Nigeria: Ten Things to Know About New R21 Malaria Vaccine Nigeria Received

The first rollout of the vaccine will be in Bayelsa and Kebbi, two states with high seasonal transmission of malaria. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Aviation Sector Ranks High On Global Compliance Index - Official

The government said the resulting impact will be felt in increased flight regularity, the expansion of serviced routes, and competitive ticket pricing, ultimately benefiting the… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Residents Generate 5.46m Tonnes of Waste Annually - LAWMA

Speaking at the event, Mr Gbadegesin said the city's 23 million residents generate 5.46 million tonnes of waste annually. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria to Take Delivery of Anticipated Malaria Vaccine

The malaria vaccine is expected to be delivered to Nigeria in Abuja by the WHO. Read more »

Nigeria: Governor Lawal Donates Bus to Retired Zamfara Perm SECs Association

The governor made the donation in fulfillment of his earlier promise to the group. During its last year annual conference, Mr Lawal promised to provide a bus for the association to… Read more »

Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Announces New Minimum Wage, Promises Another Increase in January

The governor said the increment is not to outdo his colleagues but a function of affordability. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Has No Laws to Tax Cryptocurrencies - FIRS Chairman

The FIRS explained that the existing laws do not include provisions for taxing gains from cryptocurrencies and other digital assets. Read more »

Nigeria: Oyebanji Signs Anti-Land Grabbing Law, Two Others

The governor expressed his sincere appreciation to the legislators for being pillar of support to his administration. Read more »

Nigeria: Ekiti Spends N14 Billion On Renovation, Construction in 203 Schools - Oyebanji

The Speaker of the state's House of Assembly, Adeoye Aribasoye, commended his colleagues for endorsing the governor for another term. Read more »

Nigeria: No More Cover-Up in Oil Industry, New Senate Petroleum Committee Chair Warns

The new Chairman of the Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) bemoaned the secrecy in Nigeria's oil industry and called for a change. Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged Cash-for-Pardon Deal - 'I Didn't Defame You,' Bobrisky Replies Falana, Falz

"I stand by my express denial and put the matter to strict proof and advise that whoever has been defamed should hold the publisher of the defamatory content..." Read more »

Nigeria: No Leadership Vacuum, Presidency Says As Tinubu, Shettima Outside Nigeria At Same Time

"All state organs are functioning as usual," President Tinubu's spokesperson wrote. Read more »

Nigeria: Nollywood Actor Ayobami Olabiyi Is Dead

The passing of Olabiyi adds to the growing list of Nollywood losses in just 2024, which includes notable figures such as John Okafor, Amechi Muonagor, Adejumoke Aderounmu, Junior… Read more »

Nigeria: Anti-Drug Agency Seizes 115.226kg of Illicit Drugs, Arrests 149 Suspects in Ebonyi

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Ebonyi State said it has seized 115.226 kilogrammes of illicit substances and arrested 149 suspects in the third quarter of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Dozens Killed in Tanker Explosion

Most of the victims were killed in an explosion after they surrounded the accident scene, the police said. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Inaugurates Another Committee to Renegotiate 2009 Agreement With ASUU, Other Unions

The stalled renegotiation of the agreement is currently threatening industrial peace in the country's public universities. Read more »

Nigeria: Oxfam, CISLAC Seek Tax Reform to Address Widening Wealth Gap Among Nigerians

The groups called for measures to address tax evasion by the rich in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Grid Collapse - One Nigerian State Shines At Night When Others Are in Darkness. This Is Why

Nigeria has been experiencing frequent power outages, partly caused by ageing infrastructure. Read more »

Nigeria: Bill to Establish Nigerian Coast Guard Scales Second Reading in Senate

The sponsor said the bill sought to establish the Nigerian Coast Guard to be charged with the responsibility of securing maritime zones within Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: CPPE Speaks On Latest Increase in Nigeria's Inflation

The think tank said the resurgence of high inflationary pressures is troubling, despite monetary policy measures to tame it. Read more »

Nigeria: Herbert Wigwe's Family Refutes Dispute Over Late Banker's Assets, Father's Involvement

The family denied any family battle over the late Herbert Wigwe's estate. Read more »

Nigeria/Libya: Afcon Qualifiers - Nigeria's Super Eagles Stay Top Despite Libya Controversy

Nigeria's Super Eagles remain in pole position in Group D with seven points from three games Read more »

Nigeria: Speed Darlington Speaks On Police Detention, Burna Boy's Alleged Role

Darlington was arrested over allegations of defamation and cyberstalking related to Burna Boy. Read more »

Nigeria: Minister Urges Airline Operators to 'Treat Nigerians Well', Serve Local Dishes

The minister decried how some foreign airlines lift Nigerian Passengers with outdated aircraft while using the most modern ones in other countries. Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Nigeria's Electricity Grid Collapses

The grid collapsed around 9:17 a.m. on Tuesday, with generation dropping significantly. Read more »