October 16
Africa: Naira Among Worst-Performing Currencies in Africa, Depreciates By 43% - World Bank
The Nigerian naira has been listed as one of the worst-performing currencies in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2024, according to the World Bank's latest Africa's Pulse report. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Oil Exploration Drops 6.7% Due to Limited Investment - Report
THERE were indications, yesterday, that oil exploration dropped year-on-year, YoY, by 6.7 per cent in September 2024, due to limited investment in the upstream sector of the… Read more »
October 15
Libya/Nigeria: Govt Condemns Alleged Ill-Treatment of Super Eagles in Libya
The House of Representatives has condemned the alleged inhumane treatment of the Super Eagles and the delegation by the Libyan Football Federation/Libyan Government. Read more »
Nigeria: Inflation Rate Reverses Decline, Rise to 32.7%
Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 32.7 per cent in September, reversing two two-month consecutive decline to 32.15% in August. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Dismiss Three Lawless Officers Over Killing of Kwarapoly Student At Checkpoint
The Kwara state police command has dismissed the three police officers allegedly involved in the death of a student of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin Qoyum Abdulyekeen Ishola on… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Issues Ultimatum to Contractor On Lagoshoms Project Deadline
The Lagos State Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, has directed the contractor handling the LagosHOMS housing scheme in Ajara, Badagry, to meet the agreed project… Read more »
Libya/Nigeria: How Libya Held Eagles Hostage in Disused Airport for 15 Hours
Harrassed and tired Super Eagles players yesterday arrived at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport after they were held hostage for over 15 hours by the Libyan authorities,… Read more »
October 14
Nigeria/Libya: Libyan FA Condemns Super Eagles Withdrawal, Threatens Legal Action
The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has deplored Nigeria's decision to withdraw from the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier while vowing to take legal action to defend… Read more »
October 15
Nigeria: Naira Appreciates to N1,680/$ in Parallel Market
The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,680 per dollar in the parallel market compared to N1,690 per dollar last weekend. Read more »
Nigeria: FG Must Sustain Reforms in Spite of Hardship On Nigerians - World Bank
The World Bank Vice President and Chief Economist, Mr. Indermit Gill said yesterday that the Federal Government should sustain ongoing reforms despite the hardship on Nigerians. Read more »
Nigeria: Over 50 Clerics Storm Oporoza for Revival in Gbaramatu Kingdom
No fewer than 50 Clerics from Ijaw nation and beyond have stormed Oporoza town in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, where they launched a… Read more »
Nigeria: Hardship - Fuel Subsidy Removal, Exchange Rates Long-Term Strategy for Economic Stability - Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima says removing fuel subsidies, unification of exchange rates, and debt management strategies are all part of a broader effort to restore economic… Read more »
Nigeria: Incessant Grid Collapse, an Embarrassment to the Nation - Nigerians
Many electricity consumers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have decried the incessant grid collapses, describing it as an embarrassment to the country. Read more »
October 14
Nigeria: Blackout As National Grid Collapses Again
The national electricity grid has collapsed again, leading to a nationwide blackout. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos, Unicef to Vaccinate 21m for HPV, Measles, Yellow Fever, Others
The Lagos State Government will on Saturday commence the vaccination of over 18 million Lagosians under its Non-Polio Supplemental Immunisation. Read more »
October 13
Nigeria: Nigeria Not Snubbed in UN Human Rights Council Election - Presidency
Nigeria was not snubbed in the 2024 UN Human Rights Council election, as some reports have claimed, says Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and… Read more »
Nigeria: How Evangelism Led Me to Italian Church Where Choir, Church Workers Were Prostitutes - - Pastor Emmanuel
Founder of Calvary Bible Church, Pastor Olumide Emmanuel, in this interview, reveals how evangelism led him to preaching to a church in Italy full of commercial sex workers. The… Read more »
Nigeria: Audit Firm Launches Hackathon to Boost Cybersecurity Solutions
Farvis Marvars, an audit, tax, and consulting firm, has launched its first hackathon to enhance cybersecurity solutions. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Crisis - Wike, Atiku Proxy War Deepens As G5 Celebrates Court Victories
·October 24 NEC meeting threatened Read more »
Nigeria: Aiyedatiwa - Ondo Govt Speaks On Viral Video On Domestic Violence
·Says effort meant to tarnish gov's reputation Read more »
October 12
Nigeria: Edo Election - Why I Won't Go to Tribunal - Akpata
The Labour Party, LP, candidate in the just-concluded Edo State governorship election, Olumide Akpata, has explained why he will not challenge the election results. Read more »
October 13
Nigeria: Alleged Negligence - 5 Fresh Deaths Rock Unimedth
·All necessary medical interventions done professionally -Hospital Mgt Read more »
Nigeria: Academic Transcripts - How Varsities Fleece Applicants, Rake in Billions
·Paid twice, yet no document - Victim·My admission hanging -- NCE holder ·Job opportunities lost·What institutions charge: UNILAG -- N25, 000, OOU -… Read more »
October 12
Nigeria: Experts Kick Against Sexual Relations in Workplace
Experts have decried the rise in sexual relations in professional setting, saying it is a threat to corporate existence. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Holds Congress in Kano, Vows to Reclaim Power in 2027
The major opposition political party, People's Democratic Party, PDP, has commenced the conduct of it state congress in Kano. Read more »
