Nigeria: Rema - the Benin Boy Making Waves

Rema has grown to become one of the most popular and influential artists in the Nigerian music scene. In this Weekend Magazine feature, Daily Trust Saturday highlights Rema's… Read more »

Nigeria: Port Harcourt Refinery - New Hope?

The news that a section of the Port Harcourt Refinery is set to commence operation after the Christmas holidays came to many Nigerians as a ray of hope. Read more »

Nigeria: I Never Knew I Would Be Recognised By a Prestigious Outlet Like Zuma - - Daso

Saratu Gidado has been a force to reckon with in the entertainment industry. She is an active pioneering member of Kannywood. Daso, as she is known in the industry, was among the… Read more »

Nigeria: Avoiding Another P&ID Debacle for Nigeria

The current administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has made promises to bring more foreign investments into Nigeria. The president has been travelling the world to attract foreign… Read more »

Nigeria: We'll Solve Out-of-School Children Menace By 2027 - Govt

The Federal Government has expressed commitment to return the over 15 million out-of-school children to the classroom by 2027. Read more »

Nigeria: Oyetola Sets Up Committee to Clear Apapa, Tin-Can Gridlock, Review E-Call-Up

As part of efforts to reduce the Apapa gridlock and strengthen the e-call-up system, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy minister, Adegboyega Oyetola, has set up a committee to… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Trains Go Free, Bus Fares Halved for Holiday Season

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC ) has declared a free train ride from Thursday on all its passenger services. Read more »

Nigeria: Lack of Irrigation Facilities Hindering Farming in Southern Nigeria - Govt

The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe, has said lack of irrigation is hindering all-round-farming in the southern part… Read more »

Nigeria: Davido Replies Fans Dragging Him for Promoting Wizkid's New Song

Popular singer, David Adeleke, well known as Davido, has replied his fans who expressed outrage over his decision to promote Wizkid's new song. Read more »

Nigeria: Life Has Been Meaningless Since I Lost My Mother - Wizkid

Renowned Afrobeats singer, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has revealed that life has been meaningless to him since he lost his mother, Mrs Jane Dolapo Balogun. Read more »

Nigeria: You're APC's Biggest, Most Destructive Threat, Amosun Blasts Oshiomhole

Former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun on Wednesday lampooned Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, over his role during the All Progressives Congress… Read more »

Nigeria: Full List - NFF Releases 40-Player Provisional Squad for Afcon

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has unveiled the provisional squad for the Super Eagles ahead of the forthcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON). Read more »

Nigeria: NGE to Launch Trust Fund for Media Sustainability

In line with the resolution of the All-Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC), recently held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) intends to establish the… Read more »

Nigeria: FG to Automate Export Permit Processes

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Doris Anite said the federal government will automate the process of issuing export permits in Nigeria, particularly in the oil… Read more »

Nigeria: North's Out-of-School Children Population Time Bomb - FG

The Minister of State for Education, Yusuf Sununu, yesterday described the number of out-of-school children, especially in northern Nigeria, as a time bomb that must be addressed. Read more »

Nigeria: Rivers State Leaders Agree on Resolutions to Restore Peace

Stakeholders in Rivers State have agreed on eight resolutions to restore peace to the troubled oil-bearing state, following the face-off between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his… Read more »

Nigeria: More Nigerians Migrated Abroad in 2023 - IOM

The United Nations migration body, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), has disclosed that more Nigerians migrated abroad in 2023. Read more »

Nigeria: HPV Vaccine - a Beacon of Hope to Eliminate Cervical Cancer By 2030 - Expert

A renowned expert, Prof. Ibrahim Yakasai of Bayero University, Kano, has urged parents to take advantage of the free Human Papiloma Virus(HPV) vaccine for cervical cancer and get… Read more »

Nigeria: We'll Soon Address Liquidity Issues in Power Sector - Minister

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said the federal government will direct policies to tackle the liquidity issues facing the power sector. Read more »

Nigeria: We're Creating Stable Economy, Says Finance Minister

The Minister of Finance and the coordinating minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, says the federal government is working towards creating a stable economy through the creation of a… Read more »

Nigeria: Rethinking ASUU's Approach in the Govt Tug of War

A few days ago, scrolling through my department's WhatsApp group, I stumbled upon Prof. Amoka's essay, "The Nigerian University Professors and Their Sad Reality." It was an… Read more »

Nigeria: What Does the World Bank Want From Nigeria?

At the rate we are going, the World Bank will next be advising the federal government to sell off 10 million Nigerians to aliens on a distant planet in order to grow the economy by… Read more »

Nigeria: 2024 - Senate Panel Urges Govt Enterprises to N18.3 Trillion Revenue Target

The Senate Committee on Finance has tasked the government-owned enterprises (GOEs) to surpass the N18.3 trillion revenue target set for the 2024 fiscal year. Read more »

Nigeria: FIFA Approves 30 Nigerian Referees for 2024 Competitions

World football-governing body, FIFA has approved a total of 30 Nigerian referees to be placed on the international lists for the year 2024. Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Court Dismisses Convict's Request to Complete Jail Term in Nigeria

The ECOWAS Court of Justice has dismissed all the requests made by a Nigerian prisoner in the United States, Richard Ugbah, to complete the remainder of his sentence in Nigeria.The… Read more »