Nigeria: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Is ThisDay Woman of the Year

In recognition of her exceptional leadership and strategic vision for the future of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) which saw her reappointment for a second term, the Director… Read more »

Nigeria: Issues in the Ogoni Oil Spill Cleanup

The agency saddled with the exercise should be investigated Read more »

Nigeria: 16,171 Terrorist-Fighters, Families Surrender to Troops in One Year

The Military High Command has said that no fewer than 16,171 terrorist-fighters and their families dropped their weapons and surrendered to troops of Operation Hadin Kai in one… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Extends Olive Branch to Niger, Calls for Discussion On Issues of Mutual Interest

Nigeria has expressed its respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of its neighbour, Niger, inviting the Nigerien government to a discussion on issues of mutual… Read more »

Nigeria: New Minimum Wage Earners, Others to Enjoy Full Exemption From Tax - Oyedele

Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, yesterday, clarified that contrary to speculations, individuals earning about N1.7… Read more »

Africa: Winners and Losers of 2024

The year is almost over. The year 2024 is ending. In different parts of the world the countdown has begun, with elaborate fireworks heralding the beginning of a New Year 2025. The… Read more »

Nigeria: Unicef, Canadian Govt Provide Over 4,000 Bottles of Vitamin a to Improve MNCH in Bauchi

As part of their commitment to safeguard the lives of women and children and to ensure a healthy society, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in collaboration with the… Read more »

Nigeria: NNPC Announces Commencement of Production At Warri Refinery

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) yesterday announced the restart of the 125,000 barrels per day (bpd) Warri Refinery and Petrochemical Company (WRPC), which… Read more »

Nigeria: 2024 Ends With Tragic Air Crashes Involving Commercial Airlines, 289 Fatalities Recorded Since January

Tragic air accidents that killed 217 souls in last week of December alone have marred the joy at the twilight of 2024, and marked it as the year that recorded one of the highest… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu, Obasanjo, Obi, Sani Mourn Former U.S. President, Jimmy Carter

President Bola Tinubu, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, and former Kaduna Senator, Shehu Sani, have extended condolences to the… Read more »

Nigeria: Residents of Ikeja Police Barracks Benefit From Healthcare, Aid Initiative

Over 2,000 individuals from the Ikeja Police Barracks community in Lagos benefited from an impactful outreach programme spearheaded by 'Young Professionals for Tinubu (YP4T)', an… Read more »

Nigeria: NFF - National Teams Will Give Nigerians Joy in Year 2025

President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, on Monday assured ball fans, administrators and Nigerians in general that the football-governing body… Read more »

Nigeria: Warri Refinery Reopens, Tinubu Lauds NNPC

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his profound joy at the re-opening of the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited,… Read more »

Cameroon/Central African Republic: ....Central African Republic Stun Cameroon to Book CHAN Ticket

Cameroon's hopes of extending their streak of African Nations Championship (CHAN) appearances were dashed dramatically as the Central African Republic claimed a stunning 2-1… Read more »

Nigeria: Fubara - Demystifying Governance With Project Harvest

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Nigeria: On the Proposed Budget and Related Matters

When President Bola Tinubu presented the 2025 proposed budget to the National Assembly just eleven days ago, it was clear that even this extra pliant set of legislators would need… Read more »

Nigeria: Supporting Vulnerable Families Facing Hunger

The no hunger food banking programs serve as critical lifelines by distributing food to combat hunger in the north, writes GBADEBO ODULARU Read more »

Nigeria: 2024 and Unresolved Economic Issues

The year 2024 has intensified Nigeria's unresolved economic issues, with rising inflation, currency instability, and high costs of living severely impacting businesses and… Read more »

Nigeria: One Bomb Too Many

No fewer than 15 villagers were feared dead and several others injured on Wednesday when a fighter jet targeting the Lakurawa terrorist group mistakenly bombed two communities in… Read more »

West Africa: As Ecowas Comes Apart...

The failure to bring the three countries back into their fold could have significant impact on business and trade in the region Read more »

Nigeria: A Night of Reunion At Fuji Vibrations

A blue-themed adire print was this year's selected dress code, otherwise known as aso ebi, for comrades of Fuji music, as this year's edition of Fuji Vibrations--the fifth of its… Read more »

Nigeria: De-Escalating Tensions Between Nigeria, Niger Republic

Tensions between Nigeria and Niger worsened recently as the foreign minister of the former French colony accused Nigeria of facilitating efforts to destabilise the junta-led… Read more »

Nigeria: Shettima Apologises Over Recent Military Airstrike in Sokoto, Commiserates With Victims

.Pays condolence visit to Gov Namadi over death of mother, son Read more »

Nigeria: Mixed Fortunes of Stagnation and Hope

The Nigerian cultural scene looks back on a mixed bag of artistic stagnation, brief flashes of genius, and the deaths of legendary people who contributed to the development of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Entertainment Trends of 2024

A Resurgence of Epic Movies Read more »