Nigeria: NFF Unveils Plans to Organise Monthly Football Awards

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) yesterday announced its plans to begin to organise monthly football awards aimed at recognising and celebrating best players and coaches in… Read more »

Nigeria: Law Professor Shot Dead for Resisting Abduction

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers reportedly invaded an event centre in Iperu area of Ogun State and opened fire on people, killing a lecturer of Babcock University, Ilisan,… Read more »

Nigeria: The Naira's Recent Gains and the Road Ahead

The naira has made a remarkable recovery, gaining 34 per cent since mid-March after losing 43 per cent of its value against the US dollar in the first two and a half months of… Read more »

Nigeria: Gov Otu Boosts Rovers FC With Increased Subvention, Team Bus

The Governor of Cross River State, Bassey Otu, has announced increment in the monthly subvention to the state-owned football club, Calabar Rovers from N5m to N10m. Read more »

Nigeria: Abductors of Kaduna Village Head Demand N16m, Cough Syrup, 3 Bikes

The abductors of the Village Head of Bishini in Kachia LGA of Kaduna State, Samuel Danbayi, have demanded a N16 million ransom, cough syrup and three motorcycles. Read more »

Nigeria: Ondo Gov'ship - 3 Aspirants File Appeals Against Aiyedatiwa As APC Candidate

Three aspirants in the Saturday primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Ondo State governorship election have filed petitions against the conduct of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Vacates Order Affirming Ganduje's Suspension

The Kano State High Court, which initially granted an ex-parte order affirming the suspension of the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar… Read more »

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 »