October 25, 2023
Nigeria: Govt's New Policy to Ease Tax Burden On Poor Nigerians - Oyedele
The Presidential Committee on Tax Reforms and Fiscal Policy has proposed a substantial reduction in Nigeria's extensive list of taxes and levies, which currently surpasses 60,… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Investigates N11.35trn Spent On Moribund Refineries
The Senate has commenced investigation of all the contracts awarded for the rehabilitation of Worri, Port Harcourt and Kaduna refineries where N11.35 trillion was spent in 13… Read more »
October 24, 2023
Nigeria: First Lady Decries High Prevelance of Cervical Cancer in Nigeria
The First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed deep concern over the alarming prevalence of cervical cancer in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Asks Varsities to Prioritise STEM Education
Federal government has urged tertiary institutions of learning to prioritise Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) courses to facilitate Nigeria's development. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Are Getting Poorer By the Day
What the continuing and relentless drop in Naira value means is that all citizens are getting poorer by the day. Whether you are rich or poor, you are getting poorer. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Reviews Contract Award Policy
Federal government has announced a policy review aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency in the process of contract awards. Read more »
October 23, 2023
Nigeria: $11.5bn - Activist Hails Tinubu Over Victory Against P&ID, Seeks Patriotism Among Citizens
Following Nigeria's legal victory over the P&ID, CEO of Connected Development, Hamzat Lawal, has hailed President Bola Tinubu's leadership and commitment to defending Nigeria's… Read more »
Nigeria: Anxiety As Supreme Court Rules On Atiku's Motion Today
There is heightened tension over today's Supreme Court hearing of a motion filed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to bring fresh evidence to prove that President Bola Tinubu… Read more »
Nigeria: SERAP Asks Court to Restrain Reps From Procuring 360 Suvs
The controversies trailing the procurement of 360 sports utility vehicles (SUVs) by the House of Representatives has taken a new twist as Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability… Read more »
October 22, 2023
Nigeria: Borno Bans Street Begging
Borno State government has banned street begging and loitering within and around Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC) and Jere local government area. Read more »
October 20, 2023
Nigeria: Rights Group Tasks NNPC On Oil Sector Repositioning
A human rights group, Coalition for Good Governance and Open Leadership in Nigeria has urged the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to support… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Probe $160m Oil, Gas Pre-Shipment Inspection Loss
House of Representatives has resolved to investigate alleged abuse, breach, and violation of the Public Procurement Act in the engagement of consultants for pre-shipment inspection… Read more »
October 19, 2023
Nigeria: NAFDAC Destroys Fake Drugs, Others Worth N535m
National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed substandard, falsified and expired medicines and unwholesome regulated products worth N535… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Ebuka Turns Up Africa' Joins Prime Video As Original Travel Reality Series
Adrenaline, friendship, and adventure are set to unfold as celebrated Nigerian TV star, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, takes Prime Video audiences on an exhilarating journey through Africa… Read more »
October 18, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Lost N2.9trn to Contract, Procurement Fraud in 3 Years - EFCC Chairman
The newly appointed chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that Nigeria lost N2.9trillion to contract and procurement fraud… Read more »
Nigeria: Abducted Wife, Children of Kwara Lawmaker Regain Freedom
The wife and two children of a member of Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon. Soliu Ayanshola, who were on Monday abducted by gunmen, have regained their freedom. Read more »
Nigeria: President Tinubu Won't Gag the Media - Minister
Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, has emphasised the federal government's commitment to upholding press freedom and freedom of expression, stating that there would be no… Read more »
Nigeria: 38 Killed, 40 Injured in Yobe Auto Crash
No fewer 38 persons have been killed while over 40 others were hospitalised following a ghastly motor accident in Potiskum town of Yobe State on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Bedridden Nollywood Actor 'Mr Ibu' Risks Amputation, Begs for Help
Veteran Nollywood actor, John Okafor, a.k.a Mr Ibu, has publicly solicited prayers and assistance from Nigerians as he battles an undisclosed illness in a Lagos hospital. Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Outlines Key Priorities for 2024 AAG, Paris Olympics
Sports development minister, Senator John Owan Enoh, has reiterated the determination of his Ministry to prioritize athletes' welfare and early preparations as Team Nigeria counts… Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun to Take Over Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Road Project
Ogun State government has declared its readiness to take over the construction of the Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Road from the federal government and transform it into a world-class… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Not Divided Despite Chief Whip's Walkout Incident
The Senate is still united despite the walk out staged by the Senate Chief Whip, Ali Ndume (APC Borno South) during plenary after he was ruled out of order by Senate President… Read more »
October 17, 2023
Nigeria: Why Many Nigerian Musicians Prefer Afrobeat Over Rap
Afrobeat is a genre of music that originated in West Africa, particularly in Nigeria, during the late 1960s and early 1970s. It was pioneered by Nigerian musician and activist Fela… Read more »
October 18, 2023
Nigeria: Federal Govt Pays N135bn Electricity Subsidy to Stop Tariff Hike
The federal government paid a total of N135.23 billion to subsidise electricity consumption in the second quarter of 2023, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has… Read more »
October 17, 2023
Nigeria: Only Special Duties Ministry Can Certify Constituency Project Payments - Federal Govt
The Federal Government has reiterated that only Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs Ministry (FMSDIGA) has the mandate to certify payments of Zonal Intervention or and… Read more »