October 18, 2022
Nigeria: How Alignment 2.0 Will Help Nigeria's HIV Response
Since the first case of HIV was reported in Nigeria in 1986, the country has continued to make strides and face challenges in preventing and managing the disease. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Aviation Sector Crisis Persists, Stakeholders Tell Reps
Stakeholders in the aviation sectors have disclosed that the crisis in the industry persisted because of some salient issues that have not been adequately addressed. Read more »
Nigeria: 33 Arrested, 141 Motorcycles Impounded As Taskforce Raids Lagos Black Spots
No fewer than 33 social miscreants were on Sunday arrested as officials of the Lagos State taskforce carried out coordinated raids on criminal hideouts in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Schools' Evening Lessons Affecting Islamiyya Education In FCT - Proprietor
The Proprietor of Isbatuddin Islamiyya School, Kubwa in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Yakubu Julde, has attributed the collapse of many Islamiyya schools in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Malnutrition - CSO Tasks Govt, Mothers On Right Feeding For Children
The International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH) has called on the government, mothers and other stakeholders to ensure the right feeding for children in order to tackle… Read more »
Nigeria: I'll End Insecurity, Revive Industries, Others - Atiku To Kaduna Voters
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, yesterday urged voters in Kaduna to vote for him during the February 25 presidential elections,… Read more »
Nigeria: Petrol Scarcity Yet To End In Abuja As Gridlock Persists In Lokoja
The scarcity of petrol is yet to end in Abuja just as some tanker drivers blame persistent gridlock in Lokoja, Kogi State. Read more »
October 17, 2022
Nigeria: Oscar Extends Submission Window For Nigerian Movies By One Week
The Oscar Academy has given the Nigerian official selection Committee (NOSC) a one-week ultimatum to submit a movie to represent Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Inflation Rises 7th Consecutive Time In 2022
Nigeria's inflation has risen to 20.77 per cent in September, maintaining a rise which started since March, a report by the National Bureau of Statistics has disclosed. Nigeria's… Read more »
Nigeria: Flood Death Toll Hits 603, 2.5 Million People Affected - Federal Government
Food scarcity looms, experts warn Read more »
October 16, 2022
Nigeria: 9 Ghanaians Get 72 Years Jail Term for Smuggling 10,843kgs Cannabis Into Nigeria
Nine Ghanaians arrested for attempting to smuggle 10,843.95kgs of cannabis into Nigeria through the sea were on Friday 14th October convicted and sentenced to 72 years… Read more »
Nigeria: Project Aims to Restore 1 Million Hectares of Degraded Lands in Northern Nigeria
The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project will restore about one million hectares of degraded lands in Northern Nigeria, the Task Team Leader of the… Read more »
October 15, 2022
Nigeria: Why Govt Released 101 'Boko Haram' Suspects From Kirikiri
It was an out-of-court settlement that led to the recent release of 101 'Boko Haram' suspects who were arrested at various locations in 2009 and had been in detention since then at… Read more »
October 14, 2022
Nigeria: Ekiti Governorship Poll Was Free, Fair, Credible - INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has told the Ekiti State Election Petition Tribunal that the June 18, 2022, governorship election conducted in the state was… Read more »
Nigeria: AFN Canvasses Votes for World Athlete of the Year Nominee, Amusan
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN, has called on Nigerians to massively vote for Tobi Amusan as she bids to become the first Nigerian to be named World Athlete of the Year… Read more »
Nigeria: Tech Startups Hopeful As Govt Plans U.S.$75 Billion Investment in E-Commerce
Tech startups in Nigeria are hopeful for expansion following the federal government's plan to increase investments in the e-commerce sector to $75 billion by 2025. Read more »
Nigeria: 150 Golfers for Obasanjo Tournament in Abeokuta
At least 150 golfers who boast of different handicaps are billed to participate in the sixth edition of the Olusegun Obasanjo Golf Tournament to be held in Ogun State. Read more »
Nigeria: Non-Oil Sector Remains Only Solution to Economic Transformation - Yakusak
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) says the non-oil sector remains the only viable option available to the government at all levels in driving economic growth. Read more »
Nigeria: BVARS Will Be Game Changer in 2023 Elections - Jega
A former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Attahiru Jega, has said that the Bimodal Voter Registration System (BVAS) will be a game changer in… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Rescue 67-Year-Old Man Locked Up for 20 Years in Kaduna
The police command in Kaduna State said it has invited five persons to assist it in its investigation over the locking up of a 67-year-old man for 20 years in Kaduna. Read more »
Nigeria: Flood in Jigawa State - a Synopsis for Predictive Maintenance Strategy
As human activities increase, the world is undergoing rapid changes which result in the melting of glaciers across the globe. Consequently, the world is faced with climate change… Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Finally Suspends Strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has finally suspended the strike it embarked up on February 14, 2022. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Approves 12,000 Metric Tons of Grains for Flood Victims
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved 12,000 metric tons of grains for victims of flood across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Compensate People Along New Power Transmission Line to Niger, 3 Others
The federal government has made budgetary preparations to pay compensation for affected persons along the North Core Transmission project's right of way linking Nigeria to Niger,… Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Receives Chinese Delegates, Lists Investment Areas in FCT
The Minister of the FCT, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, has highlighted potential areas of investment in the FCT that will add value to the nation's capital and ensure adequate returns… Read more »