June 11
Nigeria: Confusion As EFCC Tenders Former President Buhari's Approval of Naira Redesign
There was a slight confusion on Tuesday, as the federal government moved to tender documents showing former President Muhammadu Buhari, approved the redesign of the nation's… Read more »
June 12
Nigeria: El-Rufai in the Eye of the Storm
John Shiklam writes on the report of the ad-hoc committee set up by the Kaduna state House of Assembly to investigate loans, financial transactions and contractual liabilities… Read more »
Africa: Nigeria Intensifies Bid to Host $5bn Africa's First Energy Bank, Meets With APPO Countries' Envoys
The federal government last night went a step further in its bid for Africa's first energy bank, meeting with envoys of members of the Africa Petroleum Producers Organisation… Read more »
Rwanda/South Africa: South Africa, Rwanda Join Benin At the Top of Group C
It is now a three-way fight at the top of Group C of the ongoing World Cup qualifying series after South Africa and Rwanda won their respective matches last night. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Hails Tolaram As Company Seals Deal With Diageo to Acquire 58.02% Guinness Nigeria Shares
Tolaram has entered into an agreement with Diageo to acquire 58.02 per cent controlling shares of Guinness Nigeria Plc with a long term commitment to continue the production of the… Read more »
Nigeria: NUPRC Slashes Signature Bonuses for Oil Blocks to $10m for Deepwater, $7m for Shallow Water
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has cut the bonuses payable by awardees in the 2022 and 2024 bid rounds to a maximum of $10 million for deepwater… Read more »
Nigeria/Cote d'Ivoire: Rohr Questions Super Eagles' Mentality After Defeating Nigeria in Abidjan
Still savouring the six points he won from the Match-day 3 and 4 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Benin Republic Head Coach, Gernot Rohr, has questioned the mentality of the Super… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Advertising Industry Worth N605.2bn in 2023 - PWC Report
A new PwC's report has revealed that the Nigerian advertising industry (marketing communication) recorded an estimated spending of N605.2 billion in 2023, with a projection to hit… Read more »
June 10
Nigeria: Oando Announces $550m Participation in Nnpcl's Crude Oil-Backed Project Gazelle
Oando Plc, an indigenous energy company, at the weekend announced a successful $550 million participation in the Project Gazelle financing deal, raising the total disbursed amount… Read more »
Nigeria: From Makoko to Paris - Bfn Celebrates Opeyori's Back-to-Back Qualification for Olympics
The Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) board led by Francis Orbih rolled out the red carpet last Friday in Lagos to celebrate Nigeria and African champion, Anuoluwapo Opeyori… Read more »
Nigeria: Africaplan Foundation Partners With Global Mentorship Initiative to Empower Nigerian Youth in Tech With Mentorship Program.
Enugu, Nigeria - AfricaPlan Foundation, a leading non-profit organization focused on tackling youth unemployment by providing access to decent work and economic opportunities in… Read more »
Nigeria: Yobe Government Insists State Now Safest in Nigeria
The Yobe State Government has called on investors around the country and globally to come over to the state to invest, insisting that the season of insecurity was over. Read more »
Nigeria: Empowering Katsina Msmes for Sustainable Development
Through tailored programmes and seed capital funding, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, is empowering MSMEs in Katsina State with feasible business ideas for a viable economic growth.… Read more »
Nigeria: Clark Cautions Sekibo Over Comments On Rivers Politics
*Says contrary to ex-lawmaker's remarks, Wike benefitted from Ijaw people Read more »
Nigeria: Golf - Oboh's Victory At John Shippen Women's Invitational Excites Runsewe
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Nigeria: Asky Organises Familiarisation Trip to Boost Tourism
ASKY, in collaboration with Jambojet, has announced an exciting familiarisation trip to Kenya, aimed at boosting traffic and tourism to this beautiful country renowned for its… Read more »
Nigeria: Ubec Boosts Capacity of Head Teachers, Education Officers On Effective Sch Mgt
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has concluded a five-day training for head teachers and educational officers on effective school management in the 21st century. Read more »
Nigeria: Bukola Saraki -The Final Forensic Summersaultof a Proxy War
At the weekend, former President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, hailed the Supreme Court's judgment, which overturned the Federal High Court's 2018 decision regarding an alleged… Read more »
Nigeria: The Wasting Federal Assets...11
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Nigeria: Bakrin - Sugar Sector Reforms to Unlock Quality Jobs for Nigerians As Council Targets 2mmt By 2032
*Unveils robust initiatives to develop host communities, reduce hostilities Read more »
Nigeria: Long Queue for Return to Old
The hurried discarding of our 46-year-old national anthem and replacing it with its predecessor reminded me of a news photo in Newsweek magazine in 1982. It was at the height of… Read more »
Nigeria: Berger Paints - Growing Shareholders' Value Amid Challenges
With the growing competition in the paints manufacturing sector, Berger Paints Plc has consistently rewarded shareholders with robust return on investment on the backdrop of… Read more »
June 09
West Africa: Nigeria and the Minimum Wage Debate
The debate paints the country in bad shape, reckons Victor C. Ariole Read more »
June 10
Nigeria: It's Time to Own the EFCC
To see it succeed, the Nigerian people must own the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and its battle against graft. Olawale Olaleye writes. Read more »
West Africa: Coronation Group Plants Over 400 Trees in Nigeria, Ghana
In a significant step towards sustainability, Coronation Group has launched its new initiative, 'Trees for Tomorrow' in celebration of World Environment Day on June 5th. Read more »