Nigeria: Escalating Poverty, an Urgent Concern - Alebiosu

The managing director and chief executive of First Bank, Olusegun Alebiosu has emphasised the need for leaders across the globe to urgently address the rising poverty level in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-Gov Bello Seeks Tinubu's Intervention Amid Showdown With EFCC

The Media Office of former Kogi State Governor, Alh Yahaya Bello, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of engaging in a politically motivated "hatchet… Read more »

Nigeria: Naira Slides to N1,685/$, N1705/$ in Lagos, Abuja

The value of the naira yesterday weakened further at the parallel market despite the supply of dollars by the Central Bank of Nigeria to Bureau de Change operators, selling at… Read more »

Nigeria: Committee Faults Reps' Rejection of N300bn Support for Borno Flood Victims

The committee inaugurated by the Borno State government to disburse relief packages to the victims of the Maiduguri flood disaster has lamented the rejection of a proposal for N300… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Hails Living Faith Church Founder, Bishop Oyedepo At 70

President Bola Tinubu has saluted Dr David Oyedepo, founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide and Presiding Bishop of Faith Tabernacle, on his 70th birthday. Read more »

Nigeria: Stop Frustrating Dangote Refinery - Emir Sanusi

Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II yesterday decried what he described as the frustration of Dangote Refinery on account of vested interests. Read more »

Nigeria: 10 Feared Dead, 20 Hospitalised As Cholera Outbreak Hits Ebonyi Community

At least 10 persons were feared dead following a fresh cholera outbreak that ravaged Ndibokote village in Ezza-Inyimagu, Agbaja Autonomous Community of Izzi local government area… Read more »

Nigeria: No Life Lost in Abuja Tanker Explosion - Police

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has said that no life was lost in a devastating fire outbreak that occurred at the Imani Roundabout in Maitama, Abuja, on Monday night, September… Read more »

Nigeria: Scholars Recommend Forgiveness, Dialogue As Solution to Nigeria's Challenges

Academics and peace scholars, including the vice chancellor of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Prof Noah Yusuf, yesterday urged Nigerians to imbibe the virtue of forgiveness in… Read more »

Nigeria: Saudi Arabia Celebrates 94th National Day in Abuja

The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia has commemorated the 94th National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the residence of the Saudi Ambassador, Faisal bin Ebraheem Alghamdi, in… Read more »

Nigeria: FCT Residents Lament Increasing Transportation Fare

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have continued to decry the increasing transportation fares. Read more »

Nigeria: Adamawa Moves to Domesticate National Policy On Education

Adamawa State Deputy Governor Professor Kaletapwa Farauta has announced a government plan to domesticate the state's national education policy. Read more »

Nigeria: 7 Months After, Abducted Zamfara Students Regain Freedom

The kidnapped students and staff members of Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State have regained their freedom after seven months in captivity. Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria Loses 145 Women to Pregnancy, Childbirth Complications Daily - - Nphcda

An average of 145 women of childbearing age are lost daily to pregnancy and childbirth related complications. Read more »

Nigeria: Climate Change - We Are Already Counting Our Losses Benue Farmers Cry Out

Benue farmers have raised the alarm on the negative impact of climate change on their crops this farming season, warning that if urgent measures are not taken to address the issue,… Read more »

Nigeria: Katsina Chief Seeks Service Chiefs' Resignation Over Insecurity

The 5th Wazirin Katsina, Prof. Sani Lugga, has called for the resignation of service chiefs due to their failure to address the insecurity problem in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Sultan Advocates Stronger Interfaith Collaboration for Development

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, has called for deeper interfaith collaboration to address Nigeria's developmental challenges. Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt Approves N1.24trn for Projects Nationwide

The Federal government has approved a series of road projects across Nigeria, with total approvals amounting to approximately N1.24 trillion. Read more »

Nigeria: Gombe Varsity Non-Academic Staff Embark On Strike

Amid a total strike embarked upon by the lecturers of the Gombe State University under the aegis of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) about two weeks ago over alleged… Read more »

Nigeria: Presidential Committee Donates N1bn to Borno Flood Victims

The Presidential Committee on flood relief and rehabilitation, has donated N1 billion to the victims of flood disaster in Borno. Read more »

Nigeria: Unilag, Yabatech in Dilemma Over Exorbitant Electricity Bills

University of Lagos (UNILAG) was recently disconnected from its electricity power source over its inability to pay a billion Naira debt owed from N300m monthly bill. Yaba College… Read more »

Nigeria: Proposed Vat Reform - Implications for Equity and Gender Justice

Nigeria stands at the cusp of a significant fiscal transformation, one that promises to reshape the lives of millions, particularly those at the bottom of the socio-economic… Read more »

Nigeria: 88.4m Nigerians Live in Extreme Poverty - Pantami

Former minister of communication Isa Pantami has revealed alarming statistics on Nigeria's poverty rate, stating that 88.4 million people, approximately 45% of the population, live… Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt to Build 40 Houses for Judges in Abuja

The Federal Government has approved the construction of 40 houses for judges in Abuja, the nation's capital. Read more »

Nigeria: FG to Build 40 Houses for Judges in Abuja

The Federal government has approved the construction of 40 houses for judges in Abuja. Read more »