July 26, 2023
Nigeria: Halt Spread of Diphtheria Disease, Ministry of Health, NCDC Told
The Senate has called on the Federal Ministry of Health, the National Centre for Disease Control, NCDC and National Primary Health Care Development Agency to as a matter of… Read more »
July 27, 2023
Nigeria: Govt Tackles Trade Associations Over Price Fixing, Cartel Practices
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) yesterday said it will soon commence enforcement of laws against trade associations engaging in price fixing and… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Varsities Remain Tuition-Free - Presidency
The Presidency yesterday debunked a report that tuition fees in the federal universities have been increased, saying there was no such thing. Read more »
Nigeria: Why We Were Abandoned By Our Abductors - Victims
Following an attack by armed bandits on the vehicle in which they were travelling from Jos to Abuja on July 23, 2023, near a village called Andaha, a victim among those kidnapped,… Read more »
Nigeria: Harsh Economy - How We Intend to Help Staff - - Wema Bank
As a way of cushioning the effects of the harsh economy, the management of Wema Bank has promised an increment in employees' salaries. Read more »
Nigeria: Protesters Reject Mass Burial for #EndSARS Victims
The coalition of #EndSARS protesters and supporters, yesterday, accused Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State of misinforming the public on the mass burial for EndSARS… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Orders Firm to Advertise Winding-Up Petition Within 14 Days
A Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos, has ordered Uniterm Nigeria Limited to advertise its winding-up petition against Oriental Energy Resources Limited in three media outfits… Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy - Govt Begs As NLC Issues August 2 Nationwide Strike Notice
The federal government appealed to the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, yesterday to shelve its planned strike scheduled to start next Wednesday, saying it was doing everything… Read more »
July 26, 2023
Nigeria: Cattle Rearing - Terrorists Kill 21 Fulani Herdsmen for Ignoring Their Warning in Borno
At least 21 herdsmen have been killed by the Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) fighters in separate attacks in Borno State, North East of Nigeria for ignoring the… Read more »
Nigeria: DSS Rearrest of Emefiele On Alleged Terrorism Ground, Void, Laughable - ACJHR
A civil society organisation (CSO), African Centre for Justice and Human Rights (ACJHR), has described the rearrest of the suspended CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, by the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nollywood Actors Plan to Storm America for International Film Festival
Nollywood actors under the aegis of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, have set plans in motion to storm Miami, the United States for their first-ever International film festival. Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Congress Issues August 2 Nationwide Strike Notice
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has given the Federal Government a seven-day ultimatum to reverse all perceived anti-poor policies, including the recent hike in the pump price of… Read more »
Nigeria: Poverty, Vulnerability Remain Pressing Challenges in Nigeria - Govt
The Federal Government yesterday identified poverty and vulnerability as two major challenges confronting the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Food Security - Govt Raised $500m to Set Up Agro-Industrial Processing Zones - Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima said in Rome, Italy, on Monday that Nigeria has mobilised more than $500 million for innovative, profitable, equitable, and sustainable food system… Read more »
Nigeria: Foiled Boko Haram Attack On Atiku's Residence - APC Says He Deserves Full Protection
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate, deserves the fullest protection of the law as a Nigerian… Read more »
Nigeria: Obaseki, Security Collaborate to Check Cult Killings, Use of Illicit Drugs
Following cases of cult-related killings, consumption of illicit drugs and other criminal activities in the state, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has assured that the state… Read more »
Nigeria: Rowdy Session in Senate Over Oshiomhole's Looting Comment
There was a mild drama in the Senate, yesterday, during plenary session as the lawmaker representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Senator Solomon Adeola, accused his colleague… Read more »
July 25, 2023
Nigeria: Alleged Corruption - Court Fixes Sept 22 for Judgment On Ganduje's Fundamental Right Suit
A Federal High Court sitting in Kano on Tuesday fixed Sept. 22, to deliver judgment on a fundamental right enforcement suit filed by the former governor of Kano State, Dr Abdullahi… Read more »
July 26, 2023
Nigeria: Elections - Lack of Transparency Must Be Addressed in Nigeria, Others - UN Official
Shrinking civic and political space, and lack of transparency, were among the common concerns, leading to a decline in trust in electoral processes in Nigeria and other West… Read more »
Nigeria: Diphtheria - Kaduna Records 8 Deaths, 68 Suspected Cases
Kaduna State government, yesterday, said it had recorded 68 suspected cases and eight deaths from diphtheria in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: UN Food Systems Summit - Shettima Champions, Promotes Nigeria's Innovative Food Financing Model
The Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, Monday, championed and promoted Nigeria's Innovative Food Financing Model at a high-level event at the UN Food Systems… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Intensifies Anti-Inflation Effort, Raises MPR to 18.75%
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, yesterday raised its benchmark interest rate, the Monetary Policy Rate, MPR, again, to 18.75 per cent in a bid to curb inflation. Read more »
Nigeria: DSS Men, Prisons Officials in Free-for-All Over Emefiele
46 days after he was arrested by the Department of State Services, DSS and two weeks after a Federal High Court in Abuja gave an order for his release or arraignment for any… Read more »
July 25, 2023
Nigeria: Resident Doctors Declare Another Total Indefinite Strike
The National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, Tuesday night declared a total and indefinite strike to press home their demands. Read more »
July 26, 2023
Nigeria: Reps to MTN, Glo, Airtel, Others - Stop Reselling Already Purchased SIM Cards
The House of Representatives has mandated its Committee on Telecommunications (when constituted) to interface with Global System for Communication, GSM, providers to stop network… Read more »