September 30, 2022
Nigeria: 65 Percent of Containers Berthing in Nigeria End Up in S/East - NIWA
The Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), George Moghalu, says at least 65 per cent of cargo berthing in Nigeria end up in the South-East, especially… Read more »
Nigeria: Ethnic Profiling - Fulani Nomad Files N100m Suit Against 9 Media Outlets
A civil rights activist and academic has sued Attorney General of the Federation, National Orientation Agency (NOA), national human rights commission and nine media outfits as… Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Strike - IPPIS, UTAS Failed Integrity Tests, NITDA Insists
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) yesterday restated that the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS), the Integrated Payroll and… Read more »
Nigeria: Peace Accord Signing - Don't Fight Dirty, Buhari Tells Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, Others
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday appealed to the 18 presidential candidates and their political parties against incitements, saying they should commit to issue-based… Read more »
Nigeria: Govs Reject Govt's Plan to Privatise Power Plants
The Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) yesterday opposed the Federal Government's proposal to privatise National Integrated Power Plants (NIPPs). Read more »
September 23, 2022
Nigeria: More Implications of Nigeria's Diplomatic Row With UAE
I had written about our many atrocities there in the past. But since no action was taken by Nigerian authorities, and many of our youths seem unable to understand the implication… Read more »
September 30, 2022
Nigeria: Abuja Airport Processed 5.3m Passengers in 2021 - FAAN
The Federal Airports of Nigeria (FAAN) has said the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja processed 5,323,905 passengers in 2021. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Air - More Questions, Doubts As Govt Unveils Ethiopian Airlines As Core Investor
The unveiling of Ethiopian Airlines as the core investor for Nigeria's national carrier, Nigeria Air, is generating misgivings in the aviation industry. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Says $1.3bn Ondo Deep Seaport Ready Next Year
The federal government has promised that it would ensure that the proposed Ondo Deep Seaport would become operational before May 29, 2923. Read more »
September 29, 2022
Nigeria: Buhari Warns Presidential Candidates Against Hate Speech - Campaign
President Muhammadu Buhari has warned the 18 presidential candidates and their political parties against incitement, urging them to commit to issue-based campaigns to ensure the… Read more »
Nigeria: Soludo Suspends Tricycle Union in Anambra, Orders Operators to Pay Taxes
The Governor of Anambra State, Prof Charles Soludo has suspended tricycle and shuttle bus union operators in the state for six months. Read more »
Nigeria: Race to Presidency - I'm Out to Rescue Nigeria - Atiku
The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, yesterday said his party has a plan to tackle the challenges bedevilling the country, urging all… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Panel Summons NNPC Boss Over Oil Theft, Dilapidated Refineries
The Senate Committee on Petroleum (Downstream) yesterday summoned the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, over oil theft. Read more »
Nigeria: #EndSARS - Victims Groan As Ogun Fails to Implement Report One Year After
More than one year after the Judicial Panel of Investigation on Police Brutality and Extra-Judicial killings set up by the Ogun State submitted its report, Governor Dapo Abiodun… Read more »
Nigeria: World Literacy Day - Nigeria's Non-Literate Rate Reduces From 38 to 31% - Govt
Executive Secretary of National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education, Prof. Simon Ibor Akpama, has disclosed that the extant statistics of 2022 based on… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Over 900 New Non-Formal Education Centers Opened in North East'
The Founder and CEO of Education.org, Dr. Randa Grob-Zakhary, has disclosed that over 900 new non-formal education centers have been opened in North Eastern Nigeria to fast-track… Read more »
Nigeria: Ministry Sues for Calm As Uncertainty Hangs Over 2022 NFF Elections
The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has urged Nigerian football stakeholders to remain calm and abide by the Federal High Court Order by refraining from acting or… Read more »
Nigeria: Obasanjo to Clerics - Don't Allow Politicians Wreck Nigeria in 2023
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday warned religious leaders against allowing politicians with "no fear of God" to wreck Nigeria. Read more »
September 28, 2022
Nigeria: Showmax Showcases First Original Nigerian Series, 'Diiche'
Showmax, an online movie streaming platform, has showcased its first original Nigerian series titled,"Diiche", to be premiered on September 29. Read more »
Africa: Africa Needs U.S.$2.5 Trillion to Deal With Climate Change Disaster
From November 6 to 18, El Sheikh, Egypt, will host the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, often known as COP27. This will be the 27th United Nations Climate Change… Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 Elections May Make or Mar Nigeria, Obasanjo Warns
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said 2023 elections may make or mar Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Editors Demand Implementation of FOI Act
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has urged governments at all levels to guarantee the right to access to public information which is in line with the Freedom of Information Act… Read more »
Nigeria: Bayelsa High Court Introduces e-Affidavit Initiative
The Bayelsa High Court has introduced the E-Affidavit Initiative aimed at efficient and effective administration of justice and to block associated revenue leakages. Read more »
Nigeria: APC, PDP, Others Yet to Submit 2019 Election Expenses Reports - INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission says the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and some other parties were yet to submit the reports of… Read more »
Nigeria: 23 Dead, 116,084 Displaced in Benue Flood
At least 23 people have reportedly been killed and 116,084 others displaced by flooding in Benue State. Read more »