Nigeria: Resolve Minimum Wage Now to Avert Violent Protest, Govt Warned

The Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC), on Monday, called on the federal government to avert Kenya-like violent protest in Nigeria by resolving the pending minimum wage issue… Read more »

Nigeria: 11 Americans Discover Nigerian Roots

No fewer than 11 Americans have discovered their Nigerian roots through ancestry DNA testing at the Consulate of Nigeria in New York. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Will Achieve SDGs By 2030 - Tinubu's Aide

Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has inaugurated a multipurpose hospital in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Capable of Solving Nigeria's Forex Problems - S&P Global

International financial analytics corporation, S&P Global, has described the 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) Dangote Oil Refinery and Petrochemicals company as capable of… Read more »

Nigeria: Whereabouts of Kaduna Journalists, Family Unknown 48hrs After Abduction

48 hours after the abduction of two journalists and their family members in Kaduna state, their whereabouts have remained unknown. Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - We're Focused On Eliminating Threats - COAS

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Taoreed Lagbaja, has reiterated that the Nigerian Army is committed to total elimination of all forms of insecurity bedevilling the… Read more »

Nigeria: Why Fuel Queues Persist, Spread, By Marketers

The long queues for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, which first hit the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) last weekend, and has now spread to various parts of… Read more »

Nigeria: Samoa Agreement - Govt's Position On Daily Trust

Remarks by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, held on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the National Press Centre, Abuja. Read more »

West Africa: Tinubu Re-Elected As Chairman of Ecowas

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been re-elected as chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of States and Government for another one-year term. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Puts 18 States, FCT On Flood Alert

The federal government yesterday raised the alarm over possible severe flooding beginning from the end of this month, saying 18 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are… Read more »

Nigeria: Malaria - the Silent Killer, a Major Public Health Concern

Malaria is a life-threatening disease that continues to ravage Nigeria, accounting for a significant proportion of global cases and deaths. As a tropical country, Nigeria is prone… Read more »

Nigeria: Why Polio Is Spreading After Nigeria Was Declared Free - Unicef

The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has said polio has returned to Nigeria and is spreading to many states after the country was declared polio-free… Read more »

Nigeria/Rwanda: Super Eagles Face Familiar Foes Benin, Rwanda in Afcon Qualifiers

The Super Eagles have been given another chance to avenge their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying defeat to the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in Abidjan following the pairing of both… Read more »

Nigeria: Our Law On Same Sex Marriage Supersedes Samoa Agreement - Govt

The Federal Government has confirmed signing Samoa agreement, saying the law on same sex marriage supersedes the agreement. Read more »

Nigeria: Gwoza Suicide Bombings Signal End to Terrorism - Military

The military high command says the recent suicide bomb attacks in Gwoza area of Borno have signalled an end to terrorism, reiterating that "Nigeria is at war" with the way… Read more »

West Africa: Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Not Showing Intention to Return - Ecowas President

The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Commission, Dr Omar Alieu Touray, has lamented that despite several efforts being made by the regional bloc… Read more »

Nigeria: Many Terrorists Killed in Aerial Bombardment in Borno - NAF

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, has eliminated several terrorists in an aerial bombardment in their hideouts in Borno. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Workers Spend 65% of Salary On Foods - UN

The United Nations (UN) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government to make dedicated budgetary allocation to curb food insecurity. Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna, Jigawa, Delta, Govt Lists States to Experience Devastating Flood

The Federal Government has warned that River flooding will begin by the ending of July, saying 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are likely to be severely impacted. Read more »

Nigeria: Volkswagen Shuns Nigeria, Sets Up Auto Assembly Plant in Egypt

Volkswagen Group Africa has signed an agreement with the Egyptian government to build and operate a new Body Shop and Assembly plant in the East Port Said Automotive Zone (EPAZ). Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Passes Bill to Allow Foreigners in Nigeria Obtain NIN

The Senate on Tuesday passed for a second reading a bill seeking to allow all persons including foreigners resident in Nigeria the right to obtain and use National Identification… Read more »

Nigeria: Climate-Induced Environmental Degradation Worsens Food Insecurity in Northeast - Minister

Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, said the Northeast part of Nigeria is grappling with challenges of climate-induced environmental degradation and other issues related… Read more »

Nigeria: The Faces of Federalism - A Perspective for Advocates

Federalism has been a hot topic in Nigeria, with many calling for 'true federalism' without fully understanding what it means. True federalism is often used in political discourse… Read more »

Nigeria: CBN's Interest Rate Hike Hindering Growth, Job Creation - Dangote

Microeconomic environment stifling manufacturing sector - MAN FG harps on local content, made-in-Nigeria goods Read more »

Nigeria: Akpabio, Abbas-Led N/Assembly Has Failed - Salihu Lukman

We've surpassed previous records - Speaker Read more »