December 07, 2023
Nigeria: Nine Residents Killed, Several Abducted in Terrorist Attacks in Sokoto
The terrorists are believed to be based in Gundumi forest that straddles across three local government areas in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: TCN, Others to Complete CBN-Funded Power Projects 2024
Addressing concerns and speculations that the projects had been abandoned, an official noted that works are currently ongoing and would be delivered at the expected time Read more »
Nigeria: Frank Kokori, Ex-NUPENG Secretary, Is Dead
Mr Kokori died 7 December following a prolonged kidney-related ailment Read more »
Nigeria: COP28 - Nigeria Secures Over $5 Billion Commitment for Adaptation Fund - Official
According to the minister, $3 billion of the funds is for the recapitalisation of the Green Climate Fund, while the remaining $2 billion is for adaptation funds. Read more »
Nigeria: Amotekun Seeks Collaboration to Fight Crimes in Ondo Ahead Christmas
Amotekun assures residents of peaceful December and New Year festivities Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina to Probe Teachers Recruitment, Begins TSA Implementation
The Katsina State government recently recruited over 7, 325 teachers from among the applicants that sat a mandatory recruitment examination. Read more »
Nigeria: At Ageing Games, Dagomo Foundation Fetes Elderly Nigerians
Dagomo records an average of 7.6 per cent short-term increase in the heart rates of participants after the game sessions. Read more »
December 06, 2023
Nigeria: EFCC Closes Case Against Ex-Governor Suswam in N3.1 Billion Fraud Trial
EFCC closed the prosecution's case after the eighth prosecution witness, Adewale Agunbiade, finished testifying against Mr Suswam and his co-defendant in the N3.1 billion fraud… Read more »
December 07, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Spends About N3 Billion to Send Govt Officials to COP28
Nigerians, many of whom are struggling to make ends meet, have been outraged by the size of the government's delegation. Read more »
December 06, 2023
Nigeria: Senate Panel Wants Govt to Stop Tax Waivers to Corporate Organisations
The Senate Committee on Appropriation said the country is losing huge revenue to tax waivers and incentives. Read more »
Nigeria: Judicial Council Recommends 11 for Appointment As Supreme Court Justices
If the appointment of all the 11 candidates are confirmed as soon as possible, the Supreme Court will have its full complement of 21 justices for the first time. Read more »
Nigeria: P&G to End Manufacturing Operations in Nigeria
P&G could incur charges anywhere between $1 billion and $1.5 billion after-tax from restructuring its operations in Nigeria and Argentina. Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo - PDP Faults Tinubu's Peace Deal, Demands Transmission of Power to Akeredolu's Deputy
The PDP says Ondo is in a "precarious state" due to its political situation, which is derived from the ailment of the governor. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers Issue Arrest Warrant On Cardoso, Accountant General, 17 Oil Firms CEOs
The lawmakers issued the arrest warrant following their refusal to appear before them to answer questions on the oil sector. Read more »
Nigeria: Timeline of Airstrikes By Nigerian Military Which Led to Deaths of Civilians
"The victims of the strike were mostly children and women celebrating the Maulud (birthday of Prophet Muhammad) in the area." Read more »
Nigeria: Gbajabiamila Canvasses Mentoring, Training of Young Political Leaders
"We also need people who understand politics, who are well versed in the mechanics of government, who appreciate the enormous responsibility of public service and who are called to… Read more »
Nigeria: COP28 Participants Speak On Nigeria's Affordable Renewable Energy Potential
Tuesday's event at the ongoing COP28 in Dubai focussed on broad spectrum of solutions from deploying large scale renewable energy to decarbonising the energy of today. Read more »
December 05, 2023
Nigeria: Police Kill Suspected IPOB Commander, Dislodge Others From Camp
The police said an operation was ongoing to track down other fleeing suspects. Read more »
December 06, 2023
Nigeria: COP28 - Amidst Austerity, Nigeria's Govt-Funded Delegates Increased 250% in One Year
The 422 persons funded by the Nigerian government also suggests that the Nigerian government funded more delegates to COP28 than the UK and the US combined. Read more »
December 05, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt to Boost Revenue With Climate Change Loss, Damage Funds - Finance Minister
The minister said climate change financing is necessary because the government needs cheaper and free funding. Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Council Chair Begins Rehabilitation of Major Road
The chairman said road construction and rehabilitation tallies with the FCT development roadmap demonstrated by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesome Wike. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Set to Host Nigeria's Education Policy Meeting
He said at the meeting, recommendations of various organs of government and policymakers including those of the Reference Committee and Plenary Meeting of the Joint Consultative… Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 Budget - EFCC Proposes N2.6 Billion for Vehicles, Demands Extra N33 Billion Allocation
EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, said the commission needs more resources to execute its mandates so as not to be criticised by Nigerians and the parliament for performing below… Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima Pledges Support for Peace-Building Initiative in South-East
Nigeria's South-east has been ravaged by deadly attacks linked to Biafra agitation. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Panel Summons NPA Over $1.85 Billion, N1.87 Billion Debts
The Senate committee said the non-payment of shipping and service boat dues by terminal operators was raised in the annual report of the Auditor General of the Federation. Read more »