Nigeria: Federal Govt Grants Provisional Approval for Oxford Malaria Vaccine

The federal government of Nigeria has granted provisional approval for the R21/Matrix malaria vaccine developed by the Oxford University. Read more »

Nigeria: Aviation Unions Adamant, Vow to Shut Down Airports Today

Aviation unions have insisted on executing the warning strike proposed to shut down the sector over irreconcilable differences with the Federal Ministry of Aviation (FMOA). Read more »

Nigeria: Book Documenting Nigeria's Aviation, Icons, Heroines for Launch May 9

A book written by journalists, Wole Shadare and Gboyega Adeoye titled, "Nigeria's Aviation: Unsung Heroes and Heroines," will be presented to the public on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at… Read more »

Africa: Cleric Tasks UN, AU On Legal Framework for Protection of Vulnerable

Presiding Bishop of Christian Central Chapel International (CCCI) a.k.a. Faith Mansion Centre, City of Testimonies, Ikot Ene-obong 8 Miles, Calabar, Bishop Dr Gospel Emmah Isong,… Read more »

Africa: Knowledgeable Leadership Critical to Africa's Greatness - Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that for Africa to meet the yearnings of its people and attain its growth ambition, the role of knowledgeable leadership committed to good… Read more »

Nigeria: Bandits Kill 30, Raze Houses in Southern Kaduna

Again, 30 people have been killed and several houses razed down in a fresh attack by bandits on Runji village in Zangon Kataf local government area of Kaduna State. Read more »

Nigeria: Unilever Nigeria Records 26% Growth in Turnover, Hits U.S.$192 Million

Unilever Nigeria Plc has recorded a turnover growth of 26 per cent in its audited report for the year ended December 31, 2022. Read more »

Nigeria: INEC Faults Report On Rivers Presidential Results, Says It's Prejudicial

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that a trending report suggesting that the candidate of Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi, won the presidential election in… Read more »

Nigeria: Climate Change - How Changing Weather Patterns Impacted Bauchi Residents

Changing weather patterns triggered by climate change had a direct negative effect on many key developmental sectors in Nigeria, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) 2023… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Reads Riot Act to Traffic Offenders, Okada Riders

Lagos State government has read the riot act to traffic offenders and commercial motorcyclists popularly known as Okada riders still operating on the state's highways and… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Stops Work On Collapsed Building, 25 Workers Rescued

Lagos State government has stopped further work on the sevenstorey building under construction which collapsed on Wednesday in highbrow Banana Island. Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt Puts States On Red Alert Over Impending Floods

The federal government has alerted state governments about an impending flooding this year, warning that as many as 626 local government areas (LGAs) in Nigeria are prone to… Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt Urged to Stop Degrading of Women, Children in Comedy Videos

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), has expressed worry over what it described as pervasive objectification of women and sexualisation of children… Read more »

Nigeria: Kyari, Ajiya's Appointments in Line With Pia, Govt Circular - NNPC

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL) has instituted a legal action against Sahara Reporters over the publication of what it called a misleading report on the… Read more »

Nigeria: 'How Obi Was Questioned, Detained At Heathrow Airport'

Labour Party (LP) said its presidential candidate Peter Obi is being impersonated in London which forms the basis of his detention. Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Makes Case for Futuristic, Untainted Global Education On Islam

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, said the spread of true knowledge of the religion of Islam is the most important task now facing global Muslims… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Elections Tribunal Receives 48 Petitions From PDP, LP, Others

The Lagos State Governorship, National Assembly and State House of Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal has received 48 petitions from aggrieved parties arising from the 2023… Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna Govt Seeks Media Support for Hitch-Free 2023 Census

Kaduna State government has solicited the support of media establishments to sensitize and educate residents of the state on the 2023 population and housing census. Read more »

Nigeria: $22m Calabar Channel Dredging, Intels Contracts Cost Me My Job - Hadiza Usman

For the first time since she left office in 2021, the former managing director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala-Usman, has revealed how her battle to streamline… Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt Repatriates 104 Nigerians Stranded in Chad Republic

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says about 104 stranded Nigerians have been repatriated from N'Djamena, capital of the Chad Republic. Read more »

Nigeria: 2023 Presidential Poll - Obi, Labour Party Have No Case, INEC Tells Tribunal

Under fire from the barrage of criticisms trailing the 2023 general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has appeared before the court to defend the… Read more »

Nigeria: Digital Economy - We're Making Broadband Accessible to MSMEs, Corporates - Danbatta

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Professor Garba Danbatta, said so much data is being utilized by companies as they move to the digital… Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Remain Focused, Army Chief Tells Troops

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya has commended troops of the Nigerian Army for their tremendous efforts in tackling the numerous security challenges that have… Read more »

Nigeria: Passengers Lambast Rail Corporation For Poor Service Delivery

Following the recent increase in the cost of train tickets issued to passengers on board Lagos Mass Transit Train(LMTT) from N460 to N700 per passenger enroute Ijoko/Kajola to… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Bill to Halt Doctors' Emigration is Modern Day Slavery' - Doctors' Association

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has described the Bill to prevent Nigerian-trained medical doctors from being issued full practicing licenses or allowed to… Read more »