August 04, 2023
Nigeria: GSK Exits Nigeria After 51 Years of Operations
British multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), has announced plans to shut its operations in Nigeria. Read more »
August 03, 2023
Nigeria: 52 Libya-Bound Trafficked Victims Rescued in Kebbi
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in Kebbi State has said it has intercepted, rescued and handed over 52 trafficked victims to the National Agency for Prohibition in… Read more »
August 02, 2023
Nigeria: Niger Coupists Detain Bazoum's Men
The new military rulers in Niger Republic have detained at least l80 members of the ousted democratically elected administration, the previous ruling party said. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Broadcast Shows Lack of Leadership, Focus - PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said the national broadcast by President Bola Tinubu on Monday shows that the All Progressives Congress (APC) led federal government lacks focus… Read more »
August 01, 2023
Nigeria: No Going Back On Tomorrow's Protest - NLC President
The organiser labour comprising Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and its Trade Union Congress (TUC) counterpart, has ruled out suspension of nationwide mass action against fuel price… Read more »
Nigeria: Wike, Kyari, 5 Others Take 'Bow' As Senate Screens 14 Nominees
The Senate yesterday screened 14 of the 28 ministerial nominees, whose names were sent to the Red Chamber by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu last week for confirmation. Read more »
July 31, 2023
Nigeria: Five Times Labour Suspended Planned Nationwide Strike Over Critical Matters
The Nigeria Labour Congress on Wednesday asked the Federal Government to reverse what it described as "anti-poor" and anti-workers policies within seven days or risk a nationwide… Read more »
July 30, 2023
Nigeria: Adamawa Looting - NEMA Beefs Up Security Around Kaduna Warehouses
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has called on the Department of State Services (DSS), Police and the Nigerian Army to secure its warehouses in Kaduna State. Read more »
July 31, 2023
Nigeria: Super Falcons Positive Ahead of Irish Clash
Nine-time African champions, the Super Falcons of Nigeria are in confident mood ahead of today's Group B cracker against Republic of Ireland at Brisbane's Lang Park. Read more »
July 30, 2023
Nigeria: Troops Clamp Down On Illegal Oil Refining Site in Delta
Troops of the Nigerian Army, operatives of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and those of a private security firm have jointly uncovered a major illegal… Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy Removal, Forex Regime Policies Yielding Positive Results - Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says the Federal Government is receiving support and commendations from the global communities over the removal of fuel subsidies and the foreign exchange… Read more »
July 31, 2023
Nigeria: Air Connectivity Worsens On Northern Routes As Fares Skyrocket
Flight connectivity in and around the northern part of the country has worsened in recent times as prices skyrocket by almost 100 per cent on the routes currently served, findings… Read more »
July 27, 2023
Nigeria: Lagos to Build New Port in Badagry
The Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has restated his government's commitment to construct a new port in the Badagry axis of the state to decongest Apapa and Tincan Island… Read more »
Nigeria: Zulum Orders Crackdown On 'Marlian' Group
The Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has directed security operatives to crack down on a notorious "Marlian" group believed to be terrorizing residents in some parts of… Read more »
Nigeria: Denrele Edun Hits New Deal
Popular TV presenter, Denrele Edu has just bagged a new endorsement deal. Read more »
July 26, 2023
Nigeria: CBN Increases Interest Rate to 18.75 Percent, Highest in 22 Years
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased the benchmark interest rate (MPR) to 18.75% from 18.5%, representing the highest interest… Read more »
July 27, 2023
Nigeria: Google Says Nigerians Can Now Pay With Naira On Play Store
Google on Wednesday announced that Nigerians can now make payments on its Play Store using the local currency, the naira. Read more »
July 26, 2023
Nigeria: Wizkid Is My Favourite Nigerian Musician - John Boyega
Nigerian-British actor, John Boyega, has revealed that his favourite artiste from the country is Wizkid. He stated during a recent interview that 'he has always loved Wizkid'. Read more »
Nigeria: IDP Camp Crisis Worse in Benue Than Borno - UN
The United Nations (UN) has said that the humanitarian crisis in Internally Displaced Persons' (IDPs) camps in Benue State is worse than those in the North Eastern part of Nigeria,… Read more »
Nigeria: 48 Hours to Deadline, Tinubu Yet to Send Ministerial List to National Assembly
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is yet to send the list of his ministerial nominees to the Senate for screening and confirmation 48 hours before the deadline, Daily Trust reports. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Meets Ousted APC Chair Adamu, Secretary
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday met with the immediate past National Chairman and Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu and… Read more »
Nigeria: Anthrax Vaccination Drive Under Way in Federal Capital Territory
Over 400 cows and more than 200 sheep in the FCT have been vaccinated against anthrax since the beginning of the exercise on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Debt Service to Revenue to Peak At 121% in 2023 - ActionAid
The ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has expressed concern that Nigeria debt service ratio will peak from current 101.5 percent in 2022 to 121percent of the revenue by 2023 ending. Read more »
July 25, 2023
Nigeria: Female Political Participation Shouldn't Be Legislated - Okoli
Chijioke Okoli (SAN) is a former branch chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Lagos Branch. In this interview, he speaks on the undesirability of constitutional amendment… Read more »
Nigeria: Anthrax - FCTA to Vaccinate Over 1 Million Cows
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is to vaccinate over one million cows in the six area councils of the nation's capital. Read more »