Nigeria: Creative Economy Institutionalisation a Milestone - Prof. Adewepo

A professor of law, Adebambo Adewopo (SAN), has said the draft National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy (NIPPS) and the institutionalisation of the creative economy as a… Read more »

Nigeria: FG Plan Big Incentive Ahead of MSME Week

The Nigerian government has commenced arrangement to reward Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country With houses, Cars and cash prices as part of events to mark… Read more »

Nigeria: 49-Year-Old Woman Found Dead in Ogun

A 49-year-old woman, Mrs Idowu Victoria, has been found dead after she allegedly hung herself on the ceiling fan inside her room in the Magboro area of Ogun State. Read more »

Nigeria: Illegal Transfer - CAC Revokes Nipost Subsidiaries' Certificates

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has revoked the certificates of incorporation of NIPOST Properties and Development Company and NIPOST Transport and Logistics Services… Read more »

Nigeria: 11-Year-Old Girl Dies After Being Raped By Teacher

The father of an 11-year-old girl who died after she was allegedly raped by a teacher in Dala LGA of Kano State has narrated how she died from complications she sustained during… Read more »

Nigeria: Eye Bello Vs the State - Another Pandora Drama

One characteristic of the Nigerian ruining class is that, like the cult that they are, they eternally enjoy their own company. Read more »

West Africa: Period Poverty - Prioritizing Menstrual Health in Nigeria's Policy Agenda

As a predominantly healthy biological phenomenon and the most universal and peculiarly womanly experience, menstruation should not be a barrier to education or hinder a girl's… Read more »

Nigeria: APC Stakeholders Want Chairmanship Returned to N/Central

The All Progressives Congress (APC) North Central Stakeholders Forum has called on the party to return its national chairmanship to the North Central zone in the spirit of… Read more »

Nigeria: Edo Monarch Demands N100m As Homage for Land

The Onojie of Uromi, Anslem Edenojie, has demanded N100 million from the Justice Alero Edodo-Eruaga-led Edo State Private Property Protection Committee as homage for five parcels… Read more »

Nigeria: Minister Lauds Taraba Govt's Efforts At Developing Tourism Sector

The Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John, has commended Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas for paying special attention to the development of the tourism sector. Read more »

Nigeria: Editor's Detention - Npan, Bon, CSOs Approach Ombudsman

The media owners, media executives in Nigeria and their civil society partners have reached a tentative agreement with the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) to refer their protest… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu to Roll Out CNG Initiative Before May 29

The Presidency yesterday disclosed that the CNG initiative will be launched before President Bola Tinubu clocks one year in office on May 29. Read more »

Nigeria: Pia - 9 Communities in S/South Not Benefiting From Dev't Fund

The Accountability Lab (AL) Nigeria has stated that nine communities in Delta, Akwa Ibom and Rivers states need more attention regarding the implementation of the Petroleum… Read more »

Nigeria: Ethics, Values Have Collapse in Nigeria - Anyaoku

Former Commonwealth Secretary General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku at the weekend said ethics and values have generally collapsed in the Nigerian society. Read more »

Nigeria: Banditry - Fleeing Villagers Storm Zamfara Govt House for Protection

Hundreds of fleeing villagers of the Bini community in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara stormed Government House, Gusau, on Sunday seeking the government's protection against… Read more »

Nigeria: Alebiosu Takes Over As Acting CEO of First Bank

The Board of Directors of First Bank has announced Segun Alebiosu, Executive Director and Chief Risk Officer of First Bank, as the acting Managing Director and Chief Executive of… Read more »

Nigeria: Transcorp Hotel Records N41.4bn Revenue in 2023

Transcorp Hotel Plc has announced a 36.2 per cent rise in its revenue in 2023. Read more »

Nigeria: ISDB Organizes 18th Global Forum On Islamic Finance

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Institute announced the 18th edition of the IsDB Global Forum on Islamic Finance to be held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on 28 April… Read more »

Nigeria: New Nin Card Project a New Dark Hole

Many Nigerians sneered with skepticism at the government's so-called fresh and invigorated effort to issue them with new national identification cards as announced by the National… Read more »

Nigeria: Despite Increased Derivation Fund, Oil Producing States Owe N1.6trn

The nine major oil producing states of Delta, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Bayelsa, Edo, Ondo, Imo, Abia and Anambra are owing N1.56 trillion, Daily Trust's investigation has shown. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Pillars Smash Gombe United 4-0 to Begin Revival

Kano Pillars' bid to finish the 2023/2024 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season in a more decent position received a big boost after they smashed relegation-bound… Read more »

Nigeria: '24m Family Businesses Contribute $200bn to National Economy'

Only 30 per cent of family businesses survive beyond their first generation, the Dean of the Lagos Business School, Professor Chris Ogbechie, has disclosed. Read more »

Nigeria: Only 10 of 39 Mdas Scored Above 50 Percent in Business Facilitation - - Pebec

The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has revealed that only 10 out of 39 Ministries Departments and Agencies of government scored above 50 per cent in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Transcorp Power Recorded 775 Percent Profit in Q1

Transcorp Power Plc (Transcorp Power) has announced a 775 per cent Profit Before Tax (PBT) in the first quarter of 2024 with profit rising from N3.29 billion in Q1 2024 to N28.77… Read more »

Nigeria: Another APC Faction Suspends Ganduje

The crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State yesterday took a new twist as new executives emerged from Ganduje's ward, issuing fresh suspension on the… Read more »