Sierra Leone: US, Sierra Leone Envoys Champion 'Incredibly Productive' Bilateral Ties

Sierra Leone's Ambassador and the U.S Ambassador to the United Nations spotlight meaningful meetings and an enduring partnership following during diplomatic visit. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Landfills - Mountains of Trash Pose Threat to Humans, Environment

Despite efforts by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), a significant portion of waste remains uncollected, cluttering sidewalks, open spaces, and waterways. Read more »

North Africa: North Africans Dumped Out of Cote d'Ivoire's Afcon 2023

Morocco, fresh off their World Cup heroics, seemed destined for glory, while Egypt, led by Mohamed Salah, looked unstoppable Read more »

Nigeria: Facing Fx Crisis, Nigeria's Central Bank Lifts Exchange Rate Restrictions for Imtos

IMTOs are hereby allowed to quote exchange rates for naira payout to beneficiaries based on the prevailing market rates at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market on a willing seller,… Read more »

Nigeria: After 10-Year Closure Over Boundary Dispute, Oyo Govt Orders Re-Opening of 23 Schools

According to the deputy governor, the state's Ministry of Education will oversee the schools after reopening, adding that the Ministry will do whatever is required to put the… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Govt Set to Launch Red Line Rail for Commercial Operations

"I am delighted to announce that the Red Line Rail project, covering Agbado to Otto, is ready for commissioning. With its inauguration just weeks away, we are set to provide more… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Women Eat More Dog Meat Than Men - Wildlife Expert

He mentioned three states in Nigeria which he said are top consumers of dog meat. Read more »

Nigeria: Groups Decry Arrest of 30 Women Protesting Jusgement On Nasarawa Governorship Poll

The police in Nasarawa State, on 20 January arrested 38 protesters for alleged public disturbance over the recent Supreme Court judgment, which upheld the election of Governor… Read more »

Nigeria: Pipeline Explosion Kills Five Vandals in Imo - Police

"They went for their normal pipeline vandalism when the incident occurred," the police in Imo said. Read more »

Nigeria: N7 Billion Proceeds of Money Laundering Traced to Religious Body - EFCC Chair

The EFCC chair explained the obstacles the commission faces in investigating the proceeds of money laundering traced to the unnamed religious body. Read more »

Nigeria: Sexual Harrassment - Court Defers Hearing of Unical Professor's Bail, ICPC Witness Testifies

An ICPC investigator testified on the alleged sexual harrassment allegations against the UNICAL professor on Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: APC Nullifies Suspension of Party's Chairperson in Benue

Mr Agada was suspended on Monday by APC Ehaje Ward 1 in Owukpa of Ogbadigbo Local Government Area of the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku Backs Silas Onu, Other PDP Candidates in Saturday's By-Elections

Atiku said the people of the Ebonyi South Senatorial District, the Senate and Nigeria stand to gain from Mr Onu's multiple set skills and the vibrancy of his youth. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt to Enhance Conducive Business Environment At Lekki Free Zone - Shettima

Mr Shettima said President Bola Tinubu remains committed to providing the necessary infrastructure to enhance production and related activities in the area. Read more »

Nigeria: Make Unity, Inclusivity, Bridge Building Your Priority, Shettima Tells Arewa Broadcasters

VP Shettima identified poverty, insecurity and inclusivity as the major concerns demanding attention in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: NSCDC Arrests Six Suspects for Illegal Dealing in Petroleum Product

NSCDC says the suspects disguised as a joint task force of a security agency and were found with a truck conveying about 45,000 litres of diesel to an unknown destination without… Read more »

Nigeria: Electricity Consumers Increase to 11.71m in Q3 2023 - NBS

The NBS review focuses on energy billed, revenue generated, and customers by DISCOS under the reviewed period. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Orders AGF, EFCC, Others to Resolve $1.3 Billion Malabu Oil Deal Saga

An official said that parties involved in the deal were negotiating to end the more than 28 years crisis and litigation surrounding the prolific Malabu oil block located in… Read more »

Nigeria: Special Report - How Demand for Charcoal Depletes Forests in Nigerian State

Niger State lost 76 hectares of tree cover, equivalent to 324 kilotonnes of carbon dioxide emissions, in 2022, according to Global Forest Watch, a forest-tracking platform. In… Read more »

Nigeria: Actress Omoni Oboli's Son Is Engaged

"My heart has been bursting with joy, and I can't keep it to myself." Read more »

Nigeria: Sustain Fight Against Internet Crimes - Tinubu to EFCC

Mr Tinubu pointed out that the disturbing contagion of cybercrimes has been a challenge and slur on the image of the nation and the EFCC should spare no effort in tackling it more… Read more »

Nigeria: Rivers Crisis - More Troubles for Fubara As Court Orders Arrest of His Top Aide

Mr Ehie has obtained a court injunction, restraining the police from arresting him. Read more »

Nigeria: Again, YouTube Takes Down TB Joshua's Official Channel

YouTube has yanked SCOAN's official YouTube channel for the second time in three years. Read more »

Nigeria: Ibadan Explosion - Makinde Signs Executive Order On Harmful Substance Handling, Storage

"Failure to comply with the provisions of the executive order shall constitute an offence and shall be punishable by the law." Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Panel Summons CBN Governor Over State of Economy

The committee asked the CBN Governor to appear before it on Tuesday next week. Read more »