June 06
Nigeria: NGO to the Rescue for Victims of Abuse and Domestic Violence
Kuni Tyessi writes that with over 5,000 reported cases of domestic violence involving women and children, many have concluded that the third arm of government is no longer hope for… Read more »
June 05
Nigeria: JAMB Decries Low Turnout As 2024 De Registration Ends June 17
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has expressed worry over the low turnout of candidates as the 2024 Direct Entry registration draws to a close. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Bill to Ban Open Grazing Passes Second Reading, Northern Senators Kick
A Bill which seeks to ban open grazing and establish a national agency for the regulation and management of ranches in Nigeria has passed second reading in Senate. Read more »
Nigeria: Green School Project Will Create Environmental Awareness Among Students, Says Minister
Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Iziaq Kunle Salako, has said the Green School Project will promote environmental awareness among students and communities. Read more »
Nigeria: Reflections On New National Anthem As Patriotism and Hope Renewed
The recent policy decision by the Tinubu administration to revert to Nigeria's old national anthem has generated lots of furors on social media and in the public space. And this is… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Tasks Citizens, Stakeholders, Development Partners, to Safeguard Environment
President Bola Tinubu, on the occasion of the World Environment Day marked annually on June 5, on Wednesday, called for earnest effort and action by citizens, stakeholders,… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Task Force Assures Plateau Farmers of Security Against Attacks
The Military Task Force in Plateau (Operation Safe Haven) has assured farmers in the state of a secured farming season, adding that the step is necessary and critical for food… Read more »
Nigeria: Probe Panel Accuses El-Rufai of Alleged Diversion of Funds, Money Laundering
The ad hoc committee set up by the Kaduna State House of Assembly to investigate all finances, loans and contracts awarded by the administration of ex-governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has… Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi - Revocation of Heritage Bank's Licence Will Hurt Confidence in Banking System
Former Anambra Governor and the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the last general election, Peter Obi, yesterday, said that the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN)… Read more »
Nigeria: Obasanjo Harps On Innovation, Collaboration to Grow Nigeria's Agric Sector
Innovation in agriculture is key to human survival and development, former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has said. Read more »
Nigeria: Menstruation - Experts Call for Open Conversations to Challenge Taboos, Promote Gender Equality
The Managing Partner, Saide Consultants Limited and founder, Osaide for Girls in Science and Engineering Foundation, Dr. Patricia Nekpen Opene-Odili, has called for more open… Read more »
Nigeria: Petroleum Training Institute Matriculates 1,793 Students
The Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, Delta State has matriculated 1,793 students for its 2023/2024 academic session. Read more »
Nigeria: We Are On Vendetta Mission Against Nigeria, Says Hugo Broos
With the semi-final loss to Nigeria at the last AFCON tournament at the back of his mind, South Africa national team Head Coach Coach, Hugo Broos, has said that the Bafana Bafana… Read more »
Nigeria: Jonathan Inaugurates Delta High Court Complex, Commends Oborevwori's Strides
Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday inaugurated the Delta State High Court Complex in Asaba, commending the state Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, administration for… Read more »
June 04
Nigeria: World Vape Day - Global Alignment On Health Policy Necessary for Smokeless Nigerian Society
With renewed attention to smoking and vaping regulations around the world, now is the time for action to realise Nigeria's smoke-free ambitions. Achieving this vision requires a… Read more »
Nigeria: One Killed, 30 Trapped in Niger Collapsed Mine
One person has been confirmed dead in a Mine collapse in Galkogo village in the Shiroro local government area of Niger state. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Pledges Speedy Passage of Minimum Wage Bill
The Senate has pledged that the National Minimum Wage Bill will be given accelerated hearing any time President Bola Tinubu sends it to the National Assembly for proper legislative… Read more »
Nigeria: On New Minimum Wage, Tinubu Directs Edun to Come Up With Cost Implications in 48 Hours
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday directed the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, to, within two days, come up with the cost implications… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Inaugurates Six-Lane Arterial Road N20, Names Road After Prof Wole Soyinka
*Says project is testimony to his govt's development agenda towards transforming nation Read more »
Nigeria: Cattle Rustling, Kidnappings Are Multi-Billion Naira Criminal Enterprises, Says Katsina Governor
The Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has revealed that cattle rustling and kidnappings are multi-billion naira criminal enterprises that prey on vulnerable youth and… Read more »
Nigeria: Security Remains Our Top Priority in Zamfara - Lawal
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has reiterated his administration's commitment to the security of lives and property of the people. Read more »
June 03
Nigeria: Liquidity Challenges - Banks, Others' Borrowing From CBN Up 436 Percent to N53.7trn
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Nigeria: Lokpobiri - FG Will Continue to Rely On Pti for Manpower Devt in Oil Sector
*Institute matriculates 1,793 students Read more »
Nigeria: Wale Edun - Economic Stabilisation Package Underway to Support Businesses
*Says Tinubu has achieved relative economic stability Read more »
Nigeria: Stanbic IBTC Insurance Receives NAICOM's Approval for 2023 Fs
In a significant stride towards international financial reporting standards, Stanbic IBTC Insurance, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has emerged as the first insurance… Read more »