Nigeria: Lagos-Calabar Road - FG Increases Compensation to Property Owners

The federal government has increased the compensation amount for property owners affected by the construction of Section 1, Phase 1 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. Read more »

Nigeria: Motorists in Kaduna, Kano, Katsina Lament Bad Roads

Some roads in the state, though motorable, are pothole-ridden, causing recurring road crashes. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Rejected Your Ideas At the Polls, Presidency Replies Atiku

In his statement, Atiku said he would not have removed the petrol subsidy at once and would not have done it at the same time as other reforms, such as the floating of the naira. Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Finally Reveals Petrol Prices

"We have even gone lower to sell at N960 per litre for sale into ships while maintaining N990 per litre for sale into trucks," the refinery said. Read more »

Nigeria: #endbadgovernance - Judge Halts Proceedings As Three Minors, One Adult Brought to Face Trial Slump

The four defendants, who looked malnourished and unkempt, slumped shortly after they were called into the dock to take their pleas. Read more »

Nigeria: FIRS Opens Portal for Recruitment

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced the opening of its recruitment portal for new tax officers by inviting young and qualified candidates from across Nigeria to… Read more »

Nigeria: Bobrisky Detained, Removed From Amsterdam-Bound Flight At Lagos Airport

"Nigerians help me; EFCC just arrested me. I am badly injured." Read more »

Nigeria: #endbadgovernance - Judge Halts Proceedings After Minor Brought to Face Trial Slumps

The minor is among at least 28 other minors remanded in connection with the #EndBadGovernance since August. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Urged to Declare Foreign Currency in New Govt Scheme

The government said the scheme will remain open for nine months from its commencement date. Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians Against Use of Recalled Nivea Product

This roll-on is part of the NIVEA Black & White Invisible series, which is specifically designed to address concerns around deodorant stains on clothing. Read more »

Nigeria: Wreckage of Crashed Helicopter Found

The bodies of five of the eight passengers and crew members in the helicopter had earlier been found on different days. Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Secures 3,455 Convictions, Recovers Over N248 Billion in One Year

The conviction and recoveries are part of the highlights of the "key achievements" of the EFCC in the first year of its chairperson, Ola Olukoyede, in office. Read more »

Nigeria: How Disinformation Fueled Ethnic Tensions in Kaduna

A military drone attack that killed scores of worshippers in Kaduna in December 2023 became an online fodder for agents of disinformation. Read more »

Nigeria: NHRC, Others Call for Protection of Citizens Digital Rights

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and rights advocates on Thursday called for the protection of citizens' digital rights, amid concerns about undue digital censorship,… Read more »

Nigeria: Ten Political Parties to Participate in Cross River Local Elections - Official

The Cross River State Government has declared Friday a public holiday to ensure effective preparation for the elections. Read more »

Nigeria: Akwa Ibom Launches Into Lagos Real Estate, Flags Off 18-Storey Ibom Towers

Akwa Ibom launches into Lagos real estate, flags off 18-storey Ibom Towers Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Generates N1.1 Trillion From Solid Minerals Between 2007 and 2023 - Report

The report showed a substantial increase in government receipts from ₦7.59 billion in 2007 to ₦341.27 billion in 2022. Read more »

Nigeria: Access Holdings' Nine-Month Profit Climbs 83 Percent to N458 Billion

Return on equity stood at 14.6 per cent, compared to 11.9 per cent a year ago. Read more »

Nigeria: After 10 Months in Kidnappers' Den, Kaduna Doctor Regains Freedom

A statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of NARD, Omoha Amobi, confirmed her release, noting that she has reunited with her family. Read more »

Nigeria: Petrol Price Hike - Schools, Hotels, Other Nigerian Businesses Groan

Petrol prices have surged from below N200 in 2023 to over N1000 in 2024. Read more »

Nigeria/Ghana: Just in - Nigeria's Flying Eagles Defeat Ghana, Retain Wafu B U20 Title

Ghana pulled one back in the second half but couldn't overcome the deficit, handing the Flying Eagles their well-deserved victory Read more »

Nigeria: I Stayed in Hotel for One Year As Nigeria's Ambassador - Bianca Ojukwu

"As Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain, I spent an entire year in one hotel room..." Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Urge INEC to Relocate Its Offices From Local Govt Headquarters

The legislator said INEC offices must be situated in secure and neutral venues. Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Entrepreneur, Set Corpse Ablaze

The police have confirmed the incident. Read more »

Nigeria: How We'll Get Data to Locate Poor Nigerians - Minister Designate

The ministerial nominee stated this on Wednesday when he appeared before the Senate for screening. Read more »