Nigeria: Free Zones Remits N11.11trn to Govt in 2023 - Nigeria Export Authority

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), said the country's Free Zones as of October 2023, remitted N11.11 trillion to the Federation Account. Read more »

Nigeria: Veteran Nollywood Actor Sule Suebebe Dies

Veteran Nollywood actor Dayo Adewunmi, popularly known by his stage name Sule Suebebe, has passed away. Read more »

Nigeria: Emefiele's Trial - Buhari Gave Approval for Naira Redesign - Ex-CBN Director

Trial of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, resumed before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, on Tuesday, with a key… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Need Adequate Funding, Logistics, for Responsible, Responsive Policing - Makinde

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has highlighted the need for improved funding, remuneration, and logistics support for the Nigeria Police Force, noting that these measures are… Read more »

Nigeria: DSS Draws Red Line On June 12 Protests

The Department of State Services (DSS) has warned individuals and groups planning to stage protests on June 12, Democracy Day, to desist from any violent or disruptive actions. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's 12 Oil Bid Round Will Be Transparent - Govt

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has expressed the commission's determination to conduct Nigeria's 2024 bid round in a transparent manner. Read more »

Nigeria: FCTA Urges Govt to Criminalise Sending Children to Buy Tobacco

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has called on the Federal Government to initiate a law that will prosecute parents who send children on errands to buy tobacco… Read more »

Nigeria: Amaechi Has Lost 70% of Political Followership in Rivers - APC Chieftain

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Rivers state chapter and the secretary of the caretaker committee of the party, Chief Eric Nwibani has declared that the former… Read more »

Nigeria: Only Three Out of 614 Public Probes Concluded Since 1999 - Report

A report by the Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity has revealed that only three out of 614 investigative probes related to corruption have been concluded since… Read more »

Nigeria: 'You Can't Say Hip-Hop Is Dead' - Skales Slams Wizkid

Nigerian rapper and singer Skales has tackled Afrobeats star Wizkid over his controversial claim that "hip-hop is dead." Read more »

Nigeria: We'll Fight Hard to Qualify for 2026 World Cup - Super Eagles

The Super Eagles of Nigeria has expressed dissatisfaction with the team's performances in the games against South Africa and Benin Republic, respectively. Read more »

Nigeria: Build Democracy That'll Reduce Friction - Jonathan to Tinubu

... urges political class to listen to voice of citizens Read more »

Nigeria: Banditry, Terrorism Now Routine in Nigeria - Atiku

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in 2023, Atiku Abubakar said acts of banditry and terrorism have become routine in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Abia Govt Faults NLC Over Directive to Workers Not to Upload Credentials

Abia State government has faulted a statement by the state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC , directing civil and public servants in Ministries, Departments and Agencies… Read more »

Nigeria: Federal High Court Begins Vacation July 23, Introduces Use of E-Affidavits

The Federal High Court will on July 23, embark on its annual vacation. Read more »

Nigeria: Residents Protest Indiscriminate Dredging in Badagry Communities

Some residents of Ganyingbo and Gbaji-Yeketome communities in Badagry-West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) on Monday protested indiscriminate dredging in the communities. Read more »

Nigeria: Super Eagles - Adepoju Sad, Says World Cup Qualification Be Difficult

The Super Eagles hopes of World Cup looks hopeless after suffering a serious setback, as they fell to a 2-1 defeat to Benin at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Cote d'Ivoire. Read more »

Nigeria: NIS to Unveil User-Friendly E-Visa Channel

The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, has announced plans to inaugurate a more accessible e-Visa application channel for short visits in… Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria, Ecowas, FAO Move to Protect Goats, Sheep Against Deadly Diseases

IN a bid to ensure a healthy livestock population, Nigeria and other countries under the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, Food and Agriculture Organisation, FAO,… Read more »

Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu Files Contempt Charge Against DSS DG, Bichi

The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a contempt charge against the Director General, Department of State Services (DSS), Yusuf… Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged June 12 Protest - Anambra Police Warns Against Infringing On Human Rights

THE Anambra State Police command has warned those allegedly planning to stage protests on June 12 over hardship in the country to abort it as it is prepared to protect the human… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Firmly Committed to Youth Empowerment - Shettima

Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, yesterday, restated the commitment of the Bola Tinubu's administration to supporting Nigerian youths to reach their potentials and… Read more »

Nigeria: Democracy Day - Govt Declares June 12 Public Holiday

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 12 as a Public Holiday to commemorate this year's Democracy Day celebration. Read more »

Nigeria: Amnesty Int'l, DHQ Disagree Over Treatment of Female Victims of Boko Haram

Amnesty International, AI and the Defence Headquarters are at loggerheads over the treatment of female victims of Boko Haram. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Hasn't Borrowed From Pension Funds - Ex-NAICOM Boss

Olorundare Thomas, the immediate past Chief Executive Officer, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), says the Federal Government has not borrowed from the accumulated pension… Read more »