July 31, 2023
Nigeria: Lagos Reduces Bus Fares By 50%
The fare reduction for public buses takes effect on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: New York's Apollo Theatre to Host Debut Naija to the World Showcase
Apart from live-curated concerts, the series will also produce themed biographies, biopics, and documentaries in partnership with select platforms. Read more »
Nigeria: Ireland 0-0 Nigeria (Player Ratings) - Payne Shines As Super Falcons Soar Into Round of 16
Overall, the Super Falcons displayed an above-average performance, particularly in the second half Read more »
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - Nigerian Govt to Share 3,000 Buses, Saves N1 Trillion in Two Months - Tinubu
Some of the savings will be provided as loans for businesses, including small, medium and micro enterprises, the president said. Read more »
Nigeria: Food Security - Nigerian Govt Orders Release of 200,000 Metric Tonnes of Grains, Inputs
In the short and immediate terms, the president said the government would ensure staple food is available and affordable. Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Understand the Hardship You Face', Tinubu Tells Nigerians
"What I can offer in the immediate is to reduce the burden our current economic situation has imposed on all of us, most especially on businesses, the working class and the most… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Urges NLC to Suspend Planned Nationwide Strike
The NLC has scheduled a nationwide strike on 2 August over removing the fuel subsidy regime. Read more »
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - What Tinubu Told Nigerians About Palliatives
Mr Tinubu acknowledged that many Nigerians were facing hardships due to his government's policies. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Senators Fail to Oppose Wike's Ministerial Nomination
Mr Wike's nomination as minister by President Bola Tinubu had stirred some controversy as his party is still challenging Mr Tinubu's victory in court. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Support 75 Businesses With N75 Billion Credit - Tinubu
"Out of the sum, we will spend N50 billion on Conditional Grant to 1 million nano businesses between now and March 2024," Mr Tinubu said. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, Labour Negotiating New Minimum Wage, Says Tinubu
"We will get out of this turbulence. And, due to the measures we have taken, Nigeria will be better equipped and able to take advantage of the future that awaits her," the… Read more »
Nigeria: Between Import Restrictions and a More Competitive Domestic Economy
Last week, I watched footage on social media that suggested that the domestic market for tie-and-dye/adire fabrics is being gutted by cheap imports of similar looking fabrics from… Read more »
Nigeria: How Tinubu's Ministerial Nominees Will Be Screened, Confirmed
The Nigerian Senate will on Monday begin the screening of 28 persons nominated by President Tinubu for appointment as ministers. Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Tackles Illegal Loan Apps Over Fraud, Cyber-Bullying
Online loan apps are the new fraudsters in Ghana, targeting low-income earners with intrusive ads for soft loans. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Reunite Trafficked Children With Family - Official
The police said they are investigating the incident. Read more »
Nigeria: Protesting Workers Block Oyo Secretariat
The workers and pensioners were drawn from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Nigeria Union of Local Government… Read more »
Niger: Niger Coup - Apologists Attack French Embassy, Detained President Bazoum Meets Chad Leader
The coup in Niger has seen many Nigeriens hit the streets chanting "Down with France" as they wave Russia's flag. Read more »
Nigeria: Ireland Vs Nigeria (Live Updates) - Super Falcons Look to Extend Unbeaten Streak
Against all odds, nine-time African champions Nigeria have defied expectations in Group B, emerging as the leaders heading into the last group match Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to Address Nigerians Today
It will be President Tinubu's second broadcast since he assumed office on 29 May. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Judge Dies At 64
The jurist, until his death, ranked the fifth most senior among the 13 judges of the Supreme Court. Read more »
Nigeria: Live Updates - Ireland Vs Nigeria: Super Falcons Look to Extend Unbeaten Streak to Six
Against all odds, nine-time African champions Nigeria have defied expectations in Group B, emerging as the leaders heading into the last group match Read more »
Nigeria: FIFA Women's World Cup - Nigeria Vs Rep of Ireland: Waldrum Risks Losing Players for Second Round
Waldrum is expected to field almost the same starting 11 that defeated Australia against the Irish, who have nothing to play for Read more »
Nigeria: Ministerial Nominees - Senate Screens Wike, El-Rufai, Umahi, Adelabu, Others
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday forwarded a list of 28 ministerial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. Read more »
Nigeria: Settling Into Penury - Resettlement Schemes Leave Former Borno IDPs Distraught
In January 2021, the Borno State government began shutting down the IDP camps in the state and resettling the long-suffering occupants. Read more »
July 30, 2023
Nigeria: Adamawa Govt Imposes 24-Hour State Curfew After Looting
The looters ransacked government and private food storages and warehouses. Read more »