November 24, 2023
Nigeria: Kano Detects Highest Number of Tuberculosis Cases in Nigeria
The Kano State Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (KNS-TBLCP) announced the detection and notification of 26,271 TB cases in 2022. Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Begins Building of 260 Primary Healthcare Centres
To improve healthcare delivery and bring the sector's services closer to the people, the Enugu State government has embarked on the construction of new 260-type 2 primary… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt, World Bank Launch $750m Business Reforms Fund for States
The federal government in collaboration with the World Bank has come up with another fiscal reform programme called "State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER)" which will… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Not Losing Crude Volume From Egina Facility - TotalEnergies
Oil major TotalEnergies has denied reports that massive spill had occurred in its 200,000 barrels a day Egina facility. Read more »
November 23, 2023
Nigeria: Tobacco Industry Rating Jumps From 53 to 60 Points in 2023 - Report
A new report on the state of the tobacco industry interference in Nigeria has revealed a marked increase in the industry's meddling in public health policies, in particular,… Read more »
November 22, 2023
Nigeria: Atlanta Mayor Declares November 18 'Davido Day'
The Mayor of Atlanta in the United States, Andre Dickens, has recognised the contribution of Nigerian-American singer, David Adeleke, a.k.a Davido, to entertainment in the city of… Read more »
November 21, 2023
Nigeria: $1.6 Billion Foreign Airlines' Fund Trapped in Nigeria, Others - IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), on Monday, said $1.68 billion belonging to foreign airlines are currently trapped in Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: 15 Years After, Supreme Court Hears Lottery Regulation Dispute March 13
The Supreme Court has fixed March 13, 2024, to hear a suit filed 15 years ago by the attorney-general of Lagos State against the federal government over who controls and regulates… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Judiciary Now 'Cash and Carry' - Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said Nigerians democracy is experiencing ill health under the rule of the All Progressives Congress (APC), adding that the ruling party has… Read more »
November 20, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu Not Undermining Judiciary, No Plan for One-Party Rule - Presidency
The Presidency has strongly refuted claims by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Atiku Abubakar, that President Bola Tinubu… Read more »
Nigeria: ENI Suspends World Bank Arbitration in Nigeria's OPL 245 Dispute
Italy's oil giants, Eni, has suspended arbitration regarding an oilfield dispute with the Nigerian government, buying time to discuss a conversion of the licence from prospecting… Read more »
Nigeria: Burna Boy, Rema Win Inaugural Afrobeats Awards
The duo of Burna Boy and Rema have won the inaugural Afrobeat categories at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards held on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Anti-Graft Agency Chairman for Trial January 10
The Code of Conduct Bureau has revealed why it arraigned the chairman of Kano State Public Complains and Anti-Graft Commission, Muhuyi Magaji. Read more »
Nigeria: 25 Years After, Govt May Restore Controversial Malabu Oil Well
In a bid to ramp up Nigeria's oil production output, for the first time in 25 years the federal government is now ready to benefit from what is considered one of the juiciest oil… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, 26 Others Adopt HPV Vaccine Against Cervical Cancer
Global health experts have disclosed that Nigeria is among the 27 countries in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) that have commenced the implementation and performance of nationwide HPV… Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court - Judicial Council Awaits List of Nominees
Four days after the news of 22 Appeal Court justices' selection for elevation into the Supreme Court was broken, the National Judicial Council (NJC) has said it is yet to receive… Read more »
November 19, 2023
Nigeria: Emirates Airline to Resume Soon - Aviation Minister
The minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has said Emirates Airline will resume operations in Nigeria soonest. Read more »
Nigeria: Navy Intercepts 127 Bags of Narcotics, Petroleum Products On Lagos Waters
The Nigerian Navy has intercepted 127 bags of cannabis sativa worth N254 million and drums of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), worth several millions of naira. Read more »
Nigeria: Be Careful Who You Fall in Love With - DJ Cuppy Warns Singles
Nigerian disc jockey, Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has advised single youths to be careful who they fall in love with to avoid losing their peace of mind. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP, SDP Reject Kogi Guber Poll Result
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State has faulted the outcome of the recent governorship election in the state, claiming that there were cases of over voting in 17 out… Read more »
Nigeria: Police, Governors Losing Battle Against Cult Violence
Cult-related violence is posing serious security challenges to schools, communities and businesses, leading to the death of many people, including a senior police officer working… Read more »
November 17, 2023
Nigeria: Presidency, Obi Differ On Federal Govt's Spending, Hardship
As the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the February 25 election, Peter Obi, picked holes in the economic policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Presidency… Read more »
November 16, 2023
Nigeria: First 'Miss Nigeria' Celebrates 93rd Birthday Anniversary
The winner of the first-ever 'Miss Nigeria' beauty pageant held in 1957, Grace Oyelude, has been celebrated on her 93rd birthday anniversary. Read more »
Nigeria: Visas of All 264 Passengers Verified Before Airlift, Air Peace Replies Saudi Arabia
Air Peace Airlines has disagreed with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on reasons stated for the deportation of 177 out of the 264 Jeddah-bound passengers, saying the travel details of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Must End Reliance on Borrowing - Finance Minister
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, has said the country cannot rely on borrowing to fund the 2024 budget. Read more »