October 15
Nigeria: Lagos Red Rail Will Transport Up to 500,000 Commuters Daily - Sanwo-Olu
The governor said the Red Rail Line solidifies his administration's transportation legacy. Read more »
Nigeria: Interest Rate Hike in September Done in Anticipation of Fuel Price Increase - Cardoso
Mr Cardoso explained that CBN anticipated the price increase and used the interest rate hike to cushion its inflationary impact. Read more »
Nigeria: Air Peace, Festus Keyamo and the Sad Reality of Nigeria's Aviation Sector
The frustration and anger I feel towards Air Peace is overwhelming. The airline's constant disregard for its customers and audacity in offering solutions that, in essence, put more… Read more »
Nigeria: Danjuma Launches Own Airport, Hotel As Nigeria Govt Hands Over Kashimbila Power Dam to Firm
The 40-megawatt hydroelectricity power Dam in Taraba State was initiated by the Goodluck Jonathan administration but concessioned to Mr Danjuma's firm, KP Hydro Limited. Read more »
Nigeria: Building Permits - Fashola Wants Lagos to Reduce Charges, As Sanwo-Olu Extends Amnesty to Building Owners
This is as Mr Sanwo-olu announced an extension of amnesty to owners and developers of existing buildings without planning approvals in the state to 31 December. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers Allow Use of Hard Drugs in Their Homes, Offices - Senator
The Kano senator also recommended drug tests for politicians before contesting elections and assuming political positions. Read more »
Nigeria: Grid Collapse a 'National Shame' - Peter Obi
"This recurring disaster is a national shame and a glaring testament to the failure of leadership and policy implementation at the highest levels," Mr Obi said. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Awards N10m Compensation Against Nestle for Negligence
The ex-Nestle worker said he sustained a life-threatening injury when an iron locker fell on him on 4 September 2021. Read more »
Nigeria: At 'It Is Possible' Book Launch, Osinbajo Advocates Collective Action for Change in Nigeria
Mr Osinbajo, the keynote speaker at the book launch, made the call for collective action among Nigerians as the nation grapples with one of the most devastating economic crises in… Read more »
October 14
Nigeria: Nigerian Polytechnic Lecturers Issue Govt 15-Day Ultimatum Over Unmet Demands
The Zonal Coordinator, Nurudeen Masopa, said in a statement that the union resolved to issue the ultimatum after a recent National Executive Council (NEC) meeting. Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu's Lawyers Again Accuse SSS of Denying Them Access to Him
Mr Kanu, who is facing terrorism charges, has been in detention since he was repatriated to Nigeria from Kenya in June 2021 under controversial circumstances. Read more »
October 15
Nigeria: Ireti Kingibe's Claims On First-Year Constituency Projects in FCT Had More Flaws Than Facts
Ireti Kingibe's claims included facilitating road construction at Kpaduma, Karu, and Gwagwalada. She also listed streetlights at Karamajiji, Mpape, Kwali, and Jikwoyi. Read more »
October 14
West Africa: Nigerian Cities in Darkness As Electricity Grid Collapses Yet Again
Nigeria has been experiencing a frequent collapse of its electricity grid lately. Read more »
Nigeria/Libya: How Super Eagles Reacted to Harrowing Libyan Airport Experience
This isn't the first time Nigeria has faced difficulties in Libya. In 2018, the team was held for four hours due to documentation issues. Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Govt Upgrades Maiduguri Airport to International Status
According to the statement, Mr Keyamo described North-east Nigeria, particularly Borno State, as a commercial city that connects Nigeria with other countries Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt to Concession Five Airports
Mr Keyamo said the level of infrastructure decay within the aviation industry calls for urgent action. Read more »
Nigeria: Children Preside Over Jigawa Assembly, Laud Governor, Speaker On Sch Enrollment
The Speaker's seat was occupied by a 14-year-old school girl, Jamila Aliyu Abdulkadir, who conducted a special session commemorating the International Day of the Girl Child. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Our Policy Decisions Are Painful, Unpopular - Tinubu
"As a nation, we must prioritise economic diversification," Mr Tinubu said. Read more »
October 15
Nigeria: Anti-Corruption Officers Raid Radio Station, Arrest Presenter During Live Programme
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) raided Urban FM, a popular radio station in Enugu State, on Monday and arrested a presenter during a live… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Operatives 'Kidnapped' Me and My Crew - Nigerian Actor
The police have ordered an investigation into the actor's allegation. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Annual Inflation Rate Rises Again
The September 2024 Headline inflation rate showed an increase of 0.55 per cent compared to the August 2024 headline inflation rate. Read more »
Nigeria: Actress Lola Idije Clears Air On Claim That Omoborty Snatched Her Daughter's Boyfriend
Omoborty tied the knot with her US-based lover, Adeniyi Olabiyi, in the presence of friends and well-wishers in July. Read more »
Nigeria: MFM, Customs Set for Thrilling Showdown in Zenith Bank/NBBF Women's Premier Basketball League
Basketball fans are eagerly looking forward to seeing whether MFM will retain their title or if Customs can exact revenge. Read more »
Nigeria: How Nigeria Can Increase Tax Revenues - Oyedele
According to Taiwo Oyedele, the current tax gap stands at an alarming 70 to 75 per cent. Read more »
Nigeria: Gombe Govt Approves N71,500 Minimum Wage for Workers
The agreement was sealed between the organised labour and the state government, on Monday in Gombe. Read more »