Nigeria: Plateau Speaker Finally Bows to Pressure, Swears in Remaining APC Members

The Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Hon. Gabriel Dewan, has sworn in all the remaining five members of the opposition All Progressive Congress (APC). Read more »

Nigeria: Goiter - Understanding Causes and Management of Thyroid Enlargement

Amina suffers from goiter. She said living with the condition involves managing fluctuating symptoms and adjusting daily routines. Read more »

Nigeria: First Bank, Customs Unbeaten As Women's Basketball Phase 1 Ends

Record title holder in the NBBF/Zenith Bank Women Basketball team, First Bank Women Basketball team, remained unbeaten as they showed class during the Phase 1 of the 2024 league… Read more »

Nigeria: Diphtheria - How PCR Testing Is Improving Diagnosis, Surveillance in Nigeria

Nigeria's recent diphtheria outbreak claimed over 600 lives, with over 13,000 confirmed cases recorded across 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Read more »

Nigeria: Shiites-Police Clashes Too Many, Too Frequent

On August 25, 2024, the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), popularly called Shiites, clashed with the Police in the Wuse District of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The… Read more »

Nigeria: Fcmb Salutes Regulators, Ngx Over Capital Raise

FCMB Group Plc has applauded key financial regulators and Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) following the "Successful completion of the initial phase of its transformational… Read more »

Nigeria: World Literacy Day - Enabling Multilingual Education for Mutual Understanding, Peace

International Literacy Day, observed every September 8, is more than an occasion to celebrate the ability to read and write; it is an opportunity to reflect on the broader… Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara United Apologise Over Home Defeat to Tornadoes

Kwara United have sent apologies to their ardent fans and supporters in the wake of a disappointing 2-1 loss to Niger Tornadoes in their first home match in the 2024/2025 Nigeria… Read more »

Nigeria: Abure, Obi Trade Words Over LP Crisis

The crisis in the Labour Party (LP) intensified on Monday as the embattled national chairman, Julius Abure, and the party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, exchanged accusations… Read more »

Nigeria: Company Income Tax Soars to N2.47tr in 3 Months

Company Income Tax (CIT) for the second quarter of 2024 increased to N2.47tr, a report by the National Bureau of Statistics has shown. Read more »

Nigeria: Lobi Stars Share the Spoils With Akwa United in NPFL Opener

Lobi Stars of Makurdi kicked off their campaign in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season with a barren draw against Akwa United in the last fixture of… Read more »

Nigeria: Assets Conversion - NNPC Ltd, Chevron Eye 165,000 Bpd By December

In line with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 provisions of transiting assets from the Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT) into PIA terms, the NNPC Ltd. and its Joint Venture (JV)… Read more »

Nigeria: Edo 2024 - The Value of Abuse in Campaigns

As the governorship election in Edo State 2024 draws ever closer, all the ills of electioneering in Nigeria are once again rearing their heads. Read more »

Nigeria: Nahco Secures Ground Handling Contract Ahead Emirates' Return

The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company PLC (NAHCO) has once again secured the bid to provide passenger and cargo ground handling services for Emirates Airlines at the Murtala… Read more »

Nigeria/Rwanda: Morocco 2025 - Super Eagles Eye Maximum Points Against Rwanda

The interim coach of the Super Eagles, Austin Eguavoen, has said the main objective in today's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against the Wasps of Rwanda in Kigali is… Read more »

Nigeria: Roche, Oncopadi Partner for Breast Cancer Awareness, Screening

Roche, a leading multinational healthcare company has announced the signing of a strategic agreement with Oncopadi, a provider of digital integrated healthcare services. Read more »

Nigeria: DSS Releases Ajaero Minutes to NLC's Deadline

Operatives go after SERAP directors, raid Abuja office TUC, Amnesty Int'l, Falana, others condemn act Secret police mum Read more »

Nigeria: Legacy Promo - UBA Rewards Customers With N17m

As part of ongoing activities to mark its 75th anniversary, the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has rewarded 30 loyal customers with over N17 million in the just concluded draw… Read more »

Nigeria: Flooding - Over 200,000 Displaced, Children Missing in Maiduguri

The flooding that hit Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, in the wee hours of yesterday has submerged hundreds of houses and destroyed lots of properties. Read more »

Nigeria: Shettima Visits Victims, Says Tragedy Beyond Borno Govt

Vice President Kashim Shettima has visited the flood victims in Maiduguri metropolis and Jere, and announced that 50 trucks of rice were underway to the state for distribution. Read more »

Nigeria: Maiduguri Flood Couldn't Have Come At a Worst Time - ACF

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has commiserated with people across the Northern States, and indeed other areas in Nigeria, over the deluge of water from flooded rivers,… Read more »

Nigeria: Benue APC Crisis Deepens As New List of LG Candidates Emerges

The Caretaker Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State has announced a list of 299 candidates for the October 5, local government elections. Read more »

Nigeria: APC Reacts As Lukman Claims PDP's 16 Years Better Than Party's 9-Yr Reign

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has responded to remarks made by Salihu Mohammed Lukman, a former national vice-chairman (North West) of the party, who claimed that APC's nine… Read more »

Nigeria: Wike Signs Power, Water Pacts With Chinese Companies

The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Saturday in China, signed two MOUs with the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) and the China Geo-Engineering Corporation… Read more »

Nigeria: Climate Change, Banditry, Fuel Hike and Food Security

Nigeria's agricultural sector is facing unprecedented challenges. The convergence of natural and human-induced disasters - flooding, drought, banditry, and a rise in petroleum… Read more »