November 14, 2023
Nigeria: WAEC Begins Computer Based Private Examinations 2024
The Nigerian office of the West African Examinations Council,WAEC, yesterday announced plans to adopt the computer-based examination,CBE, mode for the conduct of its Senior School… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Tinubu Should Implement Viable Economic Policies - Ashimolowo
THE Senior Pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centrsse, KICC, Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, has urged President Bola Tinubu to formulate and implement viable economic policies… Read more »
Nigeria: Committee Calls For Increase In Education Budget to 15%
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Federal Polytechnics and Higher Technical Education, Adegboyega Isiaka, has called for an upward review of budgetary… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Colleges of Education Can't Remit 40% to Govt Treasury - COEASU
...Says compliance to govt's order 'll cause increment, mass students' withdrawal Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Orders Withdrawal of Policemen From VIPs
The Minister of State for Police Affairs, Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, disclosed yesterday that the police high command would execute President Bola Tinubu's directive for the… Read more »
Nigeria: We Will Reduce Global GHG Emissions By 40% in 2030 - TotalEnergies
Worries of mitigating the debilitating climate change effects have attracted the attention of TotalEnergies, which has resolved to reduce its global GHG emissions from oil and gas… Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Joins NLC, TUC, Declares Nationwide Strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has asked its members to join the nationwide strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of… Read more »
Nigeria: Obaseki, Dangote, Others Spotlight Economic Potentials of Edo
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, the Chairman of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, and other industry leaders have said that Edo state has been positioned with… Read more »
Nigeria: AfCFTA - Exports Expected to Reach $1trn in 2035 Standard Chartered
Following the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) intra-Africa export is projected to reach $1 trillion by 2035, according to a report released by… Read more »
November 13, 2023
Nigeria: We'll Be Aggressive in Project Implementation - Environment Minister
The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal has assured Nigerians of prompt and determined implementation of environmental projects. Read more »
Nigeria: We're Working Towards Changing the Narrative of Nigeria, Says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says he is committed to changing the narrative of Nigeria for the benefit of all Nigerians. Read more »
Nigeria: We Have Vaccinated Over 3.9m Girls With HPV Vaccine - NPHCDA
Over 3.9 million girls aged between 9 and 14 years in Nigeria have been vaccinated with the Human Papilloma Virus, HPV, vaccine against cervical cancer since the rollout of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Safe Veterinary Medicine Protects Human, Animal Health - NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control , NAFDAC, has said the use of only safe veterinary medicine and allied products available for use in Nigeria by the… Read more »
November 11, 2023
Nigeria: 'Well Deserved, More Is Coming,' Tems Celebrates Ayra Starr, Tyla Over Grammy Nomination
Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, also known as Tems, has congratulated colleagues Ayra Starr and Tyla on their Grammy nominations. Read more »
November 12, 2023
Nigeria: No Bigger Star in Afrobeats Than Burna Boy - Grammy Organisers
The Recording Academy, the organizers of Grammy Awards has described Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Burna Boy as the biggest artist in Africa. Read more »
November 13, 2023
Nigeria: More Bakeries Shut Down Over High Cost of Flour, Other Ingredients
Bread, a favourite Nigerian fathers welcome home gifts for their children, is disappearing in homes. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Admission Racketeering - Senate Probe Is Welcome - JAMB
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has welcomed the decision of the Senate to probe alleged admission racketeering in universities, saying it would be vindicated. Read more »
Nigeria: How to End Nigeria's Economic Woes - Senate
The Senate has said a genuine partnership between the executive and legislature would end Nigeria's economic woes. Read more »
Nigeria: Off-Cycle Gov Polls - Uzodimma Retains Seat, Ododo Wins in Kogi, Diri Leads in Bayelsa
Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma of the All Progressives Congress, APC, won his re-election with a landslide victory. According to the results declared by the Independent… Read more »
November 12, 2023
Nigeria: Air Force Knocks Out Militants in Raids in Borno
The air component of the joint military task force, "Operation Hadin Kai" knocked out several terrorists in the Ajigin and Banki Junction areas of Borno in two major air strikes on… Read more »
Nigeria: Whose President Is Bola Tinubu?
"Governments are best classified by considering who are the 'somebodies' they are, in fact, endeavouring to satisfy" - Alfred North Whitehead, 1861-1947 Read more »
November 10, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Misses Out As FIFA U-17 World Cup Kicks Off in Indonesia
Nigeria's Golden Eaglets will not participate in the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Indonesia after failing to reach the semifinal stage at the AFCON U-17 Championship held in Algeria… Read more »
Nigeria: Aftermath of Insecurity, Hardship - Plateau Girls Fall Prey to Traffickers - 14 Trafficked for Cheap Labour, Rescued
Human trafficking, an age-long illegal trade is being combatted on all fronts. But just like other societal menaces, the illicit trade continues to flourish despite the effort of… Read more »
Nigeria: Forum Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plans to Rearrest Emefiele
The Nigerian Patriotic Forum (NPF) has expressed deep concern over plans by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to re-arrest Mr. Emefiele, despite a court order… Read more »
Nigeria: Vote Buying - ICPC Deploys Operatives to Monitor Off-Cycle Elections in Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has deployed its operatives to monitor the Saturday governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi. Read more »