August 19
Nigeria: FCT - Waziri Hausawa Charges Lawyers to Shun Professional Misconduct
Waziri Hausawa in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Kamba, has charged the lawyers, especially those ones handling his land cases in the FCT to shun… Read more »
Nigeria: Self-Centred Leaders Stunting Nigeria's Economic, Political Growth - Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has accused those he tagged "self-centred leaders" of stymying the socio-economic and political growth of Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Refugee Commission, NGO Take Anti-Cancer Campaign to IDP Camps
The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons and the Cormode Cancer Foundation have partnered to tackle cancer in Nigeria's IDP camps and host… Read more »
Nigeria: Rea Lights Up FCT Community After Many Years of Darkness
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has commissioned a 40kWp solar hybrid mini-grid in Rafinzurfi community in Gwagwalada Area Council of the FCT. Read more »
West Africa: Lessons From Democracy in Nigeria
Since returning to democracy, Nigeria has failed to overcome the challenges of development under democratic rule. The sole reason for this lies in the quality of the country's… Read more »
Nigeria: Opposition Rejects Bauchi LG Poll Results As PDP Sweeps All 20 Lgas
The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in Bauchi State have rejected the results of the recently concluded local government elections in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo 2024 - PDP, APC Trade Words Over Defection of Mimiko's Associates
Ahead of the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC) for welcoming what it calls… Read more »
Nigeria: Customs Duty - Peg Exchange Rate At N1000/$, Cppe Tells Tinubu
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise [CPPE] has called on President Bola Tinubu to peg the customs duty exchange rate at N1000/$ for the next six months in the first… Read more »
Nigeria: Why We Should Update 10-Year-Old Basic Education Curriculum
In today's rapidly evolving world, education is the bedrock of national development and economic growth. Yet, in Nigeria, the basic education curriculum, a crucial component of our… Read more »
Nigeria: I Will Spend My Fortune to Ensure Jaiz Bank Flourishes - Indimi
A major shareholder in Jaiz Bank and one of its Non-Executive Directors, Alhaji Muhammadu Indimi, has said that he will spend any amount of money to keep the bank flourishing. Read more »
Nigeria: How Domestic Dollar Bond Will Impact Nigerian Economy - Prof Uwaleke
Uche Uwaleke is a professor of capital market at the Nasarawa State University, Keffi and President of Capital Market Academics of Nigeria. In this interview, he explains the… Read more »
Nigeria: Ipac Condemns Exorbitant Nomination Fees for LG Polls
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has condemned the exorbitant nomination fees demanded by some State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs) for local government… Read more »
Nigeria: Government Raises Alarm Over Attacks On Humanitarian Workers
The Federal Government of Nigeria has raised the alarm over continuous attacks on humanitarian workers in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Disquiet in Police Force Over Law to Extend IG's Tenure
There is growing disquiet within the Nigeria Police Force over the seeming plan to use the newly passed law to extend the tenure of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode… Read more »
August 18
Nigeria: Presidency Announces Tinubu's Trip to France Days After Chinese Firm Leaked It
President Bola Tinubu will, on Monday, travel to France for a "brief work stay". Read more »
August 19
Nigeria: Lagos - Motorists Sleep Overnight At Filling Stations As Fuel Scarcity Worsens
Motorists in Lagos are facing severe hardships due to the ongoing fuel scarcity, with many resorting to sleeping overnight at filling stations in a desperate bid to get fuel. Read more »
August 17
Nigeria: Strike - Kaduna Doctors Give Govt 10-Day Ultimatum to Rescue Colleague
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) at the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH), Zaria chapter, Kaduna State, has given the government and security… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Administration Failing to Communicate the Country's Dire Straits - Obaigbena
The Chairman and Editor-in Chief of the THISDAY-ARISE Media Group, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, has told the Tinubu administration that its actions fail to communicate to Nigerians the… Read more »
August 15
Nigeria: 2 Men Arraigned Over Possession of Hemp in Ekiti
The police in Ekiti State have arraigned two men, Idaho Lawal (45) and Lawal Taofeek (30) in an Ado-Ekiti magistrates' court over alleged possession of Indian hemp. Read more »
Nigeria: Crude Supply Shortage to Dangote Refinery Could Jeopardise Economic Recovery - Eiu
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), the world leader in global business intelligence & market insights, yesterday warned that further delays in crude oil feedstock to the… Read more »
Nigeria: Content Board Lauds Beamco for Assembling Nlng Train 7 Equipment
Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has lauded the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited, Saipem-Daewoo Joint Venture, and BEAMCO Limited for enhanced… Read more »
Nigeria: Farmers Express Concerns As Drought Threatens Plant Growth
Farmers in some parts of the country are worried over mild drought threatening crop growth on their farms. Read more »
Nigeria: NPFL - I'm Ready to Secure 10th NPFL Title for Enyimba - Yemi
Coach Yemi Olanrewaju is set to lead Enyimba in their quest for a tenth NPFL title when the league kicks off on August 31st. Read more »
Nigeria: Prices of Tomatoes Crash in Kano As Onions Spike
The price of onion has seen a significant increase in Kano State while tomato prices have dropped, Daily Trust reports. Read more »
Nigeria: Manufacturing Sector Burdened With Over 190 Multiple Taxes - Man
The Manufacturing Association of Nigerian (MAN) has stated that the manufacturing is burdened by over 190 multiple taxes, stifling operations of its members. Read more »