September 17
Nigeria: Govt, Lagos N100,000 School Fees Hike, Illegal - Falana Insists
Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN has condemned the recent increment in school fees by the Federal and Lagos State Government, describing it as "illegal." Read more »
Nigeria: Rising Statutory Revenues - Neiti Calls for Close Monitoring of Spending
The Executive Secretary of Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, NEITI, Dr. Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, has urged the citizens and civil society organizations,… Read more »
Africa: Sterling Bank Adopts Africa's First Indigenous Core Banking Solution
Sterling Bank Limited has migrated to what is believed to be the continent's first ever indigenous core banking solution called SeaBaaS. Read more »
Nigeria: Group Donates N20m to Borno Flood Victims, 10m for Research
Dr. Sa'id Alkali Kori, the founder of Thinklab Group Limited, has donated 20 million Naira to the Borno State Government to support the relief efforts for the recent flood disaster… Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo Guber - Farmers in Forest Reserves Endorse Aiyedatiwa
Farmers residing in Ondo State's government reserve areas have thrown their support behind Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in the November 16 governorship election. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria and the Scramble for Africa 2.0, By Dakuku Peterside
Scramble for Africa" historically refers to the late 19th and early 20th centuries when European powers colonised and divided the African continent, seeking political, economic,… Read more »
Nigeria: Salis Pays Tribute to Late Oba Aromolaran
Frontline politician and Lawyer, Oba Mekunnu, Owolabi Salis, has commiserated with Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke and the people of Ijeshaland over the demise of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria-U.S. Bilateral Relations At Risk Over Continued Detention of Binance Executive - Lawmaker Warns
US Representative James Hill (R-AR) has expressed concern that the continued detention of Binance Executive Tigran Gambaryan in Nigeria could jeopardize bilateral relations between… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Must Comply With Judgments On Electoral Offenders, N729b Spending - Falana, Serap, Others
Senior lawyers, including Femi Falana, SAN, and Legal Adviser at Amnesty International Secretariat, London, Dr Kolawole Olaniyan, have urged the Federal Government to comply with… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Unveils $100bn Creative Economy Growth Plan, Target 2m Jobs
The Federal Government has launched an eight-point plan to generate at least $100 billion and create over two million jobs from Nigeria's creative economy yearly. Read more »
Nigeria: 75 Die in Kaduna Accident, Zamfara Boat Mishap
·Lawal calls for rescue, relief efforts Read more »
September 16
Nigeria: Okonjo-Iweala to Seek Second Term as WTO Chief
·Gets the backing of 58 member countries Read more »
Nigeria: Mohbad's Family Stops Concert for Late Singer
The family of the late Afropop star, IleriOluwa Aloba, otherwise called Mohbad, has urged the promoter of the 'Sing for Mohbad' concert, Pastor Larry Omodia, to desist from holding… Read more »
Nigeria: Help Us to Tackle Drug Menace, Kano Govt Pleads With NDLEA
The Kano State Commissioner for Finance, Dr Ibrahim Jibril, has appealed to the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to help the state in tackling drug menace. Read more »
Nigeria: Breaking - Inflation Drops to 32.15 Percent
The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, says the headline inflation rate eased to 32.15% in August 2024, relative to the July 2024 headline inflation rate of 33.40%. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Kill Three Hoodlums in Attempted Police Station Attack in Imo
The Police Command in Imo on Sunday foiled an attack by hoodlums on Njaba Local Government Area Divisional Police headquarters, Umuakah. Read more »
Nigeria: Needle-Free Immunisation 'Ll Save Nigeria $50m in 5yrs, Increase Coverage By 11% - Report
A study conducted on the Intradermal, ID vaccine administration using the Tropis ID Needle-free Injection System, NFIS in Nigeria has shown that switching to needle-free delivered… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Delivers 1,200 CNG Kits to Five States
The federal government weekend continued its push for increased conversion of vehicles from petrol and diesel to Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, with the supply of 1,200 conversion… Read more »
Nigeria: Reflecting On Exhibition in Honour of Nsikak Essien
The Nsikak Essien Foundation for Creative Arts has reflected on the recently concluded retrospective exhibition titled "The Infinity Project: A Retrospective Exhibition in Honour… Read more »
September 13
Nigeria: 200m Nigerians At Risk of 17 Neglected Diseases, As Unicef Calls for Urgent Action
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has warned of a looming health crisis in Nigeria, as 200 million citizens are at risk of contracting 17 Neglected Tropical Diseases… Read more »
September 12
Nigeria: FIFA U-20 WWC / Japan Vs Nigeria - Preview, Team News, Time and Where to Watch
Having successfully qualified from the group stage, Nigeria now have Japan as the next obstacle to get past. Read more »
Nigeria: Niwa Discloses Cause of Junior Pope's Death, Warns Boat Operators
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has revealed that the boat mishap that claimed the lives of Nollywood actor Junior Pope and seven others was caused by ignorance and… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Seek to Enhance Safety in Nigeria's Electricity Supply Industry
The House of Representatives Committee on Safety Standards and Regulations has expressed concerns over safety issues and the use of substandard equipment in the Nigerian… Read more »
Nigeria: Imo to Establish Fiscal Responsibility Agency - Uzodimma
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has announced plans to establish a Fiscal Responsibility Agency in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Directs PSPs to Connect to PTS Aggregators
...To Submit monthly returns Read more »
