Nigeria: Boko Haram Kill 17 Youths for Evading Tax in Yobe

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have killed 17 youths in Gurokayeya village, Geidam LGA of Yobe State, over failure to pay tax. Read more »

Nigeria: $976m Startups Investments and Growing Tech Innovation in Nigeria

In spite of the country's struggling economy, the Nigerian startup ecosystem has remained a hub for innovation, a source of economic development, and an assurance of a better… Read more »

Nigeria/Ethiopia: 2024 Olympics - Sanusi Charges Super Falcons to Beat Ethiopia

The General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr Mohammed Sanusi has charged the Super Falcons to work as a team and bring their A-game to tomorrow's 2024 Olympics… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu, Atiku Continue Feud After Supreme Court Verdict

The political rivalry between President Bola Tinubu and the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 25 election, Atiku Abubakar, assumed a new… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Doomed If Supreme Court Implies That Crime Should Be Rewarded - Atiku

Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last election, Atiku Abubakar, says Nigeria is in trouble if the Supreme Court implies that crime should be… Read more »

Nigeria: Customs Seizes Pangolins, Elephant Tusk Worth U.S.$861,000

The Eastern Marine Command of Nigeria Customs Service in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, said it has made a significant breakthrough in combating wildlife trafficking by intercepting… Read more »

Nigeria: Gusau Cargo Airport - Group Urges EFCC to Probe N6.78 Billion to Contractors

A Civil Society Advocacy Group for Accountability and Probity has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the alleged payment of N6.78 billion… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt, Chinese Consortiums Sign N365bn Contract to Upgrade Distribution Lines

The Federal Government of Nigeria, represented by the Ministry of Power, has signed a $463m (N365bn at N789/$ NAFEM rate) distribution lines upgrade contract with a Chinese… Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Cement Trains Host Communities On Sustainability Campaign

The Obajana plant of the Dangote Cement Plc has conducted a skill development training for students drawn from the host communities on ways to convert plastic waste into crafts and… Read more »

Nigeria: I'm in Bayelsa Gov'ship Race to Demystify Money Politics - LP Candidate

The governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Bayelsa State, Engr Udengs Eradiri, has said that he is aspiring to become the governor of the state to rescue it from bad… Read more »

Nigeria: Amnesty for Niger Delta Militants - Insights From Doctoral Research

The Nigerian government's decision to grant amnesty to former Niger Delta militants has been a subject of debate and diverse opinions, with some applauding it as a path to… Read more »

Nigeria: Prosecute Nigerians Linked to Failed P&ID Scam

The judge of the Commercial Court of England & Wales, Justice Robin Knowles, last week saved Nigeria from becoming a victim of a monumental financial scam to the tune of $11… Read more »

Nigeria: Pay Rise - Govt Yet to Pay N79.3 Billion Peculiar Allowance 7 Months After

Seven months after the federal government approved the peculiar allowance for staff on the Consolidated Public Service Structure (CONPSS), its payment is being delayed due to a… Read more »

Nigeria: How Govts Can Avoid Abandoning Infrastructure Projects - Expert

Nigeria has a huge infrastructure deficit due largely to the high volume of abandoned projects in the country, but a professional project management consultant has proffered… Read more »

Nigeria: Tribunal Dismisses Binani's Petition, Affirms Fintiri's Victory

The Adamawa State Governorship Election Tribunal sitting in Yola has dismissed the petition by Senator Aishatu Dahiru Binani of the All Progressives Congress (APC) against the… Read more »

Nigeria: Labour Party Chairman Sacks Aides After Supreme Court Loss

National Chairman of Labour Party, Barrister Julius Abure, has approved the termination of appointments of some of his aides. Read more »

Nigeria: Nesi Set to Host First-Ever Golf Tourney in Nov

The Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) has disclosed plans to organise the first NESI golf tournament. Read more »

Nigeria: MRHRC, Foundation Launch Campaign to End Maternal Mortality

The Maternal and Reproductive Health Research Collective (MRHRC) and Sterling One Foundation have announced the launch of a 30-day advocacy initiative to drive awareness on the… Read more »

Nigeria: Reviving the Nation's Ailing Economy

Our nation is currently grappling with high cost of living, double-digit inflation, the removal of fuel subsidy and the devaluation of our local currency, all of which have had… Read more »

Nigeria: Has Abuja Electricity Distribution Company Abandoned Its Responsibility?

I want to draw the attention of the headquarters of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) to the extortions we are facing in the hands of some of your officials in… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Why We Preserve, Ripen Fruits Before Selling'

Leaders of the Nigeria Fruit Sellers Association, Yan Lemo branch, Kano, have opened up on why they ripen and preserve fruits in the market before releasing it to wholesalers and… Read more »

Nigeria: High Cost of Seed Worries Katsina Irish Potatoes Farmers

Irrigation farmers in Katsina State have decried the high cost of Irish Potato seeds, a development that altered the budget of farmers aiming to plant early. Read more »

Nigeria: Amending Electoral Act Won't Make Our Elections Better - Adebayo

Prince Adewole Ebenezer Adebayo was the flag-bearer of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 presidential election. In this interview, Adebayo, who is an international… Read more »

Nigeria: World Polio Day - End of Polio in Sight in Nigeria - Rotary Governor

The district governor of Rotary International in District 9125, Rtn Sagab Ahmed Sani, has said Nigeria should be optimistic and hopeful that an end to polio is in sight. Read more »

Nigeria: Rangers Crush Pillars As Akwa Utd, Insurance Share Spoils

Kano Pillars' hope of ending a winless streak away from home has been dashed yet again following a 4-1 loss to Enugu Rangers yesterday in the Match Day 5 of the 2023 Nigeria… Read more »