June 30
Nigeria: 3 Dead, 50 Houses Destroyed As Rain Wreaks Havoc in Yobe
At least three people were killed while 7 sustained injuries after a building collapsed due to heavy downpour in Nangere Local Government area of Yobe State. Read more »
July 01
Nigeria: Father, Son Die in Niger Auto Crash, 11 Perish On Abuja-Lokoja Road
A man, Alhaji Ja'afaru, popularly known as Alhaji Ja'afaru Mai Maganin Feshi and his son, Ibrahim Ja'afaru, have reportedly lost their lives in an auto crash. Read more »
West Africa: Why Insecurity Is Growing in Sahel Region - CSOs
Civil society organisations (CSOs) have stressed the need for Nigeria and other countries in the Sahel region to step up efforts in addressing issues that lead to insecurity. Read more »
Nigeria: 3 Died, 7 Injured As Heavy Downpour Destroys 50 Houses in Yobe
No fewer than three people have been confirmed dead while seven others sustained injuries after a building collapsed due to heavy downpours in Nangere Local Government Area of Yobe… Read more »
June 27
Nigeria: Cholera - How to Get It Right
As the editorial of Thisday newspaper, 17th June 2024 puts it, in more than four decades, the Cholera outbreak has been a recurring episode in Nigeria. Still, we are nowhere near… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Battling 2.3m Housing Gap - Commissioner
The Commissioner for Housing in Lagos State, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, says the state is currently battling a housing gap of 2.3 million. Read more »
Nigeria: Playback Nigeria Launches Project to Tackle Violence Against Women
Playback Nigeria, with the support of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Women Affairs Secretariat, has inaugurated a groundbreaking initiative aimed at tackling violence against… Read more »
Nigeria: School Principals Converge On Abuja, Brainstorm On Education Standard
The All-Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS) have converged on Abuja to brainstorm on possible ways to improve teaching and learning in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Reactions As Fire Guts Section of Dangote Refinery
Reactions yesterday trailed the minor fire outbreak at a section of Dangote refinery with some groups warning against sabotage against the refinery. Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 Fed Cup - Abia Warriors, El-Kanemi Warriors Talk Tough
... Naija Ratels, Rivers Angels battle-ready Read more »
Nigeria: Sterling Bank Unveils N5bn SMEDAN Fund
Sterling Bank has partnered with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to launch the Databanc platform. Read more »
Nigeria: On Disrespect and Speaking Up
I had the misfortune of sitting in front of a really loud, opinionated Naija man on a flight from the US recently. He was chatting with two women he had met on the flight and… Read more »
Nigeria: Microsoft Not Leaving Nigeria - CEO
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft Nigeria plc, Mrs. Ola William has debunked the rumour making the rounds that Microsoft was winding up to leave… Read more »
Nigeria: Nelfund Board Meets On Disbursement of Student Loan
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has met over the approval for disbursement of student loan to successful applicants. Read more »
Nigeria: Guarding the Sultanate - A Plea for Stability and Heritage in Sokoto
In the heart of Nigeria's cultural and spiritual landscape, the Sultanate of Sokoto stands as a beacon of heritage, unity and leadership. As the state governor of Sokoto, the… Read more »
Nigeria: Rugby Federation to Establish Clubs Across Nigeria - Aare
The president of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), Dr. Ademola Aare has revealed plans of the federation to establish clubs across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Nuprc Seeks Improved Value Delivery for 1.67bn Crude Reserve
The Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) yesterday stressed the need for improved value addition to the heavy crude reserves in Nigeria to leverage on the rich Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina PDP Crisis Thickens, Spirals to Abuja
The internal crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Katsina has widened ahead of the state congresses scheduled for July and August as some members of the state… Read more »
Nigeria: Man Mobbed for 'Stealing' Pot of Rice in FCT Council
A 23-year-old scavenger simply identified as Nura was reportedly manhandled by a mob for allegedly stealing a pot of rice at Kango community in Kuje Area Council of the Federal… Read more »
Nigeria: Almajiri and Out-of-School Children
To assist in eradicating the Almajiri system and reduction of out-of-school children to less than two per cent in Nigeria, I suggest you have a column in the Daily Trust tagged… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Borrowed N7.71 Tr in Q1 2024 - Dmo
The Debt Management Office (DMO) yesterday clarified that Nigeria's fresh borrowing was N7.71 trillion in the first quarter of 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: FG Signs 10-Year Pact With ACCI On Made-in-Nigeria Project
As part of efforts towards promoting and developing the national economy, the Made-in-Nigeria Project Office, under the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation… Read more »
Nigeria: Farmers Count Losses As Niger's Agric Revolution Consumes Cultivated Lands
We will compensate them - Govt Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Mining Pit Collapse - Over 30 Still Trapped, 3 Weeks After
4 mutilated bodies recovered in 2 days Operation done manually - Victims' families Read more »
June 26
Nigeria: The Story Behind Playdoge - The Inspiration and Market Opportunity
PlayDoge (PLAY) is one of the most popular meme coins of this year, and with more than $5 million raised in under a month, it is also one of the most successful ones. But, what is… Read more »
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