Nigeria: Chukwumerije Partners French Embassy to Introduce Girls to Taekwondo

The Chika Chukwumerije Sports Foundation (CCSF) in conjunction with the French Embassy in Abuja is set for a one-day 'Inspire the Future' programme at the Springhall British School… Read more »

Nigeria: Oba of Benin Denies Advising Against Obaseki's 2016 Candidacy, Counters Oshiomhole

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has refuted claims by Comrade Adams Oshiomhole that the monarch advised against Governor Godwin Obaseki's candidacy in 2016. Read more »

Nigeria: Paris Olympics - Kofar-Soro Charges Probe Committee to Do Thorough Job

A former Katsina State Director of Sports, Alhaji Aliyu Kofar-Soro, has charged members of the seven-man probe committee set up to investigate various negative exposures to the… Read more »

Nigeria: Group Introduces Cash Incentives to Boost Vaccination Intake in Gombe

A non-governmental organisation, 'New Incentives,' in collaboration with the Gombe State Government has launched a programme aimed at increasing routine immunisation through cash… Read more »

Nigeria: Wapan Evacuates Abuja Gosa Dumpsite

In order to address plastic waste challenges, the Waste Pickers Association of Nigeria (WAPAN) have conducted the collection of waste at the Abuja Gosa Dumpsite as part of a 3-day… Read more »

Nigeria: United Capital Leads $900m FGN Domestic Dollar Bond Issuance

United Capital Group, a leading financial services group, acted as the Lead Issuing House and Coordinator for the successful issuance of the FGN Domestic Dollar Bond, Nigeria's… Read more »

Nigeria: Suswam Denies Evicting PDP From Secretariat - Ortom Offers Alternative

The crisis within the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State has escalated, with former Governor Gabriel Suswam reportedly evicting the party from its secretariat on… Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara Utd Coach Blames Players for Draw Against Ikorodu City

Kwara United Football Club of Ilorin coach, Tunde Sanni has blamed his players for the team's barren draw against visiting Ikorodu City Football Club on Sunday in Ilorin. Read more »

Libya/Nigeria: 2025 Afcon - Libya Take Super Eagles to Artificial Pitch

Bottom team Libya has opted to host Group D leaders Nigeria at the Martyrs of Benina Stadium, in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Matchday 4 encounter. Read more »

Nigeria: Access Pension Harps On Portfolio Diversification

Access Pension has advised individuals and workers on the importance of balancing their risk appetite while exploring portfolio diversification and making strategic investments for… Read more »

Nigeria: Car-Free Day - Lagos Asks Residents to Embrace Cycling, Walking

The Lagos State Government has said it would continue to promote Non-Motorised Transport (NMT) by incorporating infrastructure for non-motorised means of Transportation into its… Read more »

Nigeria: Nutrition - Stakeholders Chart Ways On Addressing Coordination Bottlenecks in Nigeria

Some experts on nutrition yesterday identified ways to break down barriers to effective coordination of the nutrition response in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Abuja Trade Fair Kicks Off With 500 Exhibitors

The President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chief Emeka Obegolu, SAN, has called for efficient mobility sector in Nigeria as the sector is one of the underutilised… Read more »

Nigeria: Samoa Agreement - Ombudsman Asks Daily Trust to Apologise

Says newspaper's story inaccurate, FG's handling poor Praises complainant, respondent for voluntary submission Read more »

Nigeria: 2kaduna Women March for Peace, As Commission Advocates Peaceful LG Polls

Over 200 women including government officials, traditional and religious leaders, civil society organisations and students walked for peace within the campus of the Kaduna State… Read more »

Nigeria: Electricity Consumers Owe Discos N385.7bn in 2023

Electricity consumers across the country failed to pay the sum of 385.73bn electricity bills issued to them in 2023. Read more »

Nigeria: Reform Nipost or Scrap It

The ding-dong over the reform of the Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST), an agency under the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, has lingered for so… Read more »

Nigeria: Vote-Buying, Irregularities Cost Us Edo Gov'ship - - Labour Party

...It's state capture, for highest bidder, say Obi, Akpata Read more »

Nigeria: Cancer Patients Lament Proliferation, Effects of Counterfeit Medicines

Cancer patients in the country have lamented the proliferation of counterfeit medicines nationwide. Read more »

Senegal: AHBN to Launch Accountability for Health Security Financing in Nigeria, Senegal, Cameroon

The African Health Budget Network (AHBN) is to launch a regional accountability framework for health security soon. Read more »

Nigeria: Edo 2024 - INEC and the Optics of Failure

Only the most politically naïve, or those who are not familiar with the political realities of Edo State would be surprised at the outcome of the just concluded governorship… Read more »

Nigeria: DSS Prosecutes 3 #endbadgovernance Protesters, Releases 6 in Kaduna

The Department of State Services (DSS) has commenced prosecution of three of the protesters arrested in Kaduna State during August nationwide demonstration, Daily Trust reports. Read more »

Nigeria: Military Denies Detention of Naval Rating for 6 Years

The military high command says there is no truth in an allegation that it arrested and detained Seaman Abbas Haruna for six years. Read more »

Nigeria: Can, Patience Jonathan Greet Remi Tinubu At 64

As the first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, celebrates her 64 birthday, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged the federal government to address the country's… Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC Launches Campaign Against Drug Abuse in Secondary Schools

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched an initiative geared towards reducing the prevalence of drug abuse among secondary school… Read more »