September 06, 2022
Nigeria: Federal Govt Bows to Pressure, Suspends Proposed 5% Tax On Telecom Services
The federal government has announced an immediate suspension of the five per cent excise duty it planned to impose on telecommunications services in 2022 even as it set up a… Read more »
Nigeria: Lassa Fever, Yellow Fever Kill 183, Cases Hit 7,650 in 36 States, FCT
No fewer than 183 Nigerians have died from Lassa Fever and Yellow Fever as cases of the two diseases have risen to 7, 650 in the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital… Read more »
Nigeria: Parents, Guardians Grapple With High Cost of Items As Schools Resume
As basic and secondary schools in Lagos resumed yesterday, September 5, 2022, with other schools set to resume next week nationwide, parents and guardians are groaning over hike in… Read more »
September 05, 2022
Nigeria: BBNaija 7 - 6 Housemates Up for Possible Eviction On Sunday
Six housemates have been placed for possible eviction on Sunday, September 11, 2022 in the ongoing Big Brother Naija Season 7. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Congratulates New PM Truss, Seeks Improved Nigeria, UK Partnership On Election, Others
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has congratulated the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom,… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Suspends Excise Duty On Telecom Services
The Federal Government has announced an immediate suspension of the 5% excise duty that was planned to be imposed on telecommunications services in 2022. Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists, Bandits Will Never Again Hold Sway in Nigeria - Federal Govt
The federal government has assured Nigerians that terrorists and bandits and their cohorts will never again hold sway in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Fund Raising - Obi-Datti Movement Dismisses Claims On Electoral Act Violation
The Obi-Datti movement, the campaign group for Labour Party presidential ticket Peter Obi has dismissed claims that the candidate violated the Electoral Act on account of raising… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity, Corruption Threatening Nigeria's Unity, Cleric Warns
Against the backdrop of insecurity bedevilling the country, hardship, corruption and bad governance, a Christian cleric, Rev Fr Stephen Onyema, has warned that the unity of Nigeria… Read more »
Nigeria: 20 States Prone to High-Risk Flooding in September, NiMet Warns
Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned of possible flooding in 20 states across the country due to excess rainfall. Read more »
September 04, 2022
Nigeria: Debt-for-Climate Swap Deal Will Reduce Nigeria's Debt Burden, Says Osinbajo
If and when Nigeria's idea for a Debt-For-Climate Swap deal, tabled last week in the United States at different fora and events including at the White House by Vice President Yemi… Read more »
Nigeria: Osinbajo's Debt-for-Climate Novel Idea
In faraway Washington, DC over the weekend, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo propounded new ideas on how best to bring developing nations to contribute adequately to the course of… Read more »
September 03, 2022
Nigeria: Osinbajo Advocates Debt-for-Climate Swap Deal
In a call that can at once significantly advance the course of global net-zero emissions targets, facilitate energy access and the development of African countries, Vice President… Read more »
September 02, 2022
Nigeria: Labour Party Positioned to Usher in a New Nigeria - Amadichi
As the 2023 general elections, gradually approaches,the Chairman Diaspora committee of the Labour Party Hon Chibuike Amadichi, has disclosed that the party and it's presidential… Read more »
West Africa: Atiku Vows to Restore Nigeria's Preeminent Role in West Africa
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has reaffirmed his commitment to restore Nigeria's leadership role in regional security and development. Read more »
Nigeria: NEDC Validates 10-Year North East Master Plan to Facilitate Growth, Lift Region Out of Poverty
North East Development Commission (NEDC) yesterday validated a 10-year North East Stabilisation and Development Master Plan (NESDMP) aimed at facilitating a transformative growth… Read more »
September 01, 2022
Nigeria: Multiple Airstrikes Eliminate 49 Terrorists in 3 Camps
No fewer than 49 terrorists of the Jamā'at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da'wah wa'l-Jihād otherwise known as Boko Haram, were killed when two Super Tukano jets bombed three hideouts in… Read more »
August 23, 2022
Nigeria: Regulator Bans Foreign Models, Voice-Over Artists in Nigerian Adverts
The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has banned the use of foreign models and voice-over artists in media advertisements in the country. Read more »
August 31, 2022
Nigeria: AI Report - Department of State Services Denies Abducting Citizens
The Department of State Services (DSS) said contrary to media report and report by the Amnesty International (AI), that it has been abducting innocent citizens, the Service is not… Read more »
Nigeria: 51% of Sokoto Children Not Vaccinated Against Childhood Illnesses - Report
A report, Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) 2021 has revealed that Sokoto State has the highest percentage of children who did not receive any vaccination with 51 percent… Read more »
Nigeria: I Won't Interfere in 2023 Elections, Buhari Assures Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday in Abuja assured Nigerians that the governing party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), will continue to bequeath strong political… Read more »
August 30, 2022
Nigeria: Govt Piles More Debts on Next President With U.S.$26 Million Borrowing for 2023
From every indication, the present administration of President Muhammadu Buhari would be leaving huge debts for its successor after it leaves office in 2023 with another N11… Read more »
Nigeria: Churches, Mosques, Others Involved in Crude Oil Theft, Vandalism - Kyari
The Group chief executive officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has revealed that churches, mosques, security agencies as well as… Read more »
Nigeria: Banks' Equity Returns, Loans to Rise 23%, 16.5% in 2022 - Report
Despite the harsh operating environment and high running costs in an election year, commercial banks in Nigeria are projected to grow their pre-tax return on equity by 23 per cent… Read more »
August 29, 2022
Nigeria: Again, ASUU Extends Strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has again extended its ongoing strike action. Read more »