October 19, 2022
Nigeria: Lagos Reaffirms Ban On Okada in 10 Councils
Warns recalcitrant operators to comply Read more »
October 20, 2022
Nigeria: NGO Seek Inclusive Opportunity for Visually Impaired in Nigeria
The Resource Center for the Blind, RCB, a non-governmental organisation, has called on the government and corporate organisations to ensure inclusive opportunities for the visually… Read more »
Nigeria: Flood - Despite Over U.S.$2 Billion Allocation, Ecological Funds Mired in Controversy
The Presidency yesterday challenged states to give an account of how they spent amounts in excess of one trillion naira, allocated to them from the Ecological Fund to tackle floods… Read more »
Nigeria: Brain Drain - Apwen Harps On Sustainable Socio-Economic Environment
... .Creates MAOCADA for young women Read more »
Nigeria: Why Buhari Must Let Nnamdi Kanu Go
I AM not a lawyer. But in writing this article, I spoke to learned friends who, in unanimity, held that President Muhammadu Buhari's government has no legal beam to hang its… Read more »
October 19, 2022
Nigeria: Voice Calls, Data - Govt Directs Reversal of Unilateral Upward Tariff Adjustments
The Federal Government has directed affected Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to reverse the unilateral upward tariff adjustments. Read more »
October 20, 2022
Nigeria: Lekki Toll Gate Tragedy - Two Years Later
EXACTLY two years ago, a tragic event that has set the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos aside as a historic monument of sorts took place. A crowd of unarmed youths singing the national… Read more »
Nigeria: Poultry Production Can Change Nigeria's Unemployment Narrative, Improve IGR - Experts
Experts in the poultry industry on Wednesday said poultry production can improve Nigeria's economy and enhance the nation's Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), if properly… Read more »
October 19, 2022
Nigeria: Kano to Designate Courts to Entertain Sexual, Gender-Based Violence, SGBV Cases - Chief Judge
The Kano State Chief Judge, Justice Nura Sagir on Wednesday said plans were underway to designate High courts to entertain Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, SGBV cases in the… Read more »
October 20, 2022
Nigeria: Govt Raises Number of Trucks Coming Into Abuja As Petrol Scarcity Persists
Thirteen days after the Federal Government assured that the ongoing petrol shortage in the nation's capital would ease, queues at filling stations have grown longer. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Zulum Remains Candidate to Beat - Borno APC Chairman
The Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC in Borno State, Hon Ali Bukar Dalori has declared that Governor Babagana Umara Zulum remains the candidate to beat in the… Read more »
Nigeria: 1.9 Million People Living With HIV Have Access to Free Treatments - USCDC
Nigeria Country Director of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (USCDC), Dr. Mary Boyd has said that about 1.9 million people living with HIV in Nigeria… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Tackle Deficit, Debt With Assets Sales, Other Measures - Finance Minister
Against the backdrop of the rising fiscal deficit and debt burden, the Federal Government is taking steps to offer some of its assets for sale through equity investments while… Read more »
October 19, 2022
Nigeria: Govt of Canada Grants $3m to Support Healthcare in Nigeria
The Government of Canada has announced a three million dollars assistance to the Bauchi State Government to enhance women's engagement in health service delivery Read more »
Nigeria: Scale of Oil Theft Has Significantly Reduced in Niger Delta Region - Kyari
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), says the cooperation with Nigerian security has significantly reduced the scale of oil theft in the Niger Delta Region,… Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Govt Bows to Pressure, Withdraws Order Shutting Down Broadcast Stations
... Lockdowns 5 LGAs over upsurge in bandit attacks Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Can Buhari Fulfill His Promise for a Secured Peaceful Nation Before He Leaves Office?
President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to hand over to Nigerians, a peaceful secured country before he leaves office next year. Is this realizable considering the short time left… Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency - No Better Successor to Buhari Than Tinubu - - Kaduna Gov Candidate
The gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kaduna State and Senator representing Kaduna Central, Dr Uba Sani, has said following the performance of Chief… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Sets 10-Yr Manufacturing Target for Nigeria's Industrialisation
The President of Dangote Group, Alh. Aliko Dangote, has outlined the targets that Nigeria's manufacturing sector needs to meet to ensure the nation's industrialisation in the next… Read more »
Africa: 67,000 Infected IOT Devices Recorded in Africa, Middle East, Turkey in 9 Months
In just nine months, Cybersecurity solutions and services provider, Kaspersky revealed that Africa, Turkey and the Middle East recorded 67, 000 infected Internet of Things, IoT,… Read more »
Nigeria: Only 11 States've Voted for Constitutional Amendment Bills, 6 Months After Transmission - NASS
The two arms of the National Assembly, Senate and the House of Representatives, said yesterday that only 11 states of the federation have voted on constitutional amendment bills… Read more »
October 18, 2022
Nigeria: ICPC Shutdown 62 Illegal Degree Awarding Institutions, Fake NYSC Camp
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said it had succeeded in closing down 62 illegal Degree awarding institutions in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: More Women, Children, Under Threat Over Climate Change, Covid-19, Others
The health of women and children including adolescents is currently under threat following the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and conflicts, a new… Read more »
Nigeria: Black Panther - Wakanda Forever Sequel to Premiere in Nigeria
Marvel Studio's latest production, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is set to premiere in Nigeria. The film distribution company, FilmOne Entertainment confirmed the premiere will… Read more »
Nigeria: Amidst Campaign, Atiku Off to Europe On Business
Barely 24 hours after a campaign rally in Kaduna, the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has taken off to Europe for what his Media Office… Read more »