May 06
Nigeria: AfCFTA - Competitive Capacity, Key to Market Access - Manufacturers
For Nigeria to reap maximum benefits from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has identified the ability of… Read more »
Nigeria: Economic Hardship - Massive Contingency Withdrawals Hit Micro Pension Funds
At the backdrop of heightened economic hardship subscribers to the micro-pension scheme have began to draw down on their contributions through contingency withdrawals. Read more »
Nigeria: Improvised Explosive Device Kills 7 Civilians in Borno
Another Improvised Explosive Device, IED, planted along Maiduguri-Dikwa-Gamboru Ngala road has killed seven people, including a telecommunication experts, Mallam Abbashuwa… Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Aircraft Kills Scores of Terrorists in N-East, N-Central
The Air Components of Operations Hadin Kai and Operation Whirl Punch in the North East and North Central respectively, have neutralised scores of terrorists, who were ferried for a… Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Wades in As Condemnation Trails FIJ Journalist's Arrest
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, yesterday, said his ministry was working to resolve the issues, as condemnation greeted the arrest and detention… Read more »
May 05
Nigeria: Shettima Departs Abuja to Attend 2024 U.S.-Africa Business Summit in United States
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima on Sunday evening departed Abuja for Dallas, United States of America, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 2024 US-Africa Business… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, States to Review Sentencing for Suicide Attempts - Fagbemi, SAN
The Federal Government has pledged to review the law imposing sentencing for suicide attempts. Read more »
Nigeria: Why FDIs Continue to Shun Nigeria - Atiku
The Presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), in the 2023 election, Atiku Abuabar, has said foreign investors will avoid Nigeria as long as the current… Read more »
Nigeria: Viral List of Ex-Govs Under Investigation Over Alleged Corruption False, Misleading - EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has refuted a purported list of former governors under investigation for alleged corruption, which has now gone viral. Read more »
Nigeria: 'How Is This Okay?' Yemi Alade Kicks Against House Demolition in Lagos
Popular singer Yemi Alade has spoken out against the Lagos State Government following the recent demolition of several houses in Maryland. Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Kills Several Terrorists in Borno, Niger in Airstrikes
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Components of Operations Hadin Kai and Whirl Punch in the North East and North Central killed several terrorists in airstrikes in Borno… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos-Calabar Highway Red Flag, Tinubu's Personal Business - Atiku
"Rather than improving the ease of doing business, the Tinubu administration had shown to the world that his personal business interest and that of his family would always be… Read more »
Nigeria: PETAN Members, Others Consider Bidding for Nigeria's Oil Blocks
Members of the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria, PETAN - an association of Nigerian Indigenous Technical Oilfield Service Companies in the upstream and downstream… Read more »
Nigeria: Prince Harry, Meghan Accept Invitation to Visit Nigeria
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have agreed to visit Nigeria on the invitation of the country's Chief of Defense Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa. Read more »
May 03
Nigeria: Muslim Leaders Laud Dangote Foundation for Philanthropic Gesture in Ekiti
The Muslim leaders in Ekiti have expressed gratitude to the management of the Dangote Foundation for setting a unique philanthropic precedent for the people of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Ibom Developers Supports 160 Women With Skill Acquisition Training in Akwa Ibom
Empowering women with vocational skills is a vital step towards fostering gender equality and inclusive growth in society. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Shouldn't Be Giant Only in Population, but in Devt - Shehu Sani
Former Kaduna senator and social critic, Sen. Shehu Sani, says Nigeria should not only be a giant of Africa in population, but in all sectors of the economy. Read more »
May 01
Nigeria: ICPC Tracks N219.84bn in Mdas, Constituency Projects
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has tracked N219.84 billion to contractors and ministries, departments and agencies, MDAs, of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Naval Officer Kicks Against Sale of Lekki Green Areas
A retired Naval Officer, Rear Admiral Ibukunle Olaiya, has kicked against the sale of Green Areas, near Block 113, Lekki Phase 1, by officials of the Lagos State Government,… Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Guber - Omobayo, Ogie Root for Continuity
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Nigeria: Northern Governors Talk Tough On Kidnapping, Out-of-School Children
Kaduna--Northern Governors yesterday in Kaduna rallied against increasing kidnapping, out-of-school children, insecurity and other problems militating against the progress of the… Read more »
Nigeria: The Pauperisation of Spirit and Demise of the Left in Africa
"Great talents appear everywhere, whenever the social conditions favourable for their development exist" - Georgi Plekhanov(On the Role of the Individual in History) Read more »
Nigeria: FG Pledges Support for NHRC Offices' Expansion
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to support the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, to establish offices nationwide to strengthen its independence in… Read more »
Nigeria: Akpata's Visit Controversy - Uniben Suspends Sug
·LP vows to resist attempts to frustrate Akpata's campaign·Says it's humbled by massive supportBy John Alechenu & Ozioruva Aliu Read more »
Nigeria: University Age Controversy
Minister of Education, Mamman Tahir, while monitoring the recent Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, in Abuja, announced that 18 years would henceforth be the minimum… Read more »