Nigeria: How Emefiele Was Slammed With Five Charges After Removal

When the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on May 14 arraigned former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, on a fresh corruption… Read more »

Nigeria: Sanusi, Moghalu, Kpakor Lead Discussion At Rivers Investment Summit

The 14th Emir of Kano and former governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Alhaji Lamido Sanusi, former deputy governor of Central Bank, Kingsley Moghalu and Professor Magnus Kpakor… Read more »

Nigeria: Scrap Presidential Air Fleet

On May 6, 2024, Vice President Kashim Shettima aborted his trip to the United States, where he was to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 2024 US-Africa Business Summit in… Read more »

Nigeria: Kidnapping - Youth Group Holds Security Summit in Abuja

The Coalition of Nigerian Youth in Security and Safety Affairs (CONYSSA) has organised a security summit with a call on stakeholders to collaborate with security agencies to tackle… Read more »

Nigeria: Muslim Scholars Tasked On Sustained Anti-Corruption Efforts

The Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society (AIS) has charged Imams and other Muslim scholars to sustain and improve their efforts against corruption through sustained sensitisation and… Read more »

Senegal: False! Senegal Did Not Change Its Official Language From French to Arabic

Claim: An X account (@_AfricanSoil) claimed that the government of Senegal had adopted Arabic as its official language while jettisoning French. Read more »

West Africa: Tinubu Asks Senegal's Faye to Prevail On Niger, Mali to Return to Ecowas

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday received President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal and called for an alignment in West Africa to effectively address the challenges… Read more »

Nigeria: 7 Nigerian Firms Among Top 20 Fastest Growing

A report by the British Media Company, Financial Times, has ranked seven companies in Nigeria among the top 20 fastest growing companies for the year 2024 in Africa. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu to Head 25-Man 'Green Economy' Panel

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a 25-man committee to oversee the Green Economic Initiatives, with himself as chairman. Read more »

Nigeria: Army Holds Peace Summit to Foster Harmony Between Farmers, Herders

Operation Safe Haven, a multi-security task force dedicated to maintaining peace in Plateau and parts of Bauchi and Kaduna states, weekend organised a peace summit for farmers and… Read more »

Nigeria: 198 Army Officers Sat for Captain to Major Examination in Edo

No fewer than 198 offices of the Nigeria Army at the weekend sat for the Captain to Major examination at my School of Supply and Transport, Benin City. Read more »

Nigeria: Malnutrition - Unicef Trains Gombe Mothers On Complementary Infant Feeding

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said it has trained nursing mothers on complementary feeding projects in Gombe State, aimed at reducing malnutrition among infants and… Read more »

Nigeria: Crisis - Normalcy Returns As Police, Soldiers Take Over Bannex Market in Abuja

Normalcy has returned to Bannex market in Wuse District of Abuja after a clash involving soldiers and traders at the market on Saturday. Read more »

Nigeria: Crown Takaful Insurance Will Guarantee Full Protection for Uninsured Nigerians - CEO

Takaful insurance is a new model in Nigeria that is gradually penetrating the risk underwriting market with futuristic products and services as the promoters remain innovative in… Read more »

Nigeria: Restrictions On Nigerian, Other African Countries' Imports Affecting Businesses - IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said restrictions placed on imports in Nigeria and other African countries are bringing challenges to business operations. Read more »

Nigeria: Broda Shaggi, Nasboi, Others Set for Brainjotter's Outside the Box Comedy Show in Abuja

Renowned comedian/actor Chukwuebuka Emmanuel Amuzie popularly known as "Brainjotter" is set to storm the city of Abuja with his refreshing and star-studded comedy show,… Read more »

Nigeria: NDLEA Declares Indian-Based Nigerian Couple Wanted for Drug Trafficking

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared wanted, a couple, Kazeem Omogoriola Owoalade (alias Abdul Qassim Adisa Balogun) and Rashidat Ayinke Owoalade (alias… Read more »

Nigeria: Over 4,000 Nigerians Schooling in Germany - Envoy

The German Ambassador to Nigeria, Mrs Annett Gunther, says there are no less than four thousand Nigerians schooling and working in Germany. Read more »

Nigeria: Burna Boy Declares Self Godfather of Nigerian Music

Superstar singer and Grammy Award winner, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu aka Burna Boy, has declared himself the godfather of Nigerian music industry Read more »

Nigeria: 2 Years After, 100 New Air Traffic Controllers Redundant

'NCAT lacks capacity to train us' Aviation college silent It takes time to train cadets - NAMA Read more »

Nigeria: Para Badminton - Bolaji, Chigozie Qualify for Paris 2024 Paralympics

The duo of Mariam Eniola Bolaji and Jeremiah Chigozie has qualified for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games coming up from 28th August to 8th September. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Pilgrims Task Hajj Managers On Excellent Services

As the 2024 Hajj approaches, Nigerian pilgrims have called on the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to provide exceptional services throughout the religious exercise. Read more »

Nigeria: Emirates Returns to Nigeria After 25 Months

Visa ban remains Read more »

Nigeria: Igoche Mark Hails Rivers Hoopers On Bal Playoff Ticket

A one-time Nigeria Basketball Federation presidential candidate and initiator of the Mark D' Ball Basketball Championship, Mr. Igoche Mark, has congratulated Nigerian Champions,… Read more »

Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Pays for Lagos Pilgrims' Sacrificial Rams As Airlift Begins

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the payment of the sacrificial rams for the 1,875 intending pilgrims performing the 2024 Hajj from the state. Read more »