Nigeria: 82 Nigerians Receive UK Chevening, Commonwealth Scholarship

The British Government has awarded 82 Nigerians, the prestigious Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships to study a wide range of master's degrees and PhD programmes in the UK in… Read more »

Nigeria: Catholic Bishops Urges Govt to Resolve Rising Food Prices, Hardship

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has urged the Federal Government to resolve the rising food prices and hardship in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: CSOs Lament Continuous Detention of Protesters, Demand Unconditional Release

AS Nigerians expect government's intervention to ameliorate the biting hardship in the country, civil society organisations, CSOs, yesterday, expressed displeasure over continued… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Okays 50% Electricity Subsidy for Hospitals

The Federal Government has approved a 50 per cent subsidy for the electricity consumed in public hospitals across the nation. Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku Condemns Canadian-Nigerian for Threatening to Poison Yoruba, Benin People

Former vice president and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the last general election, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the statement credited to a… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Vows to Meet September Deadline for $5bn African Energy Bank Hosting

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to meeting the September deadline for hosting the $5 billion African Energy Bank. Read more »

Nigeria: Endbadgovernance - Nigeria Frees Six Polish Students Arrested During Protest

A group of Polish students and their teacher arrested in Nigeria during protests against government policies and soaring living costs have been released, Poland's foreign minister… Read more »

Nigeria: 16 Burnt to Death in Ondo Auto Crash

Sixteen persons have been burnt to death in an auto crash at Ajue community, along the Ore-Ondo highway, Ondo state Read more »

Africa: South Africa's Johan Rupert Overtakes Dangote As Africa's Richest Man

South Africa's luxury goods tycoon Johann Rupert has become Africa's top billionaires, overtaking Nigeria's Aliko Dangote, who has lost the prime spot. Read more »

Nigeria: Controversy Greets Labbadia's Appointment As Super Eagles Coach - Men Behind His Hire

The decision to appoint the German Bruno Labbadia as the new coach of the Super Eagles was not unanimous as several NFF senior officials said the coach was forced on them. Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity, Rising Costs Push 31m Nigerians Into Acute Food Shortage, Study Says

More than 31.8 million Nigerians are acutely short of food due to security challenges and the removal of fuel subsidies, the government said on Tuesday, citing a study by several… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Will Soon Exit Financial Action Task Force Grey List - Presidency

THE Presidency will take concrete steps to ensure Nigeria's removal from the global Financial Action Task Force, FATF, Grey list before May 2025 deadline. Read more »

Nigeria: Mpox - 10,000 Donated Vaccines 'Ll Be Distributed Equitably to Those At Highest Risk - Aina

Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of National Primary Health Care Development Agency, NPHCDA, Dr Muri Aina, has assured that the 10,000 Mpox vaccines donated to… Read more »

Nigeria: Benue's New Fashion Hub to Generate 48,000 Jobs Annually - VP

...harps on importance of MSMEs to economic growth, development Read more »

Nigeria: IMF Hinges Nigeria's 3.1 Percent Economic Growth Outlook On Stronger Reforms

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), says achieving Nigeria's projected 3.1 per cent economic growth outlook for 2024 is dependent on implementation of stronger reforms. Read more »

Nigeria: 31.8 Millions Nigerians Suffering From Acute Food Insecurity - Report

Over 31.8m Nigerians are suffering from acute food insecurity compounded with malnutrition among women and children in the Country. Read more »

Nigeria: Desire to Create Something Impactful, My Driving Force - Mor

Messan Oluwaloseyi Rosefield, affectionately known as MOR, has said that a desire to create something impactful and leave an enviable legacy has been his propelling dynamite as a… Read more »

Nigeria: Just in - Cross River Confirms First Case of Mpox

...as response team begins contact Tracing in Obudu Community Read more »

Nigeria: Edo 2024 / I Will Remain in APC and Work for PDP's Ighodalo - Mayaki, APC Chieftain

Mr. John Mayaki is a former Chief Press Secretary to Governor Godwin Obaseki. He previously served as Executive Director of Media under former Governor Adams Oshiomhole and was… Read more »

Nigeria: Paving the Way for Sustainable Transportation - Embracing Cng in Nigeria

In a world where environmental concerns are at the forefront of global discussions, transitioning to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a fuel alternative for vehicles holds the key… Read more »

Nigeria: Anger As Petrol Sells for Over N1,000 Per Litre in Benue

There was palpable anger in parts of Benue state Saturday as most filling stations in the state dispense petrol between the rate of N980 and N1,100 per litre. Read more »

Nigeria: Sap, Renewed Hope and the Lessons of History

Karl Marx once told us that history repeats itself, first as a tragedy and second as a farce. George Santanya put it differently. Read more »

Nigeria: I'll Only Spray Dollars Now, Says Bobrisky After Return From Prison

Controversial Nigerian cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, has revealed that he is not an ex-convict following his recent release from prison. Read more »

Nigeria: Abba Kabir Yusuf - Daring the Detractors

"Our dear state, Kano is one of the oldest in Nigeria, a state with rich culture and history, a state that enjoys tremendous amount of respect all over the world. A state that sets… Read more »

Nigeria: 20 Years After - Workers in Shipping Industry Get N200,000 Minimum Wage

...as Labour, employers sign agreement Read more »