Nigeria: NPFL - Finidi Soars With Rivers United, Amokachi Struggling With Lobi Stars

While Finidi led Rivers United to a thrilling away win, Amokachi's Lobi Stars suffered a dismal defeat in Lagos. Read more »

Nigeria: Akpabio's Leaked Private Communication, Killing of Police Operatives, Other Top Stories From South-South

This is a review of major events in Nigeria's south-south region last week. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Rejects Shell's Plan to Sell Nigeria Onshore Oil Business

The NUPRC approved four other other divestment applications but rejected Shell's. Read more »

Nigeria: Boi Lauds Governor Namadi Over His Developmental Initiatives in Jigawa

Mr Mukhtar applauded Governor Namadi for his good leadership and the strong relationship between Jigawa State and the BOI, which has facilitated various developmental initiatives… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Senator Admits NDLEA Raided His House

"The entire house was searched," the senator's aide said. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Student Loans Are Currently Exclusive to Public Institutions - Nelfund

While there have been some challenges with the online application process, NELFUND reassured that the Fund's support staff are available to resolve any issue. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Nigeria, Other Sub-Saharan African Countries Must Urgently Create Jobs - IMF Economists

The IMF urged countries across the African region to "transform informality to formality". Read more »

Nigeria: Special Report - Post-Subsidies Removal Hardships Take Toll On Abuja Informal Economy Operators

With inflation driving up the prices of goods and services almost daily, Nigerians are losing their purchasing power, and businesses are shutting down due to a lack of patronage. Read more »

Nigeria: Mpox - Nigeria Records Eight New Cases in One Week

NCDC made this known on Monday in its latest situation reports for week 41 spanning 7 to 13 October. Read more »

Nigeria: Bobrisky Enjoyed Special Privileges but No Evidence He Was Kept Outside Prison - Report

She said the report contained findings regarding Bobrisky and allegations against some personnel at the Kuje Correctional Centre by Abdulrasheed Maina. Read more »

Nigeria: Jigawa Govt, Lawmakers, Unicef Intensify Enrolment of Out-of-School Children in Schools

Mr Abubakar, at an interactive session with stakeholders at Garin Barka Primary School in Gumel, distributed free uniforms, school bags, and stipends to about 1,800 children he… Read more »

Nigeria: Imo Journalist Arrested Again By Police

The police said the journalist was arrested for offences related to the recent attack by gunmen at the study centre of the National Open University in Nsu, a community in Ehime… Read more »

Nigeria: Nerc Announces Date for Public Hearing On Recurring Grid Collapse

There have been over six cases of electricity grid collapse in Nigeria in 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara Governor Flags Off 209.77km Road Construction Project

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday flagged off a project for the construction, rehabilitation, and upgrade of 209.77 kilometres of rural roads in the three… Read more »

Libya/Nigeria: National Assembly Roundup - Alleged Akpabio's Impeachment Saga, Super Eagles Ordeal in Libya, Other Top Stories From Senate

On Thursday, the Senate passed a vote of confidence on its President, Godswill Akpabio. Read more »

Nigeria: Obasanjo Laments Nigeria's Huge Out-of-School Children, Says It's Trouble for Future

"The World Bank says we have over 20 million out-of-school children who should be in school but are not." Read more »

Nigeria: Many Killed As Gunmen Attack Anambra Community During Traditional Festival

The police appealed to residents of the Anambra community to provide them with information. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Should Resist Plots to Hijack LG Funds Despite Supreme Court Verdict

"All over the world, county or municipal governments, called Local Government Areas in Nigeria..." Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Kingsley Moghalu Appointed President of African School of Governance

"The establishment of ASG is a powerful expression of a clear vision on the part of the founding leaders," Mr Moghalu said. Read more »

Nigeria: Disregard Monday, Tuesday Sit-At-Home Order, Police Tell Enugu Residents

The commissioner emphasised that "Enugu State has long moved past such criminally motivated, illegal sit-at-home calls or orders." Read more »

Nigeria: Theresa Chikeka - the Retired Judge Who Is Chief Judge of Imo State?

The judicial career of Francis Chukwuma Abosi was supposed to last only seven years. In the event, he did 12 and may well have reached 20 years if events had not intervened. In his… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Destroy IPOB Camp, Arrest 29 Suspects

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the police offensive followed a two-day sit-at-home order in the South-east declared by an unidentified person via a viral video. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Governor Urges Religious Leaders to Preach Against Corrupt Politicians

Mr Rasheed said the governor spoke at the 7th memorial anniversary lecture in honour of the founder of Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Moses Orimolade. Read more »

Nigeria: Governor Namadi Lays Foundation for General Hospital, Kafin-Hausa, Jigawa

Mr Namadi called on the contractors, consultants, and relevant stakeholders to ensure the timely and successful completion of the project. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Striker Victor Boniface Involved in Car Accident After Bundesliga Win

The 23-year-old posted photos and videos on social media, showing the wreckage of his vehicle and a bloodied hand. Read more »