swords and stop… Read more »

Nigeria: Assassination - Rep. Agbese Denies Benue Deputy Speaker's Claims

The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has insisted that there was an attempt to assassinate him in Benue State. Read more »

Nigeria: Taraba Gov, Others Seek Completion of Abandoned N70bn Bridge Project

Taraba State governor, Agbu Kefas and other influential individuals from the state have expressed deep concern over the stalled construction of the multi-billion naira Ibbi Bridge. Read more »

Nigeria: We Need Advanced Tech to Address Insecurity, Zamfara Gov Tells UN

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has called for the deployment of advanced technology to combat insecurity in the state and the Northern region in general. Read more »

Nigeria: After 16 Years, Airspace Agency Considers Review of Navigation Charge

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has hinted on the review of navigation charges paid by airlines operating in the country's airspace. Read more »

Nigeria: Two Killed in Fresh Ogun Cult Clash

Two people have been reportedly killed by suspected cultists in a clash between members of the Eiye and Aye confraternity groups in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Read more »