September 24
Nigeria: FCT Police Take Custody of Suspect Accused of Taking Woman to Hotel for Ritual
The FCT Police Command has confirmed that it has received from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, FCT Command, one Joseph Efe (30) accused of taking a woman to an Abuja… Read more »
Nigeria: FG to Establish National Citizens' Value Brigade in Schools
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the establishment of a Citizens Value Brigade for primary and secondary schools across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Kogi Assembly Demands Sack of EFCC Chair Over Yahaya Bello
The Kogi State House of Assembly has demanded the immediate removal of the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, citing alleged… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Moves to Replace Sacked Directors
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has commenced the process of appointing substantive directors to replace those who were relieved of their appointments, including some who retired… Read more »
Nigeria: Kogi Assembly Calls for Sack of EFCC Chair, Alleges Assassination Attempt On Ododo, Bello
The Kogi State House of Assembly has demanded the immediate removal of the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, citing alleged… Read more »
Nigeria: Flood - FEC Raises Committee to Re-Assess Alau Dam, Others
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the setting up of a committee to re-assess the integrity of the Alau Dam and other dams across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Desertification - Sokoto Gov Launches 1m Tree-Planting Initiative
Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has launched a tree-planting initiative aimed at tackling desertification in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: AU Gives Pantami New Appointment
A former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Pantami, has been appointed by the African Union (AU) as Co-chairman of the African Scientific Research… Read more »
September 23
Nigeria: Meteorologists Warn Of Nationwide Thunderstorms
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has released a weather outlook predicting thunderstorms nationwide from Monday, September 23, to Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Read more »
September 20
Nigeria: Lagdo Dam - Taraba Residents Flee As Water Submerges Farmlands
Residents of towns and villages along river Benue in Taraba State have started relocating and harvesting their crops as water begins to submerge farms following the release of… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara - Group Raises Concern Over Continuous Closure of Bridge Despite Completion
The Kwara Concerned Group has raised concern over the continuous closure of the General Tunde Idiagbon flyover several months after its completion. Read more »
September 19
Nigeria: Maiduguri Flood - Displaced Persons Return Home As Water Recedes
Many people displaced by Alau Dam flood in Maiduguri have started leaving camps for their respective homes as the water receded in many areas of the city. Read more »
Nigeria: 1.6 Million People Affected, 634,000 Displaced By Flood - NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says about 1.6 million people have been affected by flooding in Nigeria between April and September 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Jaiz Wins 2024 Global Most Promising Islamic Bank Award
Jaiz Bank, Nigeria's pioneer Non-Interest Bank, has emerged the global Most Promising Islamic Bank in 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: World Bank, IMF Interfering With Nigerian Universities - Lautech Pro-Chancellor
Pro-chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Professor Ayodeji Omole, has said Nigerian universities are… Read more »
Nigeria: Demography Positions Nigeria to Lead $7.7trn Halal Market - Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has projected that Nigeria is on the path to becoming a major player in the global halal economy, which is expected to reach a market value of $7.7… Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Tremor - We Are Monitoring, Analysing Earth Movement - FG
The federal government has said it is monitoring and analysing earth movement in and around Abuja to forestall any further earth tremor in the federal capital territory. Read more »
Nigeria: Onsa, Cscs Assemble Cybersecurity Experts to Address Ai-Driven Threats
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), in collaboration with the Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS), has assembled stakeholders who are cybersecurity… Read more »
Nigeria: Sokoto Blogger Accused of Defaming Governor's Wife Gets Bail
The Chief Magistrate Court in Sokoto State granted bail on Wednesday to Shafi'u Umar, a blogger accused of spreading false information about Governor Ahmed Aliyu and his wife on… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - Kwara Seals 14 Buildings for Lack of Toilets, Warns Landlords
Kwara State's environmental task force has sealed off 14 buildings for violating environmental regulations, specifically due to inadequate toilet facilities. Read more »
Nigeria: Kogi Govt Inaugurates N70, 000 Minimum Wage Implementation Committee
The Kogi State government has inaugurated an implementation committee for the new national minimum wage of N70,000 for state workers. Read more »
Nigeria: SSANU, Nasu Threaten Strike Over Unpaid Salaries, Issue 3-Week Ultimatum
The Joint Action Committee of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has… Read more »
Nigeria: Elder Statesman Muhammad Jibo Dies At 92
An elder statesman, Alhaji Muhammad Jibo of Tudun Wada, Zaria, has passed away at the age of 92. Read more »
Nigeria: Airport Upgrade - Makinde Earmarks N41bn, Rejects Presumptive Tax Bill
Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has announced that N41 billion has been allocated for the upgrade of Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport in Alakia, Ibadan, to international… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Orders Evacuation of Police Barracks Over Looming Collapse
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has announced an emergency evacuation of Block 3 of the Mopol 20 Barracks in Onigbongbo, Ikeja, over concerns that it might… Read more »