November 01, 2023
Nigeria: Tems Recounts Her Ordeal in Ugandan Prison
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has recounted her ordeal in Ugandan prison. Read more »
Nigeria: Commission to Integrate Almajiri, Out-of-School Children System
Minister of state for education, Dr Yusuf Tanko Sununu, has said the federal government will soon integrate the over 10 million Almajirai and out-of-school children, with the… Read more »
Nigeria: #EndSARS - PSC to Punish Indicted Policemen - NHRC
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has reassured the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of its commitment to take disciplinary actions against men and officers of the defunct… Read more »
Nigeria: New CBN Forex Policy Threatens N12trn Poultry Industry - Operators
The over N12 trillion, including 20 million jobs created in Nigeria's poultry industry, is facing collapse following the new forex policy and the lift in the ban on imported… Read more »
Nigeria: Tale of Jago Community and Its Struggle to End Open Defecation
Two years ago, one could barely walk a kilometre in Jago Community without seeing faeces, as the people have no improved toilet to defecate. Read more »
October 30, 2023
Nigeria: NFF Tasks Super Falcons On Paris 2024 Olympic
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) charged the Super Falcons to work as a team and bring their A-game to Tuesday's 2024 Olympics second round, second leg qualifier against… Read more »
October 26, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Forced Us Into Nigeria Air - Ethiopian Airlines
The Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines, Mesfin Tasew, has accused the immediate past administration of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari of forcing the Nigeria Air… Read more »
October 30, 2023
Nigeria: Presidency Knocks Atiku, Says He Knew Why He Lost Presidential Election
The Presidency has come down hard on the People Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, over his rejection of the Supreme Court ruling reaffirming the… Read more »
October 29, 2023
Nigeria: 2024 Olympics Qualifiers - Gusau Seeks Support for Super Falcons Ahead Ethiopia Clash
Eresident of the Nigeria Football Federation Ibrahim Gusau has urged Nigerians to come out to support the Super Falcons when they take on Ethiopia in their 2024 Olympics Qualifier… Read more »
October 27, 2023
Nigeria: AfDB, Partners Vote U.S.$1 Billion to Fund Nigeria's Agro-Industrial Zones in 24 States
It was yet another bountiful harvest for the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration in its investment drive, as the African Development Bank (AfDB), Islamic Development Bank… Read more »
October 30, 2023
Nigeria: Alternative Fuel - Federal Govt Fast-Tracks CNG Adoption
To fast-track the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Nigeria, the federal government has inaugurated a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles pilot conversion centre in… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Loses Billions of Naira to 70 Lagos-Abidjan Checkpoints
Nigeria is losing hundreds of billions of Naira annually as a result of about 70 illegal checkpoints mounted on the Lagos-Abidjan and Atan-idiroko corridors by the Nigeria Police… Read more »
Nigeria: ENL Consortium, Chinese Port Operator Sign Trade, Investment Agreement
ENL Consortium Nigeria Limited has signed an agreement with Chinese port operator, Lianyungang Port Holding Group Ltd to deepen investment at the Lagos Port Complex, Apapa and… Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Polaris Wins Nigeria's Best Digital Bank Award With Vulte
Polaris Bank shone brightest over the weekend as its bespoke home-grown digital bank, VULTe won for the third time, Nigeria's 'Best Digital Bank of the Year' prize at the… Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Federal Govt, Labour Meet On Palliatives Today
The organised labour will today meet with representatives of the federal government to discuss the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by both parties in… Read more »
Nigeria: 4000 Vessels, 72,000 Seafarers Visit Nigerian Ports Annually - NPA
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has disclosed that 4000 ocean going vessels visit the nation's seaports annually. Read more »
Nigeria: Taraba Boat Mishap - 15 Bodies Recovered, Others Missing
Fifteen bodies have been recovered and many more are feared missing as a boat carrying over 100 passengers capsized mid-water at Benue River on Saturday. Read more »
October 28, 2023
Nigeria: Armed Robbers Attack Nasarawa Top Official, Snatch Official Vehicle in Abuja
The chairman of the Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC), Barrister Ayuba Wandai Usman, was on Friday attacked by armed robbers in Abuja. Read more »
October 29, 2023
Nigeria: Ohinoyi of Ebiraland Dies At 94
The paramount ruler of Ebiraland and vice chairman of Kogi State Traditional Council, His Royal Majesty Alhaji (Dr) Ado Ibrahim, has died on Sunday morning after a brief illness. Read more »
October 28, 2023
Nigeria: Kano Governor Presents U.S.$444 Million Budget to Assembly
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf yesterday presented his maiden budget of N350 billion for 2024 to the State House of Assembly. Read more »
October 27, 2023
Nigeria: Experts Say De-Dollarising Economy Will Halt Naira Free Fall
Amid rising free fall of the Naira both at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) and the unofficial market, financial experts have called on the Central Bank of… Read more »
October 26, 2023
Nigeria: Court Declares Proscription of Biafra Group Unconstitutional
A High Court sitting in Enugu presided over by Justice A. O. Onovo, has declared as unconstitutional the proscription and designation of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as a… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Approves N18bn Life Policy for Families of Fallen Heroes
President Bola Tinubu has approved N18 billion for the Group Life Assurance benefits and other entitlements for families of fallen heroes of the Nigerian Armed Forces. Read more »
October 25, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Has 950,000 Teachers, 20,000 Classroom Deficits - Govt
Minister of education, Tahir Maman, has said Nigeria currently has a deficit of 950,000 teachers and 20,000 classrooms, a situation that further compounds the many challenges… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, Abdulsalami Want Green Economy Potential Maximised
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the federal government will partner with the Niger State government to harness the country's potential in green economy. Read more »