July 06, 2023
Nigeria: Senate Calls for Remedial Works On Erosion Sites in Imo
The Senate observed that the total collapse of the Obodoukwu, Urualla, Akokwa, Umumaisiaku, Umuchima and Umueshi gully erosion sites has become treacherous, leading to loss of… Read more »
Nigeria: Speaker Abbas Steps Down Recommendation Seeking to Release Nnamdi Kanu
This followed a recommendation by Ginger Onwusibe (LP-Abia) following a motion by Eze Nwachukwu Eze (PDP-Ebonyi) in Abuja during plenary. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to Fix New Date for Census - NPC
President Bola Tinubu will fix a new date for the national population and housing census, the Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Nasir Kwarra, has said. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate to Probe $10 Million Gas Supply Contract Awarded By Buhari Administration
The Buhari administration awarded the contract to a private firm, Acugas Limited, in 2017 to supply gas to the Calabar Generation Company Limited (Calabar Genco). Read more »
Nigeria: Court Grants Abba Kyari Bail in Fresh Criminal Case, but He Can't Be Released Yet
The fresh assets declaration case is different from the ongoing drugs trafficking case the NDLEA had earlier filed against Mr Kyari, in which case another judge had denied him… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Pledges Support for Nigeria's Census, Says 'Extreme Poverty' Causing Internal Migration
"I hope that during the demarcation you did, you would have noticed the migration of people to urban centres because of the extreme poverty and unemployment." Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Suspends 5% Tax On Telecom Services, Import Tax On Vehicles, Others
Mr Tinubu will not exacerbate the plight of Nigerians, a statement said. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's U.S.$/Naira Rate Could Plummet to 1,000 Without Capital Injection
International investors will continue to wait in the wings for a capital injection from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to fund foreign exchange demand of around $1.5 billion. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Condemns Concessioning of Abuja, Kano Airports By Buhari Administration
The Abuja and Kano International Airports were concessioned to Corporacion America Airports Consortium two weeks before the exit of former President Muhammadu Buhari from office in… Read more »
Nigeria: Lekki Deep Sea Port Promotes AfCFTA Gains, but Local Communities Seek Environmental Protection
The emergence of the deep seaport in Nigeria positions it on the path to acquiring the status of West Africa's trading hub. Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Akeredolu Not Yet Fit to Return to Work - Ondo Government
The Ondo State government says Governor Ajeredolu's doctors will determine his return date. Read more »
Nigeria: Guinness World Records - Ekiti Govt Bans Proposed 72-Hour Kiss-a-Thon Attempt
It is the third Guinness World Record attempt from the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Telecoms Investment in Nigeria Now $75.6bn - NCC
Mr Danbatta said as of May, active voice subscriptions in Nigeria reached 221.3 million, while internet subscriptions rose to 159.6 million. Read more »
Nigeria: 18,000 Cameroonian Refugees Undergo UN Verification in Cross River
"I fled to Nigeria to find succour; I pray for peace and unity between the francophone and anglophone Cameroonians." Read more »
Nigeria: Army Chief Lagbaja Lists Priorities, Says Soldiers Have Modern Equipment
"We have adequate equipment to ensure troops are ready to perform their task and tackle those challenges confronting Nigeria in 2023." Read more »
Nigeria: Parties Set for Final Addresses As Tinubu, APC Close Defence in Atiku's Petition
The presidential election court says it will fix a date for closing arguments of parties in the Atiku's case challenging Mr Tinubu's victory in the 25 February presidential… Read more »
Nigeria: One Year After Kuje Prison Attack, 400 Escapees Still Missing
A total of 879 of the 994 inmates escaped, and more than 400 remain at large including scores of Boko Haram members. Read more »
July 05, 2023
Nigeria: Senate Minority Parties Unveil Agenda, Pledge to Promote Democracy in Nigeria
The six opposition parties have 50 senators in the 109-member Senate. Read more »
Nigeria: Strike Looms As Doctors Issue 2 Week-Ultimatum
The doctors had on 17 May embarked on a five-day warning strike following the failure of the government to meet its demands. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Killer Cop to Face Trial
A police officer who allegedly shot an artisan in Lagos will face trial on Friday. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Pledges Support for Completion of Major Gas Project
President Tinubu commended UTM FLNG Limited as well as its technical partners, Technip Energies of France, and its Japanese counterpart, JGC. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Steps Down Motion to Probe Failure of Refineries to Produce Oil
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, said the motion was stepped down until relevant ministers have been appointed by President Bola Tinubu. Read more »
Nigeria: Security Chiefs Meet to Tackle Crimes in Abuja, Neighbouring States
The attendees are Commissioners of Police, State Directors of the State Security Services, and Commandants of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps. Read more »
Nigeria: Five Times Matric Board Caught Candidates Who Falsified Their Results
There were so many cases of UTME forgery in 2019 that JAMB constituted a panel to probe cases of what many called 'double results'. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Combats Flooding On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway's Long Bridge
"One side of the Sagamu-bound carriageway has been desilted; on the second side, work is ongoing." Read more »