September 12
Nigeria: FG Partners Traders to Curb Consumer Exploitation
As part of measures to tackle consumer exploitation over pricing, the Federal Competition and Consumers Protection Commission (FCCPC) on Wednesday revealed that it had finalised… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara Governor's Media Aide, Fafoluyi Gets NIPR Certification
The senior special assistant on New Media to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, Olayinka Fafoluyi, has been awarded the distinguished certification of Associate of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Alau Dam Collapse...Our Livelihoods Washed Away By Flood - Borno Residents
Following the collapse of the Alau Dam in Maiduguri, Borno State, residents have lamented that their livelihoods have been washed away. Read more »
September 11
Nigeria: Nigeria Loses $1.5bn to Open Defecation-Related Health Challenges
Nigeria is facing significant health and economic challenges due to the persistent problem of open defecation, with an estimated $1.5 billion lost annually to related health issues… Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Govt Approves N336.6bn for Road, Education, Health, Water Projects
The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved a total of N336,698,992, 180.1k to fund capital projects in the state's education, road, health and water supply sectors. Read more »
Nigeria: Local Shipowners Lament As Foreign Counterparts Querry Nimasa Certificate
Indigenous shipowners, on Tuesday, raised the alarm that foreign shipowners set questionable parameters to scheme out local operators from participating in Ship To Ship (STS)… Read more »
Nigeria: Equities Reverse Loss, Gain N343bn
Nigerian equities yesterday delivered a positive performance and rebounded from a previous bearish session as the overall capitalization rose by N343 billion, driven by a rally in… Read more »
Nigeria: Eguavoen Makes U-Turn, Says He's Still in Charge of Super Eagles
Coach Augustine Eguavoen has made a quick U-turn on his earlier stand on the Super Eagles' job, saying he is still very much in charge of the team as the Technical Director of the… Read more »
Nigeria: NDDC Denies Youth Internship Scheme List
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has dissociated itself from certain lists circulating in the social media, purportedly representing selected beneficiaries of the NDDC… Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles Need Time to Gel Under Eguavoen - Ekpo
Former Nigerian international Friday Ekpo believes the Super Eagles players need more time to gel under interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Plans to Block Oil Smuggling Routes, Try Offenders
A new plan has been proposed by key security Agencies to protect the country's oil and gas industry through tightening border controls and improving security around petroleum… Read more »
Nigeria: Wike Does Not Interfere With FCT Council Allocations - Bwari Council Chairman
The chairman of Bwari Area Council, John Shekwogaza Gabaya, said that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) administration under the leadership of Minister Nyesom Wike does not… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Reforms Have Increased Economic Hardship - Morka
The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, has admitted that President Bola Tinubu's administration's inevitable reforms have increased… Read more »
Nigeria: Firm Moves to Reduce Prevalence of Urinary Tract Infections in Nigeria
In a significant move to tackle the growing concern of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) and other infectious diseases in Nigeria, Excid Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Limited, has… Read more »
Nigeria: NDPHC Plans Recovery of N180bn Debt, Strengthen Operational Capacity
The Niger Delta Power Holding Company of Nigeria (NDPHC) is set to engage its debtors to recover about N180 billion debt even as constraints within the transmission and… Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima Hails Tinubu Over Welfare of Vulnerable in North West
A former ministerial nominee and stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Maryam Shettima, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's commitments to enhancing the… Read more »
Nigeria: UK Labour Condemns Ajaero's Arrest
Britain's Trade Union Congress (TUC) condemned the government's arrest of Comrade Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, describing it as a gross violation of… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Decries Use of Military Regime Antics Under Tinubu's Watch
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the level of oppressive control under President Bola Tinubu-led administration has surpassed the harshest days of military… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Targets 500,000 Smallholder Farmers in South-South With New Agric Initiative
The federal government has launched an ambitious agricultural initiative, "Project Earn From The Soil," targeting over 500,000 smallholder farmers, fisherfolk, agribusinesses, and… Read more »
September 10
Nigeria: 125,517 Terrorists Surrender in North-East - DHQ
A total of 125, 517 terrorists and their families have so far surrendered to troops in the North-East Theatre, Chief of Defence Operations, Maj.-Gen. Emeka Onumajuru has disclosed. Read more »
Nigeria: NLC President Not Above Law, Must Honour Security Agency's Summons - Presidency
The presidency has reacted to the Monday's arrest of the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, asserting that he was not above the law and must comply… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Vows Continued Operations to Recover Missing Arms in Okuama
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Jamal Abdussalam, has pledged that military operation in Okuama Community, Ewu Kingdom would continue… Read more »
Nigeria: VP Shettima Arrives Borno for On-the-Spot Flood Assessment
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, to conduct an on-the-ground assessment of the devastating floods that have swept through the… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Begins Polypropylene Production in October, Curbing Nigeria's $268m Import
The Dangote Refinery is set to begin polypropylene production by the end of October 2024, effectively curbing Nigeria's imports of the product which is a crucial raw material in… Read more »
Nigeria: Due Network Expands Services in Nigeria With Virtual Accounts
Following a successful launch of its global borderless payment platform, Due Network has announced a significant expansion of its services tailored to the Nigerian market. This… Read more »