August 10, 2023
Nigeria: GSK's Exit - LCCI Tasks Govt On Business-Friendly Policies
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has bemoaned the decision by GlaxoSmithKline to shut down its operations in the country after over five decades. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Exports 3.5 Million Tonnes of Cargo in 6 Months
The non-oil export products showed a remarkable increase in the last six months as available data show that Nigerians in the sector exported a total of 3.5 million metric tonnes of… Read more »
Nigeria: FIRS Set to Take Over 63 Agencies' Tax Collection Mandate - Presidential Committee
The Nigerian government has revealed that the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) will begin the collection of taxes usually collected by 63 agencies, including the Nigeria… Read more »
Nigeria: We've Adopted Strategy to Wrest Power From APC in Kogi - Dino Melaye
Ahead of the November 11 governorship election in Kogi State, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Dino Melaye has called on residents of the state not to… Read more »
Nigeria: Key Decisions As Govt, FAO, Veterinary Experts Meet to Tackle Anthrax Spread
On Tuesday, the directors of veterinary services across the states and the Federal Capital Territory met with officials of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural… Read more »
Nigeria: Waldrum Missing As Super Falcons Arrive Nigeria After World Cup Heroics
The Super Falcons have arrived in the country after their second-round finish at the ongoing FIFA Women's World Cup in New Zealand/Australia. Read more »
Nigeria: Akpabio Under Fire Over Comment On Senators' 'Holiday Enjoyment' Allowance
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has come under heavy criticism after mistakenly disclosing that holiday allowance had been sent to senators' bank accounts. Read more »
August 09, 2023
Nigeria: Bandits Exploit Damaged Bridge to Attack My Constituency - Kaduna Lawmaker
Bandits have taken advantage of a bridge damaged by erosion to carry out abductions and attacks on innocent villagers in the Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Read more »
West Africa: Sanusi Meets Niger Coup Leaders
Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi, 14th Emir of Kano, has met with the coup leaders in Niger Republic. Read more »
August 08, 2023
Nigeria: Breastfeeding Week - Govt Tasked On Breastfeeding-Friendly Environments in Workplace
Government has been enjoined to provide a breastfeeding-friendly environment in the workplace for mothers. Read more »
Nigeria: Customs On Red Alert As Nigeria Bans Transit Cargo to Niger
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a ban on transit cargo to neighbouring Niger Republic even as it placed customs officers manning its land borders on red alert. Read more »
August 07, 2023
Nigeria: Why Local Oil, Gas Companies Fold Up in Nigeria - NCDMB
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has stated that many indigenous oil and gas companies die down in Nigeria because they do not adhere to corporate… Read more »
August 04, 2023
Nigeria: Diphtheria Claims Lives of 122 Children in 7 Months - Unicef
Diphtheria has claimed the lives of 122 children in Nigeria as at July 2023, UNICEF's Communications Officer in Nigeria, Ms Safiya Akau, stated on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: GSK Exits Nigeria After 51 Years of Operations
British multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), has announced plans to shut its operations in Nigeria. Read more »
August 03, 2023
Nigeria: 52 Libya-Bound Trafficked Victims Rescued in Kebbi
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in Kebbi State has said it has intercepted, rescued and handed over 52 trafficked victims to the National Agency for Prohibition in… Read more »
August 02, 2023
Nigeria: Niger Coupists Detain Bazoum's Men
The new military rulers in Niger Republic have detained at least l80 members of the ousted democratically elected administration, the previous ruling party said. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Broadcast Shows Lack of Leadership, Focus - PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said the national broadcast by President Bola Tinubu on Monday shows that the All Progressives Congress (APC) led federal government lacks focus… Read more »
August 01, 2023
Nigeria: No Going Back On Tomorrow's Protest - NLC President
The organiser labour comprising Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and its Trade Union Congress (TUC) counterpart, has ruled out suspension of nationwide mass action against fuel price… Read more »
Nigeria: Wike, Kyari, 5 Others Take 'Bow' As Senate Screens 14 Nominees
The Senate yesterday screened 14 of the 28 ministerial nominees, whose names were sent to the Red Chamber by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu last week for confirmation. Read more »
July 31, 2023
Nigeria: Five Times Labour Suspended Planned Nationwide Strike Over Critical Matters
The Nigeria Labour Congress on Wednesday asked the Federal Government to reverse what it described as "anti-poor" and anti-workers policies within seven days or risk a nationwide… Read more »
July 30, 2023
Nigeria: Adamawa Looting - NEMA Beefs Up Security Around Kaduna Warehouses
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has called on the Department of State Services (DSS), Police and the Nigerian Army to secure its warehouses in Kaduna State. Read more »
July 31, 2023
Nigeria: Super Falcons Positive Ahead of Irish Clash
Nine-time African champions, the Super Falcons of Nigeria are in confident mood ahead of today's Group B cracker against Republic of Ireland at Brisbane's Lang Park. Read more »
July 30, 2023
Nigeria: Troops Clamp Down On Illegal Oil Refining Site in Delta
Troops of the Nigerian Army, operatives of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and those of a private security firm have jointly uncovered a major illegal… Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy Removal, Forex Regime Policies Yielding Positive Results - Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says the Federal Government is receiving support and commendations from the global communities over the removal of fuel subsidies and the foreign exchange… Read more »
July 31, 2023
Nigeria: Air Connectivity Worsens On Northern Routes As Fares Skyrocket
Flight connectivity in and around the northern part of the country has worsened in recent times as prices skyrocket by almost 100 per cent on the routes currently served, findings… Read more »