December 29, 2022
Nigeria: ThisDay Election Projection, Good Template for Political Strategy
Some analysts have said the projection made by THISDAY on the presidential poll would shape the political landscape and help politicians and voters to make informed decisions about… Read more »
Nigeria: National Assembly Passes 2023 Budget, Raises Proposed Spending By N1.32trn to N21.82trn
The Senate and House of Representatives, yesterday, passed the 2023 appropriation bill after raising the N20.51 trillion proposed spending presented by President Muhammadu Buhari… Read more »
Nigeria: Inflation, Low Oil Production Bane of Nigeria's Economy in 2022
Ugo Aliogo examines the effect of inflation and low oil production on the Nigerian economy, among other developmental issues that shaped the year 2022 Read more »
December 28, 2022
Nigeria: House Passes 2023 Budget, Raises Figure to N21.82trn
The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the 2023 appropriation bill, raising the N20.51 trillion budget presented by President Muhammadu Buhari to N21.82 trillion. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Approves Buhari's Fresh N819.54bn Domestic Loan Request for Capital Projects
The Senate on Wednesday approved President Muhammadu Buhari's request of N819.54bn domestic loan meant to fix the infrastructure destroyed by floods across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: I'm Very Difficult to Satisfy - Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that he is a very difficult person to satisfy as a public officer. Read more »
December 29, 2022
Nigeria: Old Naira Notes - Senate Asks Central Bank to Shift Deadline to June 30
Following the redesigning of the N200, N500 and N1,000 banknotes, the Senate in a unanimous resolution yesterday urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to extend the deadline for… Read more »
December 28, 2022
Nigeria: Economist Intelligence Unit Predicts Official Naira Rate to N470/$ End of 2023
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), has predicted that the value of the naira will continue to depreciate, gradually falling to an official rate of N470 to $1 by the end of… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Commiserates With Ghali Na'abba Over Mother's Demise
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Ghali Umar Na'Abba over the demise of his mother, Hajiya Rabi Umar Na'Abba. Read more »
Nigeria: Return of Chinese, India's Appetite for Nigerian Crude Key to Oil Price Stability in 2023 - Report
The return of Chinese and Indian appetite for Nigeria's and other West African countries' crude oil grades could to some extent play a critical role in determining the price of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Flood Victims Urge Govt to Conduct Forensic Audit On Affected Environment
Some of the victims of flood in Orashi area of Ahoada East, Ahoada West, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni (ONELGA) and Abu/Odual Local Government Areas of Rivers State have pleaded with the… Read more »
Nigeria: Fitch Predicts Slow Economic Growth for Nigeria in 2023, to Rise to 3.3% in 2024
The Nigerian economy will continue to slump in 2023 due to activities leading to the general elections next year, but would likely pick in 2024, with growth rising to 3.3 per cent,… Read more »
Nigeria: Mass Exodus of Workers Hit Niger State Health Sector
A mass exodus of personnel has been reported in the Niger State health sector. Read more »
Nigeria: The Laws Have Changed, Atiku Is Winning 2023 Presidential Poll - Godwin Obaseki
In his six years in office, the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has fought many battles, believed to have strengthened his current position, not just as governor, but as a… Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Bandits Attack Kaduna Community, Abduct 16
Sixteen people have been reportedly abducted in yet another attack on Angwa Pa community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna state. A resident of the area said the incident… Read more »
Nigeria: Holding Govt Accountable in Education Will Ensure Better Nigeria - Adamolekun
Ms Yemi Adamolekun is the Executive Director of Enough is Enough Nigeria. In this interview with Funmi Ogundare, she explained why it is imperative to teach governance from the… Read more »
Nigeria: Lack of Funds, Technology, Bane of Nigeria's Research, Devt, Innovation, Says Oyelaran-Oyeyinka
The Senior Special Adviser to the President on Industrialization, African Development Bank, Prof. Oyebanji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka has expressed concern about the country's weak… Read more »
Nigeria: 106 Leading Corporates Failed Diversity, Inclusion Assessment Test - Report
A Hofstede Insights assessment of the state of diversity, equity, and inclusion amongst the leading 154 corporate organisations in the country has shown that 106 failed in its… Read more »
December 27, 2022
Nigeria: We"ll Increase Salary of Civil Servants in 2023 - Govt
The federal government has raised the hope of public and civil servants as it has promised to make a pronouncement soon on salary increase to cushion the effect of the high… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Condemns Killing of Omobolanle Raheem By Policeman in Lagos
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned condemned the "heinous and senseless" killing of a member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Omobolanle Raheem, in Lagos by on-duty… Read more »
December 24, 2022
Nigeria: Oil Spills - Shell Set to Pay $16M Compensation to Niger Delta Farmers
Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) yesterday announced that it would pay €15 million to farmers in three Niger Delta communities as compensation for damages to their… Read more »
December 27, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Underproduced 2022 Crude Oil Projection By 263 Million Barrels in 11 Months
-Data show country barely drilled 60% of 1.88 million bpd budget benchmark Read more »
Nigeria: Traders Seek Urgent Govt Intervention On Road Infrastructure
The Association of Progressive Traders (APT) of Nigeria, has called on the federal government to urgently intervene on the state of the road infrastructure around the trade fair… Read more »
Nigeria: Lekki Port to Commence Full Commercial Operation to Q1 2023
The Managing Director, Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise Limited (LPLEL), Mr. Du Ruogang, has announced that the $1.5 billion newly completed Lekki Deep Sea Port is ready for official… Read more »
Nigeria: 2022 - Underwhelming Year for Nigeria's Oil, Gas Industry
Marked by huge challenges, the outgoing year was one in which the oil and gas industry in Nigeria failed to impress on all fronts... well, almost. Read more »