Nigeria: Nigeria, UN Agency Target $500m in Distributed Renewable Energy Fund

Nigeria and a United Nations-backed agency, Sustainable Energy For All organisation, known as SEforALL, have set a $500 million target for a fund to finance the roll out of… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Okays 11 New Private Universities in Nigeria

The Federal Government has granted provisional licenses for 11 new private universities to operate in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Angolan Arrested At Kano Airport With 120 Ingested Wraps of Cocaine Destined for Turkey

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 42-year-old Angolan businessman, Mbala Dajou Abuba, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport… Read more »

Nigeria: Security Beefed Up At Lagos Assembly, Sources Say Meranda May Resign for Obasa to Takeover

Men of the security service are now all over the premises of the Lagos State House of Assembly following the tension generated by the insistence of Hon. Mojisola Meranda and Hon… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians in Philippines Face Diplomatic, Immigration Challenges

* Marioghae calls for FG intervention Read more »

Nigeria: You Must Get to Site Two Weeks Before Receiving Mobilisation Fee - Govt to Contractors

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, at the weekend maintained that only contractors who can deliver quickly are needed to work on Nigerian roads, stressing that henceforth,… Read more »

Nigeria: AfDB, WFP Grants $1m for Emergency Food Aid in Northeastern Nigeria

In a drive to ameliorate the humanitarian crisis triggered by flooding, and insecurity in the Northeastern Nigeria, the African Development Bank (AfDB) in collaboration with the… Read more »

Nigeria: At State Burial, Tinubu Eulogizes Nujoma's Legacy As Warrior, Nation-Builder

.Says founding Namibian president sacrificed comfort for his people's freedom, dignity, justice Read more »

Nigeria: New Horizons Partners Four More Varsities On ICT Empowerment

New Horizons, a technology training institute has partnered with additional four universities to train their students in 21st-century-oriented, lucrative international… Read more »

Nigeria: Minister - FG Will Transform Agribusiness Through Public-Private Partnership

Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has reassured Nigerians that government will not leave any stone unturned in its determination to use agricultural sector… Read more »

Nigeria: FRC Partners Osadebey University to Promote Actuarial Studies in Nigeria

The Anwai campus of the Dennis Osadebey University Asaba (DOU) was a beehive on Wednesday as experts and academics from across the country brainstormed on modalities for addressing… Read more »

Nigeria: UK to Drive Nigeria's Agric Sector Growth With £204m Investment

The United Kingdom (UK) Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has announced its readiness to inject £204 million in private sector finance and investment to… Read more »

Nigeria: Abacha, IBB and the Burden of History

One of the grandchildren of the late General Sani Abacha attacked General Ibrahim Babangida last weekend in an angry post on X. Titled, 'My grandfather saved the life of a coward',… Read more »

Nigeria: Olympian Jailed 21 Years for Raping Teenagers

A former Olympic swimmer has been jailed for 21 years for sexual offences, including the rape of two teenage girls under 18. Read more »

Nigeria: Musa's Quest for Military Technology

Musa's crusade for military technology could facilitate the development of science and technology in Nigeria, writes CHUKWUEMEKA UWANAKA Read more »

Nigeria: Interswitch Group Gets Global Recognition

Interswitch, one of Africa's leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, has been recognised as one of the 'Happiest Workplaces Around the Globe 2024'. Read more »

Nigeria: Strengthening Awareness, Action On Sexual and Reproductive Health in Nigeria

Reproduction is an integral aspect of ensuring the continuity of human societies. As such, while human societies evolve, creating opportunities for open discussion and education on… Read more »

Nigeria: NPFL - Rangers Humiliate Sunshine, Nasarawa Dim Remo Stars

Defending Champions, Enugu Rangers cruised past visiting Sunshine Stars of Akure in a 3-0 result yesterday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu. Read more »

Nigeria: Mikel Obi Dismisses Carragher's Disrespectful Comments On Afcon

Former Super Eagles Captain, John Obi Mikel, has responded to Sky Sports pundit, Jamie Carragher, over his remarks that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) was not a major… Read more »

Nigeria: The CBN Bold Steps Towards Monetary Policy Rate

CBN's commitment to preserving economic stability through the application of monetary policy is laudable, reckons Isah Aliyu Chiroma Read more »

Nigeria: Army Chief Tours Lagos, Pledges Better Welfare for Soldiers, Increased Allowances, Housing Access

*Calls for discipline and inter-agency cooperation as against conflicts with other security forces Read more »

Nigeria: Ysfon Celebrates 60 Years of Inspiring Youths Through Sports

The Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON) has announced a programme of activities for its 60th anniversary. Read more »

Nigeria: Turning Waste Into Energy - Gtco's 'Waste for Gas' Initiative Transforms Ogun Communities

Access to clean cooking energy remains a pressing challenge in many underserved communities across Nigeria, where millions still rely on firewood and charcoal for daily cooking. Read more »

Nigeria: Olufuye, Elgamal, Others Appointed to UN Advisory Group 2025

The United Nations Secretary-General has announced the appointment of Dr. Jimson Olufuye and Hossam Elgamal to the Multi-Stakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) for 2025. Read more »

Nigeria: Stock Market Gains N11bn On Buy Interest in Okomu Oil, 32 Others

The stock market section of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) yesterday saw a midweek reversal, as investors buy interest in Okomu Oil Plc and 32 others pushed the overall… Read more »