Nigeria: Court Restrains DSS, Others From Arresting Emefiele Over Alleged Terrorism Financing

Justice M. A. Hassan of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has restrained the Department of State Services (DSS) and four others from arresting or detaining the… Read more »

Nigeria: Commission Opens Bids for Forfeited Properties in 13 States

-Bidders to pay 10% of price Read more »

Nigeria: ASUU Strike - Lawmakers Knock Osodeke Over Allegation of Deception Against Gbajabiamila

The House of Representatives has frowned at the claim by the President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke that the Speaker, Hon. Femi… Read more »

Nigeria: Power Sector Now Worse Than I Left It in 2020, Says Former TCN CEO

In a major outburst yesterday, an erstwhile Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Dr Usman Mohammed, yesterday maintained that… Read more »

Nigeria: How Telecom Impacted Nigerian Economy in 2022

Emma Okonji writes about the impact of telecom services on the Nigerian economy in 2022, despite the many challenges it faced. Read more »

Nigeria: Achieving Zero Hunger in Nigeria

To gain the nutritional substances that provide energy for activities, growth and other functions of the body, food is essential for a human being. The United Nations global facts… Read more »

Nigeria: 2023 Poll - Be Professional, Apolitical, Buhari Warns Security Agencies

President Muhammadu Buhari has charged security agencies to be saddled with various support services in next year's general election to maintain a high sense of professionalism and… Read more »

Nigeria: $106m Ilesa Water Loan - Adeleke Suspends Project's Consultant, Williams

Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has directed the immediate suspension of the project consultant for the Ilesa Water Project, Mrs. Tawa Williams over her… Read more »

Nigeria: ThisDay Election Projection, Good Template for Political Strategy

Some analysts have said the projection made by THISDAY on the presidential poll would shape the political landscape and help politicians and voters to make informed decisions about… Read more »

Nigeria: National Assembly Passes 2023 Budget, Raises Proposed Spending By N1.32trn to N21.82trn

The Senate and House of Representatives, yesterday, passed the 2023 appropriation bill after raising the N20.51 trillion proposed spending presented by President Muhammadu Buhari… Read more »

Nigeria: Inflation, Low Oil Production Bane of Nigeria's Economy in 2022

Ugo Aliogo examines the effect of inflation and low oil production on the Nigerian economy, among other developmental issues that shaped the year 2022 Read more »

Nigeria: House Passes 2023 Budget, Raises Figure to N21.82trn

The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the 2023 appropriation bill, raising the N20.51 trillion budget presented by President Muhammadu Buhari to N21.82 trillion. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Approves Buhari's Fresh N819.54bn Domestic Loan Request for Capital Projects

The Senate on Wednesday approved President Muhammadu Buhari's request of N819.54bn domestic loan meant to fix the infrastructure destroyed by floods across the country. Read more »

Nigeria: I'm Very Difficult to Satisfy - Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that he is a very difficult person to satisfy as a public officer. Read more »

Nigeria: Old Naira Notes - Senate Asks Central Bank to Shift Deadline to June 30

Following the redesigning of the N200, N500 and N1,000 banknotes, the Senate in a unanimous resolution yesterday urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to extend the deadline for… Read more »

Nigeria: Economist Intelligence Unit Predicts Official Naira Rate to N470/$ End of 2023

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), has predicted that the value of the naira will continue to depreciate, gradually falling to an official rate of N470 to $1 by the end of… Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Commiserates With Ghali Na'abba Over Mother's Demise

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Ghali Umar Na'Abba over the demise of his mother, Hajiya Rabi Umar Na'Abba. Read more »

Nigeria: Return of Chinese, India's Appetite for Nigerian Crude Key to Oil Price Stability in 2023 - Report

The return of Chinese and Indian appetite for Nigeria's and other West African countries' crude oil grades could to some extent play a critical role in determining the price of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Flood Victims Urge Govt to Conduct Forensic Audit On Affected Environment

Some of the victims of flood in Orashi area of Ahoada East, Ahoada West, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni (ONELGA) and Abu/Odual Local Government Areas of Rivers State have pleaded with the… Read more »

Nigeria: Fitch Predicts Slow Economic Growth for Nigeria in 2023, to Rise to 3.3% in 2024

The Nigerian economy will continue to slump in 2023 due to activities leading to the general elections next year, but would likely pick in 2024, with growth rising to 3.3 per cent,… Read more »

Nigeria: Mass Exodus of Workers Hit Niger State Health Sector

A mass exodus of personnel has been reported in the Niger State health sector. Read more »

Nigeria: The Laws Have Changed, Atiku Is Winning 2023 Presidential Poll - Godwin Obaseki

In his six years in office, the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has fought many battles, believed to have strengthened his current position, not just as governor, but as a… Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Bandits Attack Kaduna Community, Abduct 16

Sixteen people have been reportedly abducted in yet another attack on Angwa Pa community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna state. A resident of the area said the incident… Read more »

Nigeria: Holding Govt Accountable in Education Will Ensure Better Nigeria - Adamolekun

Ms Yemi Adamolekun is the Executive Director of Enough is Enough Nigeria. In this interview with Funmi Ogundare, she explained why it is imperative to teach governance from the… Read more »

Nigeria: Lack of Funds, Technology, Bane of Nigeria's Research, Devt, Innovation, Says Oyelaran-Oyeyinka

The Senior Special Adviser to the President on Industrialization, African Development Bank, Prof. Oyebanji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka has expressed concern about the country's weak… Read more »