January 25, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian University to Award Segun Odegbami Honorary Doctorate
The former national team captain is receiving an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Human Kinetics Read more »
Nigeria: Former Presidential Aide Enang Reacts to His Expulsion From APC
Mr Enang is a governorship aspirant of the APC for the 2023 election in Akwa Ibom State. Read more »
Nigeria: Several Vigilantes Killed in Bombing Raid in Niger
The raid happened as the vigilantes were preparing to pursue terrorists who attacked their village. Read more »
Nigeria: Days After Getting Additional Portfolio, Sokoto Commissioner Resigns From Tambuwal's Cabinet
Mrs Haruna was considered one of the most influential appointees of the governor before her resignation. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Chairs Committee to End Fuel Scarcity
The federal government will not allow misguided elements to bring untold hardship upon the citizenry, an official said. Read more »
Nigeria: Oxford University Invites Applications for Postdoctoral Fellowship On Public Administration in Nigeria
The Ladipo Adamolekun Postdoctoral Fellowship is open to those who have been awarded their PhD at a Nigerian university to prepare publications based on their dissertation which… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Kill Three Suspected Terrorists, Rescue 16 Kidnapped Victims - Official
Nigerian troops deployed under Operation Forest Sanity killed at least three terrorists and rescued 16 captives during operations along the Birnin Gwari-Kaduna road and Igabi Local… Read more »
Nigeria: Stamp Duty - CBN Says N378.7 Billion Collected in Six Years
A lawmaker had alleged that some government agencies misappropriated N89.09 trillion collected as stamp duty. Read more »
January 24, 2023
Nigeria: Convert Your Support for Me to Votes, Atiku Tells Supporters in Delta
Atiku said he chose Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as his running mate because of the massive support for him in Delta and the entire Niger Delta region. Read more »
Nigeria: Lassa Fever - Nigeria Records Seven Deaths, 105 Infections in Two Weeks
According to the NCDC, the trio of Ondo, Edo and Bauchi States accounted for 84 per cent of all confirmed Lassa fever cases. Read more »
Ghana: Bank of Ghana Expected to Hike Interest Rates in January
The Ghanaian cedi ranked top of the table of the worst-performing currencies in the world last year Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Governorship - Again, Jandor Expresses Worries Over Attacks On Campaign Train
Jandor said that similar situations had happened repeatedly in various local governments areas since he kicked off his tour of 245 wards Read more »
January 25, 2023
Nigeria: Naira Extends Losses On Official Market
In Uyo, currency dealers said the rate stood at N744.00 per dollar against the greenback Read more »
January 24, 2023
Nigeria: Oscars 2023 - Tems Nominated for 96th Academy Awards
The 96th Academy Awards nominations were released in the early hours of Tuesday Read more »
January 25, 2023
Nigeria: Inside the Multi-Million-Dollar Business Dispute Between Emefiele and 'Brother-in-Law'
John Omoile, who is demanding $36 million in damages, accuses Mr Emefiele of breach of contract, fraudulent inducement, negligent representation and fraud. Read more »
January 24, 2023
Nigeria: 2023 - Why Akpabio Will Fail in His LGA - Council Chairperson
"The people who think Akpabio will win this election are dreaming." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Police Arrest Man for Offering Them N1 Million Bribe - Official
The bribe was meant to secure the release of a suspected kidnapper arrested last year Read more »
Nigeria: Former Presidential Aide Expelled From APC
Mr Enang told this newspaper he was not aware of his expulsion. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Groan As Fuel Scarcity Bites Harder
"At this time, this is unbearable. People are suffering and the election is next month," a Nigerian lamented. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Appoints Former IGP As Chairman Police Service Commission
If confirmed by the Senate, Mr Arase will succeed Musiliu Smith, another former IGP who resigned under controversial circumstances last year. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Commissions First Phase of Lagos Blue Rail
The elevated train network is expected to ease traffic in the often gridlocked Lagos metropolis. Read more »
Nigeria: Covid-19 - Nigeria Makes U-Turn, Mandates Vaccination for Travellers
The Nigerian government had in December 2022 ordered the relaxation of COVID-19 safety measures and travel advisory. Read more »
Nigeria: NASS Asks CBN to Extend the Deadline On Old Naira Notes By Six Months
The CBN on Tuesday insisted that the deadline on old notes remained 31 January. Read more »
Nigeria: No Going Back On January 31 Deadline for Old Notes, Says Central Bank Governor
"I must say here that, unfortunately, I don't have good news for those who feel that we should shift the deadline. My apologies," Mr Emefiele said. Read more »
Nigeria: Offshore Support Company Caverton Appoints New Finance Officer
Another official has been appointed the new Chief Financial Officer of the offshore support company Read more »