July 24
Nigeria: NNPCL, Dangote - The Controversy Within
Recently, the media was abuzz with comments about the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd, which many Nigerians expect to be the solution to the country's perennial… Read more »
Nigeria: A/Court Verdict On Ighodalo Stopped Plot Against People's Aspiration - PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the Court of Appeal judgement reaffirming Asue Ighodalo as the candidate of the PDP in the September 21, 2024 Edo State Governorship… Read more »
Nigeria: GLO Rewards Subscribers With GLO Flex Win Offer
Digital solutions company, Globacom, has launched yet another customer reward offer, tagged Glo Flex Win, through which its subscribers can play and win cash prizes. Read more »
Nigeria: Petroleum Ministry to Host Inaugural Africa Oil & Gas Digital Transformation Conference
The Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Federal Republic of Nigeria, in collaboration with Great Minds Events, is set to commence the inaugural Africa Oil & Gas Digital… Read more »
Nigeria: NDPC, INEC, Move to Strengthen Election Data Protection Measures
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) have collaborated to ensure the proper protection of personal data of… Read more »
Nigeria: Persons With Disabilities Seek Inclusion in Nigerian School Curriculum
Fersons living with disabilities ( PWDs ) has appealed to the federal and state governments to include them in designing of the curriculum of various higher institutions in the… Read more »
West Africa: Niger Govt to Build 100 Primary Healthcare Centres
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has performed the groundbreaking for the construction of 100 primary healthcare centres (PHCs) across the State. Read more »
Nigeria: Alaro City Prioritises Safety, Preparedness, Launches Advanced Weather Station
Alaro City, a business-friendly free zone in Nigeria, has taken a monumental step by launching a state-of-the-art weather station in the region, now fully live and operational for… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Explores Green Tech, Partners Chinese Engineering Giant
In a significant move towards advancing its climate action goals, Nigeria is exploring a potential partnership with Chinese engineering powerhouse Sinoma International Engineering… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Poised to Overtake World Economies in Technology - Shettima
The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has said Nigeria is not just catching up with the rest of the world but is also poised to overtake them in terms of economy and technology. Read more »
July 25
Nigeria: 8 Days to Go... Opposition Swells Against Hardship Protest
With eight days to go, the planners of the nationwide protest are set to hit the streets against the crippling economic hardship in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Governors Meet Security Advisers Over Planned Protests
The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has addressed growing security concerns, particularly the mounting threat of nationwide protests against 'bad governance' in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Traders Warn Against Neglect of Informal Sector
The Market Traders Association of Nigeria (MATAN) has alerted the government about dangers of neglecting the informal sector, as its exclusion can hinder economic growth. Read more »
July 24
Nigeria: We're Ready to Face Meta's Challenge Over U.S.$220m Fine - Fccpc
The Acting Executive Vice-Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Dr Adamu Abdullahi has declared the agency's readiness to confront Meta's… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote, NNPC Row Creating Wrong Signal to Investors - Adesina, Otedola
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina has said the rift between Dangote Refinery and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited is… Read more »
Nigeria: Cancel Planned Protest, Tinubu Urges Youths
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerian youths to cancel their planned protest and await the government's response to their concerns. Read more »
July 22
Nigeria: Kalu Congratulates NBA President-Elect Osigwe
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has congratulated Afam Osigwe (SAN) on his emergence as the president-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Will Sustain Standby Force Against Terrorism, Others - Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu yesterday in Accra, Ghana addressed African leaders on the status of ECOWAS, highlighting the progress made by the West African economic bloc and the… Read more »
Nigeria: Oronsaye Report - New Appointments Raise Doubts About Merger of Mdas
President Bola Tinubu's decision to continue making appointments to agencies recommended for scrapping, merging, or being subsumed into others by the Steve Oronsaye Report has… Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Crisis - Benin Forum Writes Tinubu On Slain Police Inspector
Benin Cultural Forum has petitioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, over the state commissioner of police, Funsho Adegboye's handling of the attack at Benin Airport on the convoy of… Read more »
Nigeria: Soldier Molesting Civilian Over Camouflage, Old Footage - Army
Nigerian Army (NA) has said a video depicting a soldier molesting a civilian for wearing a Nigerian Army desert camouflage uniform is old footage being recirculated to create… Read more »
Nigeria: The Human Capital Development Initiative
The Tinubu administration's recent focus on human capital development marks a refreshing and potentially transformative shift in governance priorities in a nation grappling with… Read more »
Nigeria: Army Chief Seeks International Support to Protect National Territory
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has called for international collaboration to protect the nation's territorial integrity. Read more »
Nigeria: Farmers Weigh in On Duty-Free Food Import Policy, List Implications
The recent announcement by the federal government regarding duty-free food imports has sparked discussions among critical stakeholders. Read more »
Nigeria: Livestock Ministry Will Save Nigeria Billions - Miyetti Allah
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has backed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for creating Ministry of Livestock Development, stating that it will save… Read more »