Nigeria: Edo Community Appeals to Govt Over Erosion

The traditional ruler of Ikabigbo community, Uzairie, Etsako West LGA of Edo State, Chief Braimah Alegeh, has called on the federal, state and local governments to come to his… Read more »

West Africa: Why Nigeria Must Pay Attention to UK's Elections Tomorrow

Voters in the United Kingdom will go to the polls tomorrow in what some analysts have described as a defining moment for one of the countries that prides itself as a beacon of… Read more »

Nigeria: Ondo Threatens to Jail Local Chiefs Wearing Crowns

The Ondo state government has threatened to jail any 'minor' traditional chief who wears beaded crowns in the state for three years. Read more »

Nigeria: Northerners Plotting Against Tinubu Unpatriotic - Matawalle

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has criticised those he tagged "unpatriotic politicians in the northern region" for allegedly plotting against President Bola… Read more »

Nigeria: Nedc Consoles Victims of Gwoza Suicide Bombings

The Managing Director and CEO of the North East Development Commission, NEDC Mohammed G. Alkali led Management and Staff to commiserate with the people and Government of Borno… Read more »

Nigeria: 5 Killed, N15.6m Property Destroyed in June - Kano Fire Spokesman

Five persons were killed and property worth about N15.6 million destroyed in fire incidents in June, 2024, in Kano State. Read more »

Nigeria: When Hope Dies - Case of 6 Jss3 Boys Who Drowned

On June 25, six young boys died horribly in Kaduna State. They drowned in Mbang River while returning home after sitting for the West African Junior School Examination. Their death… Read more »

Nigeria: 10th National Assembly Wastes First Year

On June 13, 2024, the 10th National Assembly spent one year, devoid of positive colour and remarkable soundbite, in carrying out its three main functions of making laws, providing… Read more »

Nigeria: How Youth Activism Can Inspire Nigeria's Climate Success

In 2018, the world's attention was drawn to an audacious climate change campaign by a concerned individual in Sweden. Undaunted in her desire for a safer world for the future,… Read more »

Nigeria: $1.3bn Oml 245 - Negotiations On Dispute Concluded - Lokpobiri

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, has confirmed that the ongoing negotiations to end the disputes surrounding oil mining license (OML 245) have been… Read more »

Nigeria: LGBT - Nigeria Signs $150 Billion Samoa Deal

Some clerics, rights activists, and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria are furious following the decision of the federal government to sign the controversial Samoa… Read more »

Nigeria: 50,000 Jobs for Nigerians Underway in U.S., Canada, Others - NATEP

The German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), in partnership with the National Talent Export Programme - Nigeria (NATEP), has commenced a three-day workshop on how to… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Launches Initiative to Transform Nigeria Into $1 Trillion Economy By 2030

The federal government has launched a new initiative to establish an operating model and framework for economic and financial inclusion, aimed at transforming Nigeria into a $1… Read more »

Nigeria: Obasanjo Denies Discussing Nnamdi Kanu's Release With South-East Govs

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has denied that the issue of releasing Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), was part of his discussion… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Many Structures Will Go Down', Lagos Blows Hot Over Flood

Lagos State Commissioner for Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, on Wednesday, vowed that many structures obstructing the free flow of rain water will be removed. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Asks Govt to Include North East in 'Legacy Road Projects'

The Senate on Wednesday asked the federal government to further expand the 'renewed hope legacy road infrastructure projects' in the country to include the North-East region. Read more »

Nigeria: Wema Bank Advocates Digital Empowerment for SMEs

Wema Bank has charged stakeholders to prioritise digital empowerment for MSMEs as a measure for championing a sustainable MSME ecosystem in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Group Alleges Invasion of Benue Community

A youth group, Otukpo Youth Patriots Forum (OYPF), has raised alarm over an alleged invasion of Efeyi-Ipole community in Ugboju District in Otukpo LGA of Benue State by armed… Read more »

Nigeria: Msmes Award - FG Splashes Millions, Cars On 15 Companies

The federal government has given cash, house and vehicle rewards to over 15 enterprises Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and two state governments that have distinguished… Read more »

Nigeria: Jupiter Project to Debut Nigeria's First Tier-1 Lithium Mining

The Jupiter Lithium Project has received the nod to begin the mining of lithium in Kaduna State. Read more »

Nigeria: 6,000 Ex-Nigeria Airways Retirees Seek Return to Pension Scheme

About 6,000 retirees of the liquidated national carrier, Nigeria Airways, under the auspices of the Association of Airways Retired Workers of Nigeria (AARWN) have appealed to the… Read more »

Nigeria: NNPC Declares State of Emergency On Oil Production

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has declared that a state of emergency has been announced regarding crude oil production in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Constitutionally, Sultan Has No Power to Appoint Anyone - Sokoto Govt

The Sokoto State government has said constitutionally, the Sultan of Sokoto has no power to appoint anyone. Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera - 63 Deaths, 2,102 Cases Recorded As Disease Spreads to 33 States

A total of 2,102 suspected cases of cholera and 63 deaths from the disease have been recorded across 33 states since the beginning of this year, the Nigeria Centre for Disease… Read more »

Nigeria: Absenteeism - Kwara Directs Monitoring of Registers, Time Book for Civil Servants

The Kwara state government had directed Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the state to monitor time books and movement registers in their respective offices… Read more »