October 25, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Ranks 16th World's Worst Country to Live for Women
The report also attributed the decline in women's representation in the National Assembly to the growing political violence against women in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: How Nigeria, Other Can Tackle Organised Crime - Experts
The speakers include officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), members of other security agencies, Open Data experts and the Academia. Read more »
Nigeria: Ground Rent - Wike Gives Final Warning to Defaulters
Mr Wike gave the warning when the leadership of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), led by its President, Chris Isiguzo, visited him in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Soldiers Kill Many Militants in One Operation - Official
He said the troops' onslaught killed many of the terrorists, while others fled with gunshot wounds. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Receives Tax Reforms Committee Report On 'Quick Win'
The president had in August set up the committee to review the fiscal system and the tax administration in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: P&ID Illegally Had Access to Nigeria's Internal Documents, Court Rules
The judge said P&ID retained the documents so as to monitor Nigeria's position and awareness as the arbitration continued. Read more »
October 23, 2023
Nigeria: World Rugby Lists Nigeria As One of the Six Emerging Rugby-Playing Nations
The senior men's national team, the Black Stallions, have qualified for the final phase of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Read more »
October 24, 2023
Nigeria: First Lady Decries High Prevalence of Cervical Cancer in Nigeria
Mrs Tinubu said regular screenings must be encouraged and there must be improved access to healthcare with behavioural interventions. Read more »
Nigeria: Panic As Suspected Militant Engages Nigerian Security Operatives in Gunfight
The suspect who allegedly has been on the watch list of security operatives for sometime moved to the area two years ago. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Asks Security Agencies to Probe Benue Bank Robbery
The Senate also asked the security agencies to improve on their intelligence system. Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Joined APC - Tonto Dikeh
"I am headstrong for you Nigerians, and in due time, you will surely feel the positive impacts of my decision as it will be evident through us all." Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Reacts to David Hundeyin's 'Extradition' Claims
Mr Hundeyin is currently a refugee in Ghana, where he fled for safety due to alleged "political persecution" by the Nigerian government. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Oil Industry Is On Steady Growth - Wabote
Mr Wabote, an engineer gave the assessment on Monday while delivering the keynote address at the 3rd Biennial International Conference on Hydrocarbon Science and Technology,… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Justifies Purchase of Luxury Vehicles Amidst Economic Hardship
There has been public outrage over the plan by the federal legislature to buy vehicles for its members despite the bad state of the nation's economy. Read more »
Nigeria: Cervical Cancer - Nigeria to Reach Over 7 Million Girls With HPV Vaccine
The statement noted that a five-day mass vaccination campaign in schools and communities will be carried out during the inaugural roll-out in 16 states and the Federal Capital… Read more »
Nigeria: How EFCC Under Magu Uncovered Corruption That Overturned $11 Billion P&ID Award
EFCC also established that a now-deceased petroleum minister broke the law by signing the contract without proper approvals and protocol. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Plans to Review School Curriculum
"We want to strengthen some level of critical thinking at that level. The teaching has to be in a way to nurture their capability at that stage to think critically," Mr Mamman… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Looks to Clear $6.8 Billion Forex Overdue to Steady Naira
Inflows adding up to $10 billion are to come in in the weeks ahead, said Special Adviser to the President on Economic Affairs Tope Fasua Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Seeks Home-Grown Solutions to Address Petroleum Industry Challenges
"My expectation is for us to come up with our home-grown solution to address our problem in the petroleum industry," an official said. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Needs Substantial Gas to Meet Electricity Demand - Minister
Nigeria has struggled with poor power supply for decades, a challenge that is estimated to cost businesses about $29 billion yearly, according to the World Bank. Read more »
Nigeria: Only One Legal Aid Lawyer Attends to Thousands of Poor Suspects in Bauchi - Official
The Legal Aid Council of Nigeria (LACON), over the years, has not been able to fulfil its core mandate, a problem blamed on inadequate funding and a shortage of manpower. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Probes N11.35 Trn Spent On Rehabilitation of Refineries
The Senate noted that despite the moribund state of the nation's four refineries, their operating costs between 2010 and 2020 were estimated at N4.8 trillion Naira. Read more »
Liberia: Electoral Commission Announces Results and Date for Presidential Run-Off Poll
The Liberian electoral commission also announced the resumption of political campaigns for the run-off election. Read more »
Nigeria: UK Court Laments Greediness of Nigerian Officials in P&ID Scandal
"This case has, sadly, brought together a combination of examples of what some individuals will do for money," the UK court ruled. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill School Principal, Teacher
The government said security agencies had been alerted and charged to fish out the perpetrators of the dastardly act. Read more »