December 19, 2023
Nigeria: Shettima Woos Investors, Says Tinubu Administration Focused On Growing Energy Sector
Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged investors, both domestic and international, to avail themselves of the new opportunities created by power deficit and federal government's… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Nigeria: Why Onion Prices Will Increase Before Year End - - Kano Farmers
Onion farmers in Kano State are sounding the alarm as they anticipate a significant spike in onion prices this year, attributing the increase to the exorbitant cost of fuel… Read more »
Nigeria: Indigenous Oil Producers Seek Review of PIA
The Independent Petroleum Producers Group (IPPG), has called for review of critical aspects of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) to strengthen the regulatory framework and… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Pledges Support to Private Investment in Sports
Federal government has pledged to support private investments in sports. Read more »
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - Bayelsa Residents Waiting Endlessly for Federal Govt Palliatives
Unlike other states of the federation where the N2bn palliative fund as well as food items received from the federal government were already disbursed to citizens to cushion the… Read more »
Nigeria: Lassa Fever Killed 200 in 2023, Says Disease Control Centre
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that Nigeria recorded 1,170 confirmed cases of lassa fever and 200 deaths from January to 3rd December, 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna - Controversy Over Speaker's Status As Governor Presents Budget Today
The controversy trailing the Speakership status of Kaduna State House of Assembly appears to have assumed a new dimension as the State Governor, Senator Uba Sani presents the 2024… Read more »
December 17, 2023
Africa: Sports Minister Receives Africa Sustainability Man of the Year 2023 Award
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has been honored with the distinguished Africa Sustainability Man of the Year 2023 Award. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Hosts 100,000 Refugees, 8.5 Million IDPs - Minister
Dr. Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, has revealed that Nigeria is currently offering shelter and protection to roughly 100,000 refugees and… Read more »
December 15, 2023
Nigeria: Govt to Roll Out Policy Framework Over Cadets' Seatime Challenges
The federal government has said that efforts are underway to release a definite policy programme that will address the issue of seatime challenges facing Nigerian cadets. Read more »
Nigeria: WHO Approves NAFDAC Facility As Drug Control Laboratory
World Health Organisation (WHO), has approved the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Yaba Laboratory, as the Central Drug Control Laboratory… Read more »
Nigeria: I Will Make Nigeria Import, Export Hub - President Tinubu
President Tinubu has disclosed plans by his administration to turn Nigeria into a hub of export and import activities. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court to Decide Fate of IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu Today
Supreme Court will on Friday, December 15th deliver its judgement on the appeal seeking to compel the federal government to release the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People… Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles Ready to Challenge for 2023 AFCON Title
The newly crowned African footballer of the Year and Napoli of Italy striker Victor Osimhen has declared the readiness of Nigeria's Super Eagles to challenge for the title at the… Read more »
December 13, 2023
Nigeria: Nollywood Star Iyabo Ojo Settles Tax Dispute With Lagos Govt
Renowned Nollywood actress and reality TV star, Iyabo Ojo, recently took to her Instagram to express her gratitude towards individuals and organizations instrumental in resolving… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Kill 13 Bandits, Rescue 268 Kidnap Victims in Katsina
The Katsina State Police Command has said that it killed 13 suspected kidnappers and rescued 268 abducted persons during various operations from June to September this year. Read more »
Central Africa: Unicef, FAO, WFP Lament Food Insecurity in West, Central Africa
A regional food security analysis by United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and World Food Programme (WFP) have… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Government Spends N600bn On Electricity Subsidy in 2023
Federal government has spent over N600 billion to subsidise electricity in 2023 alone, as forex unification and the high inflationary pressures in pushed cost-reflective tariffs to… Read more »
Nigeria: Victor Osimhen's Inspiring Journey - From Lagos Streets to African Footballer of the Year
Victor Osimhen, the newly crowned CAF 2023 African Player of the Year, has shared a heartfelt message celebrating his achievement. In a touching post, the Napoli striker reflected… Read more »
Nigeria: COP28 Is Over, What Next?
Before the 28th conference of the parties in Dubai, perhaps in preparation for it, Agora Policy published a report, 'Climate Change and Socio-Economic Development in Nigeria' and… Read more »
December 12, 2023
Africa: Nigeria's Victor Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Super Falcons Praised For CAF Awards
Sports development minister, Senator John Owan Enoh, has showered encomiums on Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala for emerging Men's and Women's African Footballers of the Year,… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Has Shown Commitment to Transform Economy, Security - Minister
Minister of state, Police Affairs, Hon Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, yesterday said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has shown unprecedented commitment to transforming all critical areas of… Read more »
December 11, 2023
Nigeria: Emefiele's Naira Redesign Policy Made Farmers Bankrupt - Federal Govt
The Federal Government, on Monday, said that the abandoned Naira re-design policy carried out by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under the immediate-past Governor of the apex… Read more »
Nigeria: Kokori's Contribution to June 12, Democracy Was Inspirational - Atiku
Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has described the former general secretary of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers of Nigeria, (NUPENG), Chief Frank Ovie… Read more »
December 10, 2023
Nigeria: UK Court Awards £20m to Nigeria in P&ID Case Victory
In a major development in the long-running legal battle between Process & Industrial Developments Limited (P&ID) and the Nigerian government, a UK court has awarded Nigeria… Read more »