August 16, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's Looming Debt Crisis, Climate Change - Painful Inheritance for Future
Nigeria, as a populous and resource-rich nation, has faced significant challenges managing its debt burden, amid rising poverty, meeting development gaps and the worsening pressure… Read more »
August 15, 2023
Nigeria: Japa - Nigerian Youths Unaware of Dangers of Irregular Migration - IOM
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has expressed concern that many young Nigerians are still ignorant of the dangers of irregular migration, also known as Japa… Read more »
Nigeria: Don't Neglect Politicians Who Contributed to Your Victory, Tinubu Urged
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been advised not to neglect politicians who played pivotal roles for his election. Read more »
August 14, 2023
Nigeria: Kano - Over 8,000 Patients Placed On TB Treatment in One Week
Kano State Government has said a total of 8,277 patients were placed on Tuberculosis (TB) treatment in the last one week. Read more »
August 15, 2023
Nigeria: We Fear Military Action Will Split Our Families in Niger, Nigeria - Residents With Dual Citizenship
Salisu Usman recalled his childhood memories playing with other kids of his age in his neighborhood on the streets of Maradi. He had his primary and secondary education in Niger… Read more »
Nigeria: More Woes for Passengers As NCAA Slams Fresh Suspension On Max Air
About two weeks after resuming operation, Max Air, one of the nation's domestic carriers, has suspended its operation again. Read more »
Nigeria: Delta Govt Celebrates Jay-Jay Okocha's Half-Century Milestone
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori has celebrated former Super Eagles midfield maestro, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, who turned 50 yesterday. Read more »
August 11, 2023
Nigeria: Oil Theft - 'Why FG Should Not Release Arrested Vessel'
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led-federal government should not release an oil vessel arrested on suspicion of oil theft, a private pipeline security contractor early this month,… Read more »
Nigeria: Residents Lament Refuse Dumps, Potholes On Owerri - Onitsha Road
Some residents of Onitsha in Anambra State, especially the motorists plying the ever busy Onitsha-Owerri road have lamented the poor state of the road. Read more »
August 10, 2023
West Africa: Ecowas Orders Activation of Military Force Against Niger
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ordered the chief of defense staff committee to immediately activate its standby force. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Inches Towards N1000/$1 At Parallel Market
The naira plunged to a record low of N925/$1 on the parallel market yesterday as demand for foreign currency outstripped supply. Read more »
Nigeria: How Parents Use Money, Gifts to Compromise Teachers
In recent times, in the quest to provide quality education for their children, many parents have abandoned public schools to enrol their children in private schools. Read more »
Nigeria: GSK's Exit - LCCI Tasks Govt On Business-Friendly Policies
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has bemoaned the decision by GlaxoSmithKline to shut down its operations in the country after over five decades. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Exports 3.5 Million Tonnes of Cargo in 6 Months
The non-oil export products showed a remarkable increase in the last six months as available data show that Nigerians in the sector exported a total of 3.5 million metric tonnes of… Read more »
Nigeria: FIRS Set to Take Over 63 Agencies' Tax Collection Mandate - Presidential Committee
The Nigerian government has revealed that the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) will begin the collection of taxes usually collected by 63 agencies, including the Nigeria… Read more »
Nigeria: We've Adopted Strategy to Wrest Power From APC in Kogi - Dino Melaye
Ahead of the November 11 governorship election in Kogi State, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Dino Melaye has called on residents of the state not to… Read more »
Nigeria: Key Decisions As Govt, FAO, Veterinary Experts Meet to Tackle Anthrax Spread
On Tuesday, the directors of veterinary services across the states and the Federal Capital Territory met with officials of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural… Read more »
Nigeria: Waldrum Missing As Super Falcons Arrive Nigeria After World Cup Heroics
The Super Falcons have arrived in the country after their second-round finish at the ongoing FIFA Women's World Cup in New Zealand/Australia. Read more »
Nigeria: Akpabio Under Fire Over Comment On Senators' 'Holiday Enjoyment' Allowance
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has come under heavy criticism after mistakenly disclosing that holiday allowance had been sent to senators' bank accounts. Read more »
August 09, 2023
Nigeria: Bandits Exploit Damaged Bridge to Attack My Constituency - Kaduna Lawmaker
Bandits have taken advantage of a bridge damaged by erosion to carry out abductions and attacks on innocent villagers in the Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Read more »
West Africa: Sanusi Meets Niger Coup Leaders
Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi, 14th Emir of Kano, has met with the coup leaders in Niger Republic. Read more »
August 08, 2023
Nigeria: Breastfeeding Week - Govt Tasked On Breastfeeding-Friendly Environments in Workplace
Government has been enjoined to provide a breastfeeding-friendly environment in the workplace for mothers. Read more »
Nigeria: Customs On Red Alert As Nigeria Bans Transit Cargo to Niger
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a ban on transit cargo to neighbouring Niger Republic even as it placed customs officers manning its land borders on red alert. Read more »
August 07, 2023
Nigeria: Why Local Oil, Gas Companies Fold Up in Nigeria - NCDMB
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has stated that many indigenous oil and gas companies die down in Nigeria because they do not adhere to corporate… Read more »
August 04, 2023
Nigeria: Diphtheria Claims Lives of 122 Children in 7 Months - Unicef
Diphtheria has claimed the lives of 122 children in Nigeria as at July 2023, UNICEF's Communications Officer in Nigeria, Ms Safiya Akau, stated on Thursday. Read more »