June 11
Nigeria: Dangote Sinotruk Targets 60 Percent Local Content With New Plant
The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has reaffirmed the readiness of one of his companies, Dangote Sinotruk West Africa Ltd (DSWAL), to further raise the level… Read more »
Nigeria: Fccpc Moves to Sanction Associations Fixing Prices in Markets, Stores
The Federal Consumer Competition and Protection Commission (FCCPC) says it has commenced advocacy to open markets and supermarkets to educate operators and traders on consumer… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Disclaims N3.3trn Report On Alleged Inflated Subsidy Claims
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has disclaimed a report in a section of the media alleging that it inflated subsidy claims by N3.3trillion. Read more »
Nigeria: 5 Bag 2 Years in Jail for Conspiracy, Theft
A magistrates' court in Minna, Niger State, has sentenced five men, Aliyu Mohammed (39), Vincent Emeka (37), Bello Yusuf (25), Abubakar Yellow and Osita Okonko, to two years in… Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles W'cup Dreams in Tatters After Defeat to Cheetahs
We can't give up - Finidi Enoh summons NFF over poor results Read more »
Nigeria: Opeyori to Begin 3-Week Training Tour in Italy Ahead of Olympics
Nigeria's number one badminton star Anuoluwapo Opeyori is set to begin a three-week training tour in Italy ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Read more »
Nigeria: ICC Nigeria Hosts Inaugural Arbitration Days in Lagos
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Nigeria, in collaboration with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has announced the inaugural ICC Nigeria Arbitration Days. Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria's Teenage Golf Sensation, Oboh Wins U.S. Invitational Tourney
The President, Nigeria Golf Federation, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, OON has commended Nigeria's Female golf sensation, Georgia Oboh, on her recent victory at the John Shippen Women's… Read more »
Nigeria: Obaseki, Give Edo Farmers Free Cassava Stems and Seedlings
From a quick check, you will realise that Edo soil is loamy, rich and can easily support the growth of food and cash crops. The irony however is that 95 per cent of all foods… Read more »
Nigeria: Why I'm Supporting Ekiti Gov Despite Party Differences - Fayose
A former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has said his support for the incumbent state governor, Biodun Oyebanji, was because of the mutual respect between them, insisting… Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Threatens Sanctions for Erring Electoral Officers in Edo, Ondo Polls
Ahead of the September 21 and November 16, 2024 off-cycle governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that any… Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Fixes Sept. 26 for NEC Meeting, July 27 for Ward Congress
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) has slated September 26 for its second National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the year. Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Brinkmanship Favours Nobody
Last week, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) enforced a national strike, which, amongst other things, shut down the national electricity grid,… Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers - Court Refuses to Declare Seats of Pro-Wike Lawmakers Vacant
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has refused the application seeking to declare vacant the seats of Martin Amaewhule and the 26 other members of the state House… Read more »
Nigeria: Community Pleads With Lasg On Deplorable Road
Some residents and landlords of Wood Island Estate in Yewa community at Igbo-Olomu area of Ikorodu has pleaded with the Lagos State Government to repair the deplorable road in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Ai Advancements and Human Dominance in the Workforce
It is common for people to regard Artificial Intelligence (AI) with apprehension and worry. In everyday marketing, the accessibility and ease of use of AI are consistent taglines,… Read more »
Nigeria: Economic Crunch - Entrepreneurs Charged On Flexibility, Agility
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Rite Foods Limited, Seleem Adegunwa, has enjoined SME owners, founders, corporate innovators and business executives to cultivate… Read more »
Nigeria: Jaiz Bank Finances 10,000-Hectare Rice Farm in Bauchi
Jaiz Bank Plc, the pioneer Non-Interest Bank in Nigeria, has provided funding for the establishment of a 10,000-hectre irrigation farm for one of its reliable business partners in… Read more »
Nigeria: 30 Reps Advocate 6-Year Single Term for President, Governors
... propose rotational presidency with two VPs Read more »
Nigeria: How Elderly Women Are Championing Antenatal, Immunisation in Taraba
In Taraba communities, elderly women have taken the challenges of encouraging pregnant women to attend antenatal clinics and children to be allowed for routine immunisation. Read more »
Nigeria: NDDC Seeks N/Assembly Support to Implement N1.9trn 2024 Budget
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, on Monday defended the N1.911 trillion 2024 budget estimate… Read more »
Nigeria: Vigilantes Nab 2 With 3 Rustled Cows in FCT
Vigilantes have arrested two suspects over alleged possession of three stolen cows at the cattle market in Abaji, headquarters of Abaji Area Council of the FCT. Read more »
Nigeria: As Finidi George Heads the Super Eagles
The recent appointment of Finidi George as the new Manager of Nigeria's national football team, the Super Eagles, by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has been greeted with… Read more »
June 12
Nigeria: Despite Ban On Pregnant Women, Nigerian Pilgrim Gives Birth in Saudi Arabia
Despite the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria's (NAHCON's) warning against allowing pregnant women to participate in this year's hajj, Saudi Arabian authorities have announced… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Introduces Code of Conduct to Enhance Safety On Inland Waterways
The federal government has unveiled a code of conduct for boat operators, passengers and other stakeholders to mitigate incidents of boat mishaps on the inland waterways in the… Read more »