Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Removes Tertiary Institutions From IPPIS

Mr Mamman, who was joined by other ministers at the briefing session, said the new directive takes immediate effect. Read more »

Nigeria: 2024 Budget - Defence Minister Says Allocation to Ministry Inadequate, Wants Increase

"I appeal to the distinguished senators and honourable members to review the ministry's budget given the prevailing economic situation to enable the ministry to function… Read more »

Nigeria: Zamfara Governor Sympathises With Zurmi, Other Communities Over Bandit Attacks, Commends Troops

In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, Governor Lawal expressed deep concern over the recent attacks in the Zurmi local government area. Read more »

Nigeria: WHO Confirms 25 New Cases of Covid-19 in Nigeria

As of 13 December, a total of 266,675 confirmed cases and 3,155 deaths have been recorded across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Read more »

Nigeria: Why We'll Not Participate in Advocacy, Enlightenment Campaigns - Women Affairs Minister

Mrs Kennedy-Ohanenye said millions of dollars are spent on ''speaking English and travelling'' with nothing to gain from such activities. Read more »

Nigeria: Davido Tops List of Most Followed Nigerians On Social Media in 2023

A recent survey has unveiled the most followed Nigerians across major social media platforms, and the results are nothing short of spectacular Read more »

Nigeria: Portable Hospitalised After Return From UK Tour

This was announced on the singer's Instagram page on Wednesday, just a day after he returned from a UK tour. Read more »

Nigeria: Akeredolu - Why Doctrine of Necessity No Longer Necessary - Ondo Assembly

The House of Assembly will on Wednesday write the Secretary to the State Government on the transfer of powers to the deputy governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Ohanaeze Asks Tinubu to Release Kanu, Grant Amnesty to Pro-Biafra Agitators

The Ohanaeze, through its president-general, said the release of Mr Kanu does not constitute any threat to Nigeria's democracy or social cohesion given that a court had ordered his… Read more »

Nigeria: 30 Days to Afcon - Pitso Over Peseiro: Should NFF Jump Now?

The NFF-inspired 'Let's do it again' has not re-energised the Nigerian football fan, especially with Jose Peseiro still in charge of the Super Eagles Read more »

Nigeria: TCN Installs CCTV Cameras in Lagos Substations

''Transmission Company is also partnering with the local chiefs and kings to help in taming this trend. Definitely, we can't do it alone without the help of communities where these… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Paves Way for Four Lawmakers Loyal to Fubara to Control Rivers Assembly

The control is temporary, according to the court ruling. Read more »

Nigeria: $6bn Hydropower Project - EFCC Declares Former Minister Wanted

The former minister, a few months ago, spoke publicly about his investigation by the commission over the stalled multi-billion-dollar Mambilla Hydropower Project. Read more »

Nigeria: COP28 - World Leaders Adopt Decision to Transition From Fossil Fuels

''Transitioning away from fossil fuels in energy systems, in a just, orderly and equitable manner, accelerating action in this critical decade, so as to achieve net zero by 2050 in… Read more »

Nigeria: IGP Flags Off 4-Day Ppros' Conference in Uyo, Acknowledges Governor Eno's Support

The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, who delivered the keynote address, emphasised the need to constantly evolve with the times in communications to dispel wrongly-held… Read more »

Nigeria: 2024 Budget - Nigerian Minister Proposes to Spend Over N1 Billion On Trip to Geneva

"I see that you intend to travel to Geneva next year and you have budgeted over one billion for that. We can't keep going on with over-bloated teams on abroad trips. Use the… Read more »

Nigeria: Humanitarian Affairs Minister Says 2024 Budgetary Envelop Inadequate to Tackle Poverty

"The pittance capital ceiling of N1.5 billion, an increase from the current year's budget, does not in any way match the mandate of the ministry to shrink poverty in Nigeria," the… Read more »

Nigeria: UCL Round-Up - Osimhen Leads Napoli to Knockout Phase, Man United Crash Out

As of Tuesday night, 14 of the 16 teams meant to battle it out in the knockout phase have already sealed their berths. Read more »

Nigeria: COP28 - Nigeria Rejects Call to Phase Out Fossil Fuels

Nigerian government says the call for phase-out of fossil fuels is unfair to Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: COP28 - New Draft Deal Calls for Fossil Fuel Transition

The draft communique of COP28, published Wednesday morning, includes much stronger language on moving away from the dirtiest sources of energy. Read more »

Nigeria: No Respite for Nigeria's Climate Frontline Communities As Farmers Count Losses

Nigerian farmers recorded huge losses due to extreme weather conditions and inadequate support. Read more »

Nigeria: Egypt Air Fails to Transport Passengers' Luggage to Nigeria

Many passengers of Egypt air from Dubai and Cairo were unable to claim their luggage upon arriving Abuja Tuesday afternoon Read more »

Nigeria: Compensation for Delayed, Cancelled Flights Should Commence January - Keyamo

Mr Keyamo also said a list of airlines that delayed or cancelled flights will be published in the media every week. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Govt Set to Unbundle Transmission Company

''To align with the Electricity Act 2023 and the industry's demands, it's time to restructure the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) into two entities: the Independent System… Read more »

Nigeria: Governor Akeredolu Goes On Another Medical Leave

In the absence of Governor Akeredolu, the Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, will assume the responsibilities of the governor in an acting capacity, a part of the statement read. Read more »