Nigeria: Developing Affordable Housing for Civil Servants Under Economic Hardship

As the current economic situation poses significant challenges to the housing needs of civil servants, it is essential to explore innovative and sustainable solutions to provide… Read more »

Nigeria: Credit Direct Announces Upgrade in Rating

Credit Direct Finance Company Limited (Credit Direct), the consumer finance arm of FCMB Group Plc and one of Nigeria's digital-first non-bank financial services providers, has… Read more »

Nigeria: Protest - Niger Senator Calls for Emergency Summit of Northern Leaders

Senator Mohammed Sani Musa (Niger East, APC) has called for an emergency summit of northern leaders to discuss and find solutions to the state of affairs in the region. Read more »

Nigeria: Abiodun Sends Genco/Disco Establishment Bill to Ogun Assembly

Governor Dapo Abiodun yesterday sent a bill seeking to establish a company for power generation and distribution to the Ogun State House of Assembly. Read more »

Nigeria: Ikorodu LG Boss Empowers 100 Youths On Fashion Skills

Mr Wasiu Adesina, Executive Chairman of Ikorodu LGA of Lagos State on Wednesday inaugurated a seven-month free skill acquisition training of 100 female youths on fashion designing. Read more »

Nigeria: Shun Protest, Focus On Your Farming Activities - Minister

Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has called on Nigerian farmers to focus on their farming activities. Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Threatens Boycott of Sokoto LG Poll Over Insecurity, Bvas

The main opposition party in Sokoto, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has threatened to boycott the upcoming local government elections on September 21 unless the state… Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote, Regulators Rift Sends Bad Signal to Foreign Investors - Acf

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has stated that the action of regulatory agencies in the oil and gas sector to portray negativity around the Dangote refinery does present… Read more »

Nigeria: D'Tigress Fall 88-74 to Usa to Exit Olympic Games

Nigeria's women's basketball team, the D'Tigress, ended their remarkable Olympic journey yesterday with a quarter-final defeat by the defending champions and world No. 1, the… Read more »

Nigeria: Parents, Students Shun Holiday Classes Over Hardship, Others

"I don't believe summer school is important because schools in Nigeria give students assignments during summer school instead of teaching them new things and new skills. That is… Read more »

Nigeria: Amusan Boosts Nigeria's Medal Hopes With 100mh Semifinals Berth

World Record holder, Tobi Amusan has raised Nigeria's hopes of a podium finish as she started her Paris Olympic campaign with a strong victory in the heats of the women's 100m… Read more »

Nigeria: Misinformation - Ekiti Poly Students Trained On Fact Checking

To fight misinformation and ensure digital rights, FactCheckAfrica, an initiative of the Brain Builders Youths Development Initiative (BBYDI), has hosted a one-day fact-checking… Read more »

Nigeria: Oyo LG Chairmen Must Be Called to Order

The decision of the 33 recently elected council chairmen of Oyo State to reject the decision of the Supreme Court, which granted full autonomy to all local government councils in… Read more »

Nigeria: Edo Govt, APC Trade Accusations Over Unrest Plot

The Edo State Government has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of planning to incite civil unrest through protests and rallies to further its political agenda. Read more »

Nigeria: Assar Displaces Aruna to Reclaim Africa's Tennis Top Spot

Egypt's tennis star, Omar Assar has displaced Nigeria's poster boy Quadri Aruna as the top-ranked player in Africa after moving up five places to secure the 17th spot in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Birs Retrieves 15 Stolen Vehicles in Benue

The Benue State Internal Revenue Service (BIRS) has said that it has recovered over 15 stolen vehicles. Read more »

Nigeria: Women Affairs' Minister Disrupts Abuja Event, Says Tinubu Unhappy With It

A mild drama played out on Thursday morning as the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, disrupted an event in Abuja, Nigeria's capital city. Read more »

Nigeria: Passengers Burnt Alive As Boat Explodes in Bayelsa

At least 20 persons were burnt to death when the engine of a wooden market boat popularly known as 'Denghe market boat' exploded along Ezetu Community river in the Southern Ijaw… Read more »

Nigeria: Raid of NLC Headquarters, an Attack On Civic Space - Amnesty International

Amnesty International has condemned the raid on head office of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Abuja on Wednesday night. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians in UK Are Safe, British Envoy Assures

The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Richard Mongomery, has assured the large diaspora population of Nigerians in the UK of their safety and security following the recent… Read more »

West Africa: Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali's Withdrawal Will Undermine Fight Against Terrorism - Ecowas

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has again expressed disappointment over the exit of Niger Republic, Mali and Burkina Faso from its fold. Read more »

Nigeria: Intelligence Failure Led to Attacks in Kano - Sanusi

The 16th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said intelligence failure led to the attacks on public and private properties during the #EndBadGovernance protest in the… Read more »

Nigeria: 24-Hour Curfew Still in Force in Kaduna, Zaria - Govt

The Kaduna State Security Council has not reviewed the 24-hour curfew imposed on Kaduna and Zaria towns and their environs. Read more »

Nigeria: Rivers Crisis - Confusion As 2 Lawyers Appear in Court for Pro-Wike Lawmakers

There was confusion in a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, as two counsel announced appearance for Rivers House of Assembly in a suit seeking an order shutting down all… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Remands 2 Brothers Over Firearms

An Osun State Magistrates' Court in Ile-Ife on Monday has ordered the remand of two brothers, Teslim Awoyefa (48), and Taoheed Awoyefa (42) over alleged unlawful possession of… Read more »