May 26, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Air - Aon Condemns Sirika's Alleged Flagrant Disregard for Court Order
*Tells minister not to blackmail in-coming government with proposed airline Nigeria Air, AON tells Sirika Read more »
Nigeria: Brain Drain - New Report Puts Percentage of Professionals Willing to Leave Nigeria At 52%
A new survey, carried out by Phillips Consulting, has indicated that over half (52%) of Nigerian professionals are considering leaving their current jobs and moving abroad within a… Read more »
May 25, 2023
Nigeria: Adeyemi - Only Sound Pro-Business Policies Can Revitalise Nigeria's Ailing Economy
The Executive Chairperson of Still Earth Holdings, Oyindamola Adeyemi, has urged the incoming administration to as a matter of urgency, formulate and implement sound pro-business… Read more »
May 26, 2023
Nigeria: Flying Eagles Land in Buenos Aires As Bosso Insists Brazil Beatable
Nigeria's Flying Eagles flew into Buenos Aires ahead of their last FIFA U20 World Cup Group D clash with Brazil at the Estadio Unico Diego Maradona in La Plata this weekend. Read more »
Nigeria: Issues in Border Security
Porous borders are posing big problems for the nation Read more »
Nigeria: Bauchi Governor Backs Media's Role in Building Nigeria's Democratic Culture
The Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has commended the role played by the Nigerian media in building democratic culture, institutions and practices in… Read more »
May 25, 2023
Nigeria: CJN Swears in 39 Additional Election Tribunals Judges
Thirty-nine newly appointed members of the 2023 election tribunals were on Thursday administered the oath of office. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Confers GCFR, GCON On Tinubu, Shettima, Hands Over Transition Documents to President-Elect
President Muhammadu Buhari has conferred the two highest National Honours on the President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Vice President-elect, Kashim Shettima, at a ceremony… Read more »
Nigeria: ActionAid Decries Surge in Insecurity, Tasks Govt to Do More
ActionAid Nigeria has expressed worries over the surge in insecurity in the country after the end of the election, insisting that government at all levels must wake up to their… Read more »
Nigeria: UK Boosts Efficiency Rice Production in Nigeria
The United Kingdom (UK) has assisted in the introduction to Nigeria Systems of Rice Intensification (SRI), a climate smart agricultural practice that would lead to efficiency rice… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari, Finishing Strong, Seeks Support for APC, Tinubu
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed eager anticipation for his exit as Nigeria's president in the next five days, even as he sought support for his party, the APC and the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Will Get Seamless Handover Ceremony, Aso Rock Emptied Already - Presidency
The presidency, yesterday, said a 'perfect' arrangement had been put in place to ensure a seamless handover ceremony for the incoming Bola Tinubu's administration, assuring that… Read more »
Nigeria: Flying Eagles Beat Italy to Leave 'Group of Death' Precarious
Nigeria's Flying put out a brilliant show at the Mendoza Stadium last night as they defeated Italy 2-0 in their Group D second game of the FIFA U20 World Cup in Argentina. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Bill Seeking Compensation for #EndSARS Victims Scales Second Reading
The Senate yesterday passed for second reading, a bill seeking to compensate victims of #EndSARS protests in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Adoption of Blockchain Policy Will Boost Innovation, Create Job Opportunities, Drive Economic Growth - Govt
Following the approval of Nigeria's Blockchain Policy that was recently signed by President Muhammadu Buhari, the federal government (FG) has said the policy, which has become a… Read more »
Africa: Taming Illicit Financial Flows in Africa
It is estimated that about $90 billion is lost annually to illicit financial flows in Africa, enabled by trade mis-invoicing, tax evasion among others, and Nigeria alone reportedly… Read more »
Nigeria: State Govt Urged to Unlock Digital Economy With Startup Act
The ONE Campaign, in collaboration with the Nigeria Startup Act Secretariat, has called on various state governments to embrace the Nigeria Startup Act and harness its provisions… Read more »
May 24, 2023
Nigeria: Border Closure Aimed At Stimulating Local Consumption - President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday insisted that his 2019 closure of the country's land borders was due to his administration's conscious efforts to encourage Nigerians to eat… Read more »
Nigeria: Solving the Out of School Problem in Nigeria
Cristian Munduate canvasses more investment in education. Read more »
Nigeria: Apapa and Ajeromi Residents in Disarray Over Collapse of Ijora Bridge
Residents of Apapa and Ajeromi were left reeling when a vital Ijoba bridge connecting their town to the outside world collapsed, plunging the residents into a nightmarish commuting… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Investment in Fintech Will Deepen Financial Inclusion, Eradicate Poverty'
The Managing Director/Chief Executive, Tangerine General Insurance, Mr. Mayowa Adeduro, has said the adoption of Financial Technology fintech remained a critical tool for financial… Read more »
Nigeria: Democratic Successes in Lagos Must Be Sustained to Avoid Retrogression, Sanwo-Olu Advised
A former Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Adigun Agbaje yesterday warned the political leaders in Lagos state to ensure that the democratic space in… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Rescue 10 Victims From Kidnappers in Benue
The Benue State Police Commissioner, Mr Okoro Alawari, who assumed duty recently has disclosed that the command has rescued the Chief Medical Director of Hope Clinic, Makurdi and… Read more »
Nigeria: ABUAD, a Catalyst for Change in Nigeria, Says Afe Babalola
The founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, says the university has become a major catalyst for positive change in society in Nigeria, Africa and… Read more »
Nigeria: Like Senate, House Passes Independent Candidacy Bill, Transmits to Buhari for Assent
In concurrence with the Senate, the House of Representatives, at plenary yesterday, passed a bill seeking to provide for independent candidacy in presidential, governorship,… Read more »