October 28, 2022
Nigeria: The Constitution, Electoral Act 2022, Lawan, Akpabio, Falana and INEC
The trigger for this rather longish article is the controversy that has surrounded recent party primaries for candidates for next year's two-part general election. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Vows Intensive War Against Vote Buying in 2023
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday said it will intensify its war against vote buying during the 2023 general elections. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 Polls - No Excuse for Failure - INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday said there will be no excuse for not delivering free, fair and credible next year. Read more »
Nigeria: Traditional Sports Should Be Compulsory in National Sports Festival - Yusuf
A founding member of traditional sports in Nigeria, Mallam Elias Yusuf, has said indigenous sports should be made mandatory for all states that are taking part in the National… Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja to Host World Toilet Summit
Abuja is set to host the 22nd edition of World Toilet Summit scheduled for between November 18 and 19. Read more »
Nigeria: Apapa Customs Rakes in N791 Billion Revenue in 9 Months
The Authority in charge of the Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, on Thursday, said it generated about N791 billion as revenue into the federal government's coffers… Read more »
Nigeria: Polio - Emeka Offor Foundation Urges Increased Immunisation, Surveillance
The Emeka Offor Foundation (SEOF) has enjoined the country to double its momentum towards continuous immunisation, rapid outbreak response, enhanced surveillance, fundraising,… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC, Daewoo Group Sign MOU for Kaduna Refinery Rehabilitation
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd and Daewoo Group of South Korea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the rehabilitation of the Kaduna refinery. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Takes Presidential Campaign to U.S.
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has left Nigeria for the United States of America. Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Defection - High Court Adjourns, Awaits Supreme Court Verdict
A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the hearing in the suit by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seeking to remove Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State to March 20,… Read more »
Nigeria: Concession - Govt Announces Preferred Bidder for Abuja, Lagos, Kano Airports
The federal government has announced the preferred bidders for the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja, the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, and the Mallam… Read more »
Nigeria: Terror Threat - FCTA Releases 60 Operational Vehicles to Security Agencies
As part of efforts to secure lives and property, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has procured and distributed 60 operational vehicles to security agencies… Read more »
October 27, 2022
Nigeria: Plagiarism Major Problem in Nigeria's Comedy Industry - Omobaba
Seasoned Nigerian comedian, Fagade Olufemi Ademola, popularly known as Omobaba, has noted that the main problem in the comedy industry is plagiarism. Read more »
Nigeria: Digitalization Has Enabled Nigeria to Develop Sustainable Economy - Pantami
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami, says digitalization has enabled Nigeria to develop a sustainable economy. Read more »
Nigeria: Why CBN Will Redesign Currency Notes
In what it described as a move to counter terrorism financing, hoarding of banknotes by members of the public and the increasing ease and risk of counterfeiting, the Central Bank… Read more »
Nigeria: Soludo Makes U-Turn, Cancels Taxes On Hawkers, Wheelbarrow Pushers, Others
The Anambra State Governor, Prof Charles Soludo, has cancelled all taxes imposed on wheelbarrow pushers, vulcanisers, hawkers and others in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Air - Govt, Operators Disagree Over Partnership With Ethiopian Airlines
The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika Wednesday said the government would go ahead with its partnership with the Ethiopian Airlines to run Nigeria Air despite opposition from… Read more »
Nigeria: Almajiri Reform Bill Will Give Hope to Millions of Children, Parents - Lawmaker
The member representing Bodinga-Dange Shuni-Tureta federal constituency, Balarabe Shehu Kakale, has thrown his weight behind the move by the Sokoto State government to reform the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Needs 30 Years of Consistent Investment to Control Flood - Govt
The Federal Government says it will take 30 years of consistent investment to control the menace of flooding which has claimed over 600 lives and displaced 1.4 million people… Read more »
Nigeria: Petrol Scarcity Worsens in Lagos, Abuja, Kano As Marketers Blame Depot Price Hike
The scarcity of petrol is said to be worsening in Lagos, Abuja, Kano and across other states with marketers blaming an increase in the private depot price and a cut in supply at… Read more »
Nigeria: How $538m Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones Will Address Value Chain Problems
The federal government and other international partners, yesterday in Abuja, launched the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZs) in Nigeria. Read more »
October 26, 2022
Nigeria: Canada, Australia Raise Fresh Alarm Over Likely Terrorist Attack in Abuja
Australian and Canadian authorities have issued travel advisories on Nigeria, warning their citizens to be on alert. Read more »
Nigeria: 51 Nigerians Honoured for Contributions to Nigeria-China Relations
The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Nigeria on Wednesday awarded 51 Nigerians for their contributions to strengthening diplomatic ties between Nigeria and China. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Indebtedness - Between Earning and Borrowing
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele, struck a beautiful chord in a quote that was reported in most of the dailies yesterday. Clarifying issues… Read more »
Nigeria: Airlines May Suspend Nigeria-Dubai Flights Over Visa Hiccups
There are indications that many airlines may suspend flights to Dubai in the next few days if the United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities did not rescind its decision to suspend… Read more »