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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Nigeria: NDLEA Busts Drug Syndicate, Seizes 116 Bags of Cannabis in Kano

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Kano State Command, yesterday, said it has arrested drug syndicate, which specialises in transporting cannabis to the northern part… Read more »

Nigeria: Music Video - More Attack On Davido As Muslim Youths Set His Posters Ablaze

A group, suspected to be Muslim youths was seen yesterday in a viral video, tearing and setting ablaze Davido's poster in the public domain in a continued expression of their anger… Read more »

Nigeria: National Assembly Moves Against Electricity Tariff Hike, Estimated Billing

·Intervene, halt proposed increase in electricity tariff by Discos, Senate tells FG·Says ordinary Nigerians should be allowed to breathe·Reps move against… Read more »

Nigeria: Stop Monday Sit-At-Home, It's Crippling South-East Economy - Nnamdi Kanu

·Enugu govt gives tough conditions to reopen sealed businesses as Nigerian Army, hunters flush out gunmen in Anambra community Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Pension Assets to Hit N19trn By End of 2024 - Report

Nigeria's total pension assets, has been projected rise to an impressive N19 trillion by the end of 2024, according to a Pan-African credit rating agency, Agusto & Co. Read more »

Nigeria: Emefiele Granted N20m Bail

Suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, today (Tuesday) was granted bail by a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Rescue 13 Kidnap Victims From Captivity in Abia

Troops of 14 Brigade operating under 82 Division of the Nigerian Army have rescued 13 kidnap victims along Ngodo- Isuochi road in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army, Hunters Service Neutralise Unknown Gunmen in Anambra Community

A joint operation by Officers and Men of the Nigerian Army with operatives of the Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Service (NHFSS) on Monday, led to the death of many unknown… Read more »

Nigeria: Emefiele Pleads Not Guilty

The suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele on Tuesday, pleaded not guilty before a Federal High Court Lagos, to a charge of illegal possession of… Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Begin Probe Into $2.5bn Annual Loss to Gas Flaring

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas has inaugurated an Ad hoc Committee to investigate alleged 9.05 billion dollar-revenue loss from gas flaring in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy Removal - TUC Gives Govt 2 Weeks Ultimatum Over Negotiation

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, yesterday, gave the Federal Government a two-week ultimatum to conclude negotiations or face workers' protest. Read more »

Nigeria: Anthrax Outbreak - Stop Eating Ponmo, Others, Ekiti Govt Warns Residents

Ekiti State government, yesterday, advised residents against the consumption of hides (ponmo), smoked meat and bushmeat, to avoid the possible spread of Anthrax diseases. Read more »

Nigeria: Music Video - MURIC Asks DSS to Invite Pop Star, Davido, His Artist for Interrogation

Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has called on the Department of State Services, DSS, to invite pop star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido alongside his artist, Olamilekan… Read more »