January 15
Nigeria: Telecom Subscribers Hit 221.7 Million in Q3 - NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has stated that 2,504 subscribers of 9mobile moved to another telecommunication service provider in the third quarter of 2023. Read more »
January 11
Nigeria: Govt Releases 23 New High-Yield Crop Varieties to Farmers
In its efforts at achieving food sufficiency in Nigeria, the Federal Government has released 23 high-yield crop varieties to farmers. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Dollar Bonds Suffer Huge Setback After Raid On Dangote
Nigeria's dollar bonds maturing 2025 have fallen for seven consecutive days for their longest, losing streak since September. Read more »
Nigeria: Concerns Over Poor Learning in Nigerian Public Shools
While Nigeria is still grappling with the concern of a high number of out-of-school children, which is more prevalent in the northern parts of the country, there seems to be a… Read more »
Nigeria: December Inflation to Set New Record - Report
A report by the Financial Derivative Company has projected Nigeria's inflation to rise to 28.7 per cent in December. Read more »
January 10
Nigeria: Wildlife Trafficking - Govt Destroys $9.9bn Worth of Ivory
The Federal Government of Nigeria in collaboration with other stakeholders has destroyed 2, 436.15 kilogrammes of seized ivory worth $9.9billion in a bid to combat illicit trade in… Read more »
Nigeria: NGO Offers Free Eye Care to 400 Persons in Yobe
A total of 400 persons have benefited from free eye care services offered by a non-governmental organisation in two LGAs of Yobe State. Read more »
Nigeria: Fear Grips Villagers As Suspected Bandit Found Dead Near FCT Community
Fear gripped residents of Kwaku community in Kuje Area Council of the FCT following the discovery of a corpse suspected to be that of a herder-bandit at a forest in the area. Read more »
Nigeria: Borno Govt, Please Address Waste Disposal Crisis At Customs Bridge
Piles of garbage line the streets leading up to the Customs Bridge in Borno, creating an eyesore for residents and visitors alike. The waste disposal crisis, which has been ongoing… Read more »
January 09
Nigeria: 'Billionaire Whose Daughter Is Suffering', Tiwa Savage's Ex-Husband Hits Davido Again
Estranged husband of singer Tiwa Savage, Tunji Balogun, popularly known as Tee Billz, has fired yet another shot as music star, David Adeleke, better known as Davido. Read more »
West Africa: 'Nigeria, Other Ecowas Countries Control 10% of $200bn Cocoa Market'
Lack of policy, research and development have been identified as some of the factors militating against Nigeria's inability to harness the $200bn global cocoa market. Read more »
January 08
Nigeria: Episodes of Hatchet Job On TB Joshua
The BBC World Services investigative unit, code-named 'Africa Eye' came out this week with weird and strange episodes of atrocities against the late Prophet T BJoshua, founder of… Read more »
Nigeria: Reactions Trail BBC Report On TB Joshua's 'Rape, Torture' of Church Members
Reactions have trailed a report detailing how the late Pastor Temitope Balogun Joshua, widely known as TB Joshua, raped, tortured and confined some of church members into solitary. Read more »
January 07
Nigeria: Govt Signs MOU With Saudi Arabia on 2024 Hajj
Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Arabian authorities toward the smooth conduct of the 2024 Hajj. Read more »
January 06
Nigeria: I Can't Live Without Jewellery, Sneakers, Popcorn - Davido
In a recent interview with British GQ, Nigerian artiste, Davido, gave a list of things that he can't live without. The musician said he wouldn't be able to live without his wallet,… Read more »
January 05
Nigeria: 50% of Children in Enugu Can't Read, Solve Simple Math - Secretary to State Government
The Secretary to the Enugu State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, has made a disturbing revelation about the situation of education in the state, saying half of the children… Read more »
January 06
Nigeria: Illegal Miners on the Prowl in North East Despite Ban
Illegal mining operations have continued to thrive in North East states despite the ban and strict regulations promised to be enforced by governors, Daily Trust Saturday reports. Read more »
January 05
Nigeria: Failure Not an Option Under Me, Tinubu Warns Service Chiefs
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the the security chiefs to ensure that there is conclusive victory against the myriad of security threats facing the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Yahaya Resigns As Md of Kaduna Electric
Mr. Yusuf Usman Yahaya, Managing Director of Kaduna Electric, has tendered his resignation. Read more »
Nigeria: Amid High Cost Concern, Ana Spearheads Advocacy for Hajj 2024 Accessibility
A concerted effort led by Sen. Ahmad Abubakar MoAllahyidi under the Arewa New Agenda (ANA) banner has launched a far-reaching advocacy campaign aimed at enhancing access to Hajj… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Heading in Wrong Direction - Edwin Clark
Nigeria is going the wrong direction and it can't go the right direction unless the country is restructured from the top to bottom, against the unity government foisted on all by… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Congratulates Funke Akindele On Record-Setting Film
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Ms. Funke Akindele on her record-setting film titled 'A Tribe Called Judah'. Read more »
Nigeria: Rubber Stamp Legislature Watching Nigeria Drift Aimlessly - Pat Utomi
A professor of political economy and management expert, Professor Patrick Utomi, has described Nigeria's legislature as rubber stamp watching the country drift aimlessly. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Assembly Passes N2.267trn Budget
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Friday passed a total of N2,267,976,120,869 as the 2024 budget of the state at a plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon.… Read more »
Nigeria: I Pray Every Day to Win Grammy - Davido
Nigerian Afrobeat singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido has revealed that one of his daily prayer points is to win a Grammy Award. Read more »