Nigeria: Gas-to-Power Initiative Priority for Nigeria - Ekpo

There are immediate considerations by the government towards enhancing power-to-gas initiative in a deliberate approach not only to harness the country's abundant gas reserves but… Read more »

Nigeria: Poll Shows Asue Ighodalo Leading in Edo Governorship Race

A recent poll conducted by EBDA has shown that Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, is currently the leading contender in the forthcoming Edo State… Read more »

Nigeria: Finnish Govt Confirms Legal Actions Against Simon Ekpa's Secession Activities

The Finnish government has confirmed that it is taking legal actions against a prominent pro-Biafran agitator linked to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Simon Ekpa, over his… Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Denies Fixing Petrol Price At U.S.0.37 Per Litre

The management of Dangote Refinery has dismissed reports in some quarters that the firm set the petrol price at ₦600 per liter, labeling the claims as "speculative announcements"… Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt Blocks N83bn 'Protest Funds', Arrests Key Sponsors in Abuja, Kano, Kaduna

The Federal Government has successfully traced and blocked a total of N83 billion in cryptocurrency and fiat money reportedly channelled towards funding the recent nationwide… Read more »

Nigeria: Libyan Driver Arrested for Attempting to Smuggle 6 Nigerian Women

Libyan authorities have apprehended a driver in the Bishr area for attempting to smuggle six undocumented Nigerian women. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Govt Restates Commitment to Women, Youth Empowerment

The Kano State Head of Service, Abdullahi Musa, has reemphasised the state government's commitment to prioritising programs to empower women and youths. Read more »

Nigeria: Oil Theft - Reps Seek Special Fund for NSCDC, Customs

The House of Representatives Special Committee on Oil Theft/Losses has called for a particular intervention fund to enable the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and… Read more »

Nigeria: Pictorial - Power Outage in Jigawa, Yobe Communities As Truck Rams Into Tower T16 in Kano

A trailer truck carrying a container has rammed into the base of a Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN)'s Tower T16 located in Gunduwawa Village of Gezawa local government area of… Read more »

Nigeria: Passport Tearing - Netizens Suspect 'Feuding' Couple Are Skit Makers

Social media users have raised suspicions that the couple involved in a widely circulated video, in which a woman, Mrs Favour Igiebor, was seen tearing her husband's Standard… Read more »

Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu, Ambode Meet to Discuss Future of Lagos

Former Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday paid a visit to his successor in office, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the State House, Ikeja to discuss the future of… Read more »

Nigeria: Coran Tells Federal Govt to Stop Issuing Import Licences for Diesel, Petrol

Owners of refineries in Nigeria, under the auspices of the Crude Oil Refinery-owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN), have urged the federal government to stop issuing licences for… Read more »

Nigeria: Burna Boy Launches Football Academy

Nigerian Afrobeat sensation Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has launched a football academy 'Burna Boy Football Academy' with training centers in Lagos, Abuja and Port… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Pays NiMet Staff Outstanding 45-Month Minimum Wage Arrears

The federal government of Nigeria has finally paid the outstanding 45-month minimum wage arrears owed to staff of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). Read more »

Nigeria: Plateau Govt Reiterates Commitment to Fighting Tuberculosis

Plateau State government has reiterated its commitment to reducing the scourge of infectious diseases, like tuberculosis, to the barest minimum. Read more »

Nigeria: Nimasa Seeks UN's Support Over $400m War Risk Surcharge On Nigerian-Bound Vessels

The Nigerian Marítime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), on Monday, vowed to enlist the support of the United Nations (UN), over foreign insurance companies'… Read more »

Nigeria: Governor Oborevwori Repaying, Servicing Legitimate Debts - Official

Governor of Delta State, Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, neither violated the Nigerian constitution nor acted illegally by repaying and servicing legitimate debts and credit facilities… Read more »

Nigeria: Probe $1.5bn World Bank, $3bn Chinese Loans - SERAP to Tinubu

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked President Bola Tinubu to probe the spending of World Bank loans obtained by the 36 states and Abuja for poverty… Read more »

Nigeria: NLC Demands Apology Over Police Invasion of Headquarters

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Sunday, demanded an immediate apology from the federal government and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) following Wednesday night's invasion of… Read more »

Nigeria: 25 Drown in Sokoto Boat Accident

Twenty-five people have been confirmed dead in a boat mishap that occurred in Wamakko local government area of Sokoto State. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints Governing Councils for New Federal Varsities, Others

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday approved the appointments into the governing councils of some federal universities and tertiary institutions of learning. Read more »

Nigeria: Paris Olympics - Team Nigeria's Nathaniel Out of Men's 400m Hurdle Final

Team Nigeria's Ezekiel Nathaniel failed to advance to the final of the men's 400m hurdle at the ongoing Paris Olympics as world record holder and defending champion, Karsten… Read more »

Nigeria: Turbulent Times Will Pass, Tinubu Assures Nigerians

President Bola Tinubu has restated his understanding of the country's current challenges with assurance that the difficult times are temporary to give way for the glorious future. Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt Orders Julius Berger to Fix Potholes On Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Road

The Federal Government has directed Julius Berger, the contractor handling Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Road to fix potholes in on the road in three days to ease travelers' movement. Read more »

Nigeria: Emir Sanusi Blames Intelligence Failure for Violent Protest in Kano

The 16th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has blamed intelligence failure for the attacks on public and private properties during the #EndBadGovernance protests in Kano. Read more »