September 19
Nigeria: Poll - Edo Govt Declares Friday Work-Free Day
Over 2.2 million voters are expected to participate in Saturday's poll in Edo State. Read more »
Nigeria: NEMA, Borno Govt, Others Set Up Joint Flood Committee, Continue Search Operations
A NEMA official said the committee would address the impacts of the floods in Borno State while search and rescue operations continued in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Another Multinational to Ditch Nigeria, Other African Countries
PZ Cussons currently holds a 73.3 per cent stake in its Nigerian unit. Read more »
Nigeria: Joke Silva Seeks Eradication of Sexual Harassment in Film Industry
"The importance of women in the film industry is paramount to shaping our nation, so we need a safe and conducive environment to thrive". Read more »
Nigeria: John Randle Centre for Yoruba History Open for Creatives - Lagos Govt
The centre's architecture draws inspiration from traditional Yoruba craftsmanship and architecture, using visual metaphors to express the language and culture's deep artistic and… Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards - Odumodublvck, Burna Boy Bag Nominations
Burna Boy and Odumodublvck are the only Nigerian artistes nominated for the coveted awards. Read more »
Nigeria: Ronaldo Features Asake's 'Active' in Viral Instagram Video
This is the second time the footballer has shown interest in a song by a Nigerian artiste Read more »
Nigeria: Gospel Singer Dele Gold Buried in Lagos
The burial rites began on Tuesday at Victoria Garden Conference Centre, Ikeja, with a service of songs, Christian wake-keeping, candlelight procession, and artistes' night. Read more »
Nigeria: Neco Releases 2024 SSCE Results, Records 60.6 Percent Pass
NECO said a total of 828,284 representing 60.55 per cent of the 1,367,736 candidates who sat the examination, had at least credits in five subjects including English Language and… Read more »
Nigeria: Edo 2024 - Meet the Governorship Candidates
Sixteen candidates are contesting in Saturday's off-cycle election in Edo State. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Closer to Having Livestock Ministry As Tinubu Receives Jega's Committee Report
Mr Tinubu, on 9 July, inaugurated the committee to implement his government's livestock policy. Read more »
Nigeria: Withheld Salaries - Again, SSANU, Nasu Threaten Indefinite Strike
The unions announced a 'final three-week ultimatum' starting from 17 September 2024, warning that if their demands are not met, they will commence an indefinite strike. Read more »
Nigeria: Emergency Relief - Aminatu Goje Foundation Makes Impressive Donations to Borno Flood Victims
Since it's birth, the Aminatu Goje Foundation has been at the forefront of touching lives in no small measure Read more »
Nigeria: Earth Tremors - FCT Agency Constitutes Committee to Ensure Public Safety in Abuja
There have been a series of earth tremors in the Mpape, Katampe and Maitama areas since 13 September. Read more »
September 18
Nigeria: Lagos Attends to 300 Sexual, Domestic Violence Cases Monthly - Official
"As of last year, we provided services to over 6,333 survivors. We now attend to an average of 300 new cases monthly." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Will Be Leading Hub of Global Halal Market - Shettima
VP Shettima says the halal economy aligns with President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda Read more »
Nigeria: Booker Prize Organisers Announce History-Making Shortlist
While no Nigerian made this year's longlist and shortlist, multiple Nigerian writers have won the Booker Prize in the past. Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Governor Donates N20m to Families of Victims of Gummi Boat Mishap
To avoid a repeat of similar accident in future, Governor Lawal said that the state government would collaborate with the Nigeria Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to provide life… Read more »
Nigeria: Journalist Accused of Sharing Content Critical of Kano Governor, Emir Sent Back to Prison
Mr Dahiru was initially charged with criminal conspiracy, defamation of character, and intentional insult before a magistrate. Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima Calls for Collective Action to Combat Climate Change
Shettima says the past few days have reminded Nigerians of the harsh realities of climate change Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Can Save Thousands of Lives By Fortifying Maggi, Other Bullion Cubes - Report
"Additionally, scaling up the use of high-quality prenatal vitamins for pregnant women in low-income countries, including Nigeria, could save nearly half a million lives by 2040." Read more »
September 19
Nigeria: EFCC Operatives Try to Forcefully Arrest Me, Fire Gun Shots - Yahaya Bello
Apparently puzzled by EFCC's late night's action, Mr Bello's media team said the commission refused to get get hold of the former governor for interrogation after surrendering… Read more »
September 18
Nigeria: Fidson's Drug Manufacturing Pact With Chinese Firms Raises Hope for Nigeria's HIV Patients
Fidson, which is listed in Lagos where its stock has shed 24.6 per cent this year, is valued at N30.3 billion. Read more »
Nigeria: Sokoto Government, PDP Trade Accusations of Fraud, Wasteful Spending
Sokoto government alleges that the administration of Mr Tambuwal did not account for ₦16.1 billion shares sold through the state's investment company. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN to Enforce 0.005 Percent Cybercrime Levy On Transactions
This rate is lower than the 0.5 per cent levy previously introduced by the CBN in May. Read more »