March 10
Nigeria: When the Children Are Starving
Some people say it is too early to criticise the presidency of Bola Tinubu as he has been in power for less than one year. Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Almost Committed Suicide - Fish Farmer
Mariam Asuquo Okon, an orphan, finds succour in fish farming after facing many challenges in life, including abuse from stepmothers, sexual harassment and hopelessness. Read more »
March 09
Nigeria: President Tinubu, Reclaim Nigeria From Insurgents, Bandits
Terrorists and bandits appear to be daring the government and security forces with audacious, but outrageous group abductions of women, girls and school children in Borno, Bauchi… Read more »
March 10
Nigeria: Bosso and His Misfiring Flying Eagles Under Pressure Again
This is definitely another torrid moment for the Head Coach of the Flying Eagles, Ladan Bosso. Last Thursday, the Nigerian U20 boys' national team suffered a 2-1 loss against the… Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Insecurity, Cost of Inputs, Irrigation Farming Thrives Taraba
Despite insecurity and cost of inputs, thousands of people in Taraba State have embarked on irrigation farming. Read more »
Nigeria: Seed Technologies Key to Addressing Africa Agric Problems
The availability of quality seeds is critical to enhance crop productivity for a food and nutrition secure continent. Read more »
Nigeria: Nepotism and Impunity in Nigeria's Judiciary
The situation in Nigeria's judiciary is very appalling and damning. Officers of the highest levels of administration in the judiciary are participating in the brazen rape of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Fertiliser Cost - Like Others, Kano Dry Season Farmers in Dilemma
Farmers in Kano State have expressed concern over the rise in the price of fertiliser, which they said was gradually getting out of hand. They have been lamenting that if care is… Read more »
March 07
Nigeria: Optiva Capital Seeks Empowerment for Women
Optiva Capital Partners, the nation's leading investment immigration wealth management company has stressed the need to empower more women in Nigeria. Read more »
March 10
Nigeria: Jigawa Now Has Hibiscus Processing Plant
In a significant move towards economic diversification and agricultural transformation, Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State officially commissioned the COMTTRAJIGAWA Hibiscus… Read more »
Zambia: Triple Crises Impact Agribusinesses in Nigeria, Tanzania, Zambia, Report Finds
Agribusinesses in Nigeria, Tanzania and Zambia face challenges from Covid-19, climate change and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, AGRA's 'African Agribusiness Outlook Report' says. Read more »
March 11
Nigeria: Energy Theft Affecting Power Supply in Kwara, Kogi, Others - IBEDC
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) on Sunday said it recorded "over 1,450 cases of energy theft between January and February 2024". Read more »
Nigeria: 59 Doctors Resign in Nasarawa, Allege Poor Welfare
A total of 59 medical doctors who were working with Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital (DASH), Lafia, have withdrawn their services from the Nasarawa State Government over the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Female Wrestlers Scoop Six Gold Medals At African Games
It rained gold yesterday for Team Nigeria as the country's female wrestlers won all six gold medals at the ongoing African games in Accra, Ghana. Read more »
Nigeria: Yari's Annual Ramadan Feeding Prog Benefits 250,000 Households
In line with a longstanding tradition of generosity, the senator representing Zamfara West Senatorial Zone, Abdul'aziz Abubakar Yari, has announced plans to distribute foodstuffs… Read more »
March 10
Nigeria: Tinubu to Inaugurate Multi-Billion-Naira Agro Zone, Airport in Minna
President Bola Tinubu is expected to inaugurate an agricultural processing zone with equipment and the remodelled Minna International Airport on Monday. Read more »
March 09
Nigeria: Security Measures in Niger Delta Increase Oil Output By 200,000 Barrels - Adviser
The Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Mrs Olu Verheijen, yesterday said the administration of President Bola Tinubu opted for fiscal incentives in the oil and gas sector… Read more »
March 06
Nigeria: Nigeria's Economy Not in Distress - Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed the widely held belief that the nation's economy is in a crisis. He said this on Tuesday in Abuja at the 16th annual LEADERSHIP Conference… Read more »
March 08
West Africa: Ecowas Engaging Third Parties to Resolve Dispute With Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso - Official
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has said it is involving third parties to resolve its differences with three "important members" - Mali, Burkina-Faso and… Read more »
Nigeria: Octogenarian Hangs Self in Lagos
An octogenarian identified as Isiaka Ayinde, has reportedly committed suicide in the Imota area of Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: Hoodlums Gun Down Police Officers in Ebonyi
A notorious gang has killed not less than five police officers in Abakiliki, capital of Ebonyi state. Read more »
March 07
Nigeria: Herder, 50 Cows, Sheep Killed in Plateau Attack
Gunmen on Tuesday killed a herdsman, 50 cattle and sheep at Fanzo community in Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State. Read more »
March 06
Nigeria: Seven Fruits of President Tinubu's Qatar Trip
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, once again, continued his aggressive marketing of Nigeria as the investment destination of the next decade as he displayed his charming charisma on his… Read more »
Nigeria: 'How CBN Can Track $26 Billion Binance Transactions'
Obinna Iwuno, President of Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN), has refuted the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) claim that $26billion in crypto… Read more »
Nigeria: Reactions As Video Shows Tinubu's Sons Among Presidential Delegates to Qatar
President Bola Tinubu's sons - Seyi and Yinka - were among the delegation that travelled with the President on a state visit to Doha, Qatar. Read more »