July 24, 2023
Nigeria: Kidwaya, Ceec, Alex, 17 Other Housemates Return As Bbnaija All-Stars Begins
The housemates will immerse themselves in the captivating BBNaija experience for 70 days, climaxing on Nigeria's Independence Day, 1 October. Read more »
July 21, 2023
Nigeria: Kole Omotoso (1943-2023) - a Chemistry of Fiction and Faction
Within the field of African literature, the famous figure of Professor Kole Omotoso stands out as a luminary, exemplifying extraordinary intellectual acumen, firm ethical… Read more »
July 22, 2023
Nigeria: Kole Omotoso - a Giant Gone to Sleep
Professor Omotoso was a member of an endangered specie of African literary giants who gave their lives to the spirit of Afrocentrism. Read more »
July 24, 2023
Nigeria: Panellists to Discuss Digital Culture, Democracy At Unveiling of Book On Cyber Politics
Among prominent personalities who have commented on Cyber Politics and the author is Mr Danbatta. Read more »
July 23, 2023
Nigeria: Impunity and Human Rights Concerns in Kano's Gale of Demolitions
There is little doubt that the administration of Abdullahi Ganduje was reckless and acted against the public interest... Read more »
July 24, 2023
Nigeria: #EndSARS - What Lagos Govt Said About 103 Recovered Bodies and What We Know
In Sunday's statement, the ministry's permanent secretary, Olusegun Ogboye, said that none of the bodies emanated from the Lekki tollgate area of the state. Read more »
July 23, 2023
Nigeria: Plateau Killings - Hand Over Your Illegally Acquired Weapons or Get Killed, Coas Warns Mangu Residents
The Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja, has warned residents of troubled Mangu Local Government of Plateau State to submit all illegally acquired weapons or risk being killed. Read more »
Nigeria: Special Report - Rising Food Prices Mount Pressure On Nigerians Amidst Poor Purchasing Power
The food items monitored include yam, rice, beans, vegetable oil, palm oil, tomatoes, pepper, maize, onion, and millet. Read more »
July 19, 2023
Nigeria: Covid-19 - Nigeria Receives $9.2 Million Grant
The NPHCDA boss said significant progress has been made in vaccination but that some states are performing better than others. Read more »
July 20, 2023
Africa: Interview - Why CJID Is Hosting West Africa Journalism Innovation Conference - Busola Ajibola
The inaugural conference hopes to bring journalists, policymakers, digital technologists, innovators and others to discuss issues that affect journalism and the media in West… Read more »
July 19, 2023
Nigeria: Senate Seeks Abolition of Age Limit As Requirement for Employment
The Senate urged the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment and other relevant agencies to restrict and discourage public and private employers from depriving millions of job… Read more »
July 20, 2023
Nigeria: How Nigeria's $428 Million ICT Project Is Addressing Rural Financial Inclusion
In rural communities across Nigeria, the Nigeria National Information and Communication Technology Infrastructure Backbone (NICTIB) Project drives financial inclusion due to… Read more »
Nigeria: House of Reps Reject Move to Increase Electricity Tariff
The lawmakers said it is insensitive to come up with an increase in electricity tariff at this time when many Nigerians are yet to come to terms with the fuel price increase. Read more »
July 21, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria 0-0 Canada - Nnadozie the Hero, As Falcons Get Off to Good Start
Captain Nnadozie helped Falcons secure a draw against Canada by saving a penalty and making several saves and punches in the second half. Read more »
July 20, 2023
Nigeria: Agreement Signed to Build Country's First Floating Gas Plant
The NNPCL described the Floating LNG project as a "must-do" initiative for Nigeria Read more »
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - NEMA to Distribute Rice, Other Grains to Nigerians - NEC
"Across the sectors of the economy, public and civil servants and even farmers will benefit maximally," the governor said. Read more »
July 21, 2023
Nigeria: Forged UTME Result - Does JAMB Have the Power to Sanction Mmesoma?
Many commentators, especially on social media, accused JAMB of being the judge in its own court, querying where the examination body derived the power to wield such a big stick. Read more »
July 20, 2023
Nigeria: Revenue Service Plans to Generate U.S.$32 Billion In 2024 - Official
FIRS says it plans to generate N7.5 trillion for the country in the remaining half of 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Outlines Plans to Boost Nigeria's Culture, Entertainment Economy
The federal government says the creative economy, culture and tourism contribute more to global GDP than oil & gas production. Read more »
July 21, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria vs Canada - Chiamaka Nnadozie Shows Captain's Performance
Captain Nnadozie made a crucial penalty save, and Demehin and Abiodun were impressive debutants. Read more »
July 19, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Authorities Fail to Arrest Asari Dokubo but Charge Emefiele With Possession of Firearms
Mr Dokubo, a former militant leader, instead of being arrested and prosecuted for brandishing AK-47 rifles, has been hobnobbing with the country's leaders despite clearly violating… Read more »
July 18, 2023
Nigeria: Gov Fubara Sacks Over 1,700 University Workers in Rivers
The sacked officials were employed about two months ago. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Moves to Curtail Outbreak of Anthrax
The federal government confirmed the first case of Anthrax in Nigeria after disclosing on Monday that the disease was detected in a farm in Niger State. Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Price Increase Beginning of Hard Times for Nigerians - Labour Party
"Recall that we had earlier warned that the bourgeoisie government in place can only enrich the upper class and inflict penury on the proletariat," the party said. Read more »
July 19, 2023
Nigeria: Tobi Amusan Charged With Violation Ahead of World Champs
"Today, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has charged me an alleged rule violation for having missed 3 tests in 12 months," Amusan wrote. Read more »