December 26, 2022
Nigeria: Lagos Seals Off Recreation Park Over Electrocution of Guest
The Lagos State government, on Monday, sealed off the Kiddies section of Wonderland, a recreational park in Lagos, after a yet-to-be identified guest was electrocuted at the event… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Missing in 12 Most Advanced African Countries' List
Nigeria did not make the list of most advanced countries in Africa, despite being referred to as the Giant of Africa. Read more »
December 23, 2022
Nigeria: Federal Govt, World Bank Rate Niger High On Accountability, Transparency
Niger State has won an award for low debt visibility, transparency, and accountability in the North Central zone of the country from the federal government and the World Bank. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Operation Deliver FCT' Begins Mobilisation, Targets 70% Votes for Tinubu
Operation Deliver FCT for APC, a strategic team, has commenced mobilisation for the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja, with a target of 70 percent of the total… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Celebrities Form Forum to Champion Good Governance
In their quest for good governance in Nigeria, a group of like-minded individuals have come together to float a group known as Celebrities Forum of Nigeria. Read more »
December 22, 2022
Nigeria: The Year 2022 - a Locust Year for Nigerian Farmers
The year 2022 greeted Nigerian farmers who had so much expectations and hopes and from the onset as rains started in early April, heralding a promise of bountiful harvest. Read more »
Nigeria: Finally, Nigerian Govt Announces Christmas, New Year Holidays
At last, the federal government has officially declared Monday, December 26 and Tuesday, December 27, 2022 and Monday, January 2, 2023 as public holidays to mark Christmas, Boxing… Read more »
December 23, 2022
Nigeria: Budgetary Allocations Cannot Sustain Public Varsities - Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that given that budgetary allocations alone cannot sustain the running of public universities, the future of the university system depends on… Read more »
Nigeria: Illegal Abortions - Report Vindicates Army, Fingers Foreign NGO
Centre for International and Strategic Studies (CISS), has exonerated the Nigerian Army from the allegations of systemic, illegal abortion leveled against the force by an… Read more »
Nigeria: Cash Withdrawal Limit, Naira Redesign Not Political - CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, has given assurance that the recent policy of the bank, including the cash withdrawal limit and the redesigning of… Read more »
Nigeria: No Amount of Threat Will Stop 2023 Elections, Federal Govt Vows
The federal government vowed yesterday that no amount of security threats in the country would stop the 2023 general election. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, Obi Speak to Issues, Underscore Governance Plans
Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and his Labour Party counterpart, Peter Obi, have accentuated their governance blueprints for the… Read more »
December 22, 2022
Nigeria: 2023 - Sanwo-Olu Campaign Train Lands in Ikorodu, Assures Residents of Better Deal
The Governorship campaign train of the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu on Tuesday landed at Ikorodu, Lagos East senatorial district with the governor assuring the… Read more »
Nigeria: Higher Taxation and Its Toll On a Fragile Nigerian Economy
Taxes, Taxes, Taxes. The word may seem like a burden to many people, but it is an obligation that the citizens of Nigeria must pay to the government to improve and maintain the… Read more »
Nigeria: Don't Waste Time On Tinubu, Focus On Ensuring Credible Polls Only, Atiku Tells Buhari
The Atiku/Okowa Presidential Campaign Organization has told President Muhammadu Buhari not to waste precious time campaigning for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the presidential… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria to Benefit From $10.54bn Islamic Bank Fund for Agriculture
Nigeria will directly benefit from the 2022 Food Security Response Program financing package of $10.54 billion recently approved by the board of executive directors of Islamic… Read more »
Nigeria: Comedian Basketmouth Ends Marriage With Wife Elsie
The marriage of established stand-up comedian and actor, Bright Okpocha, known as BasketMouth with his wife, Elsie, has hit the rocks. Read more »
Nigeria: After 15 Years, Federal Govt Opens Fresh Bid Round, Offers 7 Offshore Oil Blocks
The federal government has put seven deep offshore oil blocks on offer, calling on investors globally to bid for them. Read more »
Nigeria: 2nd Niger Bridge 'Ll Be Delivered Before May 2023, Says Federal Govt
The Federal Government has restated the commitment of the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari to complete the 2nd Niger Bridge before leaving office on May 29, 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Ekweremadu Loses Bail Bid, to Spend Christmas in UK Prison
Again, the United Kingdom (UK) Central Criminal Court has turned down the bail bid of former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu. The court hinged its decision on the belief… Read more »
Nigeria: President Muhammadu Buhari Seeks Nass Approval for N1trn Emergency Funding
President Muhammadu Buhari has written a letter to the two chambers of the National Assembly seeking approval for the advance of N1 trillion from the Central Bank of Nigeria… Read more »
Nigeria: APC, PDP At Daggers Drawn Over Plot to Disrupt 2023 Polls
Determined to outwit each other in the ongoing electioneering campaigns, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have again engaged themselves… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Bows to Pressure, Reviews Cash Withdrawal Policy
Following the ruckus generated by the new cash policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the apex bank has revised upward weekly cash withdrawals for individuals and corporate… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Gave Alms, Not Bribe in Viral Video, APC Campaign Clarifies
Presidential campaign council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has cleared the air on a video showing the party's presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and his running… Read more »
December 21, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Risks Blacklist By Global Finance Bodies Over Allegations Against Emefiele - CSITT
The Center for Financial Surveillance and Illicit Transaction Tracking Group (CSITT) has raised the alarm of looming consequences over unprovoked attack on the Central Bank of… Read more »