February 15, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Eyes £14bn in UK Trade Scheme for Developing Countries
The Executive Director/Chief Executive, Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Dr. Ezra Yakusak has said that the Developing Countries Trade Scheme (DCTS) recently unveiled by… Read more »
February 14, 2023
Nigeria: I Will Continue to Showcase Tinubu - Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday pledged his readiness to continue to showcase Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the presidential flag bearer of the ruling All Progressives… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Is Determined to Achieve Set Goals - Osinbajo
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has inaugurated the Steering Committee of the National Development Plan (2021 - 2025), noting that the aim is to lay a solid foundation for a strong… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Appeals to UAE President to Lift Blanket Visa Ban On Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari has made a special appeal for the lifting of the blanket visa ban clamped down on Nigerians by the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Read more »
West Africa: Govt Pledges Improved Trade Relations With ECOWAS States
The federal government has reiterated its commitment to the elimination of bottlenecks and promotion of efficient operations at the Seme-Krake border to enhance trade and economic… Read more »
Nigeria: Does the Supreme Court Have Original Jurisdiction Over Naira Deadline Case?
The epic battle over the retention or ban of old Naira currency notes in the 200, 500 and 1,000 denominations shifted to the Supreme Court last week, when the Attorneys-General of… Read more »
Nigeria: 11 Days to Presidential Poll - All Eyes On You, Buhari Charges Nigeria Police
President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, appraised the security arrangements for this year's general election and reminded the leadership of the Nigeria Police of the high… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Begins Work On 132km Kano-Kongolom Road Under Tax Credit Scheme
The federal government has commenced the 'dualisation' of the 132 km Kano- Kongolom Road under the Road Infrastructure Tax Credit Scheme (RITCS) funding mechanism adopted by the… Read more »
Nigeria: Fani-Kayode - I Was Thoroughly Grilled By DSS, Relays Experience
The Director of Special Projects and New media of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council, Femi Fani-Kayode, has confirmed that he was thoroughly grilled yesterday, when… Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Supreme Court's Ex-Parte Order, Old Naira Notes Lose Legitimacy
The old N200, N500 and N1000 have lost their legitimacy in the eyes of the public such that even courts are rejecting them. Read more »
Africa: Alaro City Readies First Privately-Owned Eight-Lane Road in Africa
Alaro City's main boulevard, stretching eight lanes wide, is the widest privately owned road in Africa and marks another historic milestone for Lagos' new city. Read more »
February 13, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerians Require High Expectations From Police to Provide Security Ahead of Polls, Says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday appraised the security arrangements for this year's general election and reminded the leadership of the Nigeria Police of high expectations… Read more »
February 12, 2023
Nigeria: Supreme Court Replies Critics, Says Its Silence Must Not Be Taken for Weakness or Cowardice
*Urges attackers to channel their grievances to political parties Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Atiku Promises to Set Aside $10bn to Boost Businesses
* Okowa wants total rejection of Muslim-Muslim ticket Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Debunks Misleading Report, Says NSPMC Has Capacity to Produce New Banknotes
*Insists it's working to boost circulation nationwide Read more »
Nigeria: In Kebbi, Tinubu Promises to Boost Agriculture, Revive Argungu Fishing Festival
*Former Lagos gov will stop brain drain, medical tourism, says APC Read more »
Nigeria: Military Denies Planning to Disrupt Elections, Plotting Coup
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) yesterday denied that there was a coup d'etat in the offing. Also, they debunked claims that some generals met last Thursday with a presidential… Read more »
Nigeria: I Have Fulfiled My Campaign Promises - Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday insisted that he has not reneged on his promise to boost economy; ensure security and fight anti-corruption policies, priority of its… Read more »
Nigeria: Ahead of Elections, Agbakoba Urges INEC to Tackle Corrupt, Unethical Practices of Staff
* Cautions judiciary against determining winners of elections Read more »
February 11, 2023
Nigeria: Peter Obi Remains Top Pick for President, Bloomberg News Projects in Its Latest Poll
A pre-presidential election opinion survey by global business and economic news platform, Bloomberg News, has projected Labour Party's (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi as the… Read more »
February 10, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Sprinter, Oduduru, Suspended By Aiu, Risks Six-Year Ban
Barely one year after Blessing Okagbare was banned for 11 years for dope, her teammate, Divine Oduduru, has also been provisionally suspended from track & field and notified of… Read more »
February 09, 2023
Nigeria: Buhari Approves 67 New Broadcasting Licences
*NBC sanctions 302 stations for election broadcast violation Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Inaugurates Athletics Club Series Committee Members
In its effort at encouraging athletes from the state, Lagos State Athletics Association, (LASAA), yesterday hosted the athletes and coaches to the recently concluded National… Read more »
Nigeria: Death From Unlatched-Containers
The regulators should be up to their responsibility Read more »
Nigeria: Engaging Boys, Men in Conversation to End Female Genital Mutilation By 2030
With just seven years left to achieve the target of ending female genital mutilation, FGM, - the total or partial removal of the external female genitalia - the United Nations… Read more »