Nigeria: Senate Confirms Olukoyede As Anti-Graft Agency Chairman

Mr Olukoyede's nomination was confirmed despite the controversy over his qualification for the position. Read more »

Nigeria: Cattle Traders Appeal to Govt to Allow Them Live Inside Abia Market

The Abia State Government wants to convert the market to a non-residential daily market. Read more »

Nigeria: Voter Turnout - Nigeria Ranks World's Second Worst Nation - Report

The ranking placed Nigeria in 186th position, only after Haiti, among 187 countries of the world. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Govt Begins Revalidation of Schools Examination Codes

The verification exercise on the revalidation of Schools' Examination Codes is scheduled to be held for two (2) weeks at the premises of the Lagos State Examinations Board, Iyana… Read more »

Nigeria: Spiderwebs Expose Official's Absenteeism During Governor's Surprise Visit

The governor's spokesperson said he met many offices deserted by workers during his surprise visits to government institutions on Tuesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Naira Hits Record Low At Official Market

The Naira hit a record low at the official market on Tuesday to exchange at N848.12 per $1 Read more »

Nigeria: Plateau Govt to Review Procurement Policies - Deputy Governor

The Plateau State deputy governor expressed confidence that the review of the procurement policies of the state would provide holistic direction to enable Governor Mutfwang-led… Read more »

Nigeria: 2024 Budget - We're Committed to January-December Budget Cycle - Reps Committee

The prospect of the January to December budget cycle seems dim because President Bola Tinubu has yet to send the MTEF and the FSP to the National Assembly for consideration. Read more »

Nigeria: Ilebaye, CeeCee, Pere, Other Housemates Reflect On Life in BBNaija House

The housemates say fame no doubt comes with expectations from fans and family members asking what is next now that BBNaija Season 8 is over. Read more »

Nigeria: Rural Farmers in Abuja Count Losses Amid Poor Mobile Telephony

Many rural dwellers including farmers on the fringes of Nigeria's capital city, Abuja, are paying steep prices as Nigeria's booming digital economy leaves them behind. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Nigerian Foods Are Rejected Abroad - NAFDAC

NAFDAC said over 70 per cent of food exports from Nigeria are rejected abroad. Read more »

Liberia: Liberia Looks Set for Presidential Run-Off

Almost all results have been announced by the National Election Commission (NEC) and none of the 20 candidates was able to secure more than 50 per cent of votes cast. Read more »

Nigeria: Law Reform Commission Workers Protest Sacking of 12 Colleagues

The protesting workers shut offices and grounded operations at the law reform commission's headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Issues Guidelines On Constituency Project Payments

Ministries had in the past arbitrarily certified payments of Zonal Intervention or Constituency projects without the approval of the ministry of special duties. Read more »

Nigeria: Crisis Rocks Lagos State Football Association As Board Members Revolt, Suspend Chairman

The already tense situation on the board eventually culminated in the suspension of the chairman who had many allegations levelled against him; including being autocratic. Read more »

Nigeria: Quick Things to Know About New ICPC Chairman, Musa Aliyu

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday appointed Musa Aliyu as the fifth substantive chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC). Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints New ICPC Chairman, Secretary

The ICPC chairman, whose appointment is subject to Senate confirmation, will resume in November, when the "pre-end of tenure leave" of the outgoing chairman of the commission, Mr… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Paid N135 Billion for Electricity Subsidy in Q2 2023 - Report

To sustain power sector operations, the commission said it recognises the significance of enhancing market remittances and is providing DisCos with revenue-boosting initiatives. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Writes Senate, Seeks Confirmation of Olukoyede As EFCC Chairman

The appointment of Mr Olukoyede by President Muhammadu Buhari last week had stirred controversy as some said he was not qualified for the position. Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Sanction Against Niger Under Threat, As Reps Call for Reopening of Borders

The lawmakers noted that the closure of borders is causing hardship to the people in some northern states. Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged N5bn Fraud - Court Postpones Stella Oduah, CCECC Trial

The postponement adds to the delays the N5 billion money laundering trial of Ms Oduah, CCECC, and other defendants has suffered since it was filed in December 2020. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Governor Doles Out N2 Million Each to 500 Street Traders

"It is very necessary to help our youths to grow." Read more »

Nigeria: Cervical Cancer - Nigerian Govt Secures Six Million Doses of HPV Vaccine

Mr Shuaib said while vaccination is the most potent prevention measure against HPV, women are encouraged to undergo regular screening tests for early detection and treatment. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Set Deliverables, Key Performance Index for Ministers, Ministries

The federal government said the monitoring begins in January 2024 and the details would be provided to Nigerians to join in monitoring the ministers and ministries. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Sacks NAHCON CEO, Names Replacement

Mr Tinubu has also approved the dissolution of the Board of NAHCON Read more »