May 17
Nigeria: Work On Auto Policy Bill With Dispatch, Stakeholders Tell Govt
An automotive industry stakeholder, Mr. Mamudu Lukman has advised authorities and officials working on the National Automotive Industry Development Plan (NAIDP) also known as Auto… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Wade Into Eko Disco's Lingering Crisis
The House of Representatives has mandated its Committee on Power to investigate the lingering board room crisis in Eko Distribution Company to protect the federal government's… Read more »
Nigeria: Para Badminton - Bolaji, Chigozie Qualify for Paris 2024 Paralympics
The duo of Mariam Eniola Bolaji and Jeremiah Chigozie has qualified for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games coming up from 28th August to 8th September. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Pilgrims Task Hajj Managers On Excellent Services
As the 2024 Hajj approaches, Nigerian pilgrims have called on the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to provide exceptional services throughout the religious exercise. Read more »
Nigeria: Igoche Mark Hails Rivers Hoopers On Bal Playoff Ticket
A one-time Nigeria Basketball Federation presidential candidate and initiator of the Mark D' Ball Basketball Championship, Mr. Igoche Mark, has congratulated Nigerian Champions,… Read more »
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Pays for Lagos Pilgrims' Sacrificial Rams As Airlift Begins
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the payment of the sacrificial rams for the 1,875 intending pilgrims performing the 2024 Hajj from the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Risk Management Critical to Effective Tax Collection - Crmi
The President of the Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CRIM), Dr. Ezekiel Oseni has advised revenue collection agencies to take cognizance of risk management as it… Read more »
Nigeria: Explore Islamic Law to Resolve Conflicts, Don Urges Us, UN, Others
A law professor at the University of Abuja, Ali Ahmad, has called on international actors to explore Islamic legal provisions for the resolution of the violent conflicts in… Read more »
Nigeria: NGO to Empower 4000 Women in 5th Annual Conference
A non-governmental organisation, SheCan Nigeria, is set to empower 4000 women in the 5th edition of its annual She Can Do More conference. Read more »
Nigeria: Access Bank Upgrades Health Loan for Women
Access Bank has added more healthcare covering on its women's health loan in a bid to improve the healthcare offerings related to women. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Football Authorities Endorse N-Youth League
The Nigeria Youth League (N-Youth League), an initiative of Robinson Adakosa, has been endorsed by the Ministry of Sports Development, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), and… Read more »
Nigeria: Over 3000 for Lagos Leather Fair
Lagos Leather Fair, an annual event showcasing Africa's Leather Industry, has announced the launch of its 2024 fair with the theme "Levelling Up" to spur on the growth being made… Read more »
Nigeria: Don Tasks Doctoral Candidates On Economic Policy
The Business School Director at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Professor Josaphat Uchechukwu Onwumere, has tasked doctoral students in Nigerian universities to produce… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Pledges Support for Local Manufacturers
The federal government has said it is creating an enabling environment for local manufacturers and small-scale producers to do business with ease and earn profits on their… Read more »
Ghana/Nigeria: Golden Eaglets Falter in Wafu B U-17 Opener in Ghana
...As Flamingos gear up for Burkina Faso ladies Read more »
May 16
Nigeria: Nigerians Waiting to See If Tinubu's Govt Is Serious - Atedo Peterside
Atedo Peterside, the founder of Stanbic IBTC and ANAP Foundation, has said that Nigerians are waiting to see if the President Bola Tinubu administration means business. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Rice Farmers Fear Production Decline in Kano
Rice farmers in Kano State are worried that production in the state may decline over critical input costs and the failure of the federal government to implement its new scheme in… Read more »
Nigeria: Food Crisis Worsens As Inflation Soared to 33.69 Percent in April
The prices of food commodities in the country rose by 40.53 per cent in the month of April, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has shown. Read more »
May 15
Nigeria: Sweden to Return 39 Artefacts to Oba of Benin Palace
The Swedish government has disclosed its resolved to return 39 pieces of Benin Artefacts in its museum to the custody of the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II. Read more »
Nigeria: Army Cracks Down On Rivers Residents 'Refining' Crude Oil in Their Homes
The 6 Division of the Nigeria Army on Wednesday discovered 5 reservoirs stocked with 45,000 liters of crude oil each in Odagwa Etche community, Etche local government area of… Read more »
West Africa: 'Why Taiwan-Nigeria Trade Volume Declined By $500m'
The trade volume between Nigeria and Taiwan declined from $1bn in 2021 to $500m in 2023 after imports from Nigeria matched Taiwan's demand for imported agricultural products. Read more »
Nigeria: I Am Yet to Find Love - Ayra Starr
Nigerian singer, Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has opened up on her relationship status. Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Rejects N48,000 Minimum Wage, Pulls Out From Negotiation Committee
Members of the organised labour, on Wednesday, lampooned the federal government for offering Nigerian workers N48,000 minimum wage. Read more »
West Africa: Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso's Decision to Leave Complicating Regional Security - Ecowas
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), on Tuesday, said the decision of the trio of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Republic to leave the regional bloc is… Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Govt, China Sign MOU for Economic Cooperation
Malam Uba Sani, the Governor of Kaduna State, had the honor of signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Hebei Province of the People's Republic of China. Read more »