South Africa: Johann Rupert Overtakes Dangote As Africa's Richest Man

73-year-old South African businessman Johann Rupert has displaced Nigeria's foremost billionaire, Aliko Dangote as the richest man on the continent. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Promises Support for Eradicating Polio, Measles, Malaria in Nigeria, Africa

President Bola Tinubu has pledged to give priority attention to the health and safety of Nigerians, noting that for any country to develop, the health of its people, particularly… Read more »

Nigeria: Abbas Expresses Sadness Over 106 Deaths in Kwara Boat Mishap

The speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas has expressed grief over the Kwara boat mishap, which claimed the lives of 106 people. Read more »

Nigeria: UNDP to Adopt Borno's Humanitarian Model for IDPs' Resettlement

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has hosted Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum in Geneva, Switzerland, for discussions over the resettlement of internally displaced… Read more »

Nigeria: Leah Solomon Unveils Manifesto for Plateau By-Election

A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), aspirant for the Jalingo-Yorro-Zing Federal Constituency of Taraba State, Princess Leah Solomon has unveiled her political manifesto with a… Read more »

Nigeria: Shippers Council Rues Detention of Cargo Laden Containers By Police

The executive secretary of Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), Hon Emmanuel Jime, has frowned at unnecessary detention of already cleared containers at the nation's seaports by the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Needs $60bn Foreign Reserves to Stabilise Naira - Experts

Advisers of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have said that for the country to target an exchange rate of between N500 and N600 naira to the dollar, it would need to shore up its… Read more »

Nigeria: Oye, Okonjo-Iweala to Discuss Nigeria's Opportunities At World Chambers Congress

The national president of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Dele Oye and the director-general of the World Trade… Read more »

Nigeria: Apapa Port Makes History, Berths Largest Container Vessel

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has recorded another milestone as it received the largest container vessel to visit the Lagos Port Complex (LPC), Apapa. Read more »

Nigeria: Obaseki Raises Concern Over Nigeria's $500m Annual Dairy Import Spends

Nigeria is spending about N500 million annually on importation of dairy products, hence, the need to refocus on agriculture and production to drive economic growth and development,… Read more »

Nigeria: We Have Not Declared Matawalle Wanted, Says EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has not declared the former governor of Zamfara State wanted as it was reported in some national daily on Sunday. Read more »

Nigeria: World Sickle Cell Day

June 19th is designated every year to mark World Sickle Cell Day. This international awareness day aims to increase public knowledge and understanding of sickle cell disease, as… Read more »

Nigeria: Domiciliary Account - CBN Lifts Restriction On Deposit, Withdrawal

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said cash deposits into domiciliary accounts will not be restricted, and customers "shall have unfettered and unrestricted access to funds in… Read more »

Nigeria: Lobby for Appointments Begins As Govt Mulls Dissolution of Boards

Some Nigerians, especially members of the governing All Progressives (APC), political associates and cronies of those close to the new administration, have started intense lobby to… Read more »

Nigeria: You Are Shapers of Nigeria's Future, Tinubu Tells Nigerian Men On Father's Day

President Bola Tinubu has celebrated the role of fathers as the shapers of the future of Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria/Sierra Leone: Super Eagles Beat Sierra Leone 3-2 to Qualify for Afcon 2023

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with one game to spare. Read more »

Nigeria: Central Bank Lifts Restriction On $10k Deposit On Domiciliary Account

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said cash deposits into domiciliary accounts will no longer be restricted, and customers "shall have unfettered and unrestricted access to… Read more »

Nigeria: Adamu Running APC Like Garrison Commander - Lukman

National vice chairman (North-West) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Moh'd Lukman, has again descended verbally on the party's national chairman, Senator Abdullahi… Read more »

Nigeria: Military, Asari Dokubo On Warpath Over Allegations of Oil Theft

It appeared yesterday that the Nigerian military may be lurching towards an angry showdown with former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, over his allegations that 99… Read more »

Nigeria: Health Organisation Laments Shortage of Blood in Banks

A non-governmental health organisation, Haima Health Initiative, has lamented the shortage of blood in blood banks in Nigeria, calling on Nigerians to save lives by regularly… Read more »

Nigeria: X-Raying Nigerian Ports' Quest for Hub Status Via Investment in Facilities

All over the world, seaports now receive Very Large Container Vessels (VLCC), due to their economic scales. VLCC easily transforms ports to the hub of maritime activities through… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Seeks Global Fund's Support in Fighting AIDS, TB, Malaria

The Federal Government of Nigeria has sought for a sustained intervention from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in consolidating its gain in the fight… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Economy Not Creating Jobs for Young People - CSAE Report

A report released by the Centre for the Study of African Economies (CSAE) has shown that the Nigerian economy is not creating jobs for young citizens. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Air - EFCC Invites Sirika for Questioning

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited the immediate-past Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, over the investigation into the Nigeria Air project. Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara Boat Mishap - 144 Rescued, 33 Bodies Found in Niger

No fewer than 144 victims of Monday's boat mishap at Egbu village in Patigi local government area of Kwara State have been rescued. Read more »