January 26, 2023
Nigeria: Chinese Imports May Undermine African Manufacturing - Report
The influx of Chinese products has become a major concern for the African countries' industrialization as Beijing's cheap products are affecting the small industries of Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN's Naira Redesign Good Policy, Bad Timing, Says Seriake Dickson
Senator representing Bayelsa West district in the National Assembly, Seriake Dickson, has described the currency redesign policy of the Central Bank Nigeria as good but ill-timed. Read more »
Nigeria: Don't Worry About Naira, Fuel Scarcity, Come Out to Vote, Tinubu Tells Nigerians
Sen. Bola Tinubu, the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed displeasure over the current fuel scarcity ravaging various parts of the country,… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Confirm Killing of 27 Pastoralists in Nasarawa Airstrike
The Police Command in Nasarawa State has confirmed the alleged killing of 27 pastoralists in an 'airstrike' in the Doma Local Government Area of the State. Read more »
Nigeria: UK Cuts Tariffs On Nigerian Exports
The UK government on Monday said it had cut tariffs and extended duty-free trade in goods exported from Nigeria Read more »
January 25, 2023
Nigeria: Over 40 Killed As Explosion Rocks Nasarawa
A bomb blast suspected to be an airstrike Wednesday hits a community in the Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa leaving no fewer than 40 people killed Read more »
Nigeria: SERAP Threatens to Drag Buhari to Court Over Attack On Peter Obi in Katsina
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari administration to promptly investigate the reported attacks on the Labour Party… Read more »
January 24, 2023
Nigeria: Atiku'll Lead Government That Invests in Nigerians, Country - Reno Omokri
Former presidential aide to ex President Goodluck Jonathan, Pastor Reno Omokri, has urged Nigerians to vote for the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP,… Read more »
January 25, 2023
Nigeria: No Govt Has Completed Abandoned Projects Like Buhari - APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says no successive government in Nigeria, has been able to complete abandoned projects like the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration. Read more »
Nigeria: APC Appeals to Fulani Leaders in Nigeria to End Killings in Benue
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has appealed to the leadership of Fulanis in Nigeria to direct the militia perpetrating killings in Benue state to lay down their arms and… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria to Spend N6trn On Fuel Subsidy This Year - El-Rufai
Governor Nasir El- Rufa'i of Kaduna State said yesterday that Nigeria planned to spend N6 trillion on fuel subsidy for six months, N4 trillion to subsidize the naira and N300… Read more »
Nigeria: Family Rejects Old Naira Notes As Bride Price in Niger
The family of a bride-to-be in Gbako Local Government Area of Niger State has rejected the old N1,000 and N500 notes presented as the bride price by her suitor's family. Read more »
January 24, 2023
West Africa: ECOWAS Common Currency - Parliament Blames U.S. Dollar Transactions for Inflation in Region
The Speaker of the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Dr. Sidie Tunis called for more political commitment towards the adoption of the ECOWAS… Read more »
January 25, 2023
Nigeria: Atiku Youth Wing Calls for Keyamo's Sack Over Conflict of Interest
The Atiku Youth Wing has called for the sack of the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, for using tax payers money to prosecution his personal political… Read more »
Nigeria: D'Banj, Laolu Gbenjo to Headline Vanguard Personality of the Year Award 2022
Afropop singer, Oladapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D'Banj, will headline the Vanguard Personality of the Year Award, 2022 edition, which will hold at the Convention Centre… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Renews Commitment to Improve Economy, Education, Security
The presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has renewed his commitment to revamp Nigeria's ailing economy as well as improve security and quality… Read more »
Nigeria: Jubilation As Govt Registers Informal Sector Trade Union
Amid jubilation, the Federal Government, yesterday presented a letter of approval of registration to an informal sector trade union, the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transport… Read more »
January 24, 2023
Nigeria: We're Recovering, Digitising 130-Year-Old Weather Data - NiMet
The Director-General, Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, Prof. Mansur Matazu, yesterday, said the agency is recovering and digitising Nigeria's 130 year old weather data for… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Plans to Spend N6trn On Fuel Subsidy in 2023, Says El-Rufai
Governor Nasir El- Rufa'i of Kaduna State has disclosed that Nigeria has planned to spend N6 trillion on fuel subsidy for 6 months, N4 trillion to subsidize the Naira and N300… Read more »
Nigeria: Mix-Up in Kano As INEC Begins Screening of Adhoc Staff for 2023 Elections
Preparatory to the 2023 general elections, screening of adhoc staff by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that will conduct the elections in Kano begins with a… Read more »
Nigeria: Tems Bags Oscar Nomination for 'Wakanda Forever' Song
Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, professionally known as Tems has once again received another global recognition as she is nominated for the 2023 edition of the Oscars in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Corruption - Kano Chief Judge, Fida Expresses Worry Over Nigeria's Ranking
The Kano State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Nura Sagir and the President of the International Federation of Women Lawyers, FIDA, Amina Agbaje have expressed worry over the position or… Read more »
Nigeria: 38 Deaths 'Ve Occurred Out of 123 Diphtheria Cases Recorded in Nigeria, Says NCDC
NO fewer than 38 persons have died out of the 123 diphtheria cases recorded in Nigeria so far, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has said. Read more »
December 16, 2022
Nigeria: Obasanjo, Osinbajo, Adesina, others for BBHS Centenary
FORMER President Olusegun Obasanjo, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and President of the African Development Bank, AfDB, Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, are among eminent Nigerians to grace… Read more »
January 24, 2023
Nigeria: NRC Explains Reason for Train Delay On Abuja-Kaduna Train Route
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), has apologised to passengers for the delay in rendering train services to passengers along the Abuja-Kaduna train route on Monday. Read more »