July 02
Nigeria: 2024 Hajj - How FG, 8 States Splashed N100.6bn On Pilgrims
To ease financial pressure on pilgrims, who took part in the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, the Federal Government and no fewer than eight states spent N100.642 billion on the… Read more »
Nigeria: Rail Transport Revenue Rises 122 Percent to N2.11bn
Rail transport revenue grew by 122 percent, Year-on-Year, YoY to N2.11 billion in the first quarter of 2024 (Q1'24) from N949.94 million in the first quarter of 2023 (Q1'23). Read more »
Nigeria: Credit to Government Rises By 42 Percent to N28.4trn
Credit to the government rose by N8.4 trillion or 42 per cent, month-on-month to N28.4 trillion in May from N19.98 trillion in April. Read more »
Nigeria: Retail Sales Volume Down 50 Percent in 1yr - Supermarket Owners
At the backdrop of economic hardship in Nigeria, supermarket owners under the aegis of Retail Council of Nigeria (RCN) and National Association of Supermarket Operators of Nigeria… Read more »
Nigeria: Man Arraigned for Adulterating Coscharis Products
A 40-year-old man, Okechukwu Ambrose, has been arraigned before an Ebute-Meta Magistrates Court in Lagos for allegedly adulterating KG and Nachi bearings, a product of Coscharis… Read more »
Nigeria: Economic Crisis - Slump in Port Operations Puts 40,000 Jobs At Risk - - Investigation
A drastic drop in vessel calls into the nation's ports has plunged operations in the maritime sector into a major crisis as businesses continue to nosedive, following the forex… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Refunds 145 Subscribers for Egan-Igando Housing Scheme
The Lagos State Government has refunded 145 subscribers to the Egan-Igando Mixed Housing Estate following their indication to opt out of the housing scheme. Read more »
July 01
Nigeria: July 7 Celebration - NBM Distance Self, Warns Members Against Participation
The Leadership of the Neo Black Movement of Africa (NBM), a Pan-African Group, has distanced itself from any July 7 (77) celebration, falsely claimed in some quarters to be the… Read more »
July 03
Nigeria: Run Responsible Leadership - Ibn Tells South East Leaders
The Igbo-Biafra Nationalists on Wednesday called on the Southeast leaders to run a responsible leadership. Read more »
Nigeria: Borno Attacks - 'Boost Security Now, Save Lives' - Can Urges FG
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged the Federal Government to boost security in the country following the recent attacks in Borno State. Read more »
Nigeria: South East Senators Meet AGF, Demand Kanu's Release
Senators from the South East region of Nigeria have convened a meeting with the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, to demand… Read more »
Nigeria: Like Mandela, Nnamdi Kanu Stands for Truth, Justice - Kinsmen Write Tinubu
...say his release 'll strengthen hope in one Nigeria, restore peace to S'East Read more »
Nigeria: Worker Docked for Allegedly Gambling With Employer's N900k in Lagos
A super market employee, Abiola Agbaje, on Tuesday pleaded guilty before an Ejigbo Magistrates' Court, for allegedly gambling with his employer's N900,000 without his consent. Read more »
Nigeria: Team Work Would Tackle Insecurity, Other Problems, Ndigbo Tell South-East Govs
NDIGBO have continued to lament the lingering insecurity in the South- East region and tasked the governors in the zone to rise to their responsibilities by coming together to… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: 5 Trafficked Benue Girls Rescued in Cote d'Ivoire - NAPTIP
Five Benue girls, who were trafficked recently to Cote D'Ivoire by a syndicate in the state have been rescued and awaiting repatriation to the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Alone Can't Solve Housing Issue in Lagos - Sanwo-Olu
Govrnor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, yesterday, declared that the state government alone cannot address the housing deficit but promised to bridge the deficit in the state. Read more »
July 02
Nigeria: Borno - 15 Victims of Gwoza Suicide Bombings Treated, Discharged
The Medical Director of Maiduguri Specialist Hospital, Dr Shehu Mohammed said 15 patients out of the 49 injured victims of Saturday Gwoza suicide bombings brought to the hospital… Read more »
Nigeria: We're Deploying Measures to Checkmate Corruption in NIS - Comptroller General
The Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service, CGIS Kemi Nandap said the service is deploying measures to checkmate corruption in the discharge of it duties. Read more »
Nigeria: Edo 2024 - Our Candidates' Constituency Performances Will Give Us Victory - APC
THE Director General of All Progressives Congress, APC Campaign Organization, Senator Matthew Urhoghide, Tuesday said that the performances of the party's governorship candidate… Read more »
Nigeria: Sultan Committed, Willing to Accept Any Law By Sokoto Govt
...Says no Cause for Alarm Read more »
Nigeria: How Safe School Feeding Has Boosted Academic Performance of Nigerian Children - Presidency
Following the insecurity currently pervading several parts of the country and threats to schooling, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on School Feeding, Dr. Yetunde… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery - Urgent Need for a New Strategy
When Dangote Refinery, early this year, rolled out its diesel and supplied marketers at a substantially reduced price of N1,200, Nigerians chanted, " Bravo to Dangote". Read more »
Africa: Security Challenges - Cds Seeks Stronger Ties With South Africa Defence Forces
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has called for reinforcement of ties between the Armed Forces of Nigeria and the South African National Defence Force… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - Kogi Sets Up Pesponse Team, Unveil Infection Prevention Tools
The Kogi State Government has taken decisive actions in response to the recent cholera outbreak by unveiling a comprehensive infection prevention tools and reaffirming its… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Naval Chief Asks Court to Stop Diezani From Using His Name
Retired Rear Admiral Alison Madueke has urged the Lagos State High Court in Igbosere to stop his ex-wife and former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke from using his… Read more »