Nigeria: Clifford Varsity Graduates 269, Showcases Phenomenal Academic Growth in Seven Years

Clifford University (CLU), Owerrinta, Abia State, says it has recorded phenomenal growth in academics barely seven years after it was established by the Seventh Day Adventist… Read more »

Nigeria: We Built Our $20bn Refinery Without Single Incentive From Government - Dangote

Africa's richest man and President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has declared that his company built its 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) refinery, valued at $20… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Orders INEC to Recognise Abure-Led Labour Party, Extend Party Dues to It

A Federal High Court in Abuja, yesterday, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to accord the Labour Party (LP) under the leadership of Julius Abure all the… Read more »

Nigeria: CBN Reaffirms Commitment to Financial System Stability, Says Depositors' Funds Safe

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has once again reiterated its unwavering commitment to ensuring the stability, safety, and soundness of Nigeria's financial system. Read more »

Nigeria: Okonjo-Iweala Seeks Cut in Subsidies On Cotton, More Market Access for Developing Countries

* Says African cotton faces market distortions, climate change challenges Read more »

Nigeria: 15 States Join Kogi At Supreme Court to Challenge EFCC's Establishment Act

* Apex court fixes October 22 for hearing Read more »

Nigeria: We Built Our $20bn Refinery Without Single Incentive From Govt - Dangote

* Says Nigeria needs 1.5mbpd refining capacity to be self-sufficient in petroleum products Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Advocates Multi-Faceted Approach in Tackling Violence Against Children

The Federal Government has again advocated a multi-faceted approach in tackling rising incidences of violence against children in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: To Boost Food Security, Govt Partners Consortium On Soybean, Sugarcane Processing Plants

The Federal Government has expressed its desire to partner Trans Sahara Consortium's soybean and sugar projects' initiative, saying it is a game-changer for Nigeria's agricultural… Read more »

Nigeria: Exported Gas Produces Far Worse Emissions Than Coal - Report

Exported gas emits far more greenhouse gas emissions than coal, despite fossil-fuel industry claims it is a cleaner alternative, according to a major new research paper that… Read more »

Nigeria: Blue Economy - Oyetola, Abiodun, Others to Unveil Inland Dry Port in Ogun

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola will, on Friday, October 11, lead the foundation-laying ceremony for the Inland Dry Port in Ogun State. Read more »

Nigeria: How States Are Managing the Devastating Effects of Flooding in Nigeria

Chuks Okocha explores how various Nigerian states are managing the devastating effects of flooding Read more »

Nigeria: Floating of Currency Key to Achieving Forex Market Reality - Yemi Cardoso

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has emphasised that the bank's decision to float the naira, amid considerable public criticism, was inevitable… Read more »

Nigeria: Balanced Diet Out of Reach for Average Nigerians As Food Inflation Bites

It has emerged that more average Nigerians are finding it difficult to have balanced diet as the cost of a healthy meal has increased to N1,255. Read more »

Nigeria: Lekki Port Takes Delivery of Two New Pilot Boats From NPA

The management of Lekki Port, has taken delivery of two new state-of-the-art pilot boats, "PC Jalingo and PC Nadiya", from the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Approves N820bn for Completion of Abuja-Kaduna-Kano, Bodo Bonny Highways

*Threatens to cancel Julius Berger's N740bn contract if firm fails to sign reviewed deal Read more »

Nigeria: I'll Pay N70,000 Minimum Wage, Makinde Assures Workers

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared that his administration will commence the payment of the N70,000 minimum wage once the issue of consequential salary adjustment has… Read more »

Nigeria: NAF to Intensify Air Onslaught Against Agitators, Criminals in S'east, S'south

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has disclosed its readiness to intensify air onslaught against separatist agitators and other criminal elements in the South-east and South-south… Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-British Fencer Akinyosoye Switches Allegiance to Nigeria

Former British fencer, Folayemi Akinyosoye, has recently pledged his allegiance to Nigeria, leaving behind his representation of Great Britain. Read more »

Nigeria: Wind of Change Will Blow in 2027, Security, INEC Will Run Helter-Skelter - Kwankwaso

Former presidential candidate of New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said the wind of change is gathering momentum, and it would chase away bad leaders in… Read more »

Nigeria: AfDB Targets Additional 120mt of Grains By 2025 to Douse Food Crisis

The Director General for Nigeria, African Development Bank (AfDB), Mr. Abdul Kamara, yesterday said it is working to facilitate the production of an additional 120 million tons of… Read more »

Nigeria: Matters Arising From Achebe's Things Fall Apart TV Series

Chido Nwangwu lauds the planned adaptation of Prof Chinua Achebe's masterpiece novel, Things Fall Apart, into an international television series starring notable movie actors like… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu's Road Contracts Fairly Distributed With 52.4% Legacy Projects in North - Govt

The federal government yesterday responded to an allegation that it was favouring the South in the distribution of road projects across the country, stressing that 52.48 per cent… Read more »

Nigeria: As Emirates Resumes Flights to Nigeria

After a two-year hiatus, the Dubai based Emirates has resumed flights to Lagos, the commercial hub of Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Sends Four Tax Reform Bills to House of Representatives

President Bola Tinubu has sent four tax reform bills to the House of Representatives for consideration and passage. Read more »