January 20, 2023
Nigeria: 2023 Polls - Time to Rewrite Nigeria's History, Ohanaeze, Arewa, Afenifere Youths Declare
After concluding what has been termed "strategic dialogue," some notable youth organisations in the country have called on young people to seize the opportunity offered to them by… Read more »
Nigeria: Airlines - Retarded By Obsolete Airport Infrastructure
Nigerian domestic carriers are set to bring in new aircraft, increase their fleet, but the challenge they face is that airport facilities are not expanding to accommodate more… Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Redesign - CBN May Increase Money Supply to Boost Availability of New Banknotes
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday said it would take appropriate measures where necessary to increase money supply in order to boost the availability of the redesigned… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Begins Restructuring of MOFI As Buhari Approves Board Members, MGT Team
* Shamsudeen Usman chairs new board Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Revoked 3,400 Mining Licences in One Year
The federal government has disclosed that 3,400 mining licenses were revoked within one year with a promise to revoke other unutilised mining titles in 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Theft - Niger Delta Group Writes Buhari Over Alleged Complicity of Naval Personnel
A Niger Delta-based transparency group, known as the Coalition of Niger Delta Stakeholders Forum has petitioned President Muhammadu Buhari over the alleged complicity of the… Read more »
January 19, 2023
Nigeria: BBTitans Update - Big Brother Stuns Titans With New Housemates
Four new housemates were introduced to the Big Brother Titans house this evening. The titans were having their Thursday pool party when the new housemates Sandra, Miracle Op, Theo… Read more »
Nigeria: Anxiety in Delta PDP As Ibori 'Endorses' Onawakpo-Thomas, APC Senatorial Candidate
Former governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori, has has thrown his weight behind the ambition of Hon Joel Onowakpo-Thomas, the Delta South Senatorial Candidate of the All… Read more »
January 20, 2023
Nigeria: Rita Dominic, Flavour, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde Grace Tobe Nwigwe's Pre-Grammy Nomination Party
Weeks ahead of the 65th Grammy Awards, some of Nollywood's finest stars convened to celebrate the Grammy nomination of Nigerian US-based rapper Tobe Nwigwe at The Sky Restaurant,… Read more »
Nigeria: Africa's Largest NGO Founder Implores Nigerian Youths to Elect Next President
The President/ Founder of the largest entrepreneurship network in Africa, Africa's Young Entrepreneurs (A.Y.E), Dr. Summy Smart Francis, has appealed to Nigerian youths to elect… Read more »
January 19, 2023
Nigeria: UN Seeks Urgent Action to Save Children From Acute Malnutrition in 15 Countries
*Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia among vulnerable countries Read more »
Nigeria: Inside Social Media Banks of Nigerian Artists Who Are Brand Ambassadors of Bookmakers
Akeem Lasisi writes that betting companies indirectly leverage the social media assets of leading Nigerian artistes Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Road Tax Scheme - FEC Approves Additional N1.9trn to Reconstruct 44 Roads
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), at its first meeting in 2023 yesterday, approved the proposal by the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing for the Nigerian National Petroleum… Read more »
Nigeria: I Scored Zero in APC Primary but Have True Identity, Integrity Intact, Bakare Replies Tinubu
The Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has hit back at critics of his position on the state of politics in the country and politics of… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Steps Up Nationwide Awareness Campaign On Naira Redesign Project
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday continued with its nationwide sensitisation and public enlightenment exercise on its naira redesign project as the January 31, 2023… Read more »
Nigeria: At WEF, Okonjo-Iweala Says Future of Trade Is 'Digital, Green and Inclusive'
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) and others have warned that deglobalisation would negatively impact the world and especially emerging economies. Read more »
Nigeria: Emefiele Appeals Against Summon in $53m Judgement Debt Suit
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele has appealed against the judgment of a Federal High Court, Abuja, which compelled him to appear before the… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt's Campaign of Misinformation & Disinformation On #EndSARS
This week will be 27 months since young Nigerians chose to push back on a murderous police force; 4 months before the end of the Buhari-led government; and 9 months before the 3rd… Read more »
January 18, 2023
Nigeria: $53m Debt - Emefiele Appeals Against Summons
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has appealed against the judgment of a Federal High Court, Abuja, which compelled him to appear before the… Read more »
Nigeria: Election - Police Warn Politicians, Thugs to Shun Violence
The Lagos State Police Command has warned all political parties in the state to shun violence during and after the election. Read more »
January 19, 2023
Nigeria: Weak Responses to Cybersecurity, Obsolete Computing Resources, Others Will Heighten Cyber Threats in 2023 - Report
The latest report released by Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN), has forecasted increase in cyber threats in 2023 in Nigeria, which is an election year. Read more »
Nigeria: Omo-Ikirodah - Nigerians Will Reject APC At the Polls
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Representatives candidate for Etsako Federal constituency in Edo State, Moses Omo-Ikirodah, in this interview with Adedayo Akinwale and… Read more »
January 18, 2023
Algeria/Morocco: CHAN - Pinnick Expresses Concern Over Algeria, Morocco Rift
*Insists football promotes world unity and peace Read more »
Nigeria: AfCFTA - Govt Calls for Trade Liberalization, Inter-Regional Synergy to Reap Benefits
President Muhammadu Buhari, has called for trade liberalization and deepening in inter-regional synergy to reap the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement… Read more »
Nigeria: Addressing Food Crisis Will Boost Jobs, Health, Climate Goals - Report
A new report has established that early mover countries could accelerate the food systems transformation, boost job opportunities as well as meet targets on health and climate. Read more »