November 08, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu Signs 2023 Supplementary Budget of N2.1trn
President Tinubu commended the National Assembly for its expeditious consideration and budget approval. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Grants Ex-Central Bank Governor Emefiele Bail
The court had repeatedly ordered the EFCC, which recently took custody of Mr Emefiele from the State Security Service (SSS), to either produce him in court or release him. Read more »
Nigeria: Guinness World Records - Nigerians Troll Hilda Baci's Successor
Mr Fisher, on Tuesday, unseated Nigeria's Hilda Baci to take the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon. Read more »
Nigeria: Kannywood Musicians Visit Buhari, Pledge Loyalty Despite Rarara's 'Betrayal'
The delegation was led by famous singer, Ali Jita. Read more »
Nigeria: NNPCL, Aiteo Launch New Crude Oil Grade
The Nembe crude was previously blended with the popular Bonny Light grade and exported via the Bonny oil & gas terminal. Read more »
Nigeria: Crude Oil Theft, Pipeline Vandalism Pose National Emergency Challenge - NEITI
"We recommended that the government urgently put in place a revised national policy on gas utilisation," the statement said. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Opens e-Passport Offices in Five European Countries
The Minister of Interior says that the enhanced e-passport will significantly reduce processing delays in Europe. Read more »
Nigeria: Bayelsa2023 - No Vote Will Be Recorded for Polling Units With Violence - INEC
"Where there is violence, it will be zero," the INEC chair said in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Mohbad's Father Dislikes Me - Widow Testifies
Mohbad's widow said her relationship with her father-in-law went awry shortly after she gave birth to her son, Liam. Read more »
Nigeria: MDC23 - CJID Set to Host Media Development Conference
"At least 250 delegates, including journalists, media experts, technologists, academics, and policymakers drawn from within and outside Nigeria are expected for the in-person… Read more »
November 07, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints Three Executive Commissioners for Nigeria's Petroleum Regulator
The new appointees have to be confirmed by the Senate. Read more »
November 08, 2023
Nigeria: Senate to Probe Alleged Lopsided Recruitment By Federal Civil Service Commission
The Senate noted that the commission has deviated from the federal character principle that ensured equity and fairness to all parts of the country. Read more »
November 07, 2023
Nigeria: Senate Seeks Installation of Cameras, Scanners At Nigerian Borders to Curb Smuggling
The Senate also called for the lifting of the 20 kilometres ban on sales of petroleum products in border communities. Read more »
Nigeria: How I Won 2023 Maltina Teacher Award After Five Failed Attempts - Teacher
Ms Adefemi received a total cash prize of N6.5 million and is also entitled to an all-expense paid capacity development training in the UK. Read more »
Nigeria: Canadian Govt Confirms Fatalities in Fire Incident At Its Nigerian Embassy
"An investigation will be carried out, but at this point everything points to an accident rather than a deliberate act," the statement said. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints National Coordinator for Presidential Healthcare Initiative
President Tinubu said he expects the new appointee to bring to bear his vast experience and academic qualifications in the effective execution of the essential national assignment. Read more »
Nigeria: Hilda Baci Reacts After Being Dethroned As Record-Holder for Longest Cooking Marathon
Some Nigerians have expressed displeasure over the "quick" dethronment of Hilda. Read more »
Nigeria: Hilda Baci Dethroned As Record-Holder for Longest Cooking Marathon
This is coming barely five months after Hilda Baci set a new Guinness World Record. Read more »
Nigeria: Fire Guts Samsung Office in Abuja, Official Speaks
The fire, which started at the building house Samsung office in Abuja, continued to rage for over six hours, from 7:38 p.m. on Monday (6 November) until 01:37 a.m. on Tuesday (7… Read more »
Nigeria: Gaza - Nigeria's Senate Calls for Ceasefire in Israel-Palestine War
The lawmakers also called on the Nigerian government to collaborate with other countries to ensure that there is a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Terrorists Attack Katsina Community, Kill Five, Abduct Several
The attack came 23 hours after 14 people were killed in a neighbouring community. Read more »
Nigeria: Another Nigerian Student Found Dead in Her Apartment
The police say they are investigating the incident. Read more »
Nigeria: Obi of Onitsha's Personal Art Collections Featured in New Book 'A King's Passion'
The book underscores the Obi of Onitsha as having one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of African art. Read more »
Nigeria: Mcarthur Foundation, Unodc, ICPC, Others to Headline Conference On Ending Corruption in Nigeria
The conference will be a unifying platform in which participants will be leveraging strategic insights from experts, thought leaders, and stakeholders from the public, private and… Read more »
Nigeria: Apprehension As Residents Brace for Kogi's Three-Horse Governorship Election
Eighteen candidates, including a woman, are on the ballot for Saturday's governorship election in Kogi State Read more »