December 07, 2023
Nigeria: COP28 - Nigeria Secures Over $5 Billion Commitments for Climate Action
The Federal Government says it has secured more than 5 billion dollars commitments for its climate action at the ongoing climate change conference also known as COP28 in Dubai,… Read more »
Nigeria: Volleyball - Nigeria Set Up African U-17 Nations Championship Final Against Egypt
The fervour at the ongoing 2023 Girls Under-17 African Nations Volleyball Championship reached a crescendo as Nigeria's Girls Under-17 team clinched a hard-fought victory over… Read more »
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Lists Benefits of Opebi-Mende-Ojota Link Bridge
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed optimism that the Opebi-Mende-Ojota Link Bridge and other arterial roads connecting the bridge will in no small measure solve… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Nigeria: P&G Pulls Back From Nigeria, Argentina's Markets in Restructuring Move
Nigerian consumers will soon see fewer Procter & Gamble (P&G) products on shelves, as the American multinational consumer goods company announced a limited market portfolio… Read more »
Nigeria: Okonjo-Iweala, Mo Abudu Make Forbes' '100 Most Powerful Women' List
The director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has be named one of the Forbes Magazine's 100 Most Powerful Women in the World. Read more »
Nigeria: President Bola Tinubu Demands Probe Into Kaduna Bombing
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, northern governors and other prominent Nigerians have called for the probe of the drone attack on a Kaduna village on Sunday. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Prosecute Gender-Based Violence in Schools
The Federal Ministry of Justice is set to launch a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the prosecution of school-related gender-based violence (GBV). Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, Kuwait Strengthen Aviation Ties, Sign Bilateral Air Agreement
Nigeria and the State of Kuwait have strengthened their aviation ties through the signing of Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA). Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Laments Exodus of Lecturers From Public Varsities
Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised the alarm over the mass resignation of lecturers from Nigeria's universities. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria to Revoke 33 Unused Oil Licences - NUPRC
The federal government is planning to revoke unused oil exploration leases that companies were granted but have not been able to carry out any exploration activities on them. Read more »
Nigeria: COP28 - Minister, NNPC Recommit to Lowering Methane Emissions
Minister of state, Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo has pledged Nigeria's commitment to lower methane emissions. Read more »
December 05, 2023
Nigeria: COP28 - Nigeria's Gas Flare Monetisation Targets 50 Percent Carbon Emission Reduction - NUPRC
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has revealed plans to reduce Nigeria's Carbon emission by as much as seven million tonnes of CO2 emission per year… Read more »
Nigeria: COP28 - Several Nations Promise to Shut Coal Powered Plants
Several nations vowed at COP28 in Dubai, to phase out coal plants which are identified as contributing so much to global warming. Read more »
December 04, 2023
Nigeria: PDP Asks National Assembly to Probe 'Over-Bloated' COP28 Delegation
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to come clean on the over-bloated delegation of 1,411 individuals to the Conference of the Parties (COP28)… Read more »
December 03, 2023
Nigeria: Peter Obi Demands Better Healthcare, Education for Nigerians Living With Disabilities
Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has called for better support for Nigerians living with disabilities, urging the government to ensure they… Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Uncovers Meth, Opioid Consignments in Lagos
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) raided some courier firms in Lagos, where they thwarted attempts by drug syndicates to export illicit substances,… Read more »
Nigeria: Alarm Bells Ring As Nigeria's Refineries Collapse By 92%
The World Energy 2023 report has unearthed a staggering decline of 92% in Nigeria's crude oil refining output over the past ten years, raising concerns about the country's energy… Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 Budget Lacks Transparency in Project Selection - Sen Nwoko
The senator representing Delta North, Ned Nwoko, has said the 2024 budget presented by President Bola Tinubu last week lacks transparency in selection of projects to be executed. Read more »
Nigeria: Three Plane-Loads of Delegates Represent Nigeria At COP28
No fewer than 1,411 Nigerian delegates, enough to fill two or three jumbo jets, registered to participate at the 28th Climate Change Summit presently holding in Dubai, the United… Read more »
December 01, 2023
Nigeria: South African Billionaire's Son Buys Nigeria's Largest Beverage Can Maker
In a move that signals confidence in Nigeria's economic recovery, Jonathan Oppenheimer, son of South African billionaire, Nicky Oppenheimer, has acquired full ownership of GZ… Read more »
December 02, 2023
Nigeria: Troops Kill 52 Militants, Arrest 204, Rescue 234 Hostages
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) yesterday said troops on internal security operations killed 52 terrorists, arrested 204 and rescued 234 hostages in the past week. Read more »
Nigeria: The Silent Struggle - Hidden Tales of Aspiring Doctors
Marked by trials that often go unnoticed, HENRY TYOHEMBA in this report delves into the journey of medical students, exploring the fortitude required to navigate the demanding… Read more »
December 01, 2023
Nigeria: Federal Govt Bans 'Ghana Must Go' Sacks At Airports
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has prohibited the use of travel sacks, 'Ghana Must Go' by passengers at all the nation's airports. Read more »
Nigeria: National Assembly May Pass 2024 Budget December 19
There are strong indications that the National Assembly (NASS) may pass the 2024 Appropriation Bill of N27.5 trillion on December 19, 2023. Read more »
November 29, 2023
Nigeria: Measles - Kwara Vaccinates 700,000 Children
A total of 700,000 children have been vaccinated in the 2023 measles campaign across the 16 local government areas of Kwara State. Read more »