Nigeria: Tinubu's List Dazes Ministerial Hopefuls, Focus Now On 2nd Batch

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted the names of 28 people to the Senate for screening and confirmation. Read more »

Africa: Nigeria Accounts for 70% of U.S. Investments in Africa - Consul-General

The US Consul-General, Will Stevens has revealed that, trade and investment that comes to the Nigerian market from the United States(US) stood at 70 per cent compared to other… Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Tinubu Begs Nigerians for Patience

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for the patience and understanding of Nigerians, particularly the youths, assuring them that the hardships of the moment will eventually give… Read more »

Nigeria: Soaring Air Fare Threatens in-Country Connectivity

Currently in Nigeria, in-country connectivity is being threatened by skyrocketing airfares occasioned by the floating of naira and increase in price of aviation fuel also known as… Read more »

Nigeria: First Lady, UN Partner to Eradicate Polio, Enhance Child Welfare

First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed her eagerness to collaborate with the United Nations (UN) and its affiliated agencies to address crucial issues concerning… Read more »

Nigeria: Four Regent Students Receive Top Awards At Cambridge Examination

The Regent Secondary School, Abuja, Nigeria has announced that four of its 2022 Graduates have been recognised during the 2023 Recognition and Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards… Read more »

Nigeria: Bayelsa Deserves 30 LGs, Governor Diri Tells National Assembly

Governor of Bayelsa State Douye Diri has called for the creation of at least 30 local government areas for the state by the National Assembly (NASS) in order to fast-track its… Read more »

Nigeria: Akeredolu Begins Construction of First Flyover in Akure

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has commenced the construction of the Onyearugbulem/Shagari/Irese flyover in furtherance of the infrastructure drive of his… Read more »

Nigeria: NESG, AERC, Others Lament Nigeria's Increasing Poverty, Inequality Level

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), in collaboration with the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) among other stakeholders have expressed concern over Nigeria's… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Thumbs Up Super Falcons Ahead of Australia Match

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on behalf of all Nigerians has extended best wishes to the Super Falcons as they prepare to face Australia today for their second group match at the… Read more »

Nigeria: APC Chair - North West State Chairmen Endorse Ganduje As Lukman Quits

Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the seven states of North West geopolitical zone have endorsed the choice of the former Kano State governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar… Read more »

Nigeria: Resident Doctors' Strike Cripples Hospitals

Hospital services in public hospitals in Lagos and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) were disrupted yesterday following the indefinite strike embarked upon by medical doctors… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Nominates Wike, El-Rufai, Oyetola, Alake, Others As Ministers

President Bola Tinubu has nominated the immediate-past governors of Rivers, Kaduna, Osun and Cross River State as Ministers. The nominees are Nyesom Wike, Nasir E-Rufai, Gboyega… Read more »

Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - Why We Are Taking Time to Roll Out Palliatives - Presidency

In response to the recent outcry over the removal of fuel subsidy and the subsequent increase in the price of premium motor spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, the Presidency… Read more »

Nigeria: Reps to Probe $4bn Debt Owed NDDC By Oil Companies

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the flagrant disobedience of International Oil Companies to the Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Act which culminated in… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Wants Vulnerable Nigerians Immunised Against Diphtheria

The Senate has mandated the Federal Ministry of Health to, as a matter of urgency, commence immunisation of vulnerable Nigerians against diphtheria disease following the death of… Read more »

Nigeria: Resident Doctors Declare Indefinite Strike

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), on Tuesday night, declared an indefinite strike action over what it described as failure of government to meet the demands of… Read more »

Nigeria: INEC Warns Kogi, Bayelsa, Imo Political Parties, Candidates Against Violence

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmood Yakubu, has called on political parties to take responsibility for the conduct of their supporters… Read more »

Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - Be Patient With Tinubu, Ex-APC Acting Chair Tells Nigerians

A former acting national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and chairman, Governing Council, of the Institute for Progressive Affairs, Hilliard Eta, has implored… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu's Ministerial List Ready On Thursday - Senate Leader

The much-anticipated Ministerial List of President Bola Tinubu will be received by the Senate in the next 48 hours, says the Senate Majority Leader, Senator Michael Opeyemi… Read more »

Nigeria: 68 Percent Household Consumption Causes Electricity Tariff Shortfall

As state governments across the country prepare to adopt and implement the provisions of the Electricity Act 2023, they have been urged to target industrial consumers in order to… Read more »

Nigeria: NAPTIP to Nigerians - If You Must Japa, Do It Well

Director-general of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Prof. Fatima Waziri-Azi, has cautioned desperate Nigerians against indiscriminate… Read more »

Nigeria: Emefiele Arrives Court for Arraignment Over Illegal Procession of Firearm

The suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has arrived the Federal High Court in Lagos for his arraignment over allegations of illegal possession of… Read more »

Nigeria: World Bank Project to Tackle Environmental Degradation, Boost Agriculture

The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL), has taken steps to tackle environmental degradation, to boost agricultural production in Nigeria's 19 Northern… Read more »

Nigeria: BBNaija All Stars - Mercy Eke Gets 'Immunity' From Fake Eviction

Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate, Mercy Eke, has won immunity from this week's possible nominations for eviction in the ongoing TV reality show. Read more »