September 29, 2022
Nigeria: World Literacy Day - Nigeria's Non-Literate Rate Reduces From 38 to 31% - Govt
Executive Secretary of National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education, Prof. Simon Ibor Akpama, has disclosed that the extant statistics of 2022 based on… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Over 900 New Non-Formal Education Centers Opened in North East'
The Founder and CEO of Education.org, Dr. Randa Grob-Zakhary, has disclosed that over 900 new non-formal education centers have been opened in North Eastern Nigeria to fast-track… Read more »
Nigeria: Ministry Sues for Calm As Uncertainty Hangs Over 2022 NFF Elections
The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has urged Nigerian football stakeholders to remain calm and abide by the Federal High Court Order by refraining from acting or… Read more »
Nigeria: Obasanjo to Clerics - Don't Allow Politicians Wreck Nigeria in 2023
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday warned religious leaders against allowing politicians with "no fear of God" to wreck Nigeria. Read more »
September 28, 2022
Nigeria: Showmax Showcases First Original Nigerian Series, 'Diiche'
Showmax, an online movie streaming platform, has showcased its first original Nigerian series titled,"Diiche", to be premiered on September 29. Read more »
Africa: Africa Needs U.S.$2.5 Trillion to Deal With Climate Change Disaster
From November 6 to 18, El Sheikh, Egypt, will host the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, often known as COP27. This will be the 27th United Nations Climate Change… Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 Elections May Make or Mar Nigeria, Obasanjo Warns
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said 2023 elections may make or mar Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Editors Demand Implementation of FOI Act
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has urged governments at all levels to guarantee the right to access to public information which is in line with the Freedom of Information Act… Read more »
Nigeria: Bayelsa High Court Introduces e-Affidavit Initiative
The Bayelsa High Court has introduced the E-Affidavit Initiative aimed at efficient and effective administration of justice and to block associated revenue leakages. Read more »
Nigeria: APC, PDP, Others Yet to Submit 2019 Election Expenses Reports - INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission says the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and some other parties were yet to submit the reports of… Read more »
Nigeria: 23 Dead, 116,084 Displaced in Benue Flood
At least 23 people have reportedly been killed and 116,084 others displaced by flooding in Benue State. Read more »
Nigeria: How My Successor, Other Leaders Will Emerge in 2023 - - Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed optimism that his administration will conduct a good transition process through which a new set of political leaders will emerge in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Uneasy Calm in Lagos As Tinubu, Obi Supporters Plan Counter Rallies October 1
There is uneasy calm in Lagos over the proposed October 1st rally for Labour Party (LP) and its presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, Daily Trust can report. Read more »
Nigeria: NFF Elections to Hold in Benin Despite Court Injunction
The much-anticipated Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) elections will hold as scheduled despite the court order stopping it from holding. Read more »
September 27, 2022
Nigeria: 2023 - Tone Down Your Rhetorics, Pro-Atiku Group Urges Candidates, Supporters
A group, Professionals For Atiku (PFA), has called on political parties' candidates and their supporters to tone down their rhetoric as the campaigns for the 2023 elections begins. Read more »
Nigeria: Meet the #BBNaija Finalists of 'Level Up' Edition
The Big Brother Naija reality television show is unarguably one of the most popular television programmes in the country. Based on a social experiment about 28 contestants are… Read more »
Nigeria: Flood Cuts Off Lokoja Highway, Submerges Houses, Worship Centres
Motorists plying Lokoja -Ajaokuta Road, which links part of the eastern flank of the state were stranded at Ganaja-Lokoja Road on Monday as water from River Niger/Benue flooded the… Read more »
Nigeria: Rabies Kills 55, 000 Nigerians Annually - USAID
Rabies claims about 55, 000 lives every year in Nigeria, with rabid dogs accounting for about 94 per cent of confirmed human infections, Mieko Mckay, USAID Nigeria Deputy Office… Read more »
Nigeria: Surveyor General's Office to Provide Mapping Service to Security Agencies
The Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation (OSGoF) has promised to provide surveying and mapping assistance to security agencies to help curb the growing crimes in the… Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Warns Parties, Candidates Against Hate Speech
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned the 18 registered political parties fielding candidates for the 2023 general elections against any form of abusive… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Fortifies Campaign Structure With Saraki, Anyim, Shekarau, Others
Ahead of the commencement of the 2023 election campaigns tomorrow, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former vice president of Nigeria, Atiku… Read more »
Nigeria: Only Igbo Presidency Will Unite Nigeria, End Insecurity - Ohanaeze Ndigbo
The leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide has told the North to discard the politics of ethnicity and religion, saying "it's only an Igbo presidency that will unite the country… Read more »
September 26, 2022
Nigeria: National Grid Restored After Partial Collapse - TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says it has restored the national grid after its partial collapse on Monday. Read more »
September 27, 2022
Nigeria: 50 Borno Women Get Renewable Energy Stoves
The North East Development Commission (NEDC), in collaboration with the Borno State Government, has trained 50 women on how to use renewable energy stoves. Read more »
Nigeria: IMF, First Bank Seek Unified Exchange Rate for Nigeria
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended a unified exchange rate to strengthen Nigeria's macro economy and external reserves. Read more »