October 11, 2023
Nigeria: Army Discovers Bombs in Ikeja 21 Years After Blast, Begins Clearance
The army authorities have discovered explosives at the scene of the Ikeja bomb blast, 21 years and nine months after. Read more »
Nigeria: Bad Roads - Govt Gives Contractors 14-Day Ultimatum to Return to Site
The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has given contractors handling abandoned road projects a 14-day ultimatum to return to the site or face revocation of the contracts. Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Arrest 3 Prison Escapees, Suspected Kidnappers in Plateau, Kaduna
Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) on Operation HAKORIN DAMISA IV have arrested 13 criminal suspects in connection with kidnapping, prison break, cattle rustling as well as… Read more »
Africa: Nigeria Takes 4th Position As South Africa Leads in Tradability Index - Report
South Africa has the highest Tradability Index in Africa while Angola has the lowest, according to the Africa Trade Barometer 2023 Issue three report. Read more »
October 10, 2023
Nigeria: 2002 Ikeja Bomb Explosion - Army to Relocate Unexploded Ordinance to Ogun
The Nigerian Army has said that it will remove unexploded ordinances at the site of the 2002 bomb explosion in Ikeja Cantonment to Ogun State. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Economic Policies Going Awry - Financial Times
London-based Financial Times publication says there are signs of President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms not going as planned. Read more »
Nigeria: You Goofed Over Presidential Election Report, Wike Tells EU
The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Monday, came down hard on the European Union (EU) over its report which condemned the 2023 Nigerian presidential election. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Announces Date for Mass Wedding
The Kano State Government has announced that all preparations for the planned mass wedding have been completed and it has set aside Friday, 13 October 2023 for the conduct of the… Read more »
September 29, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Needs 250,000 Doctors, Says World Medical Association
The President, World Medical Association, Osahon Enabulele, has disclosed that Nigeria needs over 250,000 medical doctors to meet the World Health Organisation (WHO)… Read more »
October 09, 2023
Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy Hasn't Returned, Says Mele Kyari
Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, on Monday, said the administration of President Bola Tinubu has not… Read more »
October 04, 2023
Nigeria: Investors in Nigeria Gain Access to Nairobi, Ghana Stock Exchanges
Investors in Nigeria can now invest in securities listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE). Read more »
October 09, 2023
Nigeria: SON Warns Manufacturers Against Compromising Standard
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has warned organisations in the country, particularly those in the manufacturing sector, from compromising the standard of products… Read more »
Nigeria: Northern Nigeria - Before Terrorists Destroy Us
It is out of genuine concern that I wish to draw the attention of our leaders, especially those from the Northern part of the country, to the persistent destruction of communities… Read more »
Nigeria: Forex, Subsidy Policies Can Boost Economy - Uviase
Mr Andrew Uviase is the Managing Partner of Ecovis OUC (Chartered Accountants), a leading consulting firm that specialises in tax, accounting, auditing and compliance services. In… Read more »
Nigeria: Review of Border Towns' Fuel Supply Ban Underway - Customs CG
The Acting Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adeniyi, has said the federal government's subsisting restriction order placed on the supply of… Read more »
Nigeria: Lobi Stars Dim Sunshine Stars in Five-Goal Thriller
There was no away win in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), as most of the home teams recorded victories in the week 2 matches played yesterday. Read more »
October 08, 2023
Nigeria: FG Targets 40 Million Jobs in 2 Years From Methanol Technology
The federal government said its methanol fuel technology programme would create over 40 million new employment opportunities for Nigerians in two years. Read more »
Nigeria: You're on Your Own, New Nigeria People's Party Tells Atiku
The New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) has asked a former vice president and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to leave Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso… Read more »
Nigeria: How and Why President Buhari Failed in Leadership
Judging by the high spate of insecurity, collapsed economy, endemic corruption in public affairs, among several other vices pervading the country at the time President Mohammadu… Read more »
Nigeria: Dyeing Business Dying as 525-Year-Old Kano Pit Faces Extinction
The popular and historic 525-year-old Kano dyeing pit situated in the ancient Kofar Mata area in Kano State is currently facing extinction. In a recent visit to the once… Read more »
Nigeria: Customers Groan Over High Cost of Yam in Niger
Customers are groaning over the high cost of yam in Niger State markets. Read more »
Nigeria: Organizers Flag Off 2023 National Anti-Corruption Marathon Race
Organizers of the National Anti-Corruption Marathon race has flagged off the 5th edition with the commencement of registration for participants for the event scheduled for December… Read more »
Nigeria: Crack in Edo PDP Ahead of 2024 Governorship Poll
Ahead of the forthcoming 2024 governorship election in Edo State, there appears to be a crack within the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Read more »
Nigeria: Sorghum Production Fails to Meet National Demand - Agriculture Minister
Nigeria's Minister for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has revealed that Sorghum production in Nigeria has not met the national demand. The minister also… Read more »
October 07, 2023
Nigeria: Naira Marley in Fresh EFCC Trouble
A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, yesterday issued a production warrant against Nigerian singer, Azeez Fashola, also known as Naira Marley. Read more »