Nigeria: Stanbic Ibtc Reports N84.2bn Pre-Tax Profits

Stanbic IBTC Plc has reported its second-quarter results, posting pre-tax profits soaring by 80.4% to N84.2 billion for the three months ending in June 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: Gusau Tasks Organizers of Pitch Awards On Integrity, Transparency

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, yesterday implored the organizers of the annual Nigeria Pitch Awards to ensure that nothing ever… Read more »

Nigeria: On Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 - Merit Over Sentiment

I doubt any Miss Universe Nigeria contest has attracted as much attention or polarisation as the recently concluded one, which crowned Miss Chidimma Adetshina as its winner. Unless… Read more »

Nigeria: We'll Support 'Loyal, Existing' Local Companies - BOI

The Bank of Industry (BoI) has vowed to support loyal and existing local companies that have continued to invest in the nation despite the global economic downturn. Read more »

Nigeria: 28-Yr-Old Gombe Special School in Deplorable Condition

A Special Education Centre meant for physically challenged children located in the heart of Gombe, Gombe State capital, has continued to decay due to lack of proper care and… Read more »

Nigeria: 15 Senators, 149 Reps Sponsored No Bill in First Year - Report

A performance report by OrderPaper, Nigeria's parliamentary monitoring organisation, has revealed that 15 senators and 149 members of the House of Representatives did not sponsor… Read more »

Nigeria: Petrol Price Hike - Transport Fares Surge 50 Percent Nationwide

Commuters express worry; protest breaks out in Delta Inflation may rise further - MAN Afenifere, PDP demand reversal of increase TUC asks govt to rescind decision Tinubu didn't… Read more »

Nigeria: Gbajabiamila Can't Take Over N/Assembly's Oversight Role - Reps

The deputy spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has said the Chief of Staff to the president, Femi Gbajabiamila, cannot take over the oversight duties of the… Read more »

Nigeria: As Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun Assumes Duties

On Friday, August 23, 2024, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, took the oath of office as the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), following the retirement of former CJN, Kayode… Read more »

Nigeria: Banks' Loans to Private Sector Hit N2.3trn in 1 Month - Report

A new report indicated that commercial banks' credits to the private sector rose by about N2.3 trillion between June and July 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: State Assembly Speakers Assure of Good Governance

Speakers of State Houses of Assembly in Nigeria have reiterated their commitment to ensuring good governance at the grassroots level. Read more »

Nigeria: Ondo 2024 - PDP, APC Clash Over Alleged Election Rigging Plans By Aiyedatiwa

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Organisation in Ondo State has accused Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of plotting to compromise the upcoming governorship election by… Read more »

Nigeria: Katsina Govt Partners China, Orders for 400 Tractors, 4,000 Water Pumps

The Katsina State Government has ordered the supply of 400 tractors and 4,000 agricultural water pumps from a Chinese company. Read more »

Nigeria: RTEAN Dissolves Oyo Executive

The national leadership of the Road Transport Employers' Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) has dissolved its branch executive in Oyo State. Read more »

Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Nworgu Wins Silver, Secures Nigeria's Second Powerlifting Medal

Upset as Ogunkunle books semi-final spot in para-table tennis Read more »

Nigeria: Osimhen Secures N10.6bn Annual Salary With Galatasaray

Victor Osimhen is set to earn a net salary of €6 million (N10.6bn) during his season-long loan at Galatasaray from Napoli. Read more »

Nigeria: Food Insecurity Can Only Be Addressed Through Partnerships - Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged African leaders to reject protectionism as essential steps towards achieving security and stability, saying the challenges of food… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Records Reverse Medical Tourism in Fertility Treatments

The Association for Fertility and Reproductive Health (AFRH) says Nigeria is recording an influx of people from other countries to Nigeria for Assisted Reproductive Technology… Read more »

Nigeria: Boko Haram Insurgents Now Looting Immature Crops - Ndume

The Senator representing Borno South, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has appealed to the military under Operation Hadin Kai in the North East and other security agencies to clear the remnants… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Sets Sept 12 for Hearing of Applications On Emefiele's Forfeited Assets

Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Lagos has scheduled September 12 for hearing all applications related to the forfeited assets and funds linked to Mr. Godwin… Read more »

Nigeria: 2,776 Killed, 16,309 Injured From Road Crashes in 7 Months - Govt

The Secretary to the Federal Government, Sen. George Akume, has said it is unacceptable for 2,776 people to be killed and 16,309 injured in road traffic crashes between January and… Read more »

Nigeria: Fuel Price Hike - Kwara Govt Deploys Free Buses to Ease Movement

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Thursday, directed the immediate deployment of buses to different parts of the metropolis to ease the movement of commuters. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Increases Inmates' Allowance Amid Viral Video On Poor Feeding

The federal government says it has reviewed the feeding allowance of all the inmates serving their respective terms in the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) across the country by… Read more »

Nigeria: ICPC Quizzes Ngige Over 'Contracts, Job Racketeering'

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has quizzed Chris Ngige, one of the Ministers in the cabinet of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Read more »

Nigeria: Death Toll in Kano Building Collapse Rises to 3 - NEMA

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says the death toll from the building collapse at Noman's Land Quarters, Fagge Local Government Area of Kano, has risen to three… Read more »