January 30, 2023
Nigeria: Diphtheria - Why Childhood Immunisation Is Crucial
Diphtheria, a serious bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium species has been reported in about four states across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Swap - Relief As Buhari Extends Deadline By 10 Days
Respite came for Nigerians as President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday in Daura, Katsina State, approved the extension of the ongoing currency swap by 10 days. Read more »
Nigeria: Obi Stands Out Among All Presidential Candidates, Says Ohanaeze
Apex Igbo Social Cultural Organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has said there was no going back on it's earlier endorsement of the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi. Read more »
January 29, 2023
Senegal: Jollof Wars - Unesco Settles Debate Between Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal
The zenith of the jollof rice debate reached dizzying dimensions earlier this week when the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), settled in a… Read more »
Nigeria: Moodys Downgrades Nigeria Over Rising Debt
Over its expectation that government debt and revenue will continue to deteriorate, global rating firm, Moody's, has downgraded Nigeria's long-term foreign-currency and… Read more »
January 27, 2023
Nigeria: Atiku, Tinubu Return to the Trenches Over Alleged Plot to Scuttle Election
Again, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) counterpart, Atiku Abubakar, took the gloves off… Read more »
Nigeria: Equinor to Divest $1bn Stake in Nigeria's Agbami Oil Assets
As gale of International Oil Companies(IOCs) divestment from Nigeria deepens, Norwegian energy firm, Equinor has hired Standard Chartered to assist in the sale of its major stake… Read more »
Nigeria: After Supreme Court Victory, Akpabio Rejigs Campaign Structure
Smarting from the Supreme Court judgement which affirmed him as the APC candidate in the race for Ikot Ekpene senatorial district (Akwa Ibom North-West) seat, former governor… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Takes Currency Swap to Akwa Ibom Communities
Determined to ensure effective mop up of the old currency notes (N200, N500 and N1,000) as they cease to become legal tenders on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, the Central Bank of… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Keeps Mum On Niger, Nasarawa Airstrikes
Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said it would refrain from making comments on the recent incident of miscalculated airstrikes in Nasarawa and Niger states. Read more »
Nigeria: Traders, Beggars Reject Old Naira Notes in Kebbi
Petty traders, motorcyclists, beggars and fuel attendants in Birnin Kebbi, the capital of Kebbi State have joined others in rejecting old naira notes. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Bans Dollar Payment for Domestic Transactions, Launches 'Afrigo' Card
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said it will no longer allow payment for dollar charges on transactions made within Nigeria either with the newly introduced National Domestic… Read more »
January 26, 2023
Nigeria: Buhari in Katsina, Says History Will Be Kind to Him
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Kastina State said he believed history will be kind to his administration, going by the situation inherited on security and economy, and the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria-Niger Republic Rail Project Will Boost Socio-Economic Ties
The federal government of Nigeria has said the Nigeria-Niger Republic rail line will boost trade and other socio-economic interactions between both countries and in the continent. Read more »
Nigeria: Angry 120 Million Nigerians Will Soon Revolt, Kachikwu Warns
The Presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC) Dumebi Kachikwu has likened the rumbling of over 120 million Nigerians to an earthquake that will soon erupt. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Goods Export to UK Now to Enjoy 99% Duty-Free - Envoy
Nigeria will now enjoy duty-free trade on 99 per cent of goods exported to the United Kingdom, the deputy British High Commission in Lagos said yesterday. Read more »
January 27, 2023
Nigeria: Northern Group Alleges Plot to Sabotage Conduct of Free Elections
Coalition of 52 Northern Groups (CNG) has raised the alarm over an alleged plot by some powerful elements to scuttle the February 25 presidential election following the upsurge in… Read more »
January 26, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerians Urged to Shun Hate Speech, Divisive Comments
Carefronting Nigeria in collaboration with Peacetech Lab has admonished Nigerians to shun hate speech and divisive comments ahead of the forthcoming general election. Read more »
West Africa: ECOWAS Intra-Regional Trade Drops By 10% Due to Payment Glitches
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the bloc founded to promote cooperation and economic integration in West Africa has reported a 10 per cent drop in trade… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, Egypt Agree On Joint Electricity Devt
Nigeria and Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance bilateral cooperation in the field of electricity and renewable energy. Read more »
Nigeria: Aviation Workers' Strike Won't Happen Again - Federal Govt
The federal government has tendered an apology to Nigerians over the strike embarked upon by the National Union of Air Transport Employees and Air Transport Services Senior Staff… Read more »
Nigeria: NJC Clears 84 Judges, 9 Heads of Courts for Appointment
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended the appointment of nine Heads of Courts and 84 other judicial officers. Read more »
January 25, 2023
Nigeria: Fuel Scarcity, New Naira Policy Meant to Sabotage 2023 Polls - Tinubu
Presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, raised the alarm that the current fuel scarcity experienced… Read more »
January 26, 2023
Nigeria: Dozens of Fulani herders Killed in Nigeria Explosion
No fewer than 27 persons have been killed after an explosion on Tuesday night at a border community located in Doma local government area of Nasarawa State. Read more »
January 25, 2023
Nigeria: Federal Govt Sets Up 14-Man Committee to Manage Petroleum Products Supply, Distribution
In a move to find lasting solution to the disruptions in the supply and distribution of petroleum products in the country, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the constitution… Read more »