November 14, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's Environment Not Attractive for Investment - Experts
The experts spoke during a session themed "Corrosive and Constructive Capital Inflow in Africa: Regulatory Framework and Governance Gaps" at the ongoing Media and Development… Read more »
Nigeria: Blackout Looms As Nigerian Electricity Workers Join Labour Unions' Strike
The NUEE members' strike could throw the country into darkness, given the workers' critical roles in electricity distribution in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Unions Call for Nationwide Strike
The NLC had on Monday announced the commencement of the industrial action from midnight of Monday, 13 November, in defiance of a restraining order issued by the National Industrial… Read more »
Nigeria: How I Was 'Robbed' of CAF African Player of the Year Award - Mikel
Since 1999 when Kanu Nwankwo was voted as Africa's best, no other Nigerian has claimed the continent's top individual award. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Shanty Town', 'Herdsmen', 'Underbelly' Dominate Best of Nollywood Awards Nomination List
Shanty Town, a 2023 Nigerian crime thriller created by Xavier Ighorodje Chichi Nworah and produced by Chinenye Nworah, bagged 15 of the total 29 categories of the BON Awards. Read more »
Nigeria/Zimbabwe: World Cup Qualifiers - Bendel Inusrance's Obasogie Replaces Okoye for Lesotho, Zimbabwe Clashes
Obasogie, a 23-year-old goalkeeper, has been one of the standout players in the Nigeria Premier Football League this season, helping Bendel Insurance to a strong start to the… Read more »
November 13, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria to Prioritise Digital Tech, Clean Energy - Shettima
Mr Shettima noted that investments in digital technology, clean energy and other sectors had become a priority as a result of the dwindling fortunes of the oil economy. Read more »
November 14, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu Moves to Increase Welfare Package, Construction of Houses for Judges
President Tinubu, who said the Nigeria judiciary has evolved, called on judicial officers to live above board at all times. Read more »
Nigeria: NLC/TUC Strike Unwarranted, Illegal, Against National Interest - Presidency
The Presidency said calling out workers on a national strike over a personal issue of a labour leader despite a clear court order against any industrial action amounts to an abuse… Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Directs Members to Join Nationwide Workers' Strike
The NLC had on Monday announced the commencement of the industrial action from midnight of Monday, 13 November. Read more »
November 13, 2023
Nigeria: AGF Reacts As Labour Insists On Strike
The AGF office advised the labour unions against the strike, saying it would amount to disobedience to a court order issued on Friday stopping the planned strike. Read more »
November 14, 2023
Nigeria: Conduct of Imo, Kogi, Bayelsa Polls, a Major Setback - Situation Room
The group said by permitting the bypass of the BVAS, INEC has effectively rolled back the gains of electoral reform recorded in recent times. Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Ltd Speaks On Brand Name, Logo
"We also appeal for consistency and uniformity in the use of the company's brand name which is NNPC Ltd, and not NNPCL or any other variant," Mr Soneye said. Read more »
November 13, 2023
Nigeria: Botched Bum Surgery - Nigerian Sets Up $6,000 GoFundMe for Jay Boogie
Jay Boogie, whose real name is Daniel Nsika, had lamented expending his life savings on diapers as he cried out for financial support from the public. Read more »
Nigeria: Saudi Arabia Cancels Visa of 264 Nigerian Passengers After Arrival - Report
It is unclear why the passengers, most of whom were visiting Saudi Arabia for Lesser Hajj, were denied entry. Read more »
Nigeria: Douye Diri Re-elected as Bayelsa Governor
At the collation centre in Yenagoa, the APC agent refused to sign the result sheet and alleged fraud. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Mr Ibu's Daughter Has Hijacked His Treatment Funds' - Actor's Wife Alleges
"I don't have access to the main Access bank account where people make donations." Read more »
Nigeria: #BayelsaDecides2023 - Can Sylva Upturn Diri's Lead With Remaining Two Lgas' Results?
Yes, technically, an upset is possible because of the number of registered voters in those two areas. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Fraud - Trial of Naira Marley Stalled
The trial of Nigerian singer Naira Marley could not proceed on Monday as earlier scheduled by a judge of the Federal High Court in Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: New Super Eagles Invitee Nathan Tella Celebrates Maiden Bundesliga Goal
Tella was on target for Bayern Leverkusen in their resounding 4-0 victory over Union Berlin. Read more »
Nigeria: WAEC Adopts Cbt for Conduct of WASSCE
According to the statement, the new innovation will kick off with the conduct of the WASSCE for private candidates in February 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: NNPCL Resolves PENGASSAN, TotalEnergies Rift
The suspension of the industrial action, according to the NNPCL, is expected to lead to the immediate restoration of 275, 000 barrels of crude oil per day production. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Foil Terrorist Attack in Katsina As Troops Kill Three Terrorists in Kaduna
The suspected terrorists were killed during a clearance operation of the 1 Division in Kaduna Read more »
Liberia: Jonathan, West African Elders Return to Liberia for Presidential Run-Off, Urge Peaceful Process
The team members will be on the ground to lend their expertise as former sub-regional leaders to support the peaceful conduct of the elections and the strengthening of the… Read more »
November 10, 2023
Nigeria: Burna Boy, Davido, Asake, Ayra Starr, Olamide, Bag Grammy Nominations
Slated for February, the nominees list for the 2024 Grammys was announced on Friday. Read more »