May 26
Nigeria: Govt to Empower Fresh 10,000 Niger Delta Youths, Reduce Restiveness
The Minister of Niger Delta Development, Mr. Abubakar Momoh, has reaffirmed the Federal Government's dedication to end unrest in the Niger Delta region through inclusive and… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Needs $10bn Yearly Investment to Fund Energy Transition Till 2060 - Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has revealed that funding the energy transition in the country requires investments of over $10 billion per year from now to 2060. Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Kill Four Security Operatives, Seven Others in Niger Community
Four members of the Joint Security Taskforce stationed in Kuchi community in Munya Local Government Area and three villagers were killed when terrorists invaded the community on… Read more »
Nigeria: Soldiers Ambush Terrorists, Kill Six in Kaduna
Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed no fewer than six terrorists during separate operations in Kaduna State. Read more »
West Africa: Govt Urges South-East Businesses to Embrace Ecowas Trade Liberalisation Scheme
The federal government has called on businesses in the South-east region to take advantage of opportunities offered by the ECOWAS Free Trade Liberation Scheme (ETLS) to boost their… Read more »
Nigeria: Putting Things Right in Oil and Gas Sector - Mele Kyari
Mele Kyari, the Group MD of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), continues to show himself as a transformative figure in the Nigerian energy sector. Since… Read more »
Nigeria: At NAF 60th Anniversary, Tinubu Promises to Prioritise Security, Welfare of Armed Forces
President Bola Tinubu has pledged his government's commitment to prioritising national security and the welfare of the armed forces. Read more »
Nigeria: How Kyari Is Leveraging Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda to Guarantee Energy Security for Nigerians
By May 29 this year, it will be exactly one year that President Bola Tinubu took over the mantle of leadership as Nigeria's president. During the swearing in of Tinubu as Nigeria's… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Targets 50,000 Housing Units Annually, Says Construction of 6,612 Ongoing Nationwide
The federal government at the weekend disclosed that it was targeting the construction of about 50,000 housing units annually, stressing that it currently has 6,612 units being… Read more »
May 27
Nigeria: How Nigerian, French Navy Deepened Shared Commitment in Enhancing Maritime Security
To underscore their shared commitment in enhancing maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG) waters through hydrography, French Navy Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu - One Year On
There is light at the end of the tunnel, reckons Allison Abanum Read more »
May 24
Nigeria: Difficult Choices Being Made By Our Govt Are to Prevent Collapse of System - Akume
Secretary of the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has reiterated that most of the difficult decisions being made by the federal government were to prevent… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Administration Has Secured Over $20bn in Potential Investments - Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima yesterday announced that the administration of President Bola Tinubu had successfully secured potential investments worth more than $20 billion. Read more »
May 23
Nigeria: NNPC, Shafa Energies, Nigus Unveil Nigeria's First EVCharging Station in Abuja
NNPC New Energies Limited (NNEL), a subsidiary of the national oil company, Shafa Energies and Nigus International, Thursday launched Nigeria's first Electric Vehicle (EV) charging… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Gov Gives Dethroned Emirs 48 Hours to Vacate Palace
Former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Muhammad Sanusi II, has been reinstated as the new Emir of Kano as Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Thursday signed the new Kano Emirate… Read more »
Nigeria: Turkish Airlines to Resume Airlifting of Stranded Nigerian Passengers, As NCAA Wades in
*Airline alleges sacked staff engaged in $600,000 ticket racketeering Read more »
May 22
Rwanda: Basketball Africa League Lists Adekunle Gold for Tip Off Show in Kigali
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) has announced the lineup of artists and entertainers who will headline the entertainment at the BK Arena when the BAL Playoffs & Finals tips… Read more »
Nigeria: Troost Ekong Foundation Announces Partnership With Propel Sports Africa
The Troost Ekong Foundation has announced a partnership to have Propel Sports Africa as its official broadcast streaming partner. Read more »
Nigeria: Bic Nigeria Donates Academic Materials to Lagos Students
As students sit for the ongoing West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) conducted by the West Africa Examinations Council (WAEC) and Senior School… Read more »
May 21
Nigeria: Rivers Students to Compete for N17.5m Awards in Quiz Competition
Students from various Secondary schools in Rivers State will in September engage in quiz competition for N17.5 million awards. Read more »
May 22
Nigeria: Na'allah - I've Made Uniabuja University of First Choice in Nigeria
The Vice-Chancellor of University of Abuja, Prof. Abdulrasheed Na'Allah, will complete his tenure in June. In this interview with Raheem Akingbolu, he discusses the different… Read more »
Nigeria: Pantami - Islamic Sheikh, Academic and Politician
Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, former Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, an Islamic sheikh, and a UK-trained Ph.D. holder, has found himself in a triangular situation: an… Read more »
Nigeria: Foreign Reserves Increased By $520m in One Month to $32.6bn
Nigeria's foreign reserves have seen a significant increase over the past month, rising by $520 million to reach $32.6 billion, according to the latest figures. Read more »
Nigeria: Forest Trigger Ola Aina's Contract Extension
Following his brilliant performance in the just ended season, Nottingham Forest, yesterday announced another year extension of Super Eagles' wing-back, Ola Aina to be with the club… Read more »
Nigeria: Insurance Bill and Calls for Tinubu's Attention
As insurance regulator and operators renew their interest in seeing the long awaited Consolidated Insurance Bill passed into law, stakeholders have advised insurers not to leave… Read more »