Nigeria: Govt to Prosecute Gender-Based Violence in Schools

The Federal Ministry of Justice is set to launch a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the prosecution of school-related gender-based violence (GBV). Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria, Kuwait Strengthen Aviation Ties, Sign Bilateral Air Agreement

Nigeria and the State of Kuwait have strengthened their aviation ties through the signing of Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA). Read more »

Nigeria: ASUU Laments Exodus of Lecturers From Public Varsities

Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised the alarm over the mass resignation of lecturers from Nigeria's universities. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria to Revoke 33 Unused Oil Licences - NUPRC

The federal government is planning to revoke unused oil exploration leases that companies were granted but have not been able to carry out any exploration activities on them. Read more »

Nigeria: COP28 - Minister, NNPC Recommit to Lowering Methane Emissions

Minister of state, Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo has pledged Nigeria's commitment to lower methane emissions. Read more »

Nigeria: COP28 - Nigeria's Gas Flare Monetisation Targets 50 Percent Carbon Emission Reduction - NUPRC

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has revealed plans to reduce Nigeria's Carbon emission by as much as seven million tonnes of CO2 emission per year… Read more »

Nigeria: COP28 - Several Nations Promise to Shut Coal Powered Plants

Several nations vowed at COP28 in Dubai, to phase out coal plants which are identified as contributing so much to global warming. Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Asks National Assembly to Probe 'Over-Bloated' COP28 Delegation

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to come clean on the over-bloated delegation of 1,411 individuals to the Conference of the Parties (COP28)… Read more »

Nigeria: Peter Obi Demands Better Healthcare, Education for Nigerians Living With Disabilities

Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has called for better support for Nigerians living with disabilities, urging the government to ensure they… Read more »

Nigeria: NDLEA Uncovers Meth, Opioid Consignments in Lagos

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) raided some courier firms in Lagos, where they thwarted attempts by drug syndicates to export illicit substances,… Read more »

Nigeria: Alarm Bells Ring As Nigeria's Refineries Collapse By 92%

The World Energy 2023 report has unearthed a staggering decline of 92% in Nigeria's crude oil refining output over the past ten years, raising concerns about the country's energy… Read more »

Nigeria: 2024 Budget Lacks Transparency in Project Selection - Sen Nwoko

The senator representing Delta North, Ned Nwoko, has said the 2024 budget presented by President Bola Tinubu last week lacks transparency in selection of projects to be executed. Read more »

Nigeria: Three Plane-Loads of Delegates Represent Nigeria At COP28

No fewer than 1,411 Nigerian delegates, enough to fill two or three jumbo jets, registered to participate at the 28th Climate Change Summit presently holding in Dubai, the United… Read more »

Nigeria: South African Billionaire's Son Buys Nigeria's Largest Beverage Can Maker

In a move that signals confidence in Nigeria's economic recovery, Jonathan Oppenheimer, son of South African billionaire, Nicky Oppenheimer, has acquired full ownership of GZ… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Kill 52 Militants, Arrest 204, Rescue 234 Hostages

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) yesterday said troops on internal security operations killed 52 terrorists, arrested 204 and rescued 234 hostages in the past week. Read more »

Nigeria: The Silent Struggle - Hidden Tales of Aspiring Doctors

Marked by trials that often go unnoticed, HENRY TYOHEMBA in this report delves into the journey of medical students, exploring the fortitude required to navigate the demanding… Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt Bans 'Ghana Must Go' Sacks At Airports

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has prohibited the use of travel sacks, 'Ghana Must Go' by passengers at all the nation's airports. Read more »

Nigeria: National Assembly May Pass 2024 Budget December 19

There are strong indications that the National Assembly (NASS) may pass the 2024 Appropriation Bill of N27.5 trillion on December 19, 2023. Read more »

Nigeria: Measles - Kwara Vaccinates 700,000 Children

A total of 700,000 children have been vaccinated in the 2023 measles campaign across the 16 local government areas of Kwara State. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Detects Highest Number of Tuberculosis Cases in Nigeria

The Kano State Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (KNS-TBLCP) announced the detection and notification of 26,271 TB cases in 2022. Read more »

Nigeria: Enugu Begins Building of 260 Primary Healthcare Centres

To improve healthcare delivery and bring the sector's services closer to the people, the Enugu State government has embarked on the construction of new 260-type 2 primary… Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt, World Bank Launch $750m Business Reforms Fund for States

The federal government in collaboration with the World Bank has come up with another fiscal reform programme called "State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER)" which will… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Not Losing Crude Volume From Egina Facility - TotalEnergies

Oil major TotalEnergies has denied reports that massive spill had occurred in its 200,000 barrels a day Egina facility. Read more »

Nigeria: Tobacco Industry Rating Jumps From 53 to 60 Points in 2023 - Report

A new report on the state of the tobacco industry interference in Nigeria has revealed a marked increase in the industry's meddling in public health policies, in particular,… Read more »

Nigeria: Atlanta Mayor Declares November 18 'Davido Day'

The Mayor of Atlanta in the United States, Andre Dickens, has recognised the contribution of Nigerian-American singer, David Adeleke, a.k.a Davido, to entertainment in the city of… Read more »