March 15, 2023
Nigeria: Cash Crunch - Nigerian Breweries Sales Drop to Lowest in 15 Years
Nigerian Breweries Plc has revealed that its business has been heavily impacted by the cash crunch in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Redesign - You Can't Absolve Yourself of Blame, CSOs Tell President Muhammadu Buhari
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria have told President Muhammadu Buhari that he cannot exonerate himself from the current naira crisis and the suffering it has brought… Read more »
Nigeria: Bank e-Payment Glitches Continue Despite Soaring Transaction Volumes
Although, the volume of e-payment transactions increased significantly in February 2023, rising by 121 per cent year-on-year, electronic payment glitches have continued unabated,… Read more »
March 14, 2023
Nigeria: Ekweremadu's Wife Denies Involvement in Organ Harvesting Saga
Wife of the embattled former Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, Beatrice, has absolved herself of any involvement in the search for an organ donor for their… Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Scarcity - Collect Old Notes or Be Shut Down, Sanwo-Olu Tells Banks
As Lagos residents groan under the biting effects of cash crunch, the state Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has directed the banks in the state to comply with the Supreme Court… Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina State Govt Bans Volunteer Vigilante Group, Says Their Activities Worsened Banditry
The incessant killings and onslaught on some communities as a result of clashes between bandits and volunteer vigilantes in the southern zone of Katsina State, has been of massive… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Ranked 36th Globally, 4th in Africa
The Nigerian military has been ranked 36th in the world and fourth in the African continent by the recently released global firepower index. Read more »
Nigeria: As Scarcity of Naira Bites Harder - Buhari Disowns Emefiele, Malami Over Defiance of Supreme Court
President Muhammadu Buhari has explained that he never instructed the attorney general of the federation and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor to disobey any court orders… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Runways Repair - Airlines May Incur Additional Costs, Flight Delays
Foreign airlines operating in the nation's airports will incur additional costs while passengers would experience flight delays as the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)… Read more »
March 13, 2023
Nigeria: Police Rescue Ogun Journalist 72 Hours After Abductors Demanded N30m Ransom
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have rescued a journalist, Oduneye Oluwaseun, from his abductors 72 hours after being kidnapped by gunmen in the Ijebu Ode area of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Former Super Falcons Coach Ismaila Mabo Dies
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed deep sorrow over the death on Monday morning of former Nigerian defender and an accomplished head coach of the Senior Women's… Read more »
Nigeria: Beware of False Start to Rainy Season, Meteorological Agency Warns Farmers
Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has warned farmers to beware of false rainfall onset as the raining season commences. Read more »
Nigeria: Mock Matriculation Exams Shifted Because Governor Polls Rescheduled
The 2023 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) earlier scheduled for Thursday, March 16, 2023, has been shifted to Thursday, March 30, 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Repentant Terrorist, 36 Others Arrested for Drug Trafficking
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a rehabilitated ex-fighter of the Boko Haram terror group, Alayi Madu and the traditional ruler of… Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Vows to Fight Menace of Narcotics, Drug Abuse
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and Nigeria Customs Service, amongst other stakeholders in the… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Bank Collapse May Affect Financial Inflows, Jobs in Nigeria
About $1.2 billion funding for Nigerian technology startups may be threatened and job losses are imminent as the ripple effects of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), the… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate President - Tinubu, APC Leaders Move to Placate Christians, South-East
As the newly elected senators and members of the House of Representatives of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) prepare to hold a crucial meeting with the president-elect,… Read more »
March 12, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's First Female Senator, Franca Afegbua, Is Dead
The first elected female Senator in Nigeria, Franca Afegbua, has died. Aged 81. Read more »
Nigeria: Death Toll Rises to 17 in Southern Kaduna Attack, Reprisal
The death toll in the Saturday's attack and reprisal attack has risen to about 17 including a Police officer in communities of Zangon-Kataf in the southern part of Kaduna State. Read more »
Nigeria: Toyin Oyesanya Makes Debut in Nollywood Movie 'Ishola Alakola'
CEO of Royal Hugs Suprises, Oluwatoyin Deborah Oyesanya has made an inroad into the movie industry, playing a lead role in the epic Nollywood movie titled ISHOLA ALAKOLA. Read more »
Nigeria: Burna Boy's 'Last Last' Certified Platinum in the USA
Nigerian superstar Burna Boy, has added another remarkable achievement to his illustrious career as his latest hit single, 'Last Last', has sold over a million units in the United… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak Kills 2 in Ebonyi
Less than one month after cholera killed 17 persons in Ikwo local government area of Ebinyi State, two persons have been confirmed dead in another outbreak in Ofenekpa Inyimagu… Read more »
Nigeria: NASENI to Unveil Locally Produced Military Weapons
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) will soon unveil its Made-in-Nigeria military weapons and equipment even as the Nigerian Army has lent its… Read more »
Nigeria: Female Celebrities Who Married Footballers
Female celebrities always have plenty of admirers, especially among the male folk. And it is usually not a surprise when these beautiful women date and marry football stars. Over… Read more »
March 10, 2023
Nigeria: Police to Arraign Osinbajo Over Lagos Bus-Train Accident
The Railway Command of the Nigeria Police Force, on Friday, said it has arrested the driver of the bus conveying workers of Lagos State government, which collided with a moving… Read more »