October 19, 2023
Nigeria: Akpabio Meets Tinubu, Says No Crisis At Senate
Mr Akpabio says Mr Tinubu will speak at the National Assembly retreat holding in Akwa Ibom. Read more »
October 18, 2023
Nigeria: Human Trafficking - NAPTIP Records 631 Convictions Since Inception - Director-General
NAPTIP said the number of convictions in 2022 was the highest since the agency's inception. The agency was established in July 2003, about 20 years ago. Read more »
Nigeria: Gaza Hospital Attack - Palestinian Ambassador in Nigeria Calls for Independent Probe
Palestinian Ambassador in Nigeria says the hospital, which was located side by side with the Baptist Church in Gaza, had served as a safe haven for families displaced by the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Lost N2.9 Trillion Through Contract Fraud in Three Years
"I did a survey between 2018 and 2020 on 50 entities in Nigeria, both human and corporate entities. I picked just one scheme, one specie of fraud, which is called contract and… Read more »
Nigeria: Climate Change - Nnimmo Bassey, Henshaw, Others Advocate Cultural Preservation, Storytelling for Social Impacts
The event had creatives, storytellers, movement builders, and community organisers, to discuss climate change issues and to share ideas that target the development of collective… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Govt Postpones Kick-Off of Federal Universities Approved By Buhari
The President Tinubu-led government says the suspension of the kick-off of the operations of the new universities approved in the twilight of then President Buhari administration… Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Don't Want My Legs to Be Cut Off, Please Help Me' Mr Ibu Cries Out
"Just see me, if they cut off my leg, where do I go from here? Please pray for me, talk to God almighty, and I don't want my legs to be cut off..." Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Confirms Olukoyede As Anti-Graft Agency Chairman
Mr Olukoyede's nomination was confirmed despite the controversy over his qualification for the position. Read more »
Nigeria: Cattle Traders Appeal to Govt to Allow Them Live Inside Abia Market
The Abia State Government wants to convert the market to a non-residential daily market. Read more »
Nigeria: Voter Turnout - Nigeria Ranks World's Second Worst Nation - Report
The ranking placed Nigeria in 186th position, only after Haiti, among 187 countries of the world. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Begins Revalidation of Schools Examination Codes
The verification exercise on the revalidation of Schools' Examination Codes is scheduled to be held for two (2) weeks at the premises of the Lagos State Examinations Board, Iyana… Read more »
Nigeria: Spiderwebs Expose Official's Absenteeism During Governor's Surprise Visit
The governor's spokesperson said he met many offices deserted by workers during his surprise visits to government institutions on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Hits Record Low At Official Market
The Naira hit a record low at the official market on Tuesday to exchange at N848.12 per $1 Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Govt to Review Procurement Policies - Deputy Governor
The Plateau State deputy governor expressed confidence that the review of the procurement policies of the state would provide holistic direction to enable Governor Mutfwang-led… Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 Budget - We're Committed to January-December Budget Cycle - Reps Committee
The prospect of the January to December budget cycle seems dim because President Bola Tinubu has yet to send the MTEF and the FSP to the National Assembly for consideration. Read more »
Nigeria: Ilebaye, CeeCee, Pere, Other Housemates Reflect On Life in BBNaija House
The housemates say fame no doubt comes with expectations from fans and family members asking what is next now that BBNaija Season 8 is over. Read more »
Nigeria: Rural Farmers in Abuja Count Losses Amid Poor Mobile Telephony
Many rural dwellers including farmers on the fringes of Nigeria's capital city, Abuja, are paying steep prices as Nigeria's booming digital economy leaves them behind. Read more »
October 17, 2023
Nigeria: Why Nigerian Foods Are Rejected Abroad - NAFDAC
NAFDAC said over 70 per cent of food exports from Nigeria are rejected abroad. Read more »
October 18, 2023
Liberia: Liberia Looks Set for Presidential Run-Off
Almost all results have been announced by the National Election Commission (NEC) and none of the 20 candidates was able to secure more than 50 per cent of votes cast. Read more »
October 17, 2023
Nigeria: Law Reform Commission Workers Protest Sacking of 12 Colleagues
The protesting workers shut offices and grounded operations at the law reform commission's headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Issues Guidelines On Constituency Project Payments
Ministries had in the past arbitrarily certified payments of Zonal Intervention or Constituency projects without the approval of the ministry of special duties. Read more »
Nigeria: Crisis Rocks Lagos State Football Association As Board Members Revolt, Suspend Chairman
The already tense situation on the board eventually culminated in the suspension of the chairman who had many allegations levelled against him; including being autocratic. Read more »
Nigeria: Quick Things to Know About New ICPC Chairman, Musa Aliyu
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday appointed Musa Aliyu as the fifth substantive chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC). Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints New ICPC Chairman, Secretary
The ICPC chairman, whose appointment is subject to Senate confirmation, will resume in November, when the "pre-end of tenure leave" of the outgoing chairman of the commission, Mr… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Paid N135 Billion for Electricity Subsidy in Q2 2023 - Report
To sustain power sector operations, the commission said it recognises the significance of enhancing market remittances and is providing DisCos with revenue-boosting initiatives. Read more »