Nigeria: AfDB, Partners Vote U.S.$1 Billion to Fund Nigeria's Agro-Industrial Zones in 24 States

It was yet another bountiful harvest for the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration in its investment drive, as the African Development Bank (AfDB), Islamic Development Bank… Read more »

Nigeria: Alternative Fuel - Federal Govt Fast-Tracks CNG Adoption

To fast-track the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Nigeria, the federal government has inaugurated a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles pilot conversion centre in… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Loses Billions of Naira to 70 Lagos-Abidjan Checkpoints

Nigeria is losing hundreds of billions of Naira annually as a result of about 70 illegal checkpoints mounted on the Lagos-Abidjan and Atan-idiroko corridors by the Nigeria Police… Read more »

Nigeria: ENL Consortium, Chinese Port Operator Sign Trade, Investment Agreement

ENL Consortium Nigeria Limited has signed an agreement with Chinese port operator, Lianyungang Port Holding Group Ltd to deepen investment at the Lagos Port Complex, Apapa and… Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Polaris Wins Nigeria's Best Digital Bank Award With Vulte

Polaris Bank shone brightest over the weekend as its bespoke home-grown digital bank, VULTe won for the third time, Nigeria's 'Best Digital Bank of the Year' prize at the… Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Federal Govt, Labour Meet On Palliatives Today

The organised labour will today meet with representatives of the federal government to discuss the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by both parties in… Read more »

Nigeria: 4000 Vessels, 72,000 Seafarers Visit Nigerian Ports Annually - NPA

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has disclosed that 4000 ocean going vessels visit the nation's seaports annually. Read more »

Nigeria: Taraba Boat Mishap - 15 Bodies Recovered, Others Missing

Fifteen bodies have been recovered and many more are feared missing as a boat carrying over 100 passengers capsized mid-water at Benue River on Saturday. Read more »

Nigeria: Armed Robbers Attack Nasarawa Top Official, Snatch Official Vehicle in Abuja

The chairman of the Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC), Barrister Ayuba Wandai Usman, was on Friday attacked by armed robbers in Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: Ohinoyi of Ebiraland Dies At 94

The paramount ruler of Ebiraland and vice chairman of Kogi State Traditional Council, His Royal Majesty Alhaji (Dr) Ado Ibrahim, has died on Sunday morning after a brief illness. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Governor Presents U.S.$444 Million Budget to Assembly

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf yesterday presented his maiden budget of N350 billion for 2024 to the State House of Assembly. Read more »

Nigeria: Experts Say De-Dollarising Economy Will Halt Naira Free Fall

Amid rising free fall of the Naira both at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) and the unofficial market, financial experts have called on the Central Bank of… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Declares Proscription of Biafra Group Unconstitutional

A High Court sitting in Enugu presided over by Justice A. O. Onovo, has declared as unconstitutional the proscription and designation of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as a… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Approves N18bn Life Policy for Families of Fallen Heroes

President Bola Tinubu has approved N18 billion for the Group Life Assurance benefits and other entitlements for families of fallen heroes of the Nigerian Armed Forces. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Has 950,000 Teachers, 20,000 Classroom Deficits - Govt

Minister of education, Tahir Maman, has said Nigeria currently has a deficit of 950,000 teachers and 20,000 classrooms, a situation that further compounds the many challenges… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu, Abdulsalami Want Green Economy Potential Maximised

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the federal government will partner with the Niger State government to harness the country's potential in green economy. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt's New Policy to Ease Tax Burden On Poor Nigerians - Oyedele

The Presidential Committee on Tax Reforms and Fiscal Policy has proposed a substantial reduction in Nigeria's extensive list of taxes and levies, which currently surpasses 60,… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Investigates N11.35trn Spent On Moribund Refineries

The Senate has commenced investigation of all the contracts awarded for the rehabilitation of Worri, Port Harcourt and Kaduna refineries where N11.35 trillion was spent in 13… Read more »

Nigeria: First Lady Decries High Prevelance of Cervical Cancer in Nigeria

The First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed deep concern over the alarming prevalence of cervical cancer in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Asks Varsities to Prioritise STEM Education

Federal government has urged tertiary institutions of learning to prioritise Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) courses to facilitate Nigeria's development. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Are Getting Poorer By the Day

What the continuing and relentless drop in Naira value means is that all citizens are getting poorer by the day. Whether you are rich or poor, you are getting poorer. Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt Reviews Contract Award Policy

Federal government has announced a policy review aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency in the process of contract awards. Read more »

Nigeria: $11.5bn - Activist Hails Tinubu Over Victory Against P&ID, Seeks Patriotism Among Citizens

Following Nigeria's legal victory over the P&ID, CEO of Connected Development, Hamzat Lawal, has hailed President Bola Tinubu's leadership and commitment to defending Nigeria's… Read more »

Nigeria: Anxiety As Supreme Court Rules On Atiku's Motion Today

There is heightened tension over today's Supreme Court hearing of a motion filed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to bring fresh evidence to prove that President Bola Tinubu… Read more »

Nigeria: SERAP Asks Court to Restrain Reps From Procuring 360 Suvs

The controversies trailing the procurement of 360 sports utility vehicles (SUVs) by the House of Representatives has taken a new twist as Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability… Read more »