November 15, 2023
Nigeria: Labour Unions Suspend Workers' Nationwide Strike
The Joint National Executive Council of the two leading labour unions which declared the strike - the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC)… Read more »
November 16, 2023
Liberia: LiberiaDecides2023 - Jonathan, Others Caution Against Unofficial Declaration of Results
"We are deeply concerned by the recent reports of premature declaration of results." Read more »
Nigeria: Citizens Participation Remains Low As Nigeria Keeps Spending Billions On Elections
All three states saw low voter turnout - indicating that many Nigerians have little interest or confidence in the system that produces their leaders. Read more »
November 15, 2023
Nigeria: Former Nigerian Finance Minister, Onaolapo Soleye, Dies At 90
Onaolapo Soleye died four days after his 90th birthday. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Treasonable Felony - Court Threatens to Strike Out Case Against Sowore
The judge issued the warning over what he perceived to be a lack of preparation by the prosecution handling Mr Sowore's trial. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Invites NLC, TUC for Meeting, Wants Strike Ended
Members of the labour unions and their affiliates commenced an indefinite national strike on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Labour Congress Lists Six Conditions to Call Off Strike
"Our demands are simple. We want justice," the NLC wrote. Read more »
Nigeria: Fast-Rising Rapper Oladips Dies
His management announced his demise on Instagram. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Inflation Hits 27.33% As Food Prices Rise
Food inflation rate quickened to 31.52% in October, the NBS said. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Imo Governorship Poll Marked By Violence, Intimidation, Says LP Chairperson
The LP chairperson broke down in tears midway into a press briefing. Read more »
Nigeria: Old Naira Banknotes to Remain Legal Tender - Central Bank
"Without prejudice, the Central Bank of Nigeria wishes to inform the general public of its desire to extend the legal tender status deadline of the old design of N200, N500 and… Read more »
Nigeria: How Govt Can Create Well-Paying Jobs in Agric Sector
The agricultural sector in Nigeria currently employs over 23 million people and has the potential to employ over four million more in the next couple of years. However if you live… Read more »
Nigeria: Kyari Calls for Adaptation to Changing Energy Landscape
Reiterating NNPC Ltd's commitment, Kyari emphasized the company's dedication to embracing exploration, developing renewables... Read more »
November 14, 2023
Nigeria: Saudi Investors to Fix Minna-Bida Road - Governor
The governor said some Saudi Arabian Investors have expressed readiness to invest in the agriculture and road infrastructural projects across the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Aircraft Skids Off Runway At Port Harcourt Airport
There were 67 passengers and five crew members aboard. Read more »
November 15, 2023
Nigeria: Oshiomhole Speaks On Assault On NLC President
Oshiomhole, who is now a senator, is a former president of the NLC. Read more »
November 14, 2023
Nigeria: Police Dispute Claim About Location of Biafra Group Headquarters
There had been claims that the militant group has its headquarters in the community and that the police in the state regard the place as a "no-go-area". Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Committed to Improving Lives of Vulnerable Nigerians - Shettima
Mr Shettima said the report of the Presidential Committee on Flood submitted to the government outlined a roadmap for improving the country's flood response and preparedness. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Calls for Opposition Merger to Prevent One-Party State
Atiku, who decried what he described as a gradual slide of Nigeria into a one-party state, said the opposition parties needed to come together to challenge the ruling APC to save… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Seek Govt's Intervention in Deportation of Nigerians From Saudi Arabia
The House said the Saudi authorities must respect Nigerian airlines based on the reciprocal principle of the Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA). Read more »
Nigeria: Soldiers Arrest Suspected Gunrunners, Kidnappers, Rescue Hostages in Plateau, Kaduna
The military said the arrests were made between October and November. It said 15 suspects were apprehended while committing various crimes. Read more »
Nigeria: In Mecca, Tinubu Meets Islamic Development Bank Over Nigeria's Infrastructural Needs
President Tinubu, at his meeting with a top IDB official, noted Nigeria's serious infrastructural deficit. Read more »
Nigeria: CJID Holds Three-Day Media Development Conference
The conference is tagged "Bridging Democracy, Development, Innovation, and Media Sustainability." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria On Verge of Renewable Energy Revolution - Actor Fabian Lojede
The International Renewable Energy Agency predicts that 60 per cent of Nigeria's energy demand in 2050 can be met through renewable sources. Read more »
Nigeria: MDC23 - Three Innovations Win $1,900 At CJID's Conference
The winning entry, GrinMesh was presented with a $1,000 cash prize while the first and second runners-up, Trakkem and ProcureBot got $500 and $400 respectively. Read more »