May 23
Nigeria: How Procurement Fraud Stalled $100 Million Malaria Project in Nigeria - Minister
Mr Pate also said a Nigerian company, which had earlier won the bidding for the project, was disqualified and blacklisted from all UN contracts for three years. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Police Abduct Nigerian Journalist
Madu Onuorah was abducted from his home in the Lugbe area of Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Lookman Joins Esteemed List, Says Playing for Eagles Has Elevated Him
Lookman became just the fifth player and first African to score a hat-trick in a European Cup final Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Lawmakers Set to Amend Controversial Kano Emirate Council Law
The bill to recall the law for amendment passes first reading after a motion by the lawmakers. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Directs All BDCS to Reapply for Licenses
It also directed that BDCs meet the minimum capital requirements for the license category applied for within six months from the effective date of the guidelines. Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Ginger Farmers Count Losses As Disease Ravages Crop, Ruins Livelihood
Kaduna ginger farmers are struggling to get back on their feet after an infection devastated their crops last year Read more »
May 22
Nigeria: It's a New Dawn in Abuja! President Tinubu Set to Flag-Off Rail Transport in FCT
Rail transportation, as distinct from road and air systems, is a key mode of transport in which the FCT administration has recorded outstanding achievements under the Renewed Hope… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Grants Abba Kyari Bail
Abba Kyari and his co-defendants are facing eight charges of conspiracy, illegal dealing in cocaine, importation of cocaine and obstruction. Read more »
May 23
Nigeria: Cop Accidentally Killed By Colleague in Jos Market
The police officer was struck by a stray bullet fired by a member of the security personnel patrolling Terminus Market Read more »
Nigeria: Court Remands VeryDarkMan for Allegedly Cyberbullying Iyabo Ojo, Tonto Dikeh, Others
VeryDarkMan was arrested and detained for a similar offence on 22 March 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Bans Smoking, Ritual Killings in Movies, Music Videos, Skits
"We will work with the industry to see how we achieve zero, completely smoke-free Nollywood." Read more »
Nigeria: #RiversInvestmentSummit - What Rivers Chief Judge Told Fubara, Others
The governor enumerated the steps his administration has taken to revive the state's economy. Read more »
May 22
Nigeria: #RiversInvestmentSummit - What We're Doing to Revive Rivers' Economy - Fubara
The governor said it was sad that Port Harcourt, the Rivers capital, once revered as an established commercial centre in Nigeria, has lost its shine. Read more »
Nigeria: Correctional Centres in Lagos Overstretched By 104 Per Cent - Justice Commissioner
The seven centres currently house 9691 inmates as against 4757, which they have the capacity for. Read more »
Nigeria: Formations Alone Can't Build Successful Teams, Says Finidi
The new Super Eagles coach appears to prioritise a winning mentality and player understanding over formations Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Inaugurates N8bn Substation, Ondo Communities Reconnected to Grid After 14 Years
With the completion of the substation, communities in the Okitipupa, Ilaje, Irele, Odigbo, and Ese-Odo Local Government Areas in Ondo State, which had been without power supply for… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Calls for Private Sector Participation in Sports Development
The president said collaboration can build a robust ecosystem that supports athletes and promotes healthy living among Nigerians Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Governor Promises to Start Paying Minimum Wage From Next Month
The governor announced this on Wednesday during a meeting with the leadership of the Zamfara State chapter of the labour union. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest 8 Robbery Suspects in Kaduna
The suspects allegedly robbed many hotels in the Kaduna metropolis Read more »
Nigeria: Why Peter Obi Visited Labour Party National Secretariat - Spokesperson
The spokesperson said Mr Obi's visit was part of the consultations in search of peace in the party. Read more »
Nigeria: May 29 - Tinubu Orders Low-Key Celebration of First Anniversary
"The anniversary is going to be low-key, there would be no major ceremony but a sectorial briefing by the ministers. The essence is to ensure that government funds are kept for the… Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Seals Trade, Industrialisation Pact With Nigeria-Arabian Gulf Chamber of Commerce
The MoU signing signifies a mutual commitment to developing market-ready products, establishing a steering committee to oversee implementation, and leveraging the Maigatari Free… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Confirms 12 New Lassa Fever Cases, 1 Death in One Week
NCDC noted that one health worker was affected in the reporting week Read more »
Nigeria: Finidi Speaks On Super Eagles' Contract
Finidi addressed misconceptions surrounding the contract's duration, emphasising performance as the defining factor. Read more »
Nigeria: Hajj 2024 - Nasarawa Completes Airlift of Pilgrims As Kaduna, Kano, Others Begin Wednesday
So far, 12,760 intending pilgrims have been airlifted to Saudi Arabia in a total of 30 flights. Read more »