October 13, 2022
Nigeria: ASUU Strike Affecting Animals Welfare, Call It Off Now - Activist
The protracted strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has continued to elicit barrage of reactions from Nigerians. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Approves N225.2bn for Roads, Aviation, Others
Federal government has approved N225.247 billion for projects in Ministries of Works and Housing, Aviation, Police Affairs and Health. Read more »
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Signs Lagos Wealth Fund Bill, Unveils 30 Years Devt Plans
The governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu yesterday signed the Lagos State Wealth Fund (LSWF) bill and the Lagos State Civil Bill which will be sent to the Lagos State House… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Ethiopia Airline Emerged Successful Bidder for Nigeria Air - Federal Govt
The federal government has explained that Ethiopian airline was chosen ahead of others as successful bidder to manage its new national carrier - Nigeria air, in order to open air… Read more »
Nigeria: There Can't Be Ballot Stuffing, Snatching in 2023 Election - INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians ahead of the 2023 general elections that there won't be ballot stuffing and snatching by criminal… Read more »
Nigeria: 8 Years After, Chibok Leaders Lament Non-Rescue of 110 Schoolgirls
The Kibaku Area Development Association (KADA) also known as Chibok Community has decried neglect of the over 100 schoolgirls abducted in 2014. Read more »
October 12, 2022
Nigeria: 146 Petroleum Tankers Arrive Abuja As Lokoja Flood Recedes
The fuel queues being experienced in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja and its environs is set to disappear as about 146 petroleum trucks have arrived Abuja following the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Will Benefit More If Citizens Are United - Presidency
The Presidency has stated that the country stands to benefit more when Nigeriana are united in confronting the ills besetting the land rather than sectionalising it. Read more »
Nigeria: Save Oil Revenues, IMF Urges Nigerian Govt
With the country still grappling with revenue challenges despite the boom in the global crude oil price in recent times, the Nigerian government has been urged to save up on oil… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Hails U.S. Over Benin Bronzes' Repatriation, to Exhibit Returned Artefacts
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has commended the United States for the repatriation to Nigeria of 23 Benin bronzes, part of the thousands of artefacts… Read more »
Nigeria: 70% Drug Importation Unhealthy for Nigeria, NAFDAC Warns
Director-general of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has decried Nigeria's continuous dependence on other… Read more »
Nigeria: Religious Leaders Must Unite Nigerians Irrespective of Faith, Political Leanings - Osinbajo
Religious leaders in Nigeria must remain open while making efforts to unite people regardless of their faith, social backgrounds and political differences, according to Vice… Read more »
October 13, 2022
Nigeria: 146 Petrol Trucks Arrive in Abuja As Lokoja Flood Recedes
The petrol queues being experienced in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and its environs are set to disappear soon as about 146 petroleum trucks have arrived in Abuja… Read more »
October 12, 2022
Nigeria: INEC Delists 2.7 Million From Voter Register
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said new Permanent Voter Cards will be made available by November. Read more »
Nigeria: Expect More Flooding in North Central, South East, Nimet Warns
Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has said states in the North Central and South East in Nigeria should brace up for more flooding. Read more »
October 11, 2022
Nigeria: IDGC - AHF Seeks More Protection for the Girl-Child
As the world celebrates the International Day of the Girl-child (IDGC), Aids Health Foundation - Nigeria has called on governments and stakeholders to do more for the protection of… Read more »
October 12, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Customs Service Yet to Make Cargo Scanners Operational, Continues 100% Physical Examination
Despite the acquisition and deployment of scanners to the Apapa, Tin-Can Island, Lagos and Onne seaports Port Harcourt, by the federal government to speed up cargo inspection and… Read more »
Nigeria: How We Selected National Honours Awardees From 5,000 Nominees - Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari said yesterday that the screening and selection of nominees for this year's national honours award followed established broad criteria in accordance with… Read more »
Nigeria: Bauchi Health Agency Targets 1.9m Children for Measles Vaccination
Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency has targeted over 1.9 million children for this year's measles and men immunisation campaign in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Freed Train Hostages - Our 100 Schoolgirls Abandoned, Chibok Community Cries Out
The Chibok Community on the platform of Kibaku Area Development Association (KADA), has decried what it called neglect of the over 100 schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls… Read more »
Nigeria: World Food Day - Federal Govt Worries As 19.4m People Face Food Insecurity
The lingering negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate extremes and the ongoing floods have worsened food insecurity and put over 19 million Nigerians at risk of hunger… Read more »
Nigeria: In Fresh Overtures . . . Atiku Recruits Ex-PDP Govs, Leaders to Pacify Wike's Camp
Indications have emerged that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has engaged some party leaders, including former governors of the party, to… Read more »
Nigeria: IMF Backs CBN's Stance of Raising Interest Rates
With the resolve of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to continue on its hawkish stance and hike benchmark interest rate as long as inflation remains high in the country, the… Read more »
Nigeria: Lawan, Okonjo-Iweala, Amina, 444 Others Get National Honours Today
President Muhammadu Buhari will today confer Senate President Ahmad Lawan, the director-general of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and 444 others with National… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Has Potential to Become World Leader in Digital Economy - Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has said Nigeria has the requisite talents, creativity and acumen to become a world leader in the digital economy. Read more »