October 10, 2022
Nigeria: MTV Base Musicology Returns October 13 With Debate On Art of Life Performance
As we inch ever so closely to concert season, one wonders whether the unpleasant experiences of artists appearing late to their shows, or not even showing up at all will remain a… Read more »
October 11, 2022
Nigeria: Buhari Confers National Honours On Lawan, Okonjo-Iweala, Ariwoola, Obaigbena, Kyari, Chimamanda, 444 Others
President Muhammadu Bubari Tuesday conferred the Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) honours award on the Chairman of THISDAY/ARISE Group, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, at a… Read more »
Nigeria: Vote for PDP Is Vote to End Hunger, Insecurity, Unemployment - Atiku
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, kicked off his campaign yesterday in Uyo, with a declaration that a vote for PDP at the 2023 election… Read more »
Nigeria: African Oil Refiners Bank On Eight Refinery Projects to Increase Aviation Fuel
The African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA) has said that about eight ongoing refinery projects on the continent will significantly increase the production of jet-A1… Read more »
Nigeria: WFP Extends Emergency Assistance to Prevent Acute Malnutrition in North-East
The World Food Programme (WFP), an agency of the United Nations (UN) has distributed emergency nutrition assistance to prevent acute malnutrition among 104,835 crisis-affected… Read more »
Nigeria: IMF Urges Nigeria to Address Institutional Corruption
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Nigeria to further empower the Office of the Auditor General for the Federation (OAuGF) in order to curb institutional corruption… Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Theft - Tompolo's Firm, Navy Set Seized Oil Bunkering Vessel Ablaze
Operatives of the Nigerian Navy and Tantita Security Services, a firm operated by Chief Government Ekpemupolo (alias Tompolo) last night set ablaze an illegal oil bunkering vessel… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria to Take Final Investment Decision On $25bn Gas Pipeline Next Year - NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), along with its partners could take a Final Investment Decision (FID) on the $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline in… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Disperse Traders Protesting Non-Enforcement of Court Judgment Against Kaduna
Traders demanding the enforcement of a court judgment against the Kaduna state government were dispersed yesterday by police operatives deployed to stop the peaceful protest. Read more »
Nigeria: Henkel Nigeria Gives BBNaija Season 7 Housemates More Reasons to 'Level Up'
Big Brother Naija Season 7 sponsor and makers of WAW laundry products, recently, brought the entertaining, dramatic and vibrant housemates of the just-concluded Big Brother Naija… Read more »
Nigeria: Illegally Elected Officials 'Ll Be Dissolved After November 27, Osun PDP Warns APC
The Osun State Chapter of the Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) has reiterated its call for the outgoing administration of Governor Gboyega Oyetola to drop the idea of going ahead… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Chieftain Tackles Deputy Spokesman Over Ngige's Position On Tinubu
A foundation member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State, Okelo Madukaife, has lambasted the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the party, Murtala… Read more »
October 10, 2022
Nigeria: 'Nigeria Requires Strong Fiscal, Monetary Policies to Overcome Its Challenges'
The Regional Head, Financial Markets in Africa and the Middle East, Standard Chartered Bank, Mark Price and Head, Financial Markets Nigeria & Rates & Credit West Africa,… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Wades Into Dangote, Kogi Govt's Dispute
The federal government has waded into the raging dispute between the Kogi State Government (KGSG) and the Dangote Group over the ownership of Dangote Cement Plc and the alleged… Read more »
Nigeria: Emerging Business Leaders From North, Matching the Tech Unicorns of the South
Contrary to widespread perception that the north is not strong in business, there is a new crop of business leaders ready to replace the likes of Aliko Dangote and Abdulsamad… Read more »
Nigeria: Flood - Tales of Tragedy, Suffering As Anambra Communities Remain Under Water
The riverine areas of Anambra State are not new to the yearly rituals of their homes being submerged by flood water, but this year's is adding death to its pain, reports… Read more »
Nigeria: E-Payment Transactions Decline to N32.84trn On Network Glitches, Worsening Economic Downturn
Banks network malfunction, among other factors, contributed to N396.18billion or 1.19 per cent decline in Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement Systems (NIBSS) Instant Payment Platform… Read more »
Nigeria: $25m SIG Fund Will Boost Enrolment, Beautification in Schools, Says Ekiti
The Ekiti State Government, has said the World Bank's $25 million School Improvement Grant (SIG) released to the state would spur enrolment, increase beautification and quality of… Read more »
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - Senators Disagree With Buhari, Insist On December 2023 As Deadline
Senators across political party lines have said the National Assembly would not pass the proposal on petrol subsidy removal as presented by President Muhammadu Buhari in order not… Read more »
Nigeria: Hope Rises for Oil Production As NNPC Winds Up Repair of 180,000 Bpd Tnp Line in Niger Delta
The Group General Manager of the National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS), Mr Bala Wunti, at the weekend announced that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company… Read more »
October 09, 2022
Nigeria: WHO Unveils Campaign to Stop Suicide in Nigeria, Others
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has kicked off a campaign to raise awareness and spur action for suicide prevention in the African region, which according to it, has the… Read more »
Nigeria: IPOB Denies Plans to Disrupt 2023 Elections in South-East
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) yesterday denied reports that it had no plan to disrupt election in South-east in 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: We Have Ended Era of Election Rigging - Polls Commission
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, yesterday declared that the commission has ended the era of election rigging in Nigeria. Read more »
October 08, 2022
Nigeria: Former PDP National Chairman, Vincent Ogbulafor Dies
Former National Chairman and first National Secretary of the opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Vincent Ogbulafor is dead. Read more »
Nigeria: Obi Unveils Campaign Website, Seeks Nigerians Support to Fund Campaign
Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, yesterday unveiled a website for donors and supporters of his presidential ambition to lodge funds into for the party's presidential… Read more »