January 16
Nigeria: Brain Drain and Funding Challenges in Nigeria's Health Sector
Over the years, Nigeria has dealt with a profound crisis plaguing its healthcare system, exacerbated by the alarming rate of brain drain among its highly-skilled medical… Read more »
Nigeria: President Tinubu Reassures on Mass Exodus of Young Professionals
President Bola Tinubu has asked Nigerians not to be worried about the mass exodus of young professionals to other countries. Read more »
January 15
Nigeria: Economy - Nigerians Patronise Locally-Made Clothes to Cut Cost
Nigerians no longer care about what people say or do as far as whatever strategy they adopt can solve major and minor problems thereby reducing costs. Read more »
Nigeria: Manufacturing Sector Threatened As CRR Rises 45.5% to N13.81 Trillion
As more multinational companies exit Nigeria over exchange rate volatility, economists and other Investment analysts fear that more businesses may face similar fate as the amount… Read more »
Nigeria: How We Delivered Govt's Privatisation Agenda for 7 Years - Ex-BPE Boss
The immediate past Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises, BPE, Mr. Alex Okoh, has given insight into how the bureau conducted the Federal Government privatization… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote, Bua, Banks and Economic Chaos
"You burn down the house to roast the pig(s). It was the only way mankind always roasted the pig(s)." Saul Bellow, 1915-2005. Read more »
January 11
Nigeria: African Continental Free Trade Agreement Can Create GDP of $500bn By 2035 - Moghalu
A former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN, Kingsley Moghalu said the African Continental Free Trade Agreement can create an additional GDP of almost $500 billion… Read more »
Nigeria: COAS Cautions Soldiers Against Abuse of Social Media
Says non-kinetic measures needed to end sit-at-home in S'East Read more »
January 10
Nigeria: NNPC Allocates Four Crude Oil Cargoes to $20bn Dangote Refinery
NNPC Ltd., has scheduled to supply four crude oil cargoes, (four million barrels), under its February programme to the $20 billion Dangote refinery. Read more »
Nigeria: Military Veterans Beg Tinubu to Direct Bulk Payment of Debarment Allowance
Military veterans in the country have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to direct the approval of bulk payment of the balance of security debarment allowance, SDA, to all… Read more »
Nigeria: Cadbury Nigeria to Sell 402m Shares Over Inability to Pay $7.7m Debt
Cadbury Nigeria has offered to swap its $7.7 million (N7.03 billion) debt owed to Cadbury Schweppes Overseas Limited for more equity. Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Records 157 Oil Theft Incidents in Niger Delta
Despite renewed efforts aimed at tackling oil theft, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL), said it recorded 157 incidents within one week (December 30, 2023 and… Read more »
January 09
Nigeria: Hold Davido Responsible If Anything Happens to Me - Tiwa Savage Writes Police
Popular Nigerian singer and songwriter, Tiwa Savage has filed a petition against Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, over an alleged threat to her life. Read more »
Nigeria: Cadbury Nigeria to Sell 402m Shares Over $7.7m Debt
Cadbury Nigeria has offered to swap its $7.7 million (N7.03 billion) debt owed to Cadbury Schweppes Overseas Limited for more equity. Read more »
Nigeria: Chocolate City Celebrates 50 Years of Hip-Hop With Star-Studded Cypher
In a tribute to the golden anniversary of Hip-hop, Chocolate City Music, renowned as a pioneer in the African music industry, proudly announces the release of the Chocolate City… Read more »
Nigeria: Fears Over Nigeria's Budget 2024 As Bonny Light Price Drops to $76.19 Per Barrel
THERE were fresh fears over the successful implementation of Nigeria's 2024 budget as the price of Bonny Light dropped to $76.19 per barrel in the global market. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Sexual Harassment - Court Remands Suspended Unical Prof in Prison
A Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja yesterday, ordered that Prof. Cyril Ndifon, the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Calabar, UniCal, charged with alleged… Read more »
January 08
Nigeria: Army Destroys 233 Illegal Refineries in Four South-South States
The 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, destroyed 233 illegal refineries during "Operation Still Waters 3" in four states in 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Set for Production, Receives 6th Batch of 1m Crude Oil Barrels January 8
Dangote Refinery appears set to commence production of refined petroleum products with the receipt of the sixth batch of barrels of crude supplied by the Nigeria National Petroleum… Read more »
Nigeria/Guinea: Super Eagles Lose 2-0 to Guinea in Warm-Up Match Ahead of Afcon
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have lost 2-0 to the Syli National of Guinea in a friendly played at the Bani Yas Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Reserves Judgement in Ebonyi Governor Election Appeal
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in the Ebonyi State governorship election appeal for a later date. Read more »
Nigeria: Same-Sex Union Blessing Saga - Pope Grossly Misunderstood Says Bishop Ayah
The Catholic Bishop of Uyo Diocese, Akwa Ibom State, Most Rev. John Ayah has faulted media reports that Pope Francis asked them to bless Same-sex couples saying that the Pope was… Read more »
Nigeria: Leading UK Boarding Schools Return to Lagos
Parents interested in giving their children British-style secondary education will have an opportunity to enroll their wards in leading boarding schools in the United Kingdom next… Read more »
Nigeria: NIWA Confirms Death of Eight People, 38 Rescued in Anambra Boat Mishap
The National Inland Water Authority, NIWA, has confirmed the deaths of eight people in a boat mishap that happened in Umumu Anam, Anambra State. Read more »
Nigeria: Chinese, Nigerian Firms Sign $1bn Gas Flaring Deal
A Chinese firm, Beijing Zhogmin Xinjunlong New Energy Technology Company Ltd. and NIGUS International, a Nigerian firm, have signed a $1 billion agreement to fund and develop gas… Read more »