April 12, 2023
Nigeria: Chimamanda - Buhari, INEC Blew Last Chance to Emerge Nigeria's Heroes
Award winning writer and renowned novelist, Chimamanda Adichie, yesterday ramped up her criticism of the conduct of the 2023 presidential election, maintaining that President… Read more »
April 11, 2023
Nigeria: 17 British Schools Hold Education Fair in Nigeria Next Month
A delegation of 17 Heads and senior leaders from top schools based in the United Kingdom will be visiting Nigeria in May, 2023 to meet with Nigerian families anxious to see their… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Approves Free Trade Zone Status for Ekiti Knowledge Zone
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the request of the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Adeniyi Adebayo, seeking a free zone status for Ekiti Knowledge Zone. Read more »
Nigeria: IMF, World Bank Urge Nigeria to Provide Targeted Financing to SMEs
The President of the World Bank Group, David Malpass and Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva stressed the need for policy makers in… Read more »
Nigeria: Benin Port Project - Edo Govt, NPA, BPE, ICRC, Others Complete Request for Qualification Exercise
To fast-track the development of the Benin Port Project, the project delivery team has completed the Request for Qualification (RFQ), which sets actions in motion to accelerate the… Read more »
Nigeria: With 50 Days to Go - Buhari Defends Choice of Service Chiefs
Roughly 50 days to May 29 handover date, the federal government, yesterday, defended some of President Muhammadu Buhari's decisions in the last eight years, especially his choice… Read more »
Nigeria: Ijaw Youths Threaten Showdown With SPDC Over Alleged Violation of Nigerian Content Policy
The umbrella body of Ijaw Youths worldwide, the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC), has threatened to shut down the exploration activities of the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC)… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Can Earn Over $2.7bn Annually From Cashew Production - Group
The President, National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN), Mr. Joseph Ajanaku, has stated that Nigeria could earn over $2.7 billion on annual basis by increasing its production… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Obidients,' Soyinka, Chimamanda and the Climate of Fear
The "Obidients" - supporters of the mission and vision of Mr. Peter Obi, candidate of the Labour Party in Nigeria's 2023 Presidential election had it coming. And now they are… Read more »
Nigeria: NAPTIP, Others Seek Media Partnership to Curb Human Trafficking
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has sought the partnership of journalists to curb human trafficking and expose perpetrators of the act. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Returns to Coal Exploration Despite 2060 Carbon Emissions Pledge
Despite its net-zero carbon emissions pledge by 2060, the federal government has signalled the return of coal mining in the country, with the putting up for sale of five coal… Read more »
Nigeria: Super Falcons to Go All Out Against New Zealand to Make a Point
The Super Falcons will seek victory over World Cup co-hosts New Zealand in Turkey today to prove that their recent wins over Costa Rica and Haiti were no flukes, says team Captain,… Read more »
Nigeria: Activists Accuse Shell of Causing Delay in Oil Spill Lawsuits in London
Shell Plc is attempting to shield itself from scrutiny over pollution in Nigeria's oil-producing Niger Delta, lawyers representing more than 13,000 Nigerians have argued at a… Read more »
April 10, 2023
Nigeria: Kidnapped Nasarawa Ex-Deputy Gov, Onje Gye-Wado, Released
A former Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, Prof. Onje Gye-Wado, who was kidnapped last week, has been freed by his abductors after allegedly collecting about N4 million ransom. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, Two Others Sign Agreement for Reconcessioning of Lagos Trade Fair Complex
The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) has signed a tripartite agreement with Portman Freight Services Limited and Lagos International Trade Fair Complex (LITFC) to lease a portion… Read more »
Nigeria: Late Sidhu's Collaboration With Burna Boy Still Trending On YouTube 3 Days Later
Three days after its release, Sidhu Moose Wala's posthumous song 'Mera Na' featuring Burna Boy continues to go viral. The music video, directed by Navkaran Brar, has gone viral on… Read more »
Nigeria: Tributes Pour in As Bola Ajibola, 89, Is Buried in Abeokuta
A torrent of tributes poured in from prominent Nigerians in honour of one of Nigeria's foremost legal mights, a former president of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) 1984-1985, former… Read more »
Nigeria: With 89 Expected Assets, Nigeria to Top Africa's Upcoming Oil, Gas Projects By 2027
With 89 assets under construction, spanning the upstream, midstream and downstream of the oil and gas sector in Africa, Nigeria will between 2023 and 2027 top the continent's… Read more »
Nigeria: Doctors Reject Move to Clampdown On Migration of Medical Professionals
The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, (MDCAN) has opposed the bill seeking to compel newly trained doctors to work for five years in the country before being… Read more »
Nigeria: Brain Drain - Provost Seeks Better Remuneration for Education Graduates
Provost, Federal College of Education, (Technical), Akoka, Lagos, Dr Ademola Azeez, has called for adequate remuneration for professionals in the education sector to stem brain… Read more »
Nigeria: AFN Invites 55 Athletes to Camp for Africa U18 and U20 Championships
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), has invited 55 athletes to camp for the final leg of preparations for the Africa U18 and U20 championships scheduled to hold later his… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Govt Committed to Total Radar Coverage for Airspace Safety'
Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has reaffirmed the commitment of the federal government to ensure the total radar coverage of Nigeria to ensure safety and security of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Owo Catholic Church Reopens 10 Months After Gunmen Attack
Bishop urges FG to fish out attackers Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Support Imo State University of Agriculture With Grants, Farm Equipment
The Minister, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar, has pledged to support the Imo State University of Agriculture and Environmental… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Mourns Wife of Patriarch of Dantata Family, Hajiya Rabi
* Says she's known for unparalleled compassion and philanthropy Read more »