November 02, 2023
West Africa: Lekki Port - West Africa's New Transshipment Hub?
It is estimated that the overall economic benefit will reach $361 billion over the next 45 years, and 170,000 direct and indirect jobs will be created. Read more »
Nigeria: HPV Vaccine Introduction - a New Win for Nigeria?
A major concern, however, is Nigeria and the African continent's continued dependence on foreign aid to improve its health outcomes. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Confirms Three More INEC Electoral Commissioners
The Senate had earlier on Wednesday confirmed seven of the 10 resident electoral commissioners nominated by President Bola Tinubu last week. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt to Prioritise Domestic Crude Refining - NUPRC
Mr Komolafe disclosed this during a meeting with operators of domestic refineries in Abuja on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Appeal Court Affirms Two Borno Senators' Elections
The three-member panel of the Court of Appeal headed by Biobele George will held that the two appeals challenging the two senators from Borno State lacked merit. Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Public Outcry, Reps Approve Tinubu's N2.17trn Supplementary Budget
President Bola Tinubu transmitted the budget to the two chambers of the National Assembly on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Jay Boogie in Critical Condition After Botched Butt Enlargement Surgery
It's a distressing situation for the influencer, who has previously undergone surgeries on his breasts and was preparing for gender reassignment surgery. Read more »
Nigeria: Lawmakers Reject Bid to Buy Presidential Yacht
The House of Representatives re-allocated the N5 billion earmarked for the presidential yacht to student loan in the supplementary budget. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Passes U.S.$2.8 Billion Supplementary Budget
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, wrote to the National Assembly seeking the consideration of the supplementary budget, a day after it was approved by the Federal Executive… Read more »
Nigeria: Appeal Court Upholds Election of Jerry Gana's Son
The Court ruled that the APC did not provide it with evidence within the time stipulated by the electoral act. Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency Speaks On Controversial N5 Billion Yacht for Tinubu
"What was named as Presidential Yacht in the budget is an Operational Naval boat with specialised security gadgets suitable for high-profile operational inspection and not for the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Presents APC Flags to Uzodinma, Sylva, Ododo, Pleads for Credible Polls in Imo, Bayelsa, Kogi
"All I am pleading for is for a free and fair election. I believe we will do well," Mr Tinubu said. Read more »
Nigeria: Suspected Kidnapper Dead, 6 Rescued - Police
The police said security operatives were intensifying efforts to arrest the fleeing suspects and rescue other victims. Read more »
Nigeria: 120-Year-Old Building Collapses, Kills Teenager
The 13-year-old victim was a student at a public secondary school in the town. Read more »
Africa: Crimes Against Journalists Threaten Press Freedom, Democracy - Ex-Senate President
The former Senate President calls for the protection of journalists in his remarks marking the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. Read more »
Nigeria: Is the Removal of the 43 Items the End of an Illusion?
The sensible way is to use tariffs as a mechanism to protect industries, transit them into international competitiveness and at the same time protect the interest of the consumer. Read more »
Nigeria: Akpoti-Uduaghan Wins Court Challenge, Sworn in As New Kogi Central Senator
The Court of Appeal on Tuesday declared Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as the validly elected senator for the Kogi Central Senatorial District. Read more »
Nigeria: Climate Adaptation Finance Gap 50% Bigger Than Thought
"We are in an adaptation emergency. We must act like it. And take steps to close the adaptation gap, now..." Read more »
Nigeria: Boko Haram Kills Over 24 Villagers in Yobe
After the initial attack, the insurgents planted an IED which killed more than 20 people the next day. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, the Bahamas to Sign Visa Waiver Agreement
The purpose of the proposed agreement between Nigeria and The Bahamas is to facilitate the entry of citizens of both countries who are holders of valid diplomatic and official… Read more »
November 01, 2023
Nigeria: Reps Reject Motion for Conduct of Census, to Probe Expenditure By NPC
The lawmakers said the prevailing insecurity in the country will make it impossible to conduct a successful national census. Read more »
November 02, 2023
Nigeria: Court Restrains Rivers Lawmakers From Impeaching Fubara
Rivers State was thrown into a political crisis this week, following an attempt by the state's lawmakers to commence impeachment proceedings against the governor. Read more »
Nigeria: Robbers Kill 20 'Okada' Operators in Ondo in Three Weeks - Amotekun
Ondo State has banned the operation of okada between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Transportation University Now On JAMB Portal, Lists Available Courses
"The management of FUTD wishes to inform the general public that the university is now on the JAMB portal," the vice-chancellor of the Federal University of Transportation says. Read more »
November 01, 2023
Nigeria: Femi Kuti's Son, Made, Weds Long-Time Lover
The couple began their love story with a delightful engagement announcement on Instagram precisely one year ago. Read more »