Nigeria: Govt Approves N12,000 for Kidney Dialysis in 11 Hospitals

The federal government has approved N12,000 as the cost for dialysis under the Kidney Dialysis Subsidy scheme, as against the previous N50,000. Read more »

Nigeria: N70,000 Minimum Wage Cannot Lift Nigerians Out of Poverty - U.S. Report

The United States government has expressed concern over the sustainability of Nigeria's new national minimum wage, warning that the recently approved N70,000 benchmark is… Read more »

Nigeria: Shops Destroyed As Fire Guts Kwara Cattle Market

No fewer than 22 shops were destroyed when fire broke out at Kara Market in Ajase-Ipo, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, in the early hours of Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Recruits Allege Paying N250,000 for Uniforms, Boots At Bauchi Training School

Recruits at the Nigeria Police Force Training School, Yelwa, Bauchi State, have alleged that they are being compelled to pay as much as N250,000 for uniforms, boots, and other kits… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Urged to Embrace Proper Knowledge in E-Trading to Avoid Financial Losses

The Regional Manager of Vantage Markets Africa, Mr. Ted Odigie, has advised Nigerians to acquire proper education and knowledge of e-trading before investing, stressing that… Read more »

Nigeria: Boko Haram Founder's Son, 5 Other Suspected Terrorists Arrested in Chad

Six suspected Boko Haram members, including Muslim Mohammed Yusuf, son of the late founder of the Boko Haram terrorist sect, Mohammed Yusuf, were said to have been arrested in… Read more »

Nigeria: China to Work With Nigeria in Advancing People-to-People Exchanges

The Deputy Ambassador of the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, Zhou Hongyou, has expressed his country's readiness to work with the government of Nigeria to advance People-to-People… Read more »

Nigeria: US Embassy Now Requires Social Media Disclosure for Nigerian Visa Applicants

The United States Mission in Nigeria has introduced a new requirement for non-immigrant visa applicants, demanding that they must now disclose all social media usernames or handles… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Okays Shield of Witnesses in Trial of Suspected Al-Shabab Terrorists

A Federal High Court in Abuja has approved the shielding of witnesses in the trial of five persons suspected members of a terrorist organisation, the Al-Shabaab, linked to the 2022… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt to Enroll 500,000 Out-of-School Children

The Federal Government has kicked off a new initiative aimed at reducing the number of out-of-school children and tackling literacy challenges across the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Is Peter Obi Igbo's Best Political Foot Forward? (II)

When I posed the above question to a leading political figure from the south east who preferred anonymity, he appeared bristled by the question while answering it. He said "It is… Read more »

Nigeria: Sokoto Boat Mishap - 3 Family Members, 23 Others Missing

A man, Malam Abdullah Usman, is yet to find three members of his family following the boat mishap which occurred at Kojiyo village in Goronyo Local Government State of Sokoto State… Read more »

Nigeria: ASUU Crisis - Why Minister of Education Must Find Final Solution

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has once again sounded the alarm over a looming nationwide strike across government-owned universities. In a statement signed by its… Read more »

Nigeria: Barau FC in a Fix As Kano Govt Demands N50m for Sani Abacha Stadium

With a few days to the kickoff of the 2025/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, newly promoted Barau FC Kano is battling frantically to secure a home ground for its… Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Workers Plan Football Tourney in Gombe

The Forum of Heads of Federal Civil Servants in Gombe State has concluded plans to stage its first-ever football competition to promote unity, fitness, and teamwork among members… Read more »

Nigeria: Nongu Vows to Rebuild, Return Lobi Stars to NPFL

The Chairman of Lobi Stars, Dr. Phillip Nongu, has accepted responsibility for the relegation of the club from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), but assured fans that the… Read more »

Nigeria: Team Bayelsa Dominate Youth Games' Zonal Qualifiers

Team Bayelsa dominated proceedings at the just concluded South-South Zonal elimination in team sports for the forthcoming National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State. Read more »

Nigeria: Enyimba Announce Major Squad Overhaul, Release 22 Players

Eight-time Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, Enyimba International Football Club, have confirmed a massive shake-up in their squad with the departure of 22 players… Read more »

Nigeria: Consolidation On the Table Amidst Airlines' Cash Crunch

With a 30 per cent interest rate and a badly devalued naira, the dollar based aviation industry especially the domestic airlines are confronted with deep financial straits which… Read more »

Nigeria: Minister to Share Insights On Non-Oil Export At Firstbank Confab

FirstBank has unveiled the 2025 edition of the FirstBank Agric and Export Conference themed "The Fundamentals of Building a Non-Oil Export Driven Economy", which is kicking off… Read more »

Nigeria: Equity Investors Gain N65bn As Reserves Hit $40.72, Highest Since June

Equity investors gained about N65 billion as the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) all-share index advanced by seven basis points, reversing negative performance experienced last week. Read more »

Nigeria: FG Distributes Free Meters to Band a Customers Again

The federal government has begun the distribution of new meters for Band A customers. Read more »

Nigeria: Experts Seek Accountability As RMAFC Moves to Raise States' Allocations

Economic and development experts have called for more accountability at the subnational levels as the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) begins the… Read more »

Nigeria: Experts Caution As Residents, US, UK Welcome Terror Kingpins' Arrests

Mixed reactions have trailed the arrest of Mahmud Muhammad Usman, also known as Abu Bara'a/Abbas/Mukhtar, leader of the Ansaru terrorist group, and Abubakar Abba, leader of the… Read more »

Nigeria: INEC Records 69,376 Online Voter Pre-Registrations in 7 Hours

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said on Monday that 69,376 Nigerians completed their online pre-registration for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR)… Read more »