Nigeria: Ex-Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Gas Ltd Samuel Inyang Is Dead

The late engineer was a devout Catholic who was committed to charity, and was known to have set up endowment funds for the advancement of education in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: CBN Disbursed N629 Billion to Farmers Under Anchor Borrowers Programme in 2022

However, the CBN report did not provide further details on the pattern of lending and farmers' compliance with the loan repayments. Read more »

Nigeria: Mubarak Bala - Soyinka Speaks On Why He Hasn't Delivered Imprisoned Humanist's Letter to Tinubu

The atheist had written an open letter to Mr Tinubu, seeking his intervention on the matter. Read more »

Nigeria: Group Asks INEC to Separate Presidential, National Assembly Election Dates

"The practice of holding elections for legislative and executive positions is most likely to result in choosing lawmakers along the lines of a bandwagon trend instead of adequate… Read more »

West Africa: Niger Coup - President Tinubu Welcomes Central African States Support for ECOWAS

Mr Tinubu reinforced the position of the regional body not to accept any attempt by the military junta in Niger to intimidate and harass President Mohamed Bazoum. Read more »

Nigeria: Why We Gave ABU N1bn to Pay Electricity Debt - Govt

"...we had to bail out Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, with about N1 billion to pay its electricity bill. The school just resumed academic sessions because they were in darkness." Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Secondary School Teachers, Injure Vice Principal in Plateau

The group accused Fulani herders of killing the teachers, explaining that the herders opened fire on the school staff when they were asked to leave the school compound while the… Read more »

Nigeria: Advert Regulatory Body Suspends Top Officials Over 'All Eyes On the Judiciary' Billboard

However, Inibehe Effiong, a human rights lawyer, said that the removal of the billboards is a violation of the constitutional right to freedom of expression. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Universities Are Increasing Fees - Ministry of Education

The ministry says the institutions are introducing fees to cover the cost of accommodation and utilities. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest Six People for Allegedly Booing Kano Emir

The suspects on Sunday booed the Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado-Bayero, at an event and also called for his replacement with the deposed emir, Muhammadu Sanusi. Read more »

West Africa: Niger Coup - Ecowas Parliament Wants More Dialogue, Supports Sanctions

"While we are pushing for democracy, we (ECOWAS) should also begin to re-examine our relationship with the West..." Read more »

Niger: 2023 Elections - Ogun PDP, APC Trade Words Over Another Police Report

On Monday, a police report emerged from an investigation of a petition received from the PDP accusing Governor Abiodun and the APC of electoral violence, ballot box snatching and… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Seeks to Withdraw Firearms Possession Charge Against Emefiele

Mr Mohammed told journalists that they "will probably come back with more charges, more counts" against the suspended bank chief. Read more »

Nigeria: Gas Suppliers Task Govt On Fixing Bad Roads, Modular Refineries

An official noted that flooding has ravaged many parts of the highways, causing delays for gas suppliers. Read more »

Nigeria: Oil Board Denies Plans to Raise Petrol Prices

"Dear esteemed customers, we at NNPC Retail value your patronage, and we do not have the intention to increase our petrol motor spirit (PMS) pump prices as widely speculated," a… Read more »

Nigeria: Where Is Abdulrasheed Bawa? One Matter That Questions Tinubu's Democratic Acclaim

The protracted detention of Abdulrasheed Bawa, without charge, and the continued violation of court orders for the release of Godwin Emefiele have placed a question mark on… Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Panel Queries JAMB Over Secret Recruitment

The paneĺ noted that by the documents available to the committee, JAMB had been recruiting without following the due process of advertisement, shortlisting and interview of… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Assembly Screens 20 Out of 39 Commissioner Nominees

The 20 nominees were screened despite concerns shown by lawmakers and an Islamic group. Read more »

Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Appoints Six 'Non-Cabinet' Special Advisers

The special advisers will serve in various capacities across ministries. Read more »

Nigeria: Witnesses Provide Reps Panel With Evidence Linking FCC Commissioners to Job Racketeering

The witnesses presented bank statements and oral evidence linking aides of different commissioners in the FCC to job racketeering. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian University Students Protest Against Alleged Sexual Harassment By Top Official

The university authority said they would investigate the allegations. Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna Govt Partners Google to Empower 5000 Women in Tech Skills

"The initiative will serve four key semi-urban and rural communities in Kaduna State. " Read more »

Nigeria: BB Naija - All-Stars Jury Evicts Uriel From Season 8

Uriel's journey ended unexpectedly, with emotions running high and setting social media on fire. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Authorities Postpone Resumption of Football League 2023/2024

The IMC had originally scheduled 26 August as the NPFL kickoff date for the 2023/24 season but it has now been postponed. Read more »

Nigeria: Ighalo Extends Stay in Saudi Arabia After Signing Deal With Al Wehda

Ighalo has been playing in Saudi Arabia since February 2021, when he joined Al-Shabab Read more »