December 23, 2023
Central Africa: Unicef Seeks $2bn Humanitarian Assistance for West, Central Africa
The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) on Friday appealed for nearly 2 billion dollars to provide lifesaving assistance to more than 24 million boys and girls across West and Central… Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina Chief Judge Pledges Special Court for Child Abuse, GBV Cases
Following the ceremonial assent of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act (VAPP) and the Child Protection Law in Katsina State on Friday, the state's Chief Judge, Justice… Read more »
Nigeria: Emefiele Released From Kuje Prison
A former Central Bank of Nigeria CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele has been released from the Kuje Custodial Centre, Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Four Romantic Movies That Excited Chioma Nwaoha in 2023
Beautiful actress Chioma Nwaoha Blessing, who's popularly known as Spanky Diva got busier this year than ever, jumping from one movie set to another and receiving accolades. Read more »
Africa: Africa Cup of Nations 2023 - Who'll Win the Trophy?
Côte d'Ivoire is ready to host the latest edition of the Africa Cup of Nations in January, but who will win the continent's biggest competition? Read more »
Africa: From Boniface to Kudus - African Stars Set to Make Their Afcon Debut in Ivory Coast
The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations has less than a month to go as the 24 qualified countries prepare their teams for the tournament in Ivory Coast. Read more »
December 22, 2023
Nigeria: COP28 - I Accomplished Everything I Set Out to Do - Toke Makinwa
Media personality Toke Makinwa has revealed that she accomplished everything she set out to achieve at the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Faces Resurgence of Polio, Diphtheria, Others
...as N60bn 2023 immunization budget is yet to be released Read more »
December 20, 2023
Nigeria: Rihanna Rates Davido's 'Unavailable' As Her Song of the Year
Super talented Barbadian-American singer, Rihanna has rated Davido's hit song "Unavailable" as her song of the year. Read more »
December 21, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Artist, Reality TV Star Laycon Shines Bright With Acts of Generosity Across Lagos
Popular Nigerian artiste Laycon has exemplified the true meaning of generosity by giving back to Nigerians across Lagos in his latest music video that displays the artist's… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Screens 11 Justices of Supreme Court Submitted By Tinubu
BARELY few hours after President Bola Tinubu wrote the Senate, seeking the screening and subsequent confirmation for appointment of 11 Jupreme Court justice nominees, the Senate… Read more »
December 20, 2023
Nigeria: NAF Trains 568 Specialists to Enhance Proficiency in Combat Skills
The Nigerian Air Force, on Wednesday, graduated 568 specialists to enhance proficiency and expertise in ground combat skills. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Debt Profile Hits N89.71trn - DMO
The Debt Management Office has said Nigeria's public debt profile has increased to N89.71 trillion at the end of the third quarter of 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Govt Vows to Enforce Ban On Street Trading From 2024
Restates commitment to clear pension arrears before end of Dec Read more »
December 19, 2023
Nigeria: SSANU to Govt on IPPIS - Consult Varsity Mgt, Labour Unions for Seamless Payment Platform
THE Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, has called on the Federal Government to consult University management and labour unions on workable, reliable,… Read more »
Africa: Coups in W/Africa May Engulf Africa If Allowed to Fester - Foreign Affairs Minister
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has expressed fear over the increasing coups in West Africa, saying "it could snowball into engulfing the entire African… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Nigeria: FG Lists Importance of Data in Trade, Security, Other Govt Decisions
THE Federal Government, FG, has recognized the importance of data for import and export trade as well as assisting the government to streamline decision making and resolving trade… Read more »
December 19, 2023
Nigeria: Panic As Ncdc Alerts Sokoto Residents On Dengue Fever, Commissioner Reacts
Following the confirmation of the dengue fever outbreak in Sokoto State by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), residents of Sokoto metropolis, the state… Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Bursts Large Haul of Fake Wines, Soft Drinks, Other Consumables
Operatives of the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, have arrested a syndicate that specializes in the production of counterfeit wines, soft drinks… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Nigeria: Govt Mulls Seatime Policy for Nigerian Seafarers
IN a bid to ensure that Nigeria's seafarers are employable globally, the Federal Government has commenced move to release a definite policy programme that will address the issue of… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Pensioners Seek Forensic Probe of CPs Implementation, Lament Unpaid Benefits
Pensioners in Lagos State has called for a forensic investigation into the implementation of the Contributory Pension Scheme, CPS, in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Trade Minister Champions Automation of Export Permits in Nigeria
TO streamline the oil and gas sector, the Federal Government has announced plans to automate the process of issuing export permits. Read more »
Nigeria: Vanguard Scoops Two Awards At NMMA 2023
Two Vanguard reporters, Emmanuel Ujah and Udeme Akpan, yesterday, clinched the Money Market and CSR Awards, respectively, at the Prestigious Nigerian Media Merit Awards, NMMA,… Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 - Surpass N18.3 Trillion Budget Target - Senate to Revenue Generating Agencies
The Senate has asked the various federal revenue generating agencies to go beyond the target of N18.324trillion set for the 2024 fiscal year as aggregate revenue inflow." Read more »
Nigeria: High Drug Prices - APC Chieftain Seeks Tinubu's Intervention
A chieftain of the All Progressive Congress, APC, in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene in the hike in prices of… Read more »