Nigeria: Court Orders Final Forfeiture of N204.8 Million, 15 Properties in Favour of Fraud Victims

EFCC investigations reveal how the suspects perpetrated fraud against the alleged victims of the crimes. Read more »

Nigeria: Despite Tinubu's Promises to Revamp Agriculture, Farmers Say They Face More Hardship

Mr Tinubu has only spent a quarter of his four-year tenure, but millions of Nigerians including farmers are already questioning his ability to implement his agriculture promises. Read more »

Nigeria: Enugu Tackles EEDC Over Power Disconnection Notice, Demands Refund of Govt's Investments

This is happening hours after the Enugu State Government allegedly sealed some offices of the EEDC in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Speaker Reshuffles Standing Committees

Mr Tajudeen said the reshuffle was meant to ensure the efficient functioning of the House. Read more »

Nigeria: Defence Ministry Staff Protest Brutalisation, Killing By Soldiers in Abuja

The staff said they have suffered brutalisation over the years without justice being done, even though the incidents were reported. Read more »

Nigeria: Enugu Govt Seals EEDC Offices Days After Receiving Company's Power Disconnection Notice

This happened days after EEDC announced that it would disconnect the Enugu State Government and other state governments in the South-east over N180 billion debts which they… Read more »

Nigeria: CBN Disengages 16 Directors Following Implementation of Obaze Report

Insiders said sixteen directors were relieved of their duties following the implementation of the CBN special investigator's report, which accused a number of the bank's staff of… Read more »

Nigeria: Benin 2-1 Nigeria Player Ratings - Finidi Struggling to Identify Best Team, Tanimu Continues to Shine

In the history of African football qualifiers, we have to go back almost 40 years to find a match where the Eagles lost after taking the lead. Read more »

Nigeria: IGP Orders Probe Into Death of Suspected Kidnapper of Two Women

The two women were said to have visited the suspect allegedly kidnapped them on 27 April in Aba, Abia State. Read more »

Nigeria: Access Bank Acquires African Banking Corporation of Tanzania

Access Bank plans to combine ABCT with the consumer and private banking business of Standard Chartered Bank Tanzania when acquired to create an enlarged entity within the Tanzanian… Read more »

Nigeria: Jigawa Governor Swears in 34-Year-Old As High Court Judge

Mrs Gambo was sworn in at the Council Chambers, Government House, alongside Muhammad Usman, also as High Court judge and Muktar Shuaibu appointed as the state's grand Khadi. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu, Keyamo Record Progress in Aviation Sector Amidst Challenges

Aviation experts say that if lingering concerns undermining the industry are addressed, Nigeria can develop a robust and efficient aviation sector. Read more »

Nigeria: NPFL - Massive Crowd Looms Again As Ibadan Braces for Shooting Stars, Rangers Clash

Shooting Stars, with 57 points and an impressive home record (14 wins), will be looking to capitalise on their home advantage and climb further up the table Read more »

Nigeria: Two Soldiers Injured in Fight With Bandits in Niger State

Two soldiers were taken to hospital on Monday after they were wounded during a gunfight with bandits operating in Tegina, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Sacks Arase As Chair of Police Service Commission, Names Replacement

The president announced Mr Arase's replacement as the chair of the Police Service Service Commission in a statement on Monday. Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity, Other Factors Limit Cashew Farming in Nigeria

Insecurity has led many farmers to abandon staple crop farming for cashew plantations. But they only gather the nuts and abandon the main fruits to rot away on the farm. Read more »

Nigeria: FIFA World Cup Qualifier - NFF Expresses Anger Over Wrong Anthem By Benin Republic

NFF's Head of International Competitions, Dayo Enebi Achor, said the NFF handed a recording of the new national anthem of Nigeria to the Benin FA authorities. Read more »

Nigeria: Why I'm Pushing for Government Structure Reform Bill - Drafter

Highlight of the bill include the proposals for creation of six regions, each with its own regional government and legislature, and establishment of two tiers of government instead… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Govt Orders Additional Trucks From Dangote Assembly Plant

The vehicle facility, established by a business mogul, Aliko Dangote, was commissioned over the weekend in Lagos by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Read more »

Nigeria: Agora Policy Criticises Revenue Collection Costs, Calls for Reform

Agora Policy recommends that these agencies should be funded through direct appropriations by the Federal Government rather than the current cost-of-collection model. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Seeks South-West Governors' Support On Equipment to Tackle Kidnapping

"With gadgets like drones that can geo-locate the criminals, police can deal with the criminal elements before they manifest their intentions," the DIG said. Read more »

Nigeria: Kizz Daniel, Mercy Chinwo Are Mdundo's Most Downloaded Artistes

The music service platform contributes to the 135 million monthly downloads of African music. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints New Heads of Police Service Commission, NPTF

The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Senate. Read more »

Nigeria: Tripartite Committee Submits Report to Govt

President Tinubu inaugurated the 37-member committee headed by Bukar Aji, on 30 January, in line with the Minimum Wage Act, 2019. Read more »

Nigeria: NLC Criticises Governors Calling for Less Than N60,000 Minimum Wage

NLC said the governors calling for less than N60,000 as minimum wage "do not mean well". Read more »