Nigeria: Record-Chasing Biles Primed to Go Out of Paris Olympics With a Bang

Simone Biles brings the curtain down on her triumphant return to Olympic competition on Monday by looking to add two more golds to her haul for a record-equalling nine. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Banks Rally N21trn Deposits in 3 Months

In what appears as growing confidence in the banking sector, Nigerian banks increased deposits by N21 trillion in the first quarter of 2023. Read more »

Nigeria: African Caucus Calls for Investments, Energy Access, to Boost AfCFTA

The African Caucus, an organization of over 50 African Ministers of Finance and Central Bank governors have called for improved energy access as well as improved investments on the… Read more »

Nigeria: Protest - NCC Extends Nin-SIM Verification Deadline

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed the telecom operators to extend the NIN-SIM verification deadline beyond July 31, 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: Fan Seals Table Tennis Olympic Gold to Maintain Dominance

Fan Zhendong clinched Olympic gold in the men's singles table tennis on Sunday, maintaining the Chinese stranglehold on the sport and ending a fairytale run for shock finalist… Read more »

Nigeria: Female Weightlifter, Joy Eze, Targets 'Lasting Impression' in Paris

Nigeria's female weightlifter in the 71 kg category, Joy Ogbonne Eze, has affirmed that making a lasting impression in Paris 2024 remains her dream in her Olympics debut. Read more »

Nigeria: Soldiers Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Kaduna

Soldiers have arrested a suspected gunrunner, Ahmadu Hashimu, and recovered rifles and ammunition at a checkpoint near Saminaka, headquarters of Lere LGA of Kaduna State. Read more »

Nigeria: APC Submits Candidates As Sokoto Fixes Sept 21 for LG Polls

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has submitted the names of its candidates to the Sokoto State Independent Electoral Commission for the local government elections scheduled for… Read more »

Nigeria: CBN Introduces Dutch Auction System to Tackle Forex Shortages

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a strategic initiative through a Retail Dutch Auction System (DAS) that will address the volatility in the forex market and growing… Read more »

Nigeria: BUA Foods Posts N672.3bn in 2024 First Half

BUA Foods Plc has recorded N672.39 billion in revenue in the first half of the financial year, which ended June 30, 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: Bandits Behead Hunter in Kaduna

Bandits have beheaded a hunter, Samari Yakubu, in Kurmin-Kare village in Kachia LGA of Kaduna State. Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara FA Opens Registration for Youth Super League

The Kwara State Football Association (KWSFA) has officially opened registration for the 2024 Kwara State Super League for youths. Read more »

Nigeria: D'Tigress Outclass Canada to Reach Historic Olympics Quarter-Finals

...As Enoh, Igoche hail victorious team Read more »

Nigeria: Algon Writes Finance Commissioners, Demands Immediate Payment of July Allocation

The Incorporated Trustees of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) have written to the Forum of Commissioners for Finance of Nigeria demanding the immediate… Read more »

Nigeria: Bank Directors Disagree With Otedola, Elumelu On Fx Windfall Tax

The Bank Directors Association of Nigeria (BDAN) has disagreed with the views expressed by the Chairman of First Bank Nigeria (FBN) Holdings, Mr Femi Otedola and his counterpart in… Read more »

Nigeria: Protest - Hold States, LGs to Account, Ex-Rep Tells Nigerians

Former House of Representatives member from Oyo State, Bosun Oladele, has urged Nigerians to hold states and local government areas accountable for interventions and palliatives… Read more »

Nigeria: Protest, Result of Years of Under-Investment - - Bagudu

The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu has said the current protest is as a result of years of underinvestment in so many areas of the economy. Read more »

Nigeria: High Jumper Adeshina Explains Early Exit At Paris Olympics

Nigeria's high jumper, Temitope Adeshina, has attributed her early exit at the Paris 2024 Olympics Women's High Jump event to lack of access to a coach. Read more »

Nigeria: No Need for State, LG Electoral Commissions

The Nigerian Senate recently proposed a bill for the establishment of the Local Government Independent Electoral Commission (LGIEC). The bill, which was sponsored by the senator… Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara PDP Deputy Gov Candidate in 2023 Dumps Party

The Kwara State deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 and 2023 elections, Hon. Gbenga Makanjuola, has announced his resignation from the… Read more »

Nigeria: Residents Groan As Shops Run Out of Basic Commodities in Kano

Residents of Kano said they are facing a severe shortage of essential food commodities such as sugar, flour and seasoning as the #EndBadGovernance protest continues, despite… Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna Govt Declares Curfew Amid Raging Protest

The Kaduna State Security Council has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Kaduna and Zaria Metropolitan Cities. Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC Warns Bakers to Shun Banned Ingredients

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) Coordinator in Kaduna, Nasiru Mato, has cautioned bakers ac to avoid using banned ingredients in baking… Read more »

Nigeria: Hold States, LGs to Account, Ex-Rep Tells Nigerians

Former House of Representatives from Oyo State, Bosun Oladele, has asked Nigerians to hold the states and Local Government Areas accountable for some of the interventions and… Read more »

Nigeria: Olympics - d'Tigress Beat Canada to Reach First Quarter-Finals

Nigerian senior female basketball team, D'Tigress, on Sunday, pulled all plugs to beat their Canadian counterparts 79-70 in the last group match of the Women's Basketball event at… Read more »