Nigeria: Lack of Medical Personnel, Corruption Prevalent in Abuja PHCs - Report

We urge the government, in collaboration with healthcare organizations and community representatives, to take swift and decisive action to address these critical issues in Abuja's… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Assures Shell Director, Other Investors of Policy Consistency

The Shell director hails President Tinubu's strong start and positive reforms. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Assures Investors of Policy Consistency, Restates Nigeria's Readiness for Business

Mr Tinubu recalled that attracting fresh investment was a promise he made personally to Nigerians during the campaigns and vowed to fulfil the promise. Read more »

Nigeria: AfDB Approves Abia's $115 Million Loan Request

The loan request was made by the administration of the former governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, who exited office on 29 May. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Senator Vows to Resist IPOB's Sit-At-Home Order in His District

"I know saboteurs will try to sabotage our efforts, but we're resolved to fight any aggressor that will come into this town," the senator says. Read more »

Nigeria: Sit-At-Home - 'Report to Work or Face Sanctions,' Enugu Govt Warns Public Servants

The governor recently banned the IPOB's sit-at-home in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: NBBF to Select D'Tigress Players From Three Tryouts

The NBBF is in a rush to raise a team to represent Nigeria at the AfroBasket tournament, which kicks off in Kigali on 29 July Read more »

Nigeria: UTME 2023 - JAMB Accuses Candidate, Celebrated for Scoring Highest Mark, of Falsifying Result

Miss Mmesoma reportedly manually inflated her results, claiming she scored 362 Read more »

Nigeria: Young Cleric's Death Shocks Akwa Ibom Residents

He made the Facebook post on Wednesday, officiated the burial ceremony on Thursday, and passed away on Saturday morning. Read more »

Nigeria: Hajj 2023 - 13 Nigerian Pilgrims Die in Saudi Arabia - NAHCON

NAHCON said seven pilgrims died before Misha'ir, while another six died during the Misha'ir. Read more »

Nigeria: Central Bank - the Demands of Reform and Needless Invasion of Privacy

The CBN's policy committee's relevance to the ongoing fight against rising domestic prices means it is no less important a target for reforms. Read more »

Nigeria: APC Adopts 'Monkey Work, Monkey Chop' Policy

The APC in the state directs ward chapters to meet either physically or by Zoom to nominate 20 people for appointments. Read more »

Nigeria: Hajj 2023 - NAHCON Says 52,000 Nigerian Pilgrims Affected By Tent Shortage, Mulls Sack of Saudi Firm

NAHCON says 43,000 capacity tents were provided to cater for 95,000 pilgrims from Nigeria, leaving over 50,000 pilgrims without adequate shelter during their five-day stay in Mina. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Rejects EU Report, Says Election Credible

"We strongly reject, in its entirety, any notion and idea from any organisation, group and individual remotely suggesting that the 2023 election was fraudulent," the statement… Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku and Obi Allege Irregularities in Tinubu's Election

INEC, President Tinubu, and APC will take their turn to open their defence on Monday after Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi closed their cases at the Presidential Election Petition… Read more »

Nigeria: Taraba Govt Declares 24hr Curfew As Clashes in Karim Intensify

The government said the curfew was necessary to stop the clashes from worsening. Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Attack Redeemed Church, Kill Pastor, Kidnap Seven Worshippers

Security agencies say one of the church attackers was killed during a successful rescue operation. Read more »

Nigeria: Floods - Several Buildings in Trademore, Other Abuja Communities to Be Demolished - Official

"Buildings in Trademore Estate had been severally marked for demolition. Warnings have been given year after year." Read more »

West Africa: Google News VP to Speak At CJID's West Africa Journalism Innovation Conference

"To assure the depth of the information from WAJIC, we diligently brought together experts, mobilizers, and significant actors from numerous fields worldwide." Read more »

Nigeria: 10th Nigerian NASS to Prioritise Climate Change Issues - Deputy Speaker

"Climate action begins at home. Parliaments and those who work in them can take concrete steps towards reducing their carbon footprint, both as institutions and individuals." Read more »

Nigeria: Scores Killed As Fresh Violence Erupts in Taraba

A joint security team of military and police personnel are already in the area to restore order. Read more »

Nigeria: Academic Union Faults Dissolution of University Governing Councils

ASUU said that the move was inimical and a major setback toward the growth and development of university education in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Building Collapses in Port Harcourt

The Rivers State Government is investigating the incident, says an official. Read more »

Nigeria: RMD, Kunle Afolayan, Jade Osiberu Get Oscar Voting Rights

The Nollywood stakeholders will also have automatic rights to vote for the Oscar winners for 10 years. Read more »

Nigeria: Baba Aisha - Sellers of Harmful Concoction Off the Streets After NAFDAC's Crackdown

Many sellers of Baba Aisha herbal concoction have stopped selling it on the streets of Abuja. Read more »