August 14
Nigeria: Shell Acknowledges Oil Spill in Bayelsa Community, Gives Reason
Shell said it conducted a Joint Investigative Visit (JIV) into the July 27 oil spill. Read more »
Nigeria: 67% of Nigerian Doctors Work in UK, NHS Vulnerable If They Withdraw - Minister
The minister said countries recruiting Nigerian health professionals should also contribute to expanding training opportunities in Nigeria. Read more »
Africa: Africa CDC Declares Mpox Public Health Emergency
Mr Karim said the number of cases has been increasing in recent weeks, showing a concerning upward trend Read more »
Nigeria: Senators Fume As NNPC, FIRS, Police, Others Refuse to Explain Illegal Spending - Audit Report
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts said the agencies refused to make the clarifications despite several attempts to compel them to do so. Read more »
August 13
Nigeria: Council of State, NGF Pass 'Vote of Confidence' On Tinubu - Kwara Governor
"Any change of government has to be through the ballots and not through the barrel of the gun or through insurrection or through any other unconstitutional means. Only through the… Read more »
August 14
Nigeria: CBN Reintroduces Key Economic Reports to Enhance Transparency
The reintroduced reports include the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), Business Expectation Survey (BES), Inflation Expectation Report, and other significant macroeconomic… Read more »
Nigeria: How Organic Farming Helps Farmers Tackle Ginger Wilt Disease, Climate Change Impacts - Expert
The agronomist said the sustainability of Nigeria's ginger value chain is threatened, as ginger farmers are struggling with access to disease-free planting materials and fields,… Read more »
August 13
Nigeria: Exclusive - Nigerian Govt. Freezes $37m Worth of Cryptocurrency Traced to Suspected Protest Organisers
In the ex parte application filed on 8 August and heard by the court on the following day, the EFCC described the cryptocurrency assets as proceeds of money laundering and… Read more »
August 14
Nigeria: Ladipo Kidnappers - Police Confirm Identity of Slain Nollywood Filmmaker, Identify Gang Member
The Lagos Police Command's Special Squad One Team gunned down nine members of a notorious kidnap gang during an operation in Ladipo, Mushin, in July. Read more »
Nigeria: Cislac Lauds ICPC for Opening Probe Into NAHCON's Handling of N90 Hajj Subsidy
CISLAC condemned the alleged corrupt handling of the Hajj subsidies "particularly given the religious significance of the event." Read more »
Nigeria: Investigation - Poverty, Shambolic Education System Keeping Children Out of School in Niger State
Niger, in the north-central, has one of the worst rates of out-of-school children in Nigeria. Read more »
August 13
Nigeria: What Finland Is Doing About Nigeria's Complaint Against Simon Ekpa - Finnish Minister
Simon Ekpa's case has put Finland in a problematic situation of having to navigate the blurry line between his rights to freedom of expression and the criminality of his… Read more »
Nigeria: Ribadu, Edun, Others Brief Council of State On #EndBadGovernance, Insecurity, Economy
Two former presidents, Muhammadu Buhari and Goodluck Jonathan, attended the meeting in person while other former presidents attended virtually. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Freezes $37 Million Worth of Cryptocurrency Traced to Suspected Protest Organisers
In the ex parte application filed on 8 August and heard by the court on the following day, the EFCC described the cryptocurrency assets as proceeds of money laundering and… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Signs Bill to Increase Salaries, Allowances of Judicial Officers By 300 Percent
The National Assembly passed the bill in June and subsequently transmitted it to the president for assent. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari, Jonathan in Attendance As Tinubu Chairs Council of State Meeting
The meeting, which commenced at about 12 noon at the Council Chambers of the Villa, is the first since President Tinubu assumed office in May last year. Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Speaker Bows to Pressure, Inaugurates Lawmaker Declared Elected By Appeal Court
The lawmaker's inauguration comes exactly 14 months after the Abia Assembly was inaugurated on 14 June 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Your Tenure Ended,' Nigerian Governor Rebuffs Official Who 'Resigned'
The official was appointed in October 2020 by the governor. Read more »
Nigeria: FBN Holdings, CBN Seek Dismissal of Barbican Capital's Shareholding Suit
Barbican Capital is controlled by Oba Otudeko, a former chairman of FBN Holdings. Read more »
Nigeria: Shaibu Replies Obaseki's Impersonation Allegation
Mr Shaibu described Mr Godwins as the "impostor", describing him as an appointee of Mr Obaseki, whom Edo people never voted for. Read more »
Nigeria: Anglican Seminarian Allegedly Rapes 10-Year-Old Girl
The suspect has been arrested, an official said. Read more »
Nigeria: Gospel Singer Aduke Gold Is Dead
The late singer was known for her single "Notori Ogo". Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Sing in Yoruba - Asake
Asake went live on Instagram to chat with his fans after recently releasing his new album, 'Lungu Boy.' Read more »
Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance Protest - Government Lifts Curfew in Kaduna, Zaria
The Kaduna government says citizens are free to move and engage in legitimate activities in Kaduna and Zaria and their environs with no restrictions. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Introduces Policy to Revitalise Healthcare System
Mr Pate said the policy would create an environment that encourages professional development and stability, even as it seeks to retain the best talent within Nigeria. Read more »