September 09, 2022
Nigeria: Mapping of Enumeration Areas for 2023 Census Gulps N21bn, Says Govt
The federal government Thursday disclosed that a total sum of N21 billion had been spent on mapping of enumeration areas for the 2023 national census. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Oil Industry Headwinds Worsen, Production Drops to Record Low, 972,394
Nigeria's oil sector challenges appear to be worsening, with production hitting a record low of 972,394 barrels per day in August, according to data obtained from the Nigerian… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Pledges to Restore Peace, Sustain Recent Tempo Against Insecurity
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday pledged that the Armed Forces would sustain the recent ongoing onslaught against terrorists and criminals, with the aim of restoring peace… Read more »
Nigeria: Dramas, Hits and Misses At 15th Headies
As far as tradition goes, it would be highly unusual for any edition of the Headies Awards to finish without witnessing any form of drama, glitz, and gaffes. A remarkable moment of… Read more »
Nigeria: Showmax to Premiere First Nigerian Original Limited Series
Showmax made two big announcements this week as it continues to provide entertainment to Africans. First was the appointment of Opeoluwa Filani as General Manager for its Nigeria… Read more »
Nigeria: FAAN Boss Calls for Guidelines to Boost Capacity of Cargo Freighting in Nigeria
The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Captain Rabiu Yadudu, has called for guidelines in cargo freighting in Nigeria to help boost the capacity… Read more »
Nigeria: Fashola Challenges Opposition to Proffer Solutions to Nigeria's Challenges
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola has challenged the opposition party to proffer solutions to Nigeria's challenges, stating that he cannot recall the last… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Sitting On Multibillion Dollars Unexplored Perishables Exports - Expert
According to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Nigeria earned N4. 13 trillion from oil and gas exports in 2021, but experts who are versed in export of perishable farm produce… Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Settle Our Differences Internally - Atiku
Presidential candidate of of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, yesterday, acknowledged that there were challenges within the main opposition party, but said the… Read more »
September 08, 2022
Nigeria: One Wellness Unveils Fertility Centre in Nigeria for Quality Assisted Reproductive Care
One Wellness Centre has unveiled its best-in-class fertility care centre with the latest state-of-the-art equipment to provide standard and quality care in Assisted Reproductive… Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Price Drops to Seven-Month Low On China Lockdown, Recession Fears
Crude oil prices fell yesterday to their lowest since before Russia invaded Ukraine as COVID-19 curbs in top crude importer China and expectations of more interest rate hikes… Read more »
Nigeria: WHO, Oyo EOC, NAWOJ Train Journalists On Covid-19, Other Diseases
The World Health Organisation (WHO) in collaboration with the Oyo State Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) and the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Oyo State… Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi Meets Okonjo-Iweala At WTO
The presidential candidate of Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi yesterday met with the Director General of World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Workers Begin Nationwide Rallies Against Massive Oil Theft Today
Oil workers in Nigeria yesterday declared that they would begin nationwide rallies today in protest against the current massive theft of the country's crude oil and destruction of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria May Begin Supply of More Gas to Europe By March 2023, Says Sylva
Nigeria will be able to send more Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to Europe by next winter, Minister of State , Petroleum, Timipre Sylva said on Wednesday at the Gastech conference in… Read more »
Nigeria: Local Oil Refiners Seek CBN, NNPC's Intervention to Address Funding, Feedstock Challenge
Indigenous oil refiners under the aegis of Oil Refiners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) have appealed to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to create crude refinery intervention fund… Read more »
Nigeria: 20,000 Girls 'Saved' From Child Marriage in Three Years - UNFPA
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has disclosed that more than 20,000 adolescent girls have been retained in schools and safe places, while over 5,500 women and girls are… Read more »
Nigeria: FEC Okays NSIP Establishment Bill
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) Wednesday approved the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) Establishment Bill, 2022. Read more »
September 07, 2022
Nigeria: Govt Vows to Punish Foreign Airlines Selling Tickets in Dollars
The federal government has reacted formally to the issue of foreign airlines selling tickets to Nigerian passengers in dollars, saying such practice was in violation of the… Read more »
September 05, 2022
Nigeria: House Minority Whip Lauds Buhari's Assent to Environmental Health Council Bill
The Minority Whip of the House of Representatives, Hon. Gideon Gwani has applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for signing into law the Environmental Health Council Bill, 2022 and… Read more »
September 07, 2022
Nigeria: NMA Condemns Abia Govt Over Non-Payment of Doctors' Salaries
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has condemned the government of Abia State for not paying doctors and other health workers their salaries and allowances for 24 months now. Read more »
Nigeria: Napoli Sweat Over Osimhen's Fitness Ahead of Liverpool Visit
Ahead of Napoli's opening group match of the 2022 /23 UEFA Champions League encounter against Liverpool at the Stadio Maradona today, the Serie A side are sweating over the fitness… Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Strike - Govt Will Not Sign Agreement It Cannot Implement, Says Minister
Against the background of the ongoing faceoff with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over alleged government failure to fulfil agreements reached with the union, the… Read more »
September 06, 2022
Nigeria: North East Community Happy With N31trn Master Plan to Develop Region, Says Group
The chairman of North East Elders and Youth Peoples Forum has commended the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the North-East Development Commission (NEDC), Alhaji Mohammed Goni… Read more »
September 07, 2022
Nigeria: Spiraling Debts As Fiscal Woes for Next Administration
Nume Ekeghe and James Emejo writes on the country's controversial public debt stock that has been on the increase since 2015 and its lack of impact on key macroeconomic indicators Read more »