May 31
Nigeria: Experts Urge Support for Startups to Boost Nigeria's Economy
In a bid to unlock Nigeria's economic potential, experts have emphasized the need for sustained policy support for startups and small businesses. Read more »
Nigeria: FG Forges Alliance With Gitex to Host Technology Fair
The Federal government of Nigeria and has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with GITEX Global to establish GITEX Nigeria, an initiative that will leverage information… Read more »
Nigeria: NANS Demands Transparency in Disbursement of Student Loan
....urges action on alleged deportation of Nigerian students abroad Read more »
Nigeria: 10 Escape Death As 4-Storey Building Collapses On Lagos Island
Ten persons, including a 17-year-old girl were rescued under the rubble of a four-storey building that collapsed at 15, Iga Idungaran Street, Lagos Island, Lagos State, yesterday.… Read more »
Nigeria: Labour May Begin Nationwide Strike Monday, If...
There are strong indications that Organised Labour may begin a nationwide strike from Monday, June 3, over a new minimum wage. Read more »
Nigeria: Presidential Tax Committee Recommends N800/$ Customs Duty Rate
·Pushes for new national tax structure Read more »
Nigeria: Biafra Day - 3 Soldiers Killed As Sit-At-Home Turns Bloody in South East
Three soldiers were killed, yesterday, as the sit-at-home declared by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and the Movement for the Actualization of Biafra, MASSOB, to honour… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Eliminates 624 Terrorists, Arrests 1,051 Others in May
Troops of the Nigerian military fighting to rid the country of terrorists and other criminal elements, in May 2024, eliminated a total of 624 terrorists, kidnappers and arrested… Read more »
Nigeria: 68th Anniversary - Equipping Our Navy to Address Security Challenges Our Priority - Tinubu
....Commissions 3 ships, 2 choppers in Lagos Read more »
Nigeria: Disregard False Information On 15th Emir Leading Friday Prayers - Police
The Kano State Police Command has urged residents to ignore false information circulating on social media that Alhaji Aminu Bayero, the 15th Emir, would lead the Friday prayers at… Read more »
Nigeria: GDP Not Enough to Measure Economic Growth - AfDB
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, says an increase in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) must translate to job creation for youths to ensure… Read more »
May 30
Nigeria: Biafra Day - Don't Destroy Our Future, Students Tell IPOB, As WAEC Exams Hold in Enugu
The General Mathematics papers in the ongoing Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination being conducted by the West African Examination Council, WAEC, held successfully… Read more »
Nigeria: Sanusi Makes First Appointment Amid Emirship Tussle
As the controversy trailing Kano Emirate tussle continues, the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II has on Thursday made his first appointment. Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu's Lawyer Urges South-East Governors to Declare May 30 Public Holiday
The Lead Counsel for the Indigenous People of Biafra, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has called on the governors in the South-East region to declare May 30 as a public holiday. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Declares 25 Rivers Assembly Seats Vacant
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has declared the seats of the 25 lawmakers, who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives… Read more »
Nigeria: 'It Doesn't Change Price of Food' - Experts Tackle Tinubu Over New National Anthem
Experts have tackled President Bola Tinubu over the new national anthem, saying the national anthem does not change the price of food. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Targets 50,000 Residents for Sanwo-Olu's Free Medical Outreach As 'Alafia Eko' Initiative Begins Today
A free medical outreach aimed at providing essential healthcare services to 50,000 Lagos State residents is set to begin today, May 30, following a directive from Governor Babajide… Read more »
Nigeria: Hajj 2024 - Avoid Smuggling Prohibited Items Into Saudi Arabia, NAHCON Warns
Intending pilgrims waiting to be airlifted to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2024 Hajj have been cautioned to refrain from travelling with illicit drugs, kola nuts, cigarettes… Read more »
Nigeria: Fire Guts Tejuosho Wooden Market in Lagos
Property worth millions of naira was, yesterday, destroyed when fire gutted several wooden shanties at the Tejuosho Market, Yaba area of Lagos State. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Withdraws Terrorism Charge Against Miyetti Allah's Leader, Bodejo
The Federal Government, yesterday, withdrew the three-count terrorism charge it entered against the detained President of Miyetti, Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo. Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Air Strikes Kill 30 Terrorists in Katsina, Borno
The Nigerian Air Force said, yesterday, that air strikes carried out by its fighter aircraft on Tuesday in Bakai, and Bakarya, and Yartsintsiya bandit's hideouts in Kankara Local… Read more »
Nigeria: Biafra Day - Police Deploy Special Squad to Schools, Offices in Anambra
The Anambra State Police command has deployed its operatives of Schools Protection Squad (SPS) to institutions ahead of the May 30 sit at home ordered by the Indigenous People of… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Declares 7 Months Free Train Ride As Abuja Light Rail Service Takes Off
President Bola Tinubu yesterday declared seven months of free train rides for passengers as he performed the presidential flag-off of commercial operation of Phase 1 of Abuja light… Read more »
May 29
Nigeria: Nasarawa Lithium Mining Is Repeating Niger Delta Oil Exploration Havoc - Environmental Activists
Environmental rights activists have, again, raised the alarm over what they described as the "lithium curse" looming in Nigeria, reminiscent of the "oil curse" that has damaged the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Therapist Makes 50 Under 50 Awards List for Middle East, Africa
Foremost therapist and Founder of the Institute of Counselling in Nigeria (ICN), Dr. Tolulope Oko-Igaire has been named as one of the top 50 under 50 female founders in the Middle… Read more »
