November 06, 2023
Nigeria: We're Building Roads to Enhance Trade, Commerce in Abia - Otti
Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has expressed the state government determination to build roads that would enhance trade and commercial activities in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Cement Posts 15.2% Increase in Pan-African Volumes
Dangote Cement has reported 15.2 percent increase in its pan-African volume in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, recording 8.5Mt, up from 7.4Mt in the corresponding period… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Governor Cardoso Vows to Fight Inflation
·To focus on core mandate of price stability ·Inflation has had massive impact on lives of Nigerians--Sanusi Read more »
Nigeria: More Nigerians Sell Off Cars to Feed Family
Owning a car was among the many lists of achievements for a typical Nigerian. The celebration that hits the air when one is bought knows no bounds. Read more »
Nigeria: Forex Gains - Banks' Profits Balloon By 156% to N2.3 Trillion
Banks have recorded another round of extra-ordinary profits against the backdrop of foreign exchange revaluation gains arising from depreciation of the Naira. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Fines NYSC N5m for Tagging Gov. Mba's Certificate Fake
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, awarded N5 million in damages against the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for alleging that the corps' discharged certificate held by… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's FIFA Badge Referee Akintoye Selected for CAF Women's Champions League
Nigerian Elite Referee and FIFA badge, Yemisi Akintoye has been selected for the 2023 African Women's Champions League taking place in Cote d'Ivoire from Nov. 5 to Nov. 19. Read more »
Nigeria: Scores Missing As Boko Haram Massacre 9 Rice Farmers in Borno
At least nine(9) farmers were slaughtered and scores declared missing when suspected members of Boko Haram terrorists invaded Koshebe, Karakul and Bulabulin communities of Jere and… Read more »
Nigeria: NPFL - 12,000-Capacity Stadium Filled As Doma United Thrash Rival Gombe United 3-0
Doma United's head coach, Akinade Onigbinde, has praised fans of both Gombe United and his team for peacefully comporting themselves during their Match Day seven fixture of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Attack Maulud Celebration Venue, Kill 20, Abduct Several in Katsina
Armed bandits, late night Sunday launched a deadly assault during a Maulud celebration, resulting in the loss of at least 20 lives and the abduction of numerous individuals in… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Unveils CNG Conversion Centre in Kaduna, Targets 1 Million Vehicles Before 2027
The Federal Government has unveiled the first Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion centre in Kaduna, saying President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has a target of having a million out of… Read more »
Nigeria: Bloody Weekend in Benue - 22 Killed in Rival Gang War
No fewer than 22 persons have been killed in Chito and Tyo Akosu communities of Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, following a rival gang fight and attack on a drinking… Read more »
Nigeria: Climate Change Poses Risks to Nigeria - Agora Policy Report
An Abuja-based think tank, Agora Policy, has warned that unless urgent and bold actions are taken, Nigeria risks becoming one of the worst-affected countries by climate change. Read more »
Nigeria: UK to Citizens - Avoid Trips to Kogi, Imo, Bayelsa, 11 Others
The United Kingdom has issued travel advisory to its citizens, warning them against travelling to Kogi, Imo and Bayelsa states, in view of the off-cycle elections taking place in… Read more »
Nigeria: 23% of Nigerian Women Suffer From Breast Cancer - Experts
The Chief Medical Director of MeCure Healthcare Limited, Dr. Adeniji Adeoluwa, weekend raised the alarm that 23 percent of Nigerian women suffer from breast cancer, saying 140,000… Read more »
November 05, 2023
Nigeria: Abuja Hotels Bolster Security Amid U.S. Embassy's Security Alert
In response to the security alert issued by the U.S. embassy in Nigeria, cautioning its citizens about increased threats targeting major hotels in the country's capital city,… Read more »
Nigeria: Several Feared Dead As Rival Gang Clash At Drinking Spot in Benue
At least several persons have reportedly been killed in Chito and Tyo Akosu communities of Ukum Local Government Area, LGA, Benue State following a brawl between two rival gangs… Read more »
Nigeria: 43% of Nigerian Children Not Registered At Birth - Unicef
The United Nations Children's Fund, UNICEF over the weekend said 43 percent of Nigerian children were not captured in the birth registration and legally became invisible. Read more »
Nigeria: Wizkid Announces Break From Music, Considers Career in Sport
Nigerian singer Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has announced a break from music and now considering a career in sports. Read more »
November 04, 2023
Nigeria: FG Must Merge Some Ministries to Cut Cost of Governance - Ex-Minister Nweke
A former minister of Information Frank Nweke Jr has asked the Federal Government to do everything possible to cut the cost of governance. Read more »
Ghana: Ghana's Ruling Party Votes to Elect Candidate for 2024 Ballot
Ghana's ruling party voted on Saturday in primaries to elect its candidate for next year's presidential ballot, with Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia widely favoured to win. Read more »
Nigeria: Terror Alert - Avoid 'Major Hotels' in Nigeria - U.S. Warns Citizens
The US has issued a stern warning to its citizens in Nigeria, saying there are "elevated threats" to major hotels in the "larger cities" of the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Students' Loan - Poor, Indigent Students At Disadvantage, Says ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says poor and indigent students will not benefit from the students' loan recently introduced by the Federal Government because of… Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu - Why Mbah Went to Indonesia
Governor Mbah's investment trip to Jakarta, Indonesia is a step in the right direction and holds many economic promises for Enugu State, writes Uche Anichukwu Read more »
November 03, 2023
Nigeria: Court Orders Unconditional Release of Emefiele
An Abuja High Court, yesterday, ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to unconditionally release the embatled former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, governor,… Read more »