Nigeria: Breach of Agreement - Court Stays Proceedings, Orders Parties to Proceed On Arbitration

Justice Obiora Egwuatu of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered a stay of proceedings in the suit filed against Raymond David Wodi and four others over breach of… Read more »

Nigeria: Stakeholders Ask Tinubu to Review Katsina Road Project Cancellation

Northern leaders and youths under the aegis of Arewa Coalition for Justice (ACJ) have asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to renege on his pledge to prioritise infrastructural… Read more »

Nigeria: Group Warns Against Sentiments in Uniben VC Selection

A group, Edo Unity League Worldwide (EUL) yesterday, said it would resist any attempt by any group of persons or individuals to tribalise the slot of the vice chancellor of the… Read more »

West Africa: Remi Tinubu Tasks Ecowas Parliament On Barriers Against Women

Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called on the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to be more resolute in their bid to strengthen… Read more »

Nigeria: Emirate Council Tackles Columnist Over Comments On Emir of Ilorin

The Ilorin Emirate Council has cautioned a newspaper columnist, Mr Lasisi Olagunju against assassinating the character of the Emir of Ilorin and chairman, Kwara State Traditional… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Assures of Transparency in Housing Allocations

Lagos State government has assured residents of Lagos State owned housing estates of transparency and openness in allocations of homes. Read more »

Nigeria: Let Dangote Refinery Breathe

Over the years, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, has garnered both admirers and detractors on a large scale. Regardless of… Read more »

Nigeria: With Over 133 Million Below Poverty Level, NLC Calls On Tinubu to Address Economic Issues

Apparently baffled by the figure of 133 million Nigerians living below extreme poverty lines, coupled with records from International Rescue Committee (IRC) which also pointed out… Read more »

Nigeria: At 61, Umahi Remains Development Jinx Breaker - Aide

Barr. Orji Uchenna Orji, special adviser on media to the minister of works, Engr David Umahi, facilitated with his principal on his 61st birthday, describing him as a leader who… Read more »

Nigeria: Agric Mechanisation - Federal Govt Plans to Produce 5,000 Tractors Annually

The federal government has launched the Greener Hope National Agricultural Mechanisation Programme, an initiative to be spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security… Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - Labour Party Accuses NLC of Plotting Against Obi

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Labour Party (LP) has accused the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), claiming that political opponents are paying them to undermine former LP… Read more »

Nigeria: NHRC, Noa Call for Religious Tolerance, Freedom of Worship

To protect the rights of citizens, the executive secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr Tony Ojukwu, has reiterated the commitment of the agency to entrench… Read more »

Nigeria: Ignore Proponents of My Recall, Kaduna Senator Tells Constituents

Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Lawal Adamu Usman has taken a swipe at a group, Kaduna Peace and Tranquility Forum (KPTF), over a threat to mobilise for… Read more »

Nigeria: One Building Collapse Too Many

There is no better time than now to wield the big stick in the county's built industry to curb the embarrassing level of building collapses that have caused so many lives with the… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Begins Rehabilitation of Odo Iya Alaro Bridge, Laments Vandalism

Lagos State government has commenced the rehabilitation of Odo Iya Alaro Bridge located on the ever busy Ikorodu -Lagos Road in Kosofe Local Government Area of the state. Read more »

Nigeria: FG Injects N1trn Into Manufacturing Sector - Edun

The minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, Wale Edun, has announced that the federal government of Nigeria injected N1 trillion worth of palliatives into the… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Terrorists' Blackmail Won't Distract Matawalle'

The Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development said it is on notice of a video in which a wanted bandit kingpin, Kachalla Bello Turji alleged that the former… Read more »

Nigeria: Experts Applaud As CBN Raises Interest Rate to 26.75 Percent

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), yesterday raised its interest rate to 26.75 per cent, a 50 basis point increase aimed at combating soaring… Read more »

Nigeria: Edo Guber / PDP's Support Base Swelled After Defections - Report

Ahead of the September 21, 2024 Edo State Governorship election, a survey report by the Center for Electoral Participation in Nigeria (CEP), said the electoral support for Peoples… Read more »

Nigeria: Fresh Rise in Local Airfare Imminent - Operators

The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), on Tuesday, urged Nigerians to brace up for yet another increase in the price of local airlines tickets across the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Customs Revenue At Lagos Airport Rises By 107.5 Percent in 6 Months

The Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, on Tuesday, said its revenue rose by 107.5 per cent between January to June, 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Confirms Ewalefoh As Director General of ICRC

The Nigerian senate has confirmed the appointment of Dr. Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh, as the new Director-General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission, ICRC. Read more »

Nigeria: Defence, Works, Agric Top N35.05trn Amended Budget

The National Assembly, consisting of both the Senate and the House of Representatives, has reviewed and amended the 2024 budget proposed by President Bola Tinubu. Read more »

Nigeria: Blackmail of Govt Officials Threatening National Security - CSOs

Conference of Civil Societies (CCSs) have raised the alarm over a threat to Nigeria's national security following what it said is a recent surge in peddling of fake news and… Read more »

Nigeria: NAICOM Affirms Insurance Sector's Commitment to Grow $1trn Economy

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) on Tuesday affirmed its commitment to align the insurance sector with President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms Read more »