Nigeria: CBN, IMF and Future of Development Finance in Nigeria

When the Central Bank of Nigeria began a massive sack of some of its staff in the Development Finance Department while redeploying others, the message was clear that something was… Read more »

Nigeria: After Daily Trust Report, Renovation Commence At Federal Secretariat

Following Daily Trust report on its dilapidated nature, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have come renovation work on the facility located in the Three Arm Zone… Read more »

Nigeria: How Organizations, Locals Are Driving Nigeria's Quest for Clean Cooking

In the bustling streets of Apo, Abuja, Haruna Seidu found his calling amidst the sizzle of street food. It was 2023 when necessity propelled him into the world of roadside cuisine,… Read more »

Nigeria: NSCDC Uncovers Illegal Pipeline Connection Points in Rivers

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), said its operatives have uncovered two illegal bunkering sites in Rivers. Read more »

Nigeria: Rivers Assembly Crisis - Court Strikes Out LP's Suit Against INEC

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday struck out a suit filed by the Labour Party (LP) seeking an order compelling INEC to conduct a fresh election in the Rivers House of… Read more »

Togo: Togo Constitutional Court Confirms Ruling Party Election Win

Togo's constitutional court on Monday confirmed provisional results from last month's legislative elections that saw President Faure Gnassingbe's ruling party win a crushing… Read more »

Nigeria: Two Abducted As Kidnappers Storm Kogi Community Market

Kidnappers raided Ejiba community in Yagba west local government of Kogi state, on Wednesday, and abducted two persons. Read more »

Nigeria: Obaseki Speaks On Court Case Against Oba of Benin

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, says he has no hand in the court case against the Oba of Benin, Omo N'Oba N'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II. Read more »

Nigeria: Detained Journalist Regains Freedom

A reporter with the Foundation of Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Daniel Ojukwu, who was detained by the Police has regained freedom. Read more »

Nigeria: Flood Predictions Should Matter to All

The federal government has predicted that 148 local government areas (LGAs) across 31 states in the country risk severe floods during the 2024 wet season. The Minister of Water… Read more »

Nigeria: Despite Flooded Streets, FCTA Says It Is Prepared

The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) says it is well prepared against flooding in the territory. Read more »

Nigeria: Davido Hints At Quitting Music After Next Album

Nigerian Afrobeat singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has hinted at quitting music. Read more »

Nigeria: Tiktok Suspends Nigerian Man's Account After '24-Hour Buried Alive Challenge'

TikTok has suspended the account of a Nigerian content creator known as Young C after starting a '24-hour buried alive challenge' on Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: UK Crime Agency Hails EFCC Over High-Profiled Corruption Cases

The National Crime Agency (NCA), United Kingdom, on Thursday lauded the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), over its resolve to see the end of high-profiled corruption… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria to Start Producing Mobile Phones, Laptops Others - Naseni

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has disclosed plans to produce laptops, android smartphones, lithium batteries and solar street lamps. Read more »

Nigeria: ASUU Rejects Tinubu's Wage Award

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has insisted on negotiating the salary of its members with the Tinubu-led administration, thereby, rejecting the N35,000 wage award. Read more »

Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone - Leading a Nation At Political Crossroads

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Nigeria: Our Children's Kidneys Removed Without Our Consent - Parents

The fathers of two of the teenagers whose kidneys were removed by a hospital have testified that they did not give consent to the operation. Read more »

Nigeria: Speaker Overrules Member Calling for Suspension of Cybersecurity Levy

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, yesterday stepped down a motion calling for the suspension of the cybersecurity levy, which has sparked widespread… Read more »

Nigeria: CBN Asks Banks to Suspend Charges On Deposit

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered commercial banks to suspend charges on cash deposits until September. Read more »

Nigeria: Binance CEO - How Nigerian Officials Demanded Bribe From U.S.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Binance, a popular cryptocurrency trading platform, Richard Teng, has claimed that some unknown persons sought a bribe of cryptocurrency from… Read more »

Nigeria: Concerns Over Exclusion of Contributory Pension Retirees in Wage Increase

There are growing concerns over the exclusion of federal retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) in the new wage increase by the federal government for federal… Read more »

Nigeria: Again, NNPC Cautions Nigerians Against Panic Buying

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has called on motorists to shun panic buying of Premium Motor Spirit, saying the supply and distribution of the product has… Read more »

Nigeria: APC Group Wants EFCC, ICPC Clearance for Party Leaders

A pressure group within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the leader of the party to impress on the party's National Executive… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Launches the National Clean Cooking Policy

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the long- awaited National Clean Cooking Policy, which seeks to expand access to clean cooking energy solutions to all households… Read more »