Nigeria: Kaduna, Zamfara Residents Trained to Tackle Gender-Based Violence

The International Alert-Nigeria has empowered communities in Kaduna and Zamfara states to address gender-based violence (GBV) and resolve disputes through an 18-month project… Read more »

Nigeria: Surrender Yourself to Us, Police Tell British National Declared Wanted

The police high command, on Tuesday, asked the British national declared wanted, Andrew Wynne, to come out of his hiding and surrender himself to the operatives of the Nigerian… Read more »

Nigeria: FG to Unveil Raw Materials Database to Drive Industrial Growth

The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has said it will launch a comprehensive Nigeria's raw materials database this month, to bolster the country's industrial… Read more »

Nigeria: Bitcoin's Path to $190k - The Role of Stablecoins in 2024

In 2024, the cryptocurrency market is abuzz with predictions of Bitcoin reaching a staggering $190,000. This potential surge is fueled by various factors, including macroeconomic… Read more »

Nigeria: Emir Sanusi Proffers Solutions to End Fulani Crises in Nigeria

The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has proposed solutions that he believes could permanently solve the ongoing crises involving the Fulani community in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: NSCDC Arrests 7 for Illegal Mining, Robbery in Ondo

Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ondo State have apprehended seven individuals for alleged involvement in illegal mining, theft, and armed… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Calabar Prison Deaths Linked to Illness, Old Age, Not Malnutrition'

The deaths of three inmates at the Calabar Correctional Centre, Cross River State were due to critical illnesses and old age, rather than malnutrition, sources within the centre… Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna to Strengthen Collaboration With NSA to Counter Violent Extremism

The Kaduna State government has announced plans to enhance collaboration with ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) to combat violent… Read more »

Nigeria: Ogun Varsity Expels 81 Students Over Threat to Life, Misconduct

The Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, has expelled and suspended 81 students for various forms of academic and behavioural misconduct. Read more »

Nigeria: FG to Host Exhibition of Latest Innovations, Groundbreaking Researches

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) is set to host a five-day Research Exhibition scheduled for November, dedicated to showcase the latest innovations and groundbreaking… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Launch Manhunt for 2 Suspects Over Leakage of Classified Documents

The police high command says its operatives are trailing one David Hundeyin and his accomplice, one Michael Temidayo Alade for allegedly leaking some classified documents, which it… Read more »

Nigeria: There Is Need for Minimum Pension

The pension emoluments under the Defined Benefit Scheme should be reviewed upwards to align with present realities. The pensioners under this scheme retired from service when the… Read more »

Nigeria: Provide Solutions to Fix Power Sector Not Excuses, Nerc Tells Discos

The Chairman of the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Sanusi Garba, has charged Investors and owners of DisCos in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry to come… Read more »

West Africa: Mitigating Security Concerns in Northern Nigeria

Security concerns in Northern Nigeria have been longstanding issues that have significantly impacted the region's stability and development. This is exacerbated by corruption,… Read more »

Nigeria: Zamfara Seeks NYSC's Collaboration to Fight Drug Abuse, Human Trafficking

The Zamfara State Government has called for partnership with the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) in the fight against drug abuse and human trafficking. Read more »

Nigeria: Rivers Crisis - PDP Govs Brace for Showdown With NWC Over Fubara, Blast Wike

...Their approach divisive -- Atiku's ex-adviser Read more »

Nigeria/Benin: 20 Super Eagles Hold First Training Session for Cheetahs

As Osimhen, Okoye arrive on Thursday Read more »

Nigeria: 3000 Constituents Get Free Eye Care, Glasses in Kano

At least 3000 constituents from Kura, Madobi and Garun Mallam LGAs have benefitted from free eye care, surgery, medication and medical glasses. Read more »

Nigeria: NLC, Naccima, Others Demand Petrol Price Hike Reversal

'Increase will hurt businesses, worsen inflation' Citizens urge gov't to reconsider Dangote refinery rolls out PMS, silent on cost Read more »

Nigeria: Premium Bakers Deny Using Substandard Materials

Bakers under the umbrella of the Premium Breadmakers Association of Nigeria (PBAN) have dismissed claims of using unwholesome and substandard materials in the production of bread. Read more »

Nigeria: Policy On Health Workers' Migration Commendable, but.....

At a Federal Executive Council meeting where he presided, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved a new National Policy on Health Workforce Migration in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Customs to Prosecute 14 Smugglers Arrested With Donkey Skin, Others

The Nigeria Customs Service is set to commence the trial of about 14 suspected smugglers arrested in the South West region in July, 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: Security - Police to Deploy Drones, Taskforce in FCT Schools

Ahead of resumption of schools, the FCT Police Commissioner, we CP Benneth Igweh, said a joint security team that comprised of police, army brigade command, civil defence corps,… Read more »

Nigeria: Flood Victims Receive Malaria Drugs in Jigawa

The Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency (JSEMA) has distributed drugs to people displaced by flood in the Bulangu community, Kafin Hausa LGA to combat the ongoing malaria… Read more »

Nigeria: On Lopsided Appointments and Marginalization Cries

It has now become a tradition. Immediately a new government comes to power, all hell will break loose. Read more »