Nigeria: 'I'm Heartbroken', Atiku Mourns Ibadan Stampede Victims

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has mourned the victims of the stampede at a funfair event organised for children in the Bashorun area of Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. Read more »

Nigeria: How Govt Will Achieve 15 Percent Inflation in 2025 - Presidency

The federal government has provided an explanation for how it will achieve the 15 percent projected inflation in the 2025 appropriation bill submitted to the National Assembly by… Read more »

Nigeria: Sultan Decries Present State of Almajiri Practice

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar, has condemned the present state of the Almajiri system in the northern part of the country, describing it as embarrassing and… Read more »

Nigeria: Shekarau-Led Northern Group Seeks Amendements to Tinubu's Tax Reform Bills

The League of Northern Democrats (LND) under the leadership of its Chairman and former Kano State Governor, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, has sought amendments to President Bola… Read more »

Nigeria: Senator Tinubu Compassionate First Lady - UBA Sani

Governor Uba Sani has described Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of Nigeria, as the mother of the nation who is caring and compassionate.The Governor made this known in his… Read more »

Nigeria: Explosions Rock Niger Community

One farmer, Dauda Haruna has been reportedly killed while four others, including 3 siblings, were severely injured in suspected bomb explosions in Bassa community, Shiroro LGA of… Read more »

Nigeria: FG Begins Distribution of Subsidised Inputs to 6000 Wheat Farmers in Kano

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has commenced the distribution of subsidised inputs to 6,000 wheat farmers in Kano State. Read more »

Nigeria: Sokoto Approves N15bn for Judges' Vehicles, Schools Renovation, Others

The Sokoto State Government has approved N15 billion for the renovation of schools and provision of official vehicles to high court judges and Khadis of the Shari'ah Court of… Read more »

Nigeria: Residents Struggle With Water, Sanitation Hardship in Benue

It's no longer news that the dry season has returned and with it acute water scarcity for residents in many parts of Benue State. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Nasarawa Tech Village Attracted 12bn Investments'

Modern Shelter Systems and Services Limited, one of Nigeria's leading real estate firms has announced that the Nasarawa Technology Village has attracted investments of N12 billion… Read more »

Nigeria: Nahco Targets N300bn Revenue Growth By 2029

The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO) yesterday announced a five - year business transformation plan with a projected revenue of N300billion by 2029. Read more »

Nigeria: Abuja Indigenous Students Reject Renaming Uniabuja After Gowon

The University of Abuja chapter of the Abuja Indigenous Student Association (AISA) has expressed its strongest opposition to the proposed change of name of the University of Abuja… Read more »

Nigeria: Ipac's New Constitution Will Deepen Nigeria's Democracy - Prof Yakubu

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has said the current move by the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) to adopt a new… Read more »

Nigeria: $1trn Economy Necessary for Nigeria's Prosperity - SEC

The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, on Tuesday, insisted that achieving Nigeria's N1 trillion economy "Is not merely an… Read more »

Nigeria: Arm Unveils Sharia-Compliant Fixed Income Fund

Leading asset management firm, ARM Investment Managers, has announced the launch of the ARM Sharia-Compliant Fixed Income Fund, to provide sustainable financial growth… Read more »

Nigeria: Commodification of Naira Notes

Like all other currencies worldwide, the naira is supposed to serve as a medium of exchange. It is designed to facilitate the sale and purchase of commodities and services.… Read more »

Nigeria: Banks Restrict Multiple Account Owners to N20,000 Withdrawal

There is low cash supply - Bank sources Read more »

Nigeria: Jaiz Bank Concludes N10.04bn Private Placement

Jaiz Bank has successfully listed N10.04 billion from its private placement on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), following regulatory approvals from the Central Bank of Nigeria… Read more »

Nigeria: Prioritize Road Infrastructure in Grassroots, Foundation Urges Wike

The Nikki Udezue Foundation has urged FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to prioritize road infrastructure development in local communities around the FCT in order to make life meaningful… Read more »

Nigeria: NNPC Foundation Partners NYSC to Empower Corps Members

The NNPC Foundation, a subsidiary dedicated to carrying out the company's social responsibility programmes, says it is partnering with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in… Read more »

Nigeria: Edo Assembly Suspends 18 LG Chairmen, Deputies Over 'Misconduct'

The Edo State House of Assembly, has suspended the 18 local government chairmen and vice chairmen in the state for two months over alleged insubordination and gross misconduct. Read more »

Nigeria: Real Reasons Wike Suspended Hadi As FCDA's

Fresh facts have emerged on why the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, suspended Engr Shehu Ahmad Hadi as the Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA). Read more »

Nigeria: Trapped in a Vicious Cycle of Debt and T-Pain

Since June 2023, an estimated $7.82 billion loan was secured from the World Bank. This is aside from the monthly series of bond auctions, with $900 million targeted this month from… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Fixes March 6 for Judgement On 4,449 Police Officers' Promotion

The National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja yesterday fixed March 6, 2025, for judgement in a case filed against the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector-General of Police by… Read more »

Nigeria: Woman Smashes Husband's Head, Abandons Baby Over Infidelity

A disturbing incident has unfolded in the Yimi community in Gwagwalada Area Council of the FCT when a woman, Mrs Gladys Mani, reportedly smashed her husband's head with a stone and… Read more »