Nigeria: Shettima Harps On Technology for Productive Workforce

The Vice President, Kashim Shettima yesterday stressed the pivotal role of science and technology in crafting solutions for Nigeria's advancement through a productive workforce. Read more »

Nigeria: CNG Directive - Tinubu Commissions 500mmscf/D Gas Plants, 23.3km Pipeline Today

Following his directive on mandatory procurement of compressed-natural-gas (CNG) powered vehicles by all government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), President Bola… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Blue Economy - Untapped Potential Abounds in Marítime Sector'

The chairman, SIFAX Group, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Chairman, SIFAX Group, has identified coastal tourism and renewable energy generation as some of the potential areas of growth that… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Attracts U.S.$133 Million Private Infrastructure Participation in 2023 - World Bank

Nigeria in 2023 attracted $133 million in private infrastructure investment out of the $86 billion investments made in low- and middle-income countries, the World Bank Private… Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC to Use Technology to Combat Terrorism Financing

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is settling for the use of technology to combat illicit flow of monies into the hands of terrorists. Read more »

Nigeria: NPA Rallies Investors for Lekki Deep Seaport Phase 2 Devt

The managing director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello-Koko, has held an high-level engagements with China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC) top… Read more »

Nigeria: 11 Confirmed Dead in Kano Mosque Attack

Eleven persons have been confirmed dead in the arson carried out on Wednesday by a 38-year-old Shafiu Abubakar, who set a mosque on fire during the early morning prayer over… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Release Leah Sharibu' Campaign Mounts As She Turns 21 in Captivity

Leah Sharibu, the 14-year-old-girl kidnapped in Dapchi school in Yobe State is now 21-year-old but still under captivity. Read more »

Nigeria: NLC, Others Decry Elusive Gains of Subsidy Removal, One Year After

That President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced removal of fuel subsidy is no longer news. Read more »

Nigeria: Adopting Western Democratic System in Africa a Huge Mistake - Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that accepting and practising Western liberal democracy in Africa was a huge mistake. Read more »

Nigeria: Another Wike Loyalist Resigns From Fubara's Cabinet, Cites Toxic Workplace

The Rivers State Commissioner for Education, Professor Chinedu Mmon, who is a loyalist of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike, has resigned from… Read more »

Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu's Deputy Chief of Staff, Soyannwo, Dies At 55

The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced the passing of his Deputy Chief of Staff, Gboyega Soyannwo, on Wednesday. He was aged 55. Read more »

Nigeria: Why We Walked Out of N48,000 Minimum Wage Talks With Federal Govt - TUC President

President of the Trade Union Council of Nigeria (TUC), Festus Osifo, has said that the union walked out of negotiations meeting with the Federal Government due to government's… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Commits to Reviving Oil Production, Economic Rebirth in Ogoniland

President Bola Tinubu said his administration is committed to unlocking the human and natural resource potential of Ogoniland, while ensuring the environmental and economic… Read more »

Nigeria: Allegations Against Commissioner False, Traditional Rulers Tell Gov Sani

District heads of Kachia local government area of Kaduna State and the Kachia Community Development Association (KCDA) have urged Governor Uba Sani to disregard allegations of bias… Read more »

Nigeria: Mbah Awards Scholarship to 17-Year-Old Aspiring Pilot

Governor of Enugu State Peter Mbah has awarded full scholarship to Master Israel Echezona, a 17-year-old indigene of the state, who emerged the overall best candidate in the… Read more »

Nigeria: CBN's Regulations May Be Harmful for Economic Stability - Fitch

Fitch Ratings has said the Central Bank of Nigeria may be issuing regulations that would hinder the banking sector support to revised the Nigerian economy as it revised the Outlook… Read more »

Nigeria: Tariff Hike - CSOs Back Labour Protest

The leadership of the organised platform of the Nigerian Civil Society Movement known as the United Action Front of Civil Society Movement has backed the Nigeria Labour Congress… Read more »

Nigeria: Recapitalisation - Investors Set for N3.894trn Stake in Banks

As the banks begin their recapitalisation exercise, analysts say the capital market investors are set for the N3.894 trillion stakes in the banks, just as the Nigerian Exchange… Read more »

Nigeria: Edo, Ondo Polls - INEC Resumes Voter Registration May 27

Ahead of the September 21 and November 16 Edo and Ondo governorship elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will resume the Continuous Voter Registration… Read more »

West Africa: The Ecowas of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

Nigeria's late Professor Adebayo Adedeji and Togo's Edem (Kodjovi) Kodjo would likely be turning in their graves in disappointment if not utter shock at what has become of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku Felicitates With Awujale, Adeleke

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has congratulated the Awujale of Ijebu-Ode and paramount ruler of Ijebu land, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona and Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun… Read more »

Nigeria: Reform Nigeria's Mining Sector

President Bola Tinubu's recent remarks at the counter-terrorism summit in Abuja served as a sobering wake-up call regarding the inextricable link between illegal mining operations… Read more »

Nigeria: Gov Eno Goes Tough As Kidnappers, Cultists Threaten Tourism, Investors

Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has read the riot act to security agencies over security breaches by kidnappers, cultists and other hoodlums. Read more »

Nigeria: Addressing Nigeria Police Housing Issues

The inspector-general of police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun said the federal government plans to establish a N100 billion Police Housing Fund for officers and men of the Nigeria… Read more »