Nigeria: Experts Call for Ban On GMO Foods, Lawmakers Call for Caution

Lawmakers and food system experts have expressed concerns about the safety of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Nigeria, calling for a cautious approach. Read more »

Nigeria: Access Arm Expands Financial Literacy Campaign to 100 Nigerian Schools

Access ARM Pensions has expanded its flagship corporate social responsibility initiative, Shape Your Future, to 100 schools across Nigeria, underscoring its commitment to fostering… Read more »

Nigeria: UN Permanent Seat - Tinubu Lobbies G20 Leaders

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said there is an urgent need for the United Nations Security Council to reform its structure to ensure its continued relevance in global… Read more »

Nigeria: Only 2% of Kano Population Still Practising Open Defecation - Unicef

The United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF) says only two per cent of people in Kano State are still practising open defecation as the state achieved a milestone in ending the… Read more »

Nigeria: Restrain Yourself Over Kano Emirate Tussle, Minister Tells Kwankwanso

The newly appointed Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, has asked the NNPP presidential candidate in the 2023 presidential election, Senator… Read more »

Nigeria: Stakeholders Propose Age Limit for Almajiri Enrollment, Ban On Street Begging

Stakeholders have recommended 12 years as the minimum age for enrolling children into Tsangaya education systems outside their home states. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Arrives Brazil for G20 Summit

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the Heads of State and Government Summit of the Group of 20 (G20). Read more »

Nigeria: Reactions As Chidimma Adetshina Clinches Second Prize At Miss Universe

Beauty queen, Chidimma Adetshina, has made history by becoming the first Nigerian to emerge first runner-up at the Miss Universe pageant. Read more »

Nigeria: I Don't Have to Be President, I Can Influence Who Becomes - Tunde Bakare

Serving Overseer of Citadel Global Community Church (CGCC), Pastor Tunde Bakare, has said he does not need to become the president of the country but can influence who becomes. Read more »

Nigeria: Meningitis Killed 361 Across 24 States in One Year - NCDC

A total of 361 persons across 24 states died from Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) between 2023 and 2024, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), has said. Read more »

Nigeria: NNPC No Longer Imports Refined Petroleum Products - Kyari

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited says it has stopped importing refined petroleum products. Read more »

Nigeria: How I Rejected Huge Monetary Gift From MKO Abiola - Sowore

The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 election, Omoyele Sowore, has revealed how he rejected a huge sum of money from late Chief MKO Abiola. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Recorded 3,372 Lassa Fever Cases in 2 Years - NCDC

Nigeria recorded a total of 3,372 Lassa fever cases between 2022 and this year, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention ( NCDC), has said. Read more »

Nigeria: Cement Hits N8,800 As Cost of Building Materials Skyrockets

Iron rod jumps from N800,000 to N1.6m in 1yr Situation dashing our hope of owning houses - Citizens Experts blame naira depreciation, transportation cost Read more »

Nigeria: Family Members Escape As Overhead Tank Collapses On House

A man and members of his family narrowly escaped after an overhead tank collapsed on their house at Unguwar Sabon-Tasha in Abaji Area Council of the FCT. Read more »

Nigeria: FCT - AEA Takes Financial Literacy Campaigns to Bwari

The Abuja Enterprise Agency (AEA) has intensified the Financial Literacy and Inclusion Awareness Campaigns by taking the sensitisation message to Bwari and Dutse market in Bwari… Read more »

Nigeria: National Grid Collapse - A Shame to the Nation

The incessant collapse of Nigeria's national grid represents a significant setback for Africa's leading nation, undermining its reputation and highlighting systemic issues that… Read more »

Nigeria: Lack of Accountability, Transparency Preventing Investments in States - FRC

The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) has stated that lack of accountability and transparency in states across the country is preventing investors from investing in states. Read more »

Nigeria: Presidency Tackles Atiku Over Criticisms of Tinubu Govt

The Presidency has accused former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar of envy, saying he has shown more interest in undermining President Bola Ahmed Tinubu than in addressing the… Read more »

Nigeria: NEDS Advocates More Women in Economic Leadership

Stakeholders have decried the low representation of women in economic leadership, lamenting that despite the high percentage of women in the country, they are underrepresented in… Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote, NNPCL, Marketers Should Settle Differences Immediately

In the past couple of weeks, the continuing disagreements between the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), and the Independent… Read more »

Nigeria: Inside Africa's 'Pineapple-Shaped' Building

Tagged one of Africa's weirdest buildings, this pineapple shaped building, is one of the biggest properties in the world found in Bathurst, South Africa. Read more »

Nigeria: Nitel Building - Nigeria's Tallest Property of Decades

The Nigerian Telecommunications (NITEL) now Nigeria's External Communications Operations (NEM) House stands as the tallest building nationwide. Read more »

Nigeria: Nasarawa to Track Killers of Military Officer, Others

The Authority of Obi Local Government has pledged to hold accountable those responsible for the recent violence in Agyaragu, the headquarters of Jenkwe Development Area. Read more »

Nigeria: 3 Farmers Killed in Edo Attack

Three farmers, whose identities are yet to be ascertained, have been reportedly killed by gunmen suspected to be herders in Edo State. Read more »