Nigeria: 114% Salary Hike for President, VP, Govs, Others a Proposal - RMAFC

The Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has said the 114 per cent increase in the salaries of elected politicians, including the president, vice… Read more »

Nigeria: Kogi Gov'ship - How Parties Stand As Campaigns Kick Off

Following the lifting of the ban on public campaigns on June 14, 2023, by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kogi State, the political atmosphere in the state… Read more »

Nigeria: 201 Killed in Plateau in 5 Months

Not less than 201 people have been reported killed within five months in 27 attacks in seven local government areas in Plateau State, Daily Trust reports. Read more »

Nigeria: Uber, Bolt Drivers Suspend Strike for Dialogue

Ride-hailing drivers in Nigeria, represented by the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transport Workers of Nigeria (AUATWON) have suspended their planned indefinite strike to allow… Read more »

Nigeria: 10 Nigerians, 15 Other African Startups Get $4m Google Fund

Ten Nigerians have been selected alongside 15 other African Startups to receive $4m Google for Startups' Black Founders Fund (BFF). Read more »

Nigeria: We'll Determine Petitions According to the Law - Presidential Tribunal

The Chairman of the Presidential Election Petitions Court, Justice Haruna Tsammani, has reiterated the commitment of members of the panel to rely on the law in the determination of… Read more »

Nigeria: Anambra Loses 50 Percent of Revenue to Touts, Leakages - Official

About 50 per cent of Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) accruable to the Anambra government is lost to leakages and activities of revenue thieves. Read more »

Nigeria: Burna Boy, Cancelled Shows and Artistes Behaving Badly

On Saturday, a friend's husband turned 60 here in Belgium. He had a beautiful party, surrounded by his friends and his entire family. Well, almost his entire family. She was… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Returns Nema, NAHCON to VP's Office

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the return of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to the Office of the… Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Releases Ortom After 10 Hours in Custody

Ex-Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has been released from custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Read more »

Nigeria: UK Cuts Tariffs On Products From Nigeria, 64 Others

The United Kingdom (UK) Monday simplified trading rules and cut tariffs on products from developing countries, including Nigeria, saving businesses and consumers millions of pounds… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu's Strong Start Offers Prospect for New Growth, Foreign Investment - U.S.

The United State government has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made a strong start to his tenure and his policies have the potentials to attract foreign direct investment. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Await Sultan's Pronouncement As Saudi Declares June 27 Arafat Day

The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia on Sunday announced that Monday, June 19, will mark the first day of Dhul-Hijjah, after sighting the new crescent in the Kingdom on Sunday night. Read more »

Nigeria: Tribunal Suspends 4 Pharmacists for Unethical Practices

The Disciplinary Tribunal of the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has suspended four pharmacists for unethical practices and misconduct. Read more »

Nigeria: Anti-Corruption Cso Expresses Concern Over Bawa's Suspension

A leading anti-corruption organisation, the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre), has expressed concerns regarding the suspension of the Chairman of… Read more »

Nigeria: Osimhen Hits Brace As Super Eagles Qualify for 2023 Afcon

The Super Eagles booked their spot in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday in Monrovia, following a dramatic 3-2 win over Sierra Leone at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex. Read more »

Nigeria: Arik Air Founder, Receiver-Manager Fight Dirty Over Funds' 'Diversion'

The crisis over receivership of Arik Air got messier at the weekend as the Receiver Manager, Kamilu Omokide denied allegation of financial impropriety in the management of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Work to Actualise Tinubu's 'Renewed Hope' Agenda, APC Chieftain Urges Gbajabiamila

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Cairo Ojougboh, has asked the immediate past Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, to use his wealth of… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Farmers Have Been Victimised - Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday said Nigeria has not been fair to farmers in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu's Advisory Council Recommends Selling of Refineries, Other Assets

Following the removal of subsidy on petrol and the harmonisation of the exchange rate, the federal government will continue to announce bold economic reform initiatives in its push… Read more »

Nigeria: Homeowners Cry Out As Kano Govt Marks Houses for Demolition

For residents and homeowners in the newly carved-out settlement at Salanta Layout along Yahaya Gusau road in Kano metropolis, the last few days have been spent under the looming… Read more »

Nigeria: 4 Days to Go - Over 15,000 Nigerian Pilgrims Yet to Be Airlifted

NAHCON, AHUON activate rescue flights Tour operators, intending pilgrims lament Sultan declares June 28 Eid-el-Kabir Read more »

Nigeria: Dhul Hijjah Crescent Sighted, Muslims to Observe Eid-El-Adha June 28

The crescent moon for Zil Hajj has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, meaning Eid Al Adha will be observed on Wednesday, June 28. Read more »

Nigeria: I'ii Continue to Put Nigeria On Culinary Global Map - Hilda Baci

World Guinness Record holder in the longest cooking marathon, Hilda Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, on Saturday, pledged to continue to work toward putting Nigeria on the… Read more »

Nigeria: Osimhen Celebrates Flying Eagles, Invites Captain to Camp

Italian Series A top scorer and Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, celebrated the Nigeria U20 men's national team by inviting the captain of the team, Daniel Bameyi, into Super… Read more »