May 30, 2023
Nigeria: Lawmaker Hails Tinubu, Says His Emergence'll Accelerates Nigeria's Prosperity
The Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives and member representing Isuikwuato-Umunneochi federal constituency, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has congratulated President Bola… Read more »
Nigeria: British Deputy High Commissioner Hails Women Group Over Charity Work in Nigeria
The British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, Ben Llewellyn-Jones has commended efforts of British Women's Group to boost charity work in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu - Subsidy Is Gone, Can No Longer Justify Ever Increasing Costs
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, took the oath of office in Abuja as Nigeria's 16th president, and immediately swung into action, announcing, in his inaugural speech, an end to… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Will Bring Relief, Address Domestic Demands On Petroleum Products
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) yesterday said it welcomed with high expectations the completion and commissioning of the multibillion dollars… Read more »
Nigeria: Shell Earmarks $56.13m for Host Community Devt in Bayelsa
The Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), operator of the SPDC joint venture, has unveiled eight Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs) in Bayelsa State, a critical step… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Oil Rigs Count Slumps 13.3%, Aligning With Lower Crude Oil Production in April
Nigeria's oil rigs count declined 13.3 per cent in April, in tandem with the country's crude oil underproduction during the month, according to a THISDAY review of the latest data… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Threatens to Declare Fani-Kayode Wanted
The former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, risks been declared 'wanted' if he continues to excuse himself and refusal to appear for his trial, according to Justice Olubumni… Read more »
May 29, 2023
Nigeria: UK, U.S., Saudi Arabia, Others Hold Bilateral Meetings With Tinubu
No fewer than 10 countries have formally presented their goodwill messages and letters of support and solidarity to President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: 27 Years After, Sokoto Govt Exonerates Late Sultan Dasuki of Wrongdoings
Twenty-seven years after being accused of insubordination by the military regime of late General Sani Abacha , Sokoto state government has exonerated late Sultan Ibrahim Dasuki of… Read more »
Nigeria: Bola Ahmed Tinubu Sworn in As 16th President of Nigeria
The swearing in ceremony which took place at Eagles Square Abuja, was done by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. Read more »
Nigeria: Gowon, IBB, Jonathan Advise Tinubu to Be President for All Nigerians
Nigeria's former leaders, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida and ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday advised Nigeria's President-elect, Bola Tinubu, to become… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Confers National Honours on Prominent Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the conferment of special national awards on 339 Nigerians and friends of the country, in a parting gift to appointees, aides, staffers, and… Read more »
Nigeria: Reposition Oil, Gas Industry to Attract More FDIs, Improve Revenue, Analysts Tell Tinubu
As Nigeria's president-elect, Senator Bola Tinubu, readies to be inaugurated today as the country's 16th president, some economic policy analysts and oil and gas operators have… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Spent $894m to Service Foreign Debts From January to April 2023 - Central Bank
Data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed that the federal government spent $894 million to service foreign debt obligations from January to April 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: As Tinubu Takes Oath As Nigeria's 16th President Today...
Asiwaju Bola Tinubu will today make history as he will be sworn-in as the 16th president of Nigeria in Abuja. In this report, Adedayo Akinwale takes another look at Tinubu's… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Vows to Promote Adoption of E-Naira, Sensitises Women On Benefits At Unilag
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken the sensitisation drive of e-Naira to women during the Law Ladies Day programme at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Yaba Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: We've Laid Groundwork for Sustainable, Inclusive Economic Growth - Ahmed
Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, declared at the weekend that the outgoing administration tackled numerous challenges, implemented… Read more »
May 28, 2023
Nigeria: Buhari Confers Special National Honours On 340 Nigerians, Bestows GCON On Anyaoku
As a parting gift, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the conferment of the 2023 special national awards on 340 Nigerians and friends of the country in various categories. Read more »
Nigeria: Like Senate, House Amends CBN Act, Raises Advances to Govt From 5 to 15%
In an emergency plenary session on Sunday, the House of Representatives passed a Bill which seeks to amend the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act regarding the Ways and Means… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria to Showcase Cultural Heritage Worldwide
Director General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Segun Runsewe has said Nigeria's diverse cultural heritage is ready to be showcased to the rest of the world… Read more »
May 27, 2023
Nigeria: Terrorists Kill 22 Farmers in Zamfara
Gunmen suspected to be terrorists have massacred no fewer than 22 farmers in Gidan-Goga community in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Read more »
May 26, 2023
Nigeria: The Akpabio Syndrome, Yet Again
In the light of the individual and collective experience of Nigerians in the past several weeks, it is probably a shared experience that I have not been sleeping well in as many… Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Deputy Governor to Flag Off Okpekpe Race On Saturday
*Dan Oil partners organisers for a world-class event this weekend Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Several Moves to Defend His Action, Criticisms Trail Aviation Minister's Last Minute Appointments
Players in the aviation industry have excoriated the last minute appointments of the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, for removing top aviation agency functionaries and… Read more »
Nigeria: Neiti - Oil, Gas , Mining Reports On 168 Extractive Firms, Agencies Ready in June
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) yesterday announced its readiness to release the three reports on the oil, gas, mining and sectors by June. Read more »