September 05
Nigeria: Fuel Price Hike - Kwara Govt Deploys Free Buses to Ease Movement
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Thursday, directed the immediate deployment of buses to different parts of the metropolis to ease the movement of commuters. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Increases Inmates' Allowance Amid Viral Video On Poor Feeding
The federal government says it has reviewed the feeding allowance of all the inmates serving their respective terms in the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) across the country by… Read more »
Nigeria: Death Toll in Kano Building Collapse Rises to 3 - NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says the death toll from the building collapse at Noman's Land Quarters, Fagge Local Government Area of Kano, has risen to three… Read more »
Nigeria: Sunshine Stars Captain Abe Sunday Retires From Professional Football
Sunshine Stars' captain, Abe Sunday, has announced his retirement from active football. Read more »
Nigeria: Stanbic Ibtc Reports N84.2bn Pre-Tax Profits
Stanbic IBTC Plc has reported its second-quarter results, posting pre-tax profits soaring by 80.4% to N84.2 billion for the three months ending in June 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Gusau Tasks Organizers of Pitch Awards On Integrity, Transparency
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, yesterday implored the organizers of the annual Nigeria Pitch Awards to ensure that nothing ever… Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Support 'Loyal, Existing' Local Companies - BOI
The Bank of Industry (BoI) has vowed to support loyal and existing local companies that have continued to invest in the nation despite the global economic downturn. Read more »
Nigeria: 28-Yr-Old Gombe Special School in Deplorable Condition
A Special Education Centre meant for physically challenged children located in the heart of Gombe, Gombe State capital, has continued to decay due to lack of proper care and… Read more »
Nigeria: 15 Senators, 149 Reps Sponsored No Bill in First Year - Report
A performance report by OrderPaper, Nigeria's parliamentary monitoring organisation, has revealed that 15 senators and 149 members of the House of Representatives did not sponsor… Read more »
Nigeria: Petrol Price Hike - Transport Fares Surge 50 Percent Nationwide
Commuters express worry; protest breaks out in Delta Inflation may rise further - MAN Afenifere, PDP demand reversal of increase TUC asks govt to rescind decision Tinubu didn't… Read more »
Nigeria: Gbajabiamila Can't Take Over N/Assembly's Oversight Role - Reps
The deputy spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has said the Chief of Staff to the president, Femi Gbajabiamila, cannot take over the oversight duties of the… Read more »
Nigeria: As Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun Assumes Duties
On Friday, August 23, 2024, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, took the oath of office as the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), following the retirement of former CJN, Kayode… Read more »
Nigeria: Banks' Loans to Private Sector Hit N2.3trn in 1 Month - Report
A new report indicated that commercial banks' credits to the private sector rose by about N2.3 trillion between June and July 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: State Assembly Speakers Assure of Good Governance
Speakers of State Houses of Assembly in Nigeria have reiterated their commitment to ensuring good governance at the grassroots level. Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo 2024 - PDP, APC Clash Over Alleged Election Rigging Plans By Aiyedatiwa
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Organisation in Ondo State has accused Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of plotting to compromise the upcoming governorship election by… Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina Govt Partners China, Orders for 400 Tractors, 4,000 Water Pumps
The Katsina State Government has ordered the supply of 400 tractors and 4,000 agricultural water pumps from a Chinese company. Read more »
Nigeria: RTEAN Dissolves Oyo Executive
The national leadership of the Road Transport Employers' Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) has dissolved its branch executive in Oyo State. Read more »
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Nworgu Wins Silver, Secures Nigeria's Second Powerlifting Medal
Upset as Ogunkunle books semi-final spot in para-table tennis Read more »
Nigeria: ICPC Quizzes Ngige Over 'Contracts, Job Racketeering'
The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has quizzed Chris Ngige, one of the Ministers in the cabinet of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Read more »
September 04
Africa: It Will Take 130 Years to Achieve Gender Parity - World Economic Forum
Immediate steps should be taken for the inclusion of women to achieve gender parity in Nigeria and beyond to avoid a tortuous distance of an average of 130 years, country director… Read more »
West Africa: Mitigating Security Concerns in Northern Nigeria
Security concerns in Northern Nigeria have been longstanding issues that have significantly impacted the region's stability and development. This is exacerbated by corruption,… Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Seeks NYSC's Collaboration to Fight Drug Abuse, Human Trafficking
The Zamfara State Government has called for partnership with the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) in the fight against drug abuse and human trafficking. Read more »
Nigeria: NLC, Naccima, Others Demand Petrol Price Hike Reversal
'Increase will hurt businesses, worsen inflation' Citizens urge gov't to reconsider Dangote refinery rolls out PMS, silent on cost Read more »
Nigeria: 31 Killed, 5,280 Houses Destroyed By Floods in Kano
At least 31 persons have been reported dead and 5,280 houses destroyed by flood across 21 local government areas of Kano State. Read more »
Nigeria: Bill Gates, Dangote Meet Shettima, Governors At Aso Rock
American Billionaire, Bill Gates, and Chairman of the Dangote Group of Companies, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, were at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, on Wednesday. Read more »