July 30
Nigeria: Poverty, Hunger and the Looming Rage
That a sense of hopelessness has deeply permeated the fabric of our society would be an understatement. This feeling of despair is a direct consequence of the excruciating economic… Read more »
Nigeria: Beyond the New Minimum Wage Act
It is quite a relief that Nigeria now has a new minimum wage of N70, 000 per month after a long-drawn battle and the assent to the bill by President Bola Tinubu. Significantly, the… Read more »
Nigeria: Drivers, Commuters Groan As Fuel Scarcity Bites Harder
Commercial drivers and commuters have expressed their concerns as fuel scarcity has intensified to bite hard, saying the scramble to get fuel is grounding economic activities. Read more »
Nigeria: Why CBN Wants to Take Over Dormant Account Balances From Banks
The management of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), last week introduced another major policy, "Unclaimed Balances Trust Fund (UBTF) Pool Account," which will henceforth see the… Read more »
Nigeria: Olympics 2024 - Sports As a Tool for Development
The reaction of political office holders to the frustration of Nigerian youths illustrates the superficial, unrealistic and "behind the times" thought processes prevalent in… Read more »
Nigeria: Two Years After, Nimasa, NRC Fail to Remit Revenue to NSIB
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) is facing a daunting challenge in the implementation of its new Act following the refusal of the Nigeria Maritime Administration and… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Vows to Counter Anti-Tinubu Protests
Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from across Nigeria have vowed to counter any effort to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration under the guise of… Read more »
Nigeria: FEC Approves Sale of Crude Oil to Dangote, Others in Naira
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the selling of crude oil to private refineries, including Dangote Refinery, in naira instead of in dollars. Read more »
Nigeria: FG to Promoters - Why You Should Shelve Protest
Offers to sell 50kg rice at N40,000 Asks students to remain on campus N/Assembly convenes emergency sessions tomorrow EFCC begins probe of sponsors Read more »
July 29
Nigeria: Lagos-Calabar Coastal Project - Expert Advocates Staggered Tolls
The president of the Institute of Physical Assets and Infrastructure Management (IPAIM), Dr McCarthy Ijiebor, has advised the federal government to adopt a staggered toll system to… Read more »
Nigeria: Sporting Dream Kubwa Win FCT FA Division One League
Sporting Dream of Kubwa have emerged winners of the 2024 FCT Football Association (FA) Division One league. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC, Police, Customs, Others Set for Ogun Security Cup
At least seven security agencies are set to battle in the 2024 edition of ValueJet/SWAN Security Cup organized by the Ogun state chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria… Read more »
Nigeria: Senator Ifeanyi Ubah Was Selfless, Detribalised - Yarma
As the football fraternity in Nigeria continues to mourn the passing of Senator Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, former Chairman of the Gombe State Sports Commission and proprietor of FC… Read more »
Nigeria: 50,000 Housing Scheme to Create 1.2m Jobs - Dangiwa
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has said that the planned 50,000 housing units under the Renewed Hope Housing Scheme nationwide is targeted at… Read more »
Nigeria: Issues As FG Moves to Establish National Land Commission
It is a known fact that Nigeria's current land policy administration is riddled with bottlenecks and bureaucratic procedures which have hampered the property sector and its huge… Read more »
Nigeria: Team Shammasu Win Basira Off-Season Tourney in Lafia
Team Shammasu Mohammed over the weekend edged Team Mohammed Sabo 4-3 on penalties to emerge champions of the Basira off-season football competition which was held at the Lafia East… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Pillars Get New Management Committee
The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has appointed a new management committee for the state owned Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side, Kano Pillars. Read more »
Nigeria: Bayelsa Begins Preparation for 2024 National Sports Festival
The Bayelsa State Ministry of Sports Development has said that preparation for the next National Sports Festival (NSF), has commenced as the state aims to clinch the first… Read more »
Nigeria: Thousands of Dollars Flown Out of Nigeria Every Hour - Interpol
The International Police Organisation (INTERPOL), on Monday, revealed that "hundreds of thousands of dollars" are being laundered out of Nigeria to other African countries and… Read more »
Nigeria: You Have No Right to Destabilise Nigeria, Akpabio Warns Protesters
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said while those seeking to protest have the right to do, they do not have the right to destabilise the country. Read more »
Nigeria: There's No More Need for Protest - Govt
The federal government says there is no longer need for protest as it is already addressing the demands made by aggrieved Nigerians. Read more »
Nigeria: Adamawa Govt Collaborates With Unicef, UNFPA, to Strengthen Access to Reproductive and Adolescent Health
The Adamawa State government has collaborated with UNICEF and UNFPA to Strengthen access to reproductive health (SARAH). Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Concrete Evidence, Niger Govt Denies Hardship Protest
The Niger State Government has denied that some youths trooped to the streets of Suleja to protest the ongoing cost of living crisis in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Abductors of Sokoto District Head, Son, Brother Demand 'N1bn Ransom'
The abductors of the former Sarkin Gobir Sabon Birni, who is now the district head of Gatawa, have reportedly demanded N1 billion to release him and his two other relatives. Read more »
July 30
Africa: HIV - Africa Govts, Others Urged to Increase Domestic Funding for Sustainable Response
The African Networks of People Living with HIV have enjoined governments across the region to increase domestic funding to strengthen local sustainability of HIV response. Read more »