August 01
Nigeria: Ecobank Group Declares N311bn Pat for H1 2024
The earnings of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), a pan-African banking group, rose to the highest in at least nine years of N311 billion in the first half of 2024, about… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Targets Optimal Health Outcomes Through Research Innovations
The federal government yesterday, launched what it described as strategic health research development aimed at achieving optimal health outcomes for all its citizens. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Signs $118 Million Deal to Construct, Rehabilitate Over 2,670km Power Lines
The federal government yesterday signed a $118 million deal with Elsewedy and Power China to construct and rehabilitate over 2,670 kilometres of electricity distribution lines… Read more »
Nigeria: Otedola Backs Windfall Tax, Carpets Banks Over $500m Expenditure On Private Jets
The Chairman, FBN Holdings, Mr. Femi Otedola, often referred to as the strongman of the financial and capital markets, yesterday threw his weight behind the implementation of a… Read more »
July 30
Nigeria: Team Nigeria Captain, Opeyori, Aims High Today in Badminton
Team Nigeria's captain, Anuoluwapo Opeyori has remarked that the victory of Nigeria's D'Tigress over Australia in the Paris 2024 women's basketball tournament has inspired him that… Read more »
Nigeria: NFF Calls for Applications for F'eagles' Head Coach
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has requested applications from suitably qualified candidates for the vacant position of coach of the U20 Men National Team, otherwise known… Read more »
Nigeria: NPFL, Sevilla Sign Collaboration Deal
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) and Spanish La Liga club, Sevilla FC have reached a deal to collaborate on the training of Coaches and development of youth football players… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangiwa - My Ministry Can Generate N300bn From Sale of Houses in 24 Months
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has disclosed that ministry can return up to N300 billion to the coffers of government from the sale of houses in two… Read more »
Nigeria: Ending the Aids Pandemic
Leaders need to commit more resources to contain the scourge, reckons Read more »
Nigeria: Ezinne - d'Tigress Have Made a Statement Not to Give Up No Matter Who We Are Playing
D'Tigress' Ezinne Kalu could barely talk after stepping off the court in the wake of Nigeria's vibrant and landmark 75-62 success against Australia on Monday morning. Read more »
Nigeria: Faan Restates Commitment to Swift Response During Emergenciesfaanfaan Restates Commitment to Swift Response During Emergencies
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has said that it remains committed to swiftly responding to air crash and other emergency situations. Read more »
Nigeria: The APC's Obnoxious Obsession With Edo State Security Network
After the #EndSARS protests in October 2020, which resulted in the escape of over 2,000 inmates from prisons across Nigeria, Edo State experienced a sharp increase in criminal… Read more »
Nigeria: Stakeholders Salute d'Tigress Over First Olympic Games Victory in 20 Years
*Urged to sustain momentum as they take on hosts France on Thursday Read more »
Nigeria: After Noc, Soname Extends Gesture to Paralympics Committee
Sports philanthropist and owner of Remo Stars FC, Hon. Kunle Soname has donated the sum of N25 million to the Paralympics Committee of Nigeria (PCN) as Nigeria prepares to feature… Read more »
July 31
Nigeria: Tinubu's Lifeline to Dangote Refinery On Crude Supply By NNPC Will Strengthen Naira - Senate
The Senate yesterday expressed confidence that the lifeline offered to the Dangote Refinery for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) to sell crude oil to the… Read more »
Nigeria: Aviation Minister Orders Grounding of Arik Air Operations, Amcon Reacts
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has ordered the Grounding of Arik Airline's operations. Read more »
Nigeria: Experts to Discuss Insurance,Others' Contribution to Govt's $1tn Economy Drive
Issues bothering on roles of insurance and pension sectors in achieving Federal Government's projected $1 trillion economy will form the thrust of this year's edition of Annual… Read more »
July 30
Nigeria: Arik Air - NCAA to Monitor Passengers Handling At Airport Terminals
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said it was well-informed of the grounding of Arik Air aircraft over legal issues and the attendant impact on its flights and… Read more »
Nigeria: Aviation Minister Grounds Arik Air Operations, Amcon Reacts
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has ordered that the operations of Arik Air should be grounded. Read more »
Nigeria: Spotlight On Filmmaker Nicolette Ndigwe's Nollywood Feats
Nicolette Ndigwe is rapidly emerging as a reckoning force in the Nigerian film industry. Recognized as a rising star, this award-winning actor, writer, and producer from South… Read more »
July 29
Nigeria: World Champions Spain Grab Late Winner Against Falcons
Nigeria's Super Falcons will continue the search for their first points in the 2024 Women's Olympic Football Tournament against Japan on Wednesday. Still, the nine-time African… Read more »
Nigeria: Keyamo Promises to Resolve Nimasa, Nrc Non-Compliance to Nsib Act
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has promises to intervene in the non-compliance with the NSIB Establishment Act of 2022 by the Nigeria… Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Guber - Ighodalo Holds Meeting With Etsako East PDP Stakeholders
Ahead of the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, Dr Asue Ighodalo, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), yesterday held a crucial meeting with party… Read more »
Nigeria: Looming Threat of Violent Extremism in West African States and Need for New Strategy
The persistent threat of violent extremism in West African states, exacerbated by groups such as Boko Haram, ISWAP, and Al-Qaeda, necessitates a reevaluation of current strategies.… Read more »
Nigeria: Lukman - Tinubu Has Impoverished Nigerians Through Impatience, Arrogance
A former National Vice Chairman North-west of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Salihu Lukman, has lamented that the government of President Bola Tinubu had impoverished… Read more »