May 23
Nigeria: Edun Calls for MDAs' Collaboration to Drive Economic Growth, Attract Investments
Minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, Mr Wale Edun has called on heads of agencies and parastatals under his ministry to work together in order to ensure… Read more »
Nigeria: Navy Hands Oil Thieves, PMs Consignment Over to NSCDC
An operative of the Nigerian Navy's Forward Operating Base (FoB) has handed two suspected oil thieves and 3,500 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to the Nigeria Security and… Read more »
Nigeria: Dana Air Staff Protest Non-Payment of Salary, Pension Remittances
Disengaged staff members of Dana Airline, on Tuesday, picketed the company's headquarters over non-payment of their two months' salaries and non-remittance of their contributory… Read more »
Nigeria: Regional Military Forces Needed to Tackle Coups, Terrorism - Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has advocated the empowering of regional blocs to establish standby military forces to contain military adventurers and acts of terrorism. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, Benin Republic Strengthen Ties to Boost Trade
Nigeria and the Benin Republic have strengthened commercial and trade relations to boost economic activities in both countries. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Vice Chairman Threatens Legal Action Against APC National Leadership
A former national vice chairman, North-west of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Lukman has written to President Bola Tinubu threatening to take legal action against the… Read more »
Nigeria: Flight Delay - 300 Passengers Stranded As NCAA Vows Sanction Against Turkish Airline
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has vowed to sanction Turkish Airlines over the alleged maltreatment of about 300 passengers in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Motorists Protest Poor Work On Sabo Bridge
Motorists in Kaduna have described the repair of Sabo Rail Bridge to Command Junction Expressway in Chikun local government area as below standard. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Apologises Over Hardship, Defends Economic Policies
The federal government has apologised to Nigerians over the economic pains they go through as a result of the reforms embarked upon by the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration. Read more »
Nigeria: Hard Times for Businesses... 21 Companies Shut Down in Kano in 3 Years
No fewer than 21 companies have shut down operations in Kano State in the last three years due to the harsh economic environment. Read more »
Nigeria: 17 Months After, Abducted Zamfara Lawmaker's Daughters Rescued
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has rescued two daughters of Honorable Aminu Ardo, a member of the Zamfara State House of Assembly after 17 months in their abductor's captivity. Read more »
May 22
Nigeria: Nigerian Youths Our Most Valuable Assets, Says Deputy Speaker Kalu
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has noted the valuable role Nigerian youths play in defining and achieving development and… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Tasks Federal Govt On Restoring Electricity to North-East
The Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Government to restore electricity in the entire North East region of the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Suspended DCP Abba Kyari Granted Bail After 2 Years in Detention
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, granted the former commander of the IGP Intelligence Response Team (IGP-IRT), DCP Abba Kyari, a two-week bail after after spending… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Directs All BDCS to Reapply for New Licences
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all Bureau de Change operators (BDCs) in the country to reapply for new operational licences by June 3, 2024 in order to continue to… Read more »
May 21
Nigeria: Late Jnr Pope 'Betrayed Me' Repeatedly - Yul Edochie
Popular Nigerian actor and movie producer, Yul Edochie, has revealed that he did not attend the funeral of fellow actor, John Odonwodo, popularly known as Jnr Pope, because the… Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Bandits in Military Uniform Abduct 20 in Abuja
Some suspected gunmen in military uniform numbering about 50 have invaded the Dawaki community located opposite the Gwarinpa Estate, along Kubwa Expressway in the Federal Capital… Read more »
Nigeria: Breaking - CBN Upbeat, Raises Interest Benchmark to 26.25 Percent
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised interest rate benchmark in an aggressive tightening spree for the third time since Olayemi… Read more »
Nigeria: Iswap Terrorists Kill DPO in Borno, Injure 2 Others
Suspected Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, on Monday night, killed a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) and injured two others in New Marte, Marte local… Read more »
Nigeria: Nottingham Forest Extend Nigeria's Ola Aina's Contract
Nottingham Forest have extended Super Eagles right back Ola Aina's contract by one year, stretching his stay at the club to June 2025. Read more »
Nigeria: Iawpa Appoints Maduka As Eminent Peace Ambassador, Ireland Country Director
The International Association Of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) has inaugurated Amb. Dr. Ifeanyi Ephraim Maduka as an Eminent Peace Ambassador under the category of a global… Read more »
Nigeria: Release Funds to NDDC for Accelerated Dev't, Mosiend Tells Federal Govt
The Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has called on the federal government to release its equity contribution to the Niger Delta… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak - NDDC Donates Relief Materials to Rivers Communities
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has presented relief materials and palliatives to communities in Soku clan of Akuku-Toru local government area of Rivers State. Read more »
Nigeria: Prophet Fufeyin Receives Nollywood Award, Donates N5m for Mr. Ibu's Burial
Philanthropist and founder of Christ Mercy Land Church, Warri, Delta State, Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin, has been honoured with Nollywood Best of Friend Award. Read more »
Nigeria: I Was Once a Notorious Criminal - Daddy Showkey
Popular Nigerian veteran musician and dance hall star John Asiemo, popularly known as Daddy Showkey, has revealed that he was once a notorious criminal in Ajegunle, Lagos. Read more »