February 10, 2023
Nigeria: Council of States Supports Naira Redesign Policy, Wants 'Aggressive' Circulation - Official
He said the council supported the policy but charged the central bank to do more to make the new naira notes available across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Day of Decision - Nigerians to Know Fate As Currency Scarcity Bites Harder
The president acknowledged "hardship" in the country last week but urged citizens to give him seven days to resolve the cash crunch that has become a problem across the country,… Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Re-Design - Ondo Drags Govt Before Supreme Court, Applies to Join Kaduna, Zamfara, Kogi Suit
Ondo State Government asks the Supreme Court to stop the federal government from implementing its policy on the redesign of the naira and the limiting of daily cash withdrawals by… Read more »
Nigeria: Polls - We'll Not Accept Partisan, Convicted Lecturers As Returning, Collation Officers - INEC Chairman
The INEC Chairman said altogether, the Commission would engage 23,258 personnel as Collation and Returning Officers for the general elections. Read more »
Nigeria: Retired Judge Recounts Experiences With Difficult Cases
Mr Buba retired as a judge of the Federal High Court on 1 January after clocking the 65 years statutory retirement age. Read more »
Nigeria: Obasanjo, Jonathan, Governors, Others Attend As Buhari Presides Over Council of States Meeting
The meeting is expected to discuss crucial issues affecting Nigeria such as the currency crisis and fuel scarcity. Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Was Never a Cameraman,' - 'Jandor Replies Fashola
Mr Adediran says he was "absorbed into the service of government of Lagos State Broadcasting Service as a Reportorial and Editorial Executive, and camera handling was certainly not… Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Defamation - Buhari's Nephew, Sabiu Tunde, Demands N5 Billion From TV Guest
In the letter by Wole Olanipekun & Co, Mr Yusuf (Sabiu Tunde) described the allegations by Mr Hassan as fictitious and deliberately erroneous. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Begins Handover Process, Constitutes Presidential Transition Council
Mr Buhari will exit office on 29 May after two terms in office. Read more »
February 09, 2023
Nigeria: Atiku in Kano, Promises to Revive Agriculture, Commerce
He said he will revive agriculture, and commercial activities, reopen the land borders and empower the youth Read more »
February 10, 2023
Nigeria: Despite Supreme Court Order, Naira Scarcity Persists As CBN Keeps Mum
The situation got worse for many Nigerians on Thursday as banks, ATMs were shut down in many parts of the country. Read more »
February 09, 2023
Nigeria: Otedola's Brothers Acquire 7.7mn Shares Worth N1.7bn in Geregu Power
The share acquisition puts the two brothers in a good position to become directors on the company's board, currently chaired by Femi Otedola. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Drums Support for Tinubu in Sokoto As APC Candidate Pledges to Tackle Kidnapping
Presenting Mr Tinubu to the electorate, Mr Buhari urged them to support him and extend his appeal for support for the APC candidate to all other residents. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Pitch Awards - Osimhen, Oshoala Lead Nominations Again
Osimhen and Oshoala were voted King and Queen of the Pitch in the last edition of the annual award Read more »
Nigeria: Jandor, a "Cameraman," Lacks Experience to Govern Lagos - Fashola
"So just following a governor, being a cameraman, watching me for eight years, you think you will now be a governor? You are not ready." Read more »
Nigeria: More Troubles As Banks Suspend Operations After Violent Protests in Ogun
Banks came under attack in Abeokuta as protesters targetted Automated Teller Machines. Read more »
Nigeria: Vox Populi, Vox Dei - Naira Redesign and Unintended Consequences
A part of the nitty-gritty of general housekeeping of public policymaking is the IF factor. The question must, therefore, have been: what could go wrong if we (that is the Central… Read more »
Nigeria: Sprinter Divine Oduduru Suspended, Risks Six-Year Ban
Oduduru has been fingered as a collaborator with the already banned Blessing Okagbare, who is presently serving out an 11-year ban. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Kills 77 Terrorists in Two Weeks - Official
The troops eliminated the terrorists in various operations in the N North-east, North-central and North-west zones of the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Orders Closure of Universities Ahead of Elections
The directive, which was issued by the National Universities Commission (NUC) was directed by the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu. Read more »
Nigeria: Logistics, Fake News, Vote-Buying, Others May Impede Credible Elections - Report
The report highlighted the spread of misinformation and fake news, vote-buying, fraud, manipulation and hurdles in PVC collection as challenges to having a credible election. Read more »
Nigeria: Vaccine-Derived Polio Virus Reduces By 85% in Nigeria - Official
Health experts, however, said the cases of cVDPV2 do not threaten the country's Wild Poliovirus-free certification. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Jails Nigerian Woman Who Forced Four Teenage Girls Into Prostitution
An official of the Anambra State Government warned that the government would not tolerate any sexual exploitation and prostitution in the state. Read more »
February 08, 2023
Nigeria: We're Ready for Election - APC
"We stand ready for the general election, and remain confident that Nigerians will overwhelmingly renew our mandate in a peaceful, free and credible electoral contest." Read more »
Nigeria: Tribute - Nuhu Sanusi: Humble Emir Who Died Helping the Poor, Buried Among the Poor
He died at 79, he was survived by two wives, 13 children and many grandchildren. Among his children, three are male and nine are female. Read more »