September 17
Nigeria: APC Reps Caucus Donates N200m for Edo Gov'ship Campaign
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Caucus in the House of Representatives has pledged strong support for Senator Monday Okpebholo and Hon. Dennis Idahosa, the party's candidates… Read more »
Nigeria: What Sacrifice Has Tinubu Made?
Last week, a reader by name Olajide called from Abeokuta, Ogun State, and engaged me in a very interesting discussion on the state of the nation, especially in the light of the… Read more »
Nigeria: FG, NESG to Unlock Nigeria's Economic Potentials
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, says it is in strategic partnership with the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) and other private sector… Read more »
Nigeria: Delta, Lagos, Bayelsa Sweep More Gold Medals At National Youth Games
Defending champions, Delta State, are leaving no stone unturned in their quest to win the ongoing 8th National Youth Games. Read more »
September 18
Nigeria: Illegal Arms Importation - Govt Begins Prosecution of 10 Suspects
The federal government has said that arrangements have been concluded to destroy all seized illicit arms and ammunition from suspects and other criminals by the end of September. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Split Unity Colleges Into Basic, Secondary Schools
The federal government has announced that the 115 Federal Unity Colleges in the country will soon be unbundled into basic and secondary schools. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Engage Sultan, Shehu of Borno, Others On Tsangaya Education Reforms, Out-of - School Children
The House of Representatives Committee on Alternate Education has embarked on a wider consultation engaging the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar, the Shehu of Borno, Shehu… Read more »
September 17
Nigeria: 'No More Excuses', Danjuma Asks Service Chiefs to End Killings Now
Elder statesman and former Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), has tasked all service chiefs to end banditry and return the country to the path of peace. Read more »
Nigeria: Reactions As Minister Says Tinubu Too Rich to Loot Nigeria's Resources
Mixed reactions have trailed comments by Ayodele Olawande, Minister of State for Youth Development, that President Bola Tinubu is an "epitome of wealth" with no interest to loot… Read more »
Nigeria: Okonjo-Iweala to Seek Second Term As WTO Chief
WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala will seek another four-year term as head of the World Trade Organization following a broad Africa-led push to start the process early,… Read more »
September 16
Nigeria: NNPC Issues Fresh Estimated Petrol Price Breakdown
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has released an updated breakdown of the estimated price of petrol purchased from the Dangote Refinery. Read more »
Nigeria: Zulum Flags Off Distribution of Relief to Borno Flood Victims
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state has flagged off the distribution of relief materials to victims of the devastating Maiduguri flooding taking refuge in about 36 camps. Read more »
Nigeria: Maiduguri Flood - Some Residents Still Trapped - Ndume
The senator representing Borno South, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has asked the federal government to dredge communities affected by flooding in Borno State to ease out water so that… Read more »
September 14
Nigeria: Lokpobiri Backs Appah Godday to Lift WBC African Title
The Minister of Petroleum (State), Heineken Lokpobiri, has backed Nigerian boxer, Appah Godday, to lift the WBC African title. Read more »
September 16
Nigeria: ASUU Condemns Dismissal of 120 Academics Over Strike Participation
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Yola Zone, has expressed strong disapproval over the dismissal of about 120 academics from several universities for participating… Read more »
Nigeria: Plan Seeks Support to Maiduguri Flood Victims
Children and girls' rights organisation, Plan International Nigeria has expressed solidarity with the people of Borno State, particularly residents of Maiduguri who have lost their… Read more »
Nigeria: N3bn Allocated to Affected Victims Must Be Monitored, Evaluated - Actionaid
The ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has called for stringent monitoring and evaluation of the allocation of N3billion to victims affected by flood recently in Maiduguri, Borno State. Read more »
September 15
Nigeria: Why Dangote Refinery Can't Bring About Price Reduction for Now - Expert
An oil industry player and Chief Executive Officer of CITA, Dr. Thomas Ogungbangbe, has said roll out of petroleum products from Dangote Refinery would not bring about any price… Read more »
September 16
Nigeria: Historical Society of Nigeria Honors Adamawa Governor With Prestigious Award
The National Leadership of the Historical Society of Nigeria has conferred its prestigious honor award on Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, recognizing his outstanding achievements… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPCL Tackles Dangote Refinery, Insists Paying N898 Per Litre
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has insisted that it paid N898 per litre for the purchase of petrol from the Dangote Refinery. Read more »
Nigeria: Adamawa Proposes N268.8 Billion Budget for 2025, Warns Residents of Impending Flood
The Adamawa State Executive Council has presented a proposed budget of N268.8 billion for the 2025 fiscal year, aligning with the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and… Read more »
September 13
Nigeria: Boost for Autogas As FG Introduces N230/Litre Cng
Approves distribution of 10,000 free conversion kits Read more »
Nigeria: Banks' Committee Earmarks N50m to Push Contactless Payments
The Committee of E-Business Industry Heads (CeBIH) has earmarked a fresh N50m to deepen adoption of contactless payment in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: N/Assembly Reschedules Resumption to Sept 24
The National Assembly has rescheduled its resumption date from September 17 to September 24, 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Climate Action and Community Resilience Needed
The devastating flood that recently struck Maiduguri reminded us of the urgent need for collective action in the face of climate change. Read more »