April 29
West Africa: Ecowas Parliament, FCT to Restore Normalcy At Conference Centre
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament has assured the public that it is working with the relevant authorities of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to… Read more »
Nigeria: Recapitalisation - Banking Stocks Decline By N2.069trn in 16 Days
Nigeria's listed banking stocks' value declined by N2.069 trillion in 16 trading days following the announcement of the recapitalisation exercise by the Central Bank of Nigeria… Read more »
Nigeria: Bullying in Our Schools
Recently, the popular Lead British International School in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, was temporary shut down by education authorities over alleged bullying. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Begins Probe of Ganduje Today
The judicial commission of inquiry on public properties and assets established by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State to probe the previous administration led by former… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Approves Design of Sokoto-Badagry Road Project
Minister of works, Engr David Umahi, says President Bola Tinubu has approved the design of Sokoto-Badagry Highway project as part of efforts to improve economic diversification in… Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy Removal Necessary for Nigeria's Economy - Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has again defended his administration's decision to remove fuel subsidy in Nigeria, describing it as a necessary action to prevent the country from… Read more »
Nigeria: Water Supply Cut-Off Cripples Businesses in Sokoto
Sachet water producers, building-block moulders, car wash and commercial toilets' owners are facing harsh business fluctuation, as Sokoto State Water Board disconnected their… Read more »
April 25
Nigeria: Sale of Discos...Experts, Labour Want Debt-Ridden Firms Unbundled
Ahead of the federal government's plan to sell the electricity distribution companies (DisCos) under the management of banks and the Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON),… Read more »
Nigeria: Disquiet As PDP Holds Ondo Governorship Primary Today
The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has concluded arrangements for its primary election to choose its candidate for the November 16 2024 governorship… Read more »
Nigeria: FIRS Calls for Capacity Building Among Cata Members
President of the Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA) and chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, has called for increased capacity… Read more »
Nigeria: 2 Wike's Loyalists Resign From Fubara's Cabinet
Less than 24 hours after his redeployment to the Ministry of Special Duties (Governor's Office), former Rivers State attorney-general and commissioner for justice, Professor… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to Judiciary - Give Nigeria Functional Justice System
President Bola Tinubu has implored the judiciary to embark on reforms that would ensure a functional justice system that will support a rapidly growing economy, guarantee basic… Read more »
Nigeria: A Dirge for PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is on the brink of implosion; its recent National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting sealed its fate. Despite being aware of the party's numerous… Read more »
Nigeria: Domestic Investors Stake N1.335trn in Equities in Q1
Total transactions by domestic portfolio investors in the stock market rose by 86.23 per cent as they invested a total value of N1.335 trillion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: 140-Yr-Old Pz Cussons Considers Leaving Africa Over Nigeria's Sales Plunge
There are indications that PZ Cussons Plc may leave Africa after sales plunged in its Nigeria operation. Read more »
Nigeria: State Police and Other Matters
This newspaper has remained a strident advocate for state Police. We had canvassed this viewpoint on this page following the widespread insecurity in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: CSOs Protest EFCC's Handling of Yahaya Bello's Case in Lagos
Hundreds of civil society organisations (CSOs) yesterday took to the streets of Lagos to protest "the continued disrespect for the rule of law and undue harassment of a citizen of… Read more »
April 26
Nigeria: 119 Inmates' Escape - Govt May Relocate Suleja Prison
Minister of Interior, Dr Olubumi Tunji-ojo, said yesterday that the federal government is likely to relocate the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State, following… Read more »
Nigeria: 11 Months After Subsidy Removal - Nigerians Still Face Fuel Scarcity, Long Queues
Eleven months after the federal government removed fuel subsidy and opened up the market for competition, Nigerians are still grappling with the harsh realities of fuel scarcity… Read more »
April 23
Nigeria: Publish Forensic Audit Report, Prove Your Claims, Ikpeazu Tells Otti
Former Abia State Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has challenged Governor Alex Otti to make the allegations of corrupt practices against him public. Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Guber - Campaigns Kick Off Wednesday
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has announced the publication of the final list of candidates for the September 21 Edo State governorship election. Read more »
Nigeria: FG Plans N100bn Police Housing Fund
The inspector-general of police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun said the federal government plans to establish a N100 billion Police Housing Fund for officers and men of the Nigeria… Read more »
Nigeria: China Chamber Debunks Reports of Discrimination Against Nigerians
China General Chamber of Commerce in Nigeria has refuted a report that a Chinese supermarket within the premises of the Royal Choice Estate, Airport Road, Abuja, has stopped… Read more »
Nigeria: Yahaya Bello - Protesting Lawyers Storm Supreme Court
Dozens of lawyers yesterday stormed the Supreme Court to protest what they described as harassment and intimidation of former Kogi State governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, by the… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara Governor, Speaker Greet Emir of Ilorin At 84
Kwara State governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazq has rejoiced with the Emir of Ilorin and chairman of the state Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari on his 84th birthday. Read more »