April 17
Nigeria: Nigerian Breweries to Shut Down Two Plants
Job cuts are a strong possibility among the "operational efficiency measures" to be adopted by the company in the days ahead Read more »
April 16
Nigeria: FG Launches National Single Window Project for Enhanced Trade Efficiency
The project is designed to reduce clearance times, improve economic metrics, increase transparency, and minimise trade costs Read more »
April 17
Nigeria: PAU Press to Release New Book On Youth and Social Movements
Pan-Atlantic University Press is thrilled to announce that a new book titled Digital Youth and Social Movements: Perspectives from Nigeria will be released on 23 April. Read more »
April 16
Nigeria: PDP Lawmakers Say Party Must Take Back Aso Rock, Give Govt Ultimatum On Insecurity
The lawmakers said they remain united despite recent demand by some members for the resignation of the party's acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Needs About 300 Storage Facilities to Address Post-Harvest Losses - Institute
The Nigerian Stored Produce Research Institute (NSPR) said the country required nothing less than 300 cold chain hubs across the 774 local government areas. Read more »
Nigeria: NBA Rolls Out Plan for 2024 Elections
The NBA said the election scheduled to be held in July will be through electronic voting. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. House Passes Resolution On Chibok Girls, Boko Haram
While extolling the survivors of violence in northern Nigeria for mustering courage to tell their stories "at great personal risk", the congress enjoined the Nigerian government to… Read more »
Nigeria: Corruption Biggest Threat to Security in Nigeria - Minister
The minister promised that the government would work tirelessly to provide safe schools for children across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Over 1,680 Children Abducted, 180 Killed in Nigerian School Attacks - Unicef
UNICEF warned that Kaduna and Sokoto states despite being at risk of abduction have not done well In implementing the safe school programme Read more »
April 17
Nigeria: Police to Prosecute Suspect Allegedly Caught With Fake Naira Notes
The police said the suspect confessed to the crime and have recovered some fake naira notes from him. Read more »
April 16
Nigeria: Lagos to Extend Blue Rail Line to Ogun - Official
Lagos and Ogun state governments are holding talks over the proposed extension of the Blue Rail Line, according to an official. Read more »
April 17
Nigeria: Tenure Policy - NUC Management 'Ignores' Director's Retirement Notice
Sources told this newspaper that due to the systemic issues at NUC, the circular on the tenure policy was not presented to the management and staff of the agency. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Announces Reduction in Price of Diesel
The company said the significant reduction in the price of diesel is expected to positively affect all the spheres of the economy and ultimately reduce the high inflation rate in… Read more »
April 16
Nigeria: Gov Namadi Leads Jigawa Delegation to Ethiopia On Wheat Farming Study Tour
Jigawa is currently the foremost wheat producing state in Nigeria, significantly contributing to the nation's agricultural sector and food security, and the study tour is expected… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Issue Ultimatum Over N45bn Alleged Unremitted Funds
The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) had brought the case before the House of Representatives, accusing the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of not responding to its… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Begins Allocation of Houses Under National Housing Programme
The authorities say the first batch of the allocation process was concluded after a review of the conditions and procedures for sales of houses under the national housing scheme. Read more »
Nigeria: As Naira Gains in Forex Markets, Inflationary Pressures Persist
Despite a significant appreciation recorded in the value of the naira in recent weeks, the impacts on the prices of goods and services are yet to be felt by Nigerians Read more »
West Africa: Medlab West Africa - the Biggest Medical Lab Event in the Region Returns to Lagos
Scheduled from 22nd to 24th April, 2024 at Landmark Centre, the event is set to feature a bustling exhibition show floor with local and international healthcare manufacturers… Read more »
April 15
Nigeria: Junior Pope's Death, Lecturer-Student Wedding, Other Top Stories From South-East
This is a review of top events which occurred in Nigeria's South-east within the past week Read more »
April 16
Nigeria: Tinubu Declares 7 April National Police Day
President Tinubu said the police would be transformed into "a modern, professional, and accountable institution that mirrors the aspirations and values" of Nigeria. Read more »
April 15
Nigeria: How Zamfara University Students, Staff Were Rescued After 207 Days
Mr Laka, said the 22 people, comprising 15 students and seven workers of the university, were abducted from the university in September 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Speaks On Alleged Shooting of Civilians
The Coalition of Bokkos Ethnic Youth Nationalities alleged that soldiers shot civilians and compounded the vulnerability of residents of their locality Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Inflation Hits 33.20 Percent Amid High Food Prices
The food inflation rate in March 2024 quickened to 40.01 per cent on a year-on-year basis Read more »
Nigeria: Blackout - Collapse Grid Fully Restored - TCN
The collapse of the national grid on Monday morning was caused by a fire incident at the Afam power generating station, leading to a sudden generation loss of 25 MW and 305 MW,… Read more »
April 13
Nigeria: We'll Continue Promoting Distance Learning to Improve Access to Education - Tinubu
Mr Tinubu gave the assurance at the 13th Convocation and Investiture of the third Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). Read more »