December 03, 2023
Nigeria: U.S. Applauds Nigeria's Efforts At Bolstering Economy for Sustainable for Growth
The United States has applauded Nigeria for the efforts it is making to bolster its economy towards ensuring sustainable growth and development. Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Govt Moves to Control Noise Pollution From Night Clubs, Bars
The Enugu State government in continuation of it's urban renewal policy has asked all night clubs, beer parlours and other entertainment operators to mitigate their noise pollution… Read more »
Nigeria: Imo NNPP Guber Candidate Heads to Court, Vows to Reclaim Mandate
The Governorship Candidate of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), Hon. Uche Ben Odunzeh, in the just concluded governorship election in imo state has taken moves to reclaim his… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Such Is Life', DJ Cuppy Opens Up On Failed Engagement With Ryan Taylor
Popular Disc jockey, DJ Cuppy has opened up about her failed engagement with British boxer, Ryan Taylor Read more »
December 01, 2023
West Africa: Nigeria Leads W/Africa in U.S.$194 Billion FDI Inflow, 154 000 Jobs - EY Reports
A new report released by Ernst and Young, EY, a global professional services firm, has indicated that Foreign Direct Investment, FDI, promoted more than 730 projects across the… Read more »
December 02, 2023
Nigeria: Appeal Court Verdict On Kano Guber - Heads Must Roll - Prof AWA Kalu, SAN
One-time Attorney-General of Abia State and respected member of the inner bar, Prof Awa Kalu, SAN, on Friday declared that the unnecessary controversy which surrounded the Court of… Read more »
Nigeria: Good Tidings From FIFA for Nigerian Football!
Last Thursday, purely out of curiosity and the unusual invitation I received from Augustine Eguavoen, former captain as well as former Manager of the Super Eagles, for whom I have… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Passes U.S.$34 Billion Appropriation Bill For Second Reading Without Copies of Sectoral Breakdown
*Spend two days debating Tinubu's 43 Paragraph Budget Speech Read more »
November 29, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu Arrives Nass to Present N27. 5trn 2024 Budget
President Bola Tinubu has arrived at the National Assembly to present the N27.5 trillion Appropriation Bill before a joint session of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Okays Indefinite Use of Old, New Banknotes
The Supreme Court has ruled that both the old and the redesigned Naira banknotes remain valid legal tenders in the country beyond December 31. Read more »
November 26, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Among Africa's Best for Partnership With Young Entrepreneurs - French Minister
The French Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade, Economic Attractiveness and French Nationals Abroad, Mr Olivier Becht has described Nigeria as one of the most attractive countries… Read more »
November 24, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Jollof Is Better Than Ghanaian Jollof - Chef Hilda Baci
Popular chef, Hilda Baci has weighed in on the Ghanaian jollof vs Nigerian jollof debate. Read more »
Nigeria: Hpv Vaccine - Nigeria Attains 78 Percent Coverage in 14 States, FCT
Nigeria has attained 78 per cent of the 80 per cent national target for the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination set for the pilot states where the vaccine was rolled out. Read more »
Nigeria: Comedy Star Nasty Blaq Becomes Latest Cardtonic Brand Ambassador
Lagos, Nigeria- Cardtonic, the leading gift card trading platform in Nigeria and Ghana, has announced a fresh new partnership with popular comedian Nasty Blaq! We're thrilled to… Read more »
Nigeria: Why U-Turn Is Needed After 60 Years of Oil Dependence - Stakeholders
Stakeholders from various sectors have called on the Federal Government, FG, to make a significant U-turn after six decades of heavy reliance on petroleum resources. Read more »
Nigeria: Families Spend More As Inflation Persists - NBS Report
There are indications that the sustained inflationary pressures in the economy may have forced a reversal of the trend in household consumption expenditure. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Ruining Our Businesses With Stevedoring, Downstream Sector Players Cry Out
Some stakeholders in the Nigerian downstream oil and gas sector have expressed concerns about the inclusion of additional costs that were not originally included in their pricing… Read more »
Nigeria: Ibom Air Clarifies - No Suspension of Calabar Flights, Operational Adjustments Made
Contrary to recent reports, Ibom Air, the Akwa Ibom State government-owned airline, has refuted claims of suspending flight operations to Calabar, Cross River state. Read more »
November 23, 2023
Nigeria: Govt to Channel $1.5bn Donor Funds Into 36 Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones
The National Economic Council, NEC on Thursday announced plans to channel about $1.52 billion in donor funds into 36 Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones across the nation. Read more »
November 24, 2023
Nigeria: Marine & Blue Economy - Nimasa, Others Sign 4 Yrs Performance Bond With Govt
In what could be described as a joint commitment to turn around the socio-economic fortune of the country, the newly-created Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, yesterday,… Read more »
November 23, 2023
Nigeria: Pneumonia, Malaria, Diarrhoea, Major Causes of Infant Mortality - Expert
A medical expert, Dr Ogenetega Idaboh, has said that pneumonia, malaria, and diarrhoea are the leading causes of death among children under five years old. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Working On Salary Review for Paramilitary Personnel, Says Interior Minister
Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has disclosed that the federal government is working to ensure an upward review of salaries of paramilitary personnel as well as… Read more »
Nigeria: Appeal Court Judgment - Kano Govt, APC Disagree Over Protest
The Kano state government on Thursday, disagreed with the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state over a protest that erupted following the ruling of the Appeal Court sitting… Read more »
Nigeria: Biafra Group Goes Spiritual, Organises Prayers for Nnamdi Kanu
Members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have chosen two days to organise prayers for their leader, Nnamdi Kanu. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Port Terminal Set to Host Largest Container-Roro Vessel in West Africa
The largest Container-RORO ship ever to visit the West Africa sub-region is set to berth at the Port Terminal Multipurpose Limited (PTML) next week. Read more »