June 03
Nigeria: Naptip Arraigns Retired Army Lt. Col for Trading in Human Beings
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has arraigned Clara Ogo, an 83-year-old woman and founder of the renowned Arrow of God Orphanage in… Read more »
Nigeria: Otti - Governance Must Be Devoid of Politics to Serve People Better
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has said that governance would be most impactful on the people's wellbeing if it is not mixed up with politics. Read more »
Nigeria: Lasepa, Dangote, Nb PLC Partner On Sustainable Environment Essay Contest
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Nigeria: Strike - Appeal Court Ends Proceedings Abruptly, As Jusun Shuts Down Courts in Lagos
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Nigeria: Dafinone Visits Ewu-Okuama IDP Camp, Assures Indigenes of Continuous Support
The senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, Sunday visited the Ewu-Okuama Internal Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Ewu Ughelli North Local… Read more »
Nigeria: Lasg Engages Stakeholders On Proposed New Innovation Bill
In a move to cement Lagos State's position as the innovation powerhouse of Nigeria and beyond, the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (MIST) has convened a high-level… Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Senate Finance Committee Chair Begs Labour to Suspend Strike
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, has pleaded with the leadership of the organised labour in the country to call off the ongoing strike and… Read more »
June 04
Nigeria: Presidential Tax Reforms Committee Seeks to Slash FIRS, Customs' Revenue Collection Costs to 1 Percent
Chairman, Presidential Committee on Tax Policy and Fiscal Reforms, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, yesterday, said the committee had proposed the reduction of revenue collection costs to one… Read more »
Nigeria: Cardoso Seeks Routine Disclosure of Debt Portfolios, Borrowing Activities to Build Trust
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, yesterday called for routine disclosure of debt portfolios and borrowing activities. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Eyes $30 Billion in Total Revenue From His Businesses By End of 2024
Founder of the Dangote Group and Africa's richest person, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has disclosed that by the end of 2024 he expects the total revenue from his businesses to hit over a… Read more »
Nigeria: Obaseki Bans Activities of Youth Leaders, Declares War On Cultism
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has banned the activities of Okaigheles (youth leaders) in Edo South Senatorial District of the State, as part of a renewed effort to… Read more »
Nigeria: Order Paper Holds Public Dialogue On Fiscal Responsibility for Parliament, Private Sector
Order Paper, one of Nigeria's foremost independent parliamentary monitoring organisations and policy think tanks, yesterday held a public dialogue between the parliament and the… Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Grounds Nigeria, Plunges Country Into Total Blackout
The organised labour, yesterday, made real its threat by shutting down the country after it ordered a nationwide strike in the wake of the recent hike in electricity tariffs and… Read more »
June 03
Nigeria: Unilorin Expels 100-Level Student for Allegedly Demanding Ransom On Missing Student
The authorities of the University of Ilorin in Kwara State have expelled a 100-level student of the institution, Olanrewaju AbdulKadir, for allegedly demanding ransom from the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Leaders Can Achieve More When They Shelve Partisan Politics, Personal Interest - Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said the completion of critical infrastructure projects across the country by his administration is a clear example of what Nigeria is capable of… Read more »
June 04
Nigeria: NLC Strike Stops Five Super Eagles From Joining Teammates in Uyo
Super Eagles preparations for two crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic appears to have been hit by the ongoing nationwide strike embarked upon… Read more »
Nigeria: Championing Call for Environmental Protection, Sustainability in the Niger Delta
Following Shell Nigeria's decision to cease its onshore oil and gas operations in the country, the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) and the Health… Read more »
June 03
Nigeria: Pos and the New Registration Challenges
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently mandated that all Point of Sales (PoS) operators complete their registration with the Corporate Affairs Corporation (CAC) by July 7,… Read more »
Nigeria: Access Bank Engages Customers in Benin, Owerri, and Enugu
Access Bank recently hosted interactive sessions with its customers in Benin, Enugu, and Owerri, the capital of Imo State. Read more »
Nigeria: Chivita Plays Up Diversity With New Campaign
Promoters of Chivita have unveiled a new campaign to celebrate diversity and unity through a shared love for Chivita. Read more »
Nigeria: Currency Outside Banks Now 92 Percent of CIC, Up 73.4 Percent Yoy
Currency in circulation has improved from 94 per cent recorded in March 2024 by 2 per cent compared with the latest figures of April revealing that the amount of currency held… Read more »
Nigeria: Stakeholders to Discuss Digital Economy At Digital Payexpo
Stakeholders in the payment industry are set to discuss the digital economy at the 24th edition of the annual Digital PayExpo conference and exhibition, which holds in Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: Greenwich Merchant Bank Gets CBN Nod to Become a Holding Company
Greenwich Merchant Bank, a prominent provider of high-end financial services in Nigeria, has secured Approval-in-Principle (AIP) from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to… Read more »
Nigeria: Stock Market Gained N619.45bn in May As Analysts Predict Positive Sentiment
Nigerian stock ended the month of May 2024 with a surprise gain of N619.45 billion as investors were divesting to the fixed income market in a move to hedge their investment… Read more »
Nigeria: Washing Dishes in Constrained Space
The national minimum wage negotiation talks that broke down on Friday remind me of the social media story about the Professor of Physics who did not come to school one day. When… Read more »