Nigeria: ONSA, CSCS to Host Cybersecurity Conference On Synergising Ai, Infrastructure

The Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc has announced the forthcoming 2024 Cybersecurity Conference on synergizing artificial intelligence (AI) and infrastructure. Read more »

Nigeria: We'll Surpass N37bn Igr Target - Tambuwal

The executive chairman of Sokoto State Internal Revenue Service, IGS, Alhaji Abubakar Zaki Tambuwal, said the Service has drastically improved its Internally Generated Revenue… Read more »

Nigeria: Athena Centre to Conduct Post-Election Audit in Edo

The Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership said it is set to conduct a comprehensive post-election audit of the Edo State gubernatorial election on September 21, 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: Agusto & Co, GCR Affirm Axxela's Strong Financial, Strategic Outlook

Credit rating of Axxela Limited recently received an upgrade from two leading credit rating agencies, Agusto & Co and Global Credit Ratings (GCR). Read more »

Nigeria: FG, World Bank Improve National Grid Stability, Deploy $6bn Scada System

The federal government, in collaboration with the World Bank, has deployed an advanced Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, a significant step towards enhancing… Read more »

Nigeria: NCSCN Urges Dangote Refinery to Disclose PMs Supply to NNPCL

The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has called on Dangote Refinery Ltd (DRL) to disclose the quantity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) it has supplied to the… Read more »

Nigeria: Unscrupulous Elements Plotting Against Kaduna Finance Commissioner - Group

The Southern Kaduna Professionals Forum (SKPF) has condemned the hidden agenda of some embittered politicians bent on destroying every value the Commissioner of Finance Kaduna… Read more »

Nigeria: Equities Extend Gains, Up N314bn

Nigerian equities yesterday delivered a positive performance and extended gains from the previous session as the overall capitalization rose by N314 billion, driven by a rally in… Read more »

Nigeria: Katsina PDP Crisis - Ward Chairman Suspended Amid Power Struggle

A dramatic turn of events has unfolded in the Katsina State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), with the suspension of Tsauri A' Ward Chairman, Danjuma Abubakar. Read more »

Nigeria: Sterling Holdco Moves Ahead in Recapitalisation Drive With N75bn Injection

Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc has taken a major step toward meeting the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) recapitalisation requirements for its subsidiaries with the… Read more »

Nigeria: State Govts Remit N237bn Pension Contributions for Workers in 4 Years

Some of the 25 States including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) who have enacted pension laws on the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), have paid N236.7 billion pension… Read more »

West Africa: Protecting Nigeria's Economy From Electricity Theft

At a time when Nigeria is working to relaunch its economy, particularly in the face of continuous challenges, the country's electricity industry is at a crossroads. Now widespread… Read more »

Nigeria: Leadership Tussle Erupts in Cross River LP

Stakeholders of Labour Party (LP) in Cross River State have warned the immediate-past state party chairman Mr. Ogar Osim, to desist from parading himself as chairman or risk… Read more »

Nigeria: Popular Comedian Sarkin Dariya Bags Ambassadorial Deal With Property Firm

An Abuja-based popular Nigeria stand-up comedian and content creator, Oguche Ugbede Kenneth, better known by his brand name "Sarkin Dariya", has sealed an ambassadorial deal with a… Read more »

Nigeria: Job Losses - 483,464 Persons Withdraw N247.47bn From Pension Savings

A total of 483,464 Nigerians withdrew N247.47 billion from their Retirement Savings Accounts (RSAs) in the second quarter of 2024 due to job losses, according to data from the… Read more »

Nigeria: Stock Market Reverses Positive Trend By N131bn Loss

The Nigerian stock market yesterday halted its four-day bullish streak as the overall capitalization declined by N131 billion, due to price decline in Oando Plc and 24 others. Read more »

Nigeria: Imo LG Poll - Police Impose Restriction, Warn Against Violence

Less than 24 hours from the Imo State local government elections, the State's Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, has called on members of the public to display civility by… Read more »

Nigeria: Borno Flood - Federal Govt Needs to Do More - NNPP

The National Youth Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Muhammad Auwal Musa, has called for action from government, and well-meaning individuals to cushion the impact of… Read more »

Nigeria: N17.63bn Salary Arrears - Otti Has Shown Political Will - LP Chieftain

Labour Party chieftain in Ohafia, Obinna Odum has said that Abia State governor, Alex Otti showed political will when he approved the payment of N17.63 billion salary arrears… Read more »

Nigeria: Accord Party Candidate Iyere Withdraws From Edo Guber Race

Accord Party candidate in Edo State governorship election, Comrade Kennedy Iyere, has officially withdrawn from the race. Read more »

Nigeria: Rift in PDP Governors' Forum Widens

The division within the ranks of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors over the party's leadership widened yesterday as governors Adamawa and Osun States, Ahmadu Finitri and… Read more »

Nigeria: Sterling Holdco Expands Leadership, Appoints New Board Members

Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc, has appointed two new members to the vastly experienced board of directors of the Group and subsidiary, Sterling Bank Limited. Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria Energy Returns to Power West Africa's Clean Energy Transition

The Nigeria Energy Exhibition and Conference is set to gather key stakeholders from across the energy sector as it returns to drive the region's clean energy transition. Read more »

Nigeria: Rail Transport Generated N1.69BN in Q2

The Nigerian rail system generated N1.69bn in revenue from passengers in the second quarter of 2024, reflecting a 53.14 per cent increase compared to the N1.10bn recorded in the… Read more »

Nigeria: We Won't Use Bvas in LG Elections - BSIEC

The Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC) has disclosed that the commission will not use the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) in the forthcoming local… Read more »