Nigeria: FG Targets Export Incentives, Special Economic Zones Reforms, Unveils Data Tools

The federal government is set to reform the Export Expansion Grant Scheme and modernise the regulatory framework for free trade and special economic zones as part of efforts to… Read more »

Nigeria: Experts Seek Stronger Collaboration to Drive Nigeria's Digital Growth

Experts in the financial services and technology sectors have called for stronger collaboration among banks, fintech companies, regulators and infrastructure providers to… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Ebola Case - Experts, Africa CDC Worry Over Late Detection, Contact Tracing

Nigeria's response to an imported case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has raised concerns over delays in diagnosis, the adequacy of… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Orders Probe of Tansian University Over Alleged Regulatory Breaches

The Senate has ordered an investigation into the operations and management of Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State, following allegations of administrative irregularities and… Read more »

Nigeria: N1.065bn Renmoney Fraud - EFCC Secures Court Order to Preserve Funds

Justice Yelim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the freezing of a bank account linked to the alleged theft of N1.065 billion from Renmoney Microfinance Bank's… Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Court Sentences Man 10 Years for Killing Friend Over Fajr Prayer

A Kano State High Court has sentenced Ayuba Sani Tumfafi to 10 years in a correctional centre for the unlawful killing of his friend, Ibrahim Dan Larai, following a disagreement… Read more »

Nigeria: Rema Opens Up On Modest Lifestyle, Avoiding Social Media Display of Wealth

Nigerian Afrobeats singer Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has revealed why he avoids showing off his financial success and luxury assets on social media. Read more »

Nigeria: Abducted Pastor Found Dead in Plateau, Four Others Killed in Fresh Attacks

Pastor Hills Emmanuel, who was abducted by gunmen while travelling from Jos to Bokkos in Plateau State, has been found dead, while at least four other people were killed in… Read more »

Nigeria: Presidency Not About Jumping, but Vision, Experience, Momodu Replies Makinde

The Deputy Director-General, Media and Communications of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Campaign, Dele Momodu, has said that presidential leadership requires… Read more »

Nigeria: Again, NAFDAC Uncovers Illegal Factory Producing Counterfeit Herbal Products in Lagos

Barely two weeks after arrest of two and closure of wine factories adulterated in Trade Fair Complex, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has… Read more »

Nigeria: 'I Won't Join Your Coalition, It Will Die After 2027' - Sowore Tells Opposition

The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has ruled out joining a proposed opposition coalition, predicting that the alliance would collapse… Read more »

Nigeria: NLC Threatens Nationwide Action Over Unresolved Demands, Gives Govt New Deadline

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed its affiliate unions, state councils and civil society allies to begin preparations for possible nationwide action if the federal… Read more »

Nigeria: Remi Tinubu Extends Food Outreach to Osun, Names Ogun, Akwa Ibom Next

The Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) under its social intervention platform of Nigeria's First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has extended its Food Outreach Scheme to Osun State making… Read more »

Nigeria: Denying Experienced Lawmakers Senate Tickets Weakens Nigeria's Democracy - Akpabio

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has cautioned political parties against denying experienced lawmakers tickets to return to the National Assembly, warning that such decisions… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu's Reforms Made Nigerians Poorer - Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticised President Bola Tinubu's economic policies, arguing that the devaluation of the naira and other reforms have deepened poverty in… Read more »

Africa: Dangote Charts Path to Africa's Industrial Revolution, Prioritises Power, Financing

The president/chief executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote has said Africa's ambition to become a global industrial powerhouse hinges on its ability to mobilize… Read more »

Nigeria: 14-Day Ultimatum - Nationwide Strike Looms As Govt, Labour Thursday Talks Fail

A nationwide strike is looming as negotiations between the federal government and organised labour ended in a deadlock on Thursday, with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the… Read more »

Nigeria: Borno Abduction - Atiku's Aide Demands Update On Missing Schoolchildren 159 Days After

Paul Ibe, media adviser to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to provide an update on the whereabouts of over 40 schoolchildren abducted in… Read more »

Africa: Why Africa Is Without a Vaccine for the Latest Ebola Strain - Africa CDC

The Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Dr Jean Kaseya, has blamed a lack of international interest in Africa for the absence of… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Moves to Strengthen NUC Powers, Targets Universities Violating Regulations

The Senate has passed for second reading a bill seeking to repeal and re-enact the National Universities Commission (NUC) Act to strengthen the commission's regulatory powers,… Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - Wike Mobilises Bwari Voters for Tinubu, Aduda, Gabaya

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on residents of Bwari area council to support President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid and candidates… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Has Measures in Place to Contain Ebola - Pate

The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, has assured Nigerians that the federal government has put measures in place to contain a reported imported… Read more »

Nigeria: Single Opposition Candidate - Atiku, Obi, Duke, Others Discussing, Says Lukman-Led Coalition

The opposition leaders on the platform of the G-100 coalition yesterday declared that the quest to produce a consensus presidential candidate to challenge President Bola Tinubu in… Read more »

Nigeria: I Heard Miners Screaming Before They Died - Detention Facility Head

The officer in charge of the detention facility of the Niger State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Assistant Superintendent of Corps (ASC) Usman… Read more »

Nigeria: Nasarawa Floods - Government to Relocate Communities As Victims Recount Losses

The Nasarawa State Government has announced plans to relocate flood-prone riverine communities to higher ground as victims of recent flooding in Doma Local Government Area count… Read more »