Nigeria: Gbajabiamila Can't Take Over N/Assembly's Oversight Role - Reps

The deputy spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has said the Chief of Staff to the president, Femi Gbajabiamila, cannot take over the oversight duties of the… Read more »

Nigeria: As Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun Assumes Duties

On Friday, August 23, 2024, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, took the oath of office as the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), following the retirement of former CJN, Kayode… Read more »

Nigeria: Banks' Loans to Private Sector Hit N2.3trn in 1 Month - Report

A new report indicated that commercial banks' credits to the private sector rose by about N2.3 trillion between June and July 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: State Assembly Speakers Assure of Good Governance

Speakers of State Houses of Assembly in Nigeria have reiterated their commitment to ensuring good governance at the grassroots level. Read more »

Nigeria: Ondo 2024 - PDP, APC Clash Over Alleged Election Rigging Plans By Aiyedatiwa

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Organisation in Ondo State has accused Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of plotting to compromise the upcoming governorship election by… Read more »

Nigeria: Katsina Govt Partners China, Orders for 400 Tractors, 4,000 Water Pumps

The Katsina State Government has ordered the supply of 400 tractors and 4,000 agricultural water pumps from a Chinese company. Read more »

Nigeria: RTEAN Dissolves Oyo Executive

The national leadership of the Road Transport Employers' Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) has dissolved its branch executive in Oyo State. Read more »

Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Nworgu Wins Silver, Secures Nigeria's Second Powerlifting Medal

Upset as Ogunkunle books semi-final spot in para-table tennis Read more »

Nigeria: Osimhen Secures N10.6bn Annual Salary With Galatasaray

Victor Osimhen is set to earn a net salary of €6 million (N10.6bn) during his season-long loan at Galatasaray from Napoli. Read more »

Nigeria: Food Insecurity Can Only Be Addressed Through Partnerships - Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged African leaders to reject protectionism as essential steps towards achieving security and stability, saying the challenges of food… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Records Reverse Medical Tourism in Fertility Treatments

The Association for Fertility and Reproductive Health (AFRH) says Nigeria is recording an influx of people from other countries to Nigeria for Assisted Reproductive Technology… Read more »

Nigeria: Boko Haram Insurgents Now Looting Immature Crops - Ndume

The Senator representing Borno South, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has appealed to the military under Operation Hadin Kai in the North East and other security agencies to clear the remnants… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Sets Sept 12 for Hearing of Applications On Emefiele's Forfeited Assets

Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Lagos has scheduled September 12 for hearing all applications related to the forfeited assets and funds linked to Mr. Godwin… Read more »

Nigeria: 2,776 Killed, 16,309 Injured From Road Crashes in 7 Months - Govt

The Secretary to the Federal Government, Sen. George Akume, has said it is unacceptable for 2,776 people to be killed and 16,309 injured in road traffic crashes between January and… Read more »

Nigeria: Fuel Price Hike - Kwara Govt Deploys Free Buses to Ease Movement

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Thursday, directed the immediate deployment of buses to different parts of the metropolis to ease the movement of commuters. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Increases Inmates' Allowance Amid Viral Video On Poor Feeding

The federal government says it has reviewed the feeding allowance of all the inmates serving their respective terms in the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) across the country by… Read more »

Nigeria: ICPC Quizzes Ngige Over 'Contracts, Job Racketeering'

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has quizzed Chris Ngige, one of the Ministers in the cabinet of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Read more »

Nigeria: Death Toll in Kano Building Collapse Rises to 3 - NEMA

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says the death toll from the building collapse at Noman's Land Quarters, Fagge Local Government Area of Kano, has risen to three… Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna, Zamfara Residents Trained to Tackle Gender-Based Violence

The International Alert-Nigeria has empowered communities in Kaduna and Zamfara states to address gender-based violence (GBV) and resolve disputes through an 18-month project… Read more »

Nigeria: Surrender Yourself to Us, Police Tell British National Declared Wanted

The police high command, on Tuesday, asked the British national declared wanted, Andrew Wynne, to come out of his hiding and surrender himself to the operatives of the Nigerian… Read more »

Nigeria: FG to Unveil Raw Materials Database to Drive Industrial Growth

The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has said it will launch a comprehensive Nigeria's raw materials database this month, to bolster the country's industrial… Read more »

Nigeria: Bitcoin's Path to $190k - The Role of Stablecoins in 2024

In 2024, the cryptocurrency market is abuzz with predictions of Bitcoin reaching a staggering $190,000. This potential surge is fueled by various factors, including macroeconomic… Read more »

Nigeria: Emir Sanusi Proffers Solutions to End Fulani Crises in Nigeria

The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has proposed solutions that he believes could permanently solve the ongoing crises involving the Fulani community in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: NSCDC Arrests 7 for Illegal Mining, Robbery in Ondo

Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ondo State have apprehended seven individuals for alleged involvement in illegal mining, theft, and armed… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Calabar Prison Deaths Linked to Illness, Old Age, Not Malnutrition'

The deaths of three inmates at the Calabar Correctional Centre, Cross River State were due to critical illnesses and old age, rather than malnutrition, sources within the centre… Read more »