January 31, 2023
Nigeria: Niger Decries Fuel Scarcity, Vows to Sanction Hoarders
The Niger State Government on Tuesday decried the fuel scarcity in Minna, adding that its attendant high prices is artificial and has therefore vowed to sanction hoarders of the… Read more »
February 01, 2023
Nigeria: Analysts Laud CBNs Stance On Tightening MPR, Cautions Further Increase Would Reduce Lending
Analysts have applauded the decision of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to raise the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 100bps to 17.5 per cent,… Read more »
January 31, 2023
Nigeria: Protesters Barricade Roads, Stone Buhari's Helicopter in Kano
Angry youths in Kano yesterday staged protests following President Muhammadu Buhari's official visit to the state. Read more »
Nigeria: INEC, CBN and the Weekend of Extensions
Over the weekend, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) decided to extend the deadline for the collection of Permanent Voters Cards (popularly known as PVCs) by an… Read more »
Nigeria: Inflation - LCCI Tasks Govt, CBN On Support for Agriculture, Manufacturing
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has tasked the federal government and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to focus more on policies that would provide support to… Read more »
Nigeria: Muslim-Muslim Ticket Will Polarise Nigerians Along Religious, Tribal Lines, Dogara Insists
The immediate past Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara has said the Muslim Muslim ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) would polarise the… Read more »
Nigeria: We're Not Seeking Fresh N100bn Loan, Delta Govt Clarifies
Delta State Government yesterday said contrary to the misinformation being allegedly peddled by the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, it was not seeking… Read more »
Nigeria: Osinbajo Backs Push for Cashless Economy, Says It Will Curb Illicit Election Financing
The vice president, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has declared that the drive for a cashless policy in the country would go a long way to curb illicit election financing in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari's Inauguration of Katsina Projects Amid Youth Protests
Francis Sardauna writes about last week's visit by President Muhammadu Buhari to Katsina state and events that unfolded during the two-day official visit Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Vows to Reverse Economic Woes As Moody's Downgrades Govt's Credit Rating
-Bonds tumble after relegation Read more »
January 30, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Better Than Countries Where They Struggle to Have One Meal Per Day - Buhari
.Asks Nigerians to appreciate what they have Read more »
Nigeria: Cashless Policy Will Curb Illicit Election Financing in Nigeria - Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has declared that cashless monetary policy will go a long way to curb illicit election financing in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Diezani Asks Court to Vacate Forfeiture Order
Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, has approached a Federal High Court, Abuja for an order setting aside earlier permission granted the federal… Read more »
January 31, 2023
Nigeria: High Energy Cost Takes Toll As Diesel Prices Soar 182.6 Percent in One Year
The cost of energy supply has continued to take a depressing toll on Nigerians with the average retail price of Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) paid by consumers in 12 months soaring… Read more »
Nigeria: Salami - to Boost Revenue, Govt Should Explore IJVs in Upstream Oil Subsector
Partner and Head, Energy and Natural Resources, KPMG Professional Services, Mr. Ayo Salami, harps on the need for the federal government to explore the option of Incorporated Joint… Read more »
Nigeria: Massive Electricity Theft May Plunge 1,004 Estate in Darkness
The 1004 Estate Homeowners and Residents Association (HORA) is gravely concerned that there is a high level of electricity theft in the estate that is making it impossible for them… Read more »
January 30, 2023
Nigeria: Abuja-Kaduna Train Operations Resume Tuesday, Says NRC
The board and management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) on Monday announced the recommencement of the Abuja-Kaduna train service, which was suspended on Friday, January… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Has 4.4m Metric Tons of Millets' Shortfall - Govt
The federal government has lamented the inability of the country to produce enough millets to meet the needs of Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Deploys 30,000 Agents Nationwide to Boost Cash Swap As Buhari Approves Deadline Extension
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has deployed 30,000 super agents nationwide to enhance its cash swap initiative in the hinterlands, rural areas and regions underserved by banks… Read more »
Nigeria: Wanted - a Walter Hickel in FEC
Thinking about some of the problems of the moment reminded me of an old American political character that I think our leaders need at this moment and in the future. There was this… Read more »
Nigeria: Olu of Warri Abolishes 'Omajaja' Among Itsekiris
The Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, has abolished the Omajaja term from Itsekiris's vocabulary owing what he described as it's negative connotation over time. Read more »
Nigeria: The Bane of Diesel Economy
The authorities must do more to generate enough energy to power the economy Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Challenges, Credit to Private Sector Rose By 19.7% to N41.80 Trillion in 2022
Despite severe macro economic challenges, credit to private sector increased to N41.80 trillion in 2022, representing an increase of 19.7 per cent or N 6.88 trillion Year-on-Year… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Urge to Probe Killing of Herders in Nasarawa State
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has called on the federal government to investigate the recent killing of over 50 pastoralists and butchers in Ekye Development Area, Doma Local… Read more »
Nigeria: Sponsored Protests Cannot Change Your Status As Sacked Governor, APC Taunts Adeleke
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday told Senator Ademola Adeleke to leave up to the reality of his last Friday's sack as the governor of the… Read more »