Nigeria: 'I Didn't Break the Law,' Says Culture Minister Musawa On NYSC Certificate Saga

The Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, on Sunday, spoke about the controversy surrounding her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate, asserting… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Evacuates Citizens From Lebanon Amid Conflict

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that over 500 Nigerian citizens have registered with the Nigerian mission in Lebanon for evacuation back to the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Shock As Banks Record Huge Profit Amidst Gloomy Economy

At the backdrop of economic gloom and general hardship being faced by the populace, banks operating in Nigeria are decaling huge earnings and profits. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Adada Is Most Desired State for Creation in Southeast - Justice Ogbuanya

Justice Nelson Ogbuanya of the National Industrial Court, Owerri Division, has revealed that among the four proposed states for creation in Nigeria's Southeast region, Adada stands… Read more »

Nigeria: Intense Rainfall Submerges Houses in Oyo

A number of houses were inundated as a result of a heavy downpour recorded in the Ogbomoso area of Oyo State. Read more »

Nigeria: CBN Introduces Electronic Foreign Exchange Matching System to Curb Speculation

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has announced the introduction of an Electronic Foreign Exchange Matching System (EFEMS), for Foreign Exchange (FX) transactions in the Nigerian… Read more »

Nigeria: Niger State Boat Tragedy - 70 Bodies Recovered As Rescue Efforts Continue

More bodies are being recovered from the Gbajibo River in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, after a wooden boat carrying 300 passengers capsized on the night of Tuesday,… Read more »

Nigeria: I Almost Accepted Super Eagles Job - Herve Renard

Former Ivory Coast manager Herve Renard has disclosed that he was on the verge of becoming the head coach of Nigeria's Super Eagles, replacing Finidi George. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Waste to Electricity Project Gets €120m Dutch Support - Commissioner

The Lagos State Government has received a €120 million support fund from the Dutch Government to support and enhance the actualization of its waste-to-energy project in… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Raid Kidnapper Hideouts, Arrest 4 Suspects in Abuja

The Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested four notorious kidnappers, acting on credible intelligence, who have been terrorizing… Read more »

Nigeria: Adeleke Approves Online Registration for Osun Hajj Operations

In a bid to ensure transparency and accountability in Hajj processing, the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has approved the opening of a registration portal for intending… Read more »

Nigeria: Appoint Persons With Disabilities Into Public Offices - Group Tells Govt, Governors

In a bid to ensure inclusive development across the country, a non-governmental organisation has called on the Federal and State Governments to ensure the appointment of persons… Read more »

Nigeria: Samoa Agreement - Daily Trust Tenders Apology to Govt

Following a ruling by the National Media Complaints Commission (NMCC), an independent Ombudsman, concerning its July 4, 2024, article titled, "LGBT: Nigeria Signs $150 Billion… Read more »

Nigeria: Boat Accident - Niger Emergency Agency Intensifies Search, Rescue Operation

The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) is intensifying a search and rescue operation following a boat mishap in Gabjibo community of Mokwa Local Government Area of the… Read more »

Nigeria: 150 Feared Dead in Nigeria Boat Mishap

No fewer than 150 people are feared dead following a boat mishap in Niger State. The tragedy occurred at the Gbajibo community of the Mokwa Local Government Area around 8:30 p.m.… Read more »

Nigeria: Tourism Contributes N4.1trn to Lagos GDP - Report

The Lagos State Tourism sector has contributed N4.1 trillion to the state Gross Domestic Product, GDP, in recent years. Read more »

Nigeria: Unicef, Nigeria Prioritise Immunisation in 100 LGs, Aiming 15 Percent Increase

·Lagos targets 21m for measles, HPV vaccination Read more »

Nigeria: Healthcare - Medical Laboratory Directors Call for Widespread Adoption of Ai

Health professionals have stressed the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in addressing Nigeria's pressing health challenges, emphasising the need for the… Read more »

Nigeria: C & S Leader Prays for End to Hardship, Inflation, Fuel Woes

...says: Many Nigerians are confused, seeking direction Read more »

Nigeria: Abia First Lady Promises Justice for Victims of Gender-Based Violence

The wife of Abia State Governor, Mrs Priscilla Otti, has promised to use her good offices to pursue and secure justice for all victims of gender-based violence in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: NNPCL Delivers 48.6m Barrels of Crude to Dangote Refinery

...as petrol import falls 12% to 20.29bn litres Read more »

Nigeria: Cabinet Reshuffle - 'Consider El Rufai, Shehu Sani, Bart Nnaji, Mamora, Others for Appointment'

As President Bola Tinubu has made his intention known on his plan to reshuffle his cabinet for service delivery and success, a group, the Mandate Protection Vanguard (MPV), has… Read more »

Nigeria: #Fearless in October Protests - Soldiers, Police Crack Down On Protesters in Rivers, Abuja, Kano

Some protesters against bad governance had a raw deal in the hands of the army, police, other security agents and even political thugs, yesterday, in Rivers, Kano and the Federal… Read more »

Nigeria: Angry Youths Protest Killing of Head of Local Vigilante Group

Scores of angry youths in Kajola village of Igbaja community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have taken to the streets, protesting the killing of the commandant of… Read more »

Nigeria: Protest - Police Talk Tough - Organisers Allege Intimidation

Organisers of today's protest against hardship and bad governance, yesterday, alleged that the Federal Government and the Police were intimidating them but vowed to proceed with… Read more »