May 25, 2023
Nigeria: Senate Bill Seeking Compensation for #EndSARS Victims Scales Second Reading
The Senate yesterday passed for second reading, a bill seeking to compensate victims of #EndSARS protests in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Adoption of Blockchain Policy Will Boost Innovation, Create Job Opportunities, Drive Economic Growth - Govt
Following the approval of Nigeria's Blockchain Policy that was recently signed by President Muhammadu Buhari, the federal government (FG) has said the policy, which has become a… Read more »
Africa: Taming Illicit Financial Flows in Africa
It is estimated that about $90 billion is lost annually to illicit financial flows in Africa, enabled by trade mis-invoicing, tax evasion among others, and Nigeria alone reportedly… Read more »
Nigeria: State Govt Urged to Unlock Digital Economy With Startup Act
The ONE Campaign, in collaboration with the Nigeria Startup Act Secretariat, has called on various state governments to embrace the Nigeria Startup Act and harness its provisions… Read more »
May 24, 2023
Nigeria: Border Closure Aimed At Stimulating Local Consumption - President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday insisted that his 2019 closure of the country's land borders was due to his administration's conscious efforts to encourage Nigerians to eat… Read more »
Nigeria: Solving the Out of School Problem in Nigeria
Cristian Munduate canvasses more investment in education. Read more »
Nigeria: Apapa and Ajeromi Residents in Disarray Over Collapse of Ijora Bridge
Residents of Apapa and Ajeromi were left reeling when a vital Ijoba bridge connecting their town to the outside world collapsed, plunging the residents into a nightmarish commuting… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Investment in Fintech Will Deepen Financial Inclusion, Eradicate Poverty'
The Managing Director/Chief Executive, Tangerine General Insurance, Mr. Mayowa Adeduro, has said the adoption of Financial Technology fintech remained a critical tool for financial… Read more »
Nigeria: Democratic Successes in Lagos Must Be Sustained to Avoid Retrogression, Sanwo-Olu Advised
A former Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Adigun Agbaje yesterday warned the political leaders in Lagos state to ensure that the democratic space in… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Rescue 10 Victims From Kidnappers in Benue
The Benue State Police Commissioner, Mr Okoro Alawari, who assumed duty recently has disclosed that the command has rescued the Chief Medical Director of Hope Clinic, Makurdi and… Read more »
Nigeria: ABUAD, a Catalyst for Change in Nigeria, Says Afe Babalola
The founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, says the university has become a major catalyst for positive change in society in Nigeria, Africa and… Read more »
Nigeria: Like Senate, House Passes Independent Candidacy Bill, Transmits to Buhari for Assent
In concurrence with the Senate, the House of Representatives, at plenary yesterday, passed a bill seeking to provide for independent candidacy in presidential, governorship,… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Support Livestock Farmers With Funds to Boost Productivity
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mohammad Abubakar, yesterday said the federal government through the Bank of Agriculture (BoA), will provide financial… Read more »
Nigeria: CSOs Hail Tinubu, APC for Reconsidering Zoning in Favour of North Central
A Coalition of Civil Society Organisations under the aegis of Conference of Nigeria Civil Rights Activists (CNCRA), has described as a welcome development, media reports that the… Read more »
Nigeria: 28 Years After Pulling Out, NNPC Resumes Crude Oil Drilling Campaign in Chad Basin
Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) formally resumed its drilling campaign in the Chad Basin, Borno State, yesterday, almost three decades after it withdrew from the… Read more »
Nigeria: My Govt Invested in Infrastructure for Economic Growth, Prosperity - Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that making infrastructure development the focus of his administration was a deliberate policy to create wealth and make poverty alleviation… Read more »
Nigeria: Lawmakers Express Displeasure Over Oil Companies' CEOs Evasion of Alleged $2.4bn Missing Crude Probe
The House of Representatives Adhoc Committee investigating all crude oil exports from 2014 till date and the alleged illegal sale of 48 million barrels of crude oil resulting in… Read more »
May 23, 2023
Nigeria: Like Senate, House Passes Independent Candidacy Bill
The House of Representatives at plenary Tuesday passed a bill seeking to provide for independent candidacy in presidential, governorship, national and state assembly, as well as… Read more »
Nigeria: Dolapo Osinbajo Tells Women to Live Lives of Impact
The wife of the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo has called on women to use their talents, resources, education and exposure to create impact that will stand the… Read more »
Nigeria: Africa's Refining Industry On Path to Recovery in 2023 - Report
The reopening of some refineries in Africa and the gradual commissioning of new facilities will mark the recovery of the continent's downstream industry in 2023, according to… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, Global Alliance Sign MOU On Nutrition
The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, and Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) have signed a Memorandum of… Read more »
Nigeria: With Dangote Refinery, Nigeria Would Have Excess Refined Petroleum for Export - Buhari
History was made yesterday as President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated the first indigenous refinery in Nigeria, the $18.5 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery, in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos.… Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency Releases List of Buhari's Key Achievements in Eight Years
The presidency through the Presidential Communications Team(PCT) has released a list of President Muhammadu Buhari's major achievements in key sectors , including on security and… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Inaugurates 2nd Niger Bridge, Six Other Legacy Projects Today
President Muhammadu Buhari will today inaugurate seven legacy projects completed by the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing across the country as part of his administration's… Read more »
Nigeria: Petrol Prices Jump By 47 Percent, Diesel 28.6 Percent in One Year
The price of petrol, arguably Nigeria's most consumed fuel, increased by a whopping 47.18 per cent on a year-on-year basis between April 2022 and April 2023, new data from the… Read more »