November 25, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria's Third-Quarter Economic Growth Slows to 2.25%
The NBS said this growth rate declined from 4.03 per cent in the third quarter of 2021. Read more »
November 24, 2022
Nigeria: Govt Trains 37,000 Teachers Before Reintroduction of History in School
Stakeholders have intensified calls for the government to re-introduce the subject into the nation's education curriculum since its removal in the 2009/2010 academic session. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Trains 3,700 Teachers Ahead of History Reintroduction in Schools' Curriculum
Stakeholders have intensified calls for the government to re-introduce the subject into the nation's education curriculum since its removal in the 2009/2010 academic session. Read more »
Africa: Idris Elba to Speak At Creative Africa Nexus Weekend
Idris Elba will grace the "When giants speak" Fireside Chat on Saturday Read more »
Nigeria: HIV/Aids - Nigeria Records Decline in New Infections - Official
Mr Aliyu said the development is an indication that Nigeria will meet the United Nations target of ending HIV/AIDS by 2030. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Atiku Pledges to Set Aside $10 Billion for Women, Youth Employment
The former Vice President said the Fund would be used to create employment opportunities for women and the youths. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Data Firm Says Saving $10 Million Switching From Diesel to Gas Power Source
The development, the CEO said, provides a total IT power of 13.5MW at the Nigeria campus, "built using modern, efficient and green design architecture." Read more »
November 23, 2022
Nigeria: Three Nigerian Innovators, Others Shortlisted for African Award
The three Nigerians are part of a group of 16 African innovators, spanning 10 countries, who will compete for the £25,000 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. Read more »
November 24, 2022
Nigeria: Govt Recovers U.S.$1 Billion in Looted Funds Since 2015
The government says the proceeds of the fight against corruption had been ploughed into the nation's economy as a means of impacting the livelihood of Nigerians, through different… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Departs Abuja for Niamey
Mr Buhari billed to attend AU Summit on Industrialisation, Economic Diversification in the Nigerien capital. Read more »
Nigeria: Election Violence - UK Threatens Visa Sanctions Against Politicians, Security Officials
"We will also be watching closely any individual who acts violently or incites people through the social media; we do have the possibility of using our Visas as sanction by… Read more »
November 23, 2022
Nigeria: Kingship Tussle - One Killed As Arsonists Raze Palace in Osun State
There had been tension in Ikirun since Yinusa Akadiri was installed as traditional ruler of the town. Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Approved Redesign of Naira Notes - Buhari
According to the president, "the new Naira banknotes have been fortified with security features that make them difficult to counterfeit." Read more »
November 22, 2022
Nigeria: Allegation of Lobbying to Delay New NDDC Board Fake - Official
The NDDC said the group which made the allegation was working against the interest of the people of the Niger Delta region, and that they wish to reduce the agency to a "cash cow". Read more »
Nigeria: Access Bank Disowns Fake News On Association With Cryptocurrency Platform
A statement by the Bank's management dissociated the financial institution from the information pushed out by a fictitious webpage Read more »
November 23, 2022
Nigeria: How Zamfara Governor Allegedly Laundered State Funds Through Cash Withdrawals
The Chairman of EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa has since confirmed that three serving state governors were being monitored over their suspected moves to launder stashed billions of naira… Read more »
November 22, 2022
Nigeria: 2023 - Why PDP Needs to Win Back Northern States - Chidoka
Mr Chidoka said the political future of the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike and other members of the G5 was tied to the PDP. Read more »
November 23, 2022
Nigeria: Buhari Unveils Nigeria's New Naira Notes
The old notes would still be valid until the 31st January, 2023, as stated by the CBN. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Presidential Candidate Raises Alarm Over Influx of Arms
The candidate says arms and drugs are entering the country through the border causing concerns among security agencies. Read more »
Nigeria: Kolmani Oil - We'll Avoid Mistakes of Niger Delta - Gombe Governor
"We have learnt our lessons. With the developments and what has been happening around the Niger Delta and other oil-producing areas of the world, naturally, no government will… Read more »
November 22, 2022
Nigeria: 2023 - Atiku, Okowa to Wade Into Imo State PDP Crisis
"Unity is crucial. And it's only with unity that we can regain or recover Imo. And the route to that recovery is by winning the presidential election next February." Read more »
Nigeria: 20 Million Out-of-School Children Are Potential Boko Haram Members - Obasanjo
Mr Obasanjo says government must devise innovative means to reduce out-of-school children in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Covid-19 - Nigerian Govt Insists On Travel Protocols, Says Pandemic Not Over
266,283 COVID-19 infections and 3,155 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Read more »
Nigeria: Average Retail Price of Petrol Up 17.93% in October - NBS
The NBS report said the highest average retail price of N211.00 for petrol was recorded in Kebbi state Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Earned U.S.$741.48 Billion From Oil and Gas in 21 Years - NEITI
NEITI calls for the effective implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act. Read more »