Nigeria: Time to Actualise the Abuja Light Rail Project

Nearly three decades have passed since the Abuja Rail Mass Transit, popularly known as the Abuja Light Rail, was first conceived under the administration of the late General Sani… Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Donates N15bn to University

Group President of the Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, has announced the donation of N15billion to the Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology,… Read more »

Nigeria: Experts Differ With Northern Govs Over State Police

Security experts have opposed the renewed call by the Northern States Governors' Forum (NSGF) for the creation of state police as a solution to insecurity in the region, arguing… Read more »

Nigeria: Jonathan's Wife Rules Out Return to Aso Villa, Backs Tinubu

Former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, has ruled out her return to Aso Rock Villa in Abuja, saying she would rather campaign alongside President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's wife,… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerien Junta Arrests 3 Journalists in Fresh Clampdown On Media

Niger authorities have arrested three journalists working at a private radio station, the latest reporters detained since a junta seized power in a 2023 coup. Read more »

Nigeria: Leadership Crisis Rocks Katsina Varsity Again

The Federal University, Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA), Katsina State, is again embroiled in a leadership crisis following controversies surrounding the selection process for the… Read more »

Nigeria: Exploits of 'Surprise Packages', Ikorodu City, Abakaliki FC in Federation Cup

Without any iota of doubt, the story of the ongoing football season in Nigeria is that of Ikorodu City FC Lagos and Abakaliki FC. These two clubs have emerged as surprise packages… Read more »

Nigeria: We Don't Need Elections Anymore, Too

Since it is clear that we have decided to run our democracy without abiding by the provisions of our constitution and the law, then we as well don't need to conduct any elections… Read more »

Nigeria: NERC Orders Discos to Compensate Band a Customers in 557 Streets

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has ordered nine electricity Distribution Companies to compensate Band A customers living in 557 streets across its franchise areas… Read more »

Nigeria: I'm Not Desperate to Return As Rivers Gov - Fubara

The suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has said he is not desperate to return to office. Read more »

Nigeria: FCT Council Chair Urges Support for New Pandagi Chief

The chairman of Abaji area council of the FCT, Alhaji Abubakar Umar Abdullahi, has called on people of Pandagi community to give their support and cooperation to the new Ohiodumi… Read more »

Nigeria: Artisans, Technicians Undergo Training in Kano

Over 160 associations of artisans and technicians across Kano State have benefitted from a leadership development training designed to enhance their managerial capacity and… Read more »

Nigeria: NDLEA Arrests Iran-Bound Woman With Cocaine in Private Part, Stomach At Port Harcourt Airport

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have thwarted desperate attempt by a woman, Ihensekhien Miracle Obehi, who disguised with hijab to export large… Read more »

Nigeria: Delta Central APC Dispels Division Rumour, Reaffirms Support for Tinubu, Oborevwori, Dafinone

In a strategic meeting held on Sunday at the residence of Senator Ede Dafinone, leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Delta Central Senatorial District reiterated their… Read more »

Nigeria: Iconic Open University Experience Rapid Growth With Launch of Two Additional Study Campuses in Kano and Kebbi States

In a significant move to enhance educational access, Iconic Open University has announced the launch of two new study campuses in Kano and Kebbi States. Read more »

Nigeria: Katsina Governor, Elders Bicker Over President's Visit

Following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's two-day working visit to Katsina State last weekend, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has come under criticism for allegedly failing to present… Read more »

Nigeria: 7% GDP Growth Achievable - Finance Minister

The federal government has directed the Economic Management Team (EMT) to strategise for Nigeria's economic future, targeting a medium-term growth rate of seven per cent. Read more »

Nigeria: It's Not Just Textiles, It's About Opening Doors - Hafsat Sani Sami

Hafsat Sani Sami is a digital textile designer originally from Kebbi State, born and raised in Kaduna. Hafsat studied Business Management at Coventry University and Interior… Read more »

Nigeria: 200,000 Nigerians Die Annually From Food-Related Diseases - Govt

About 200,000 people in Nigeria, many of them children, lose their lives annually from food-related diseases, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Geoffrey… Read more »

Nigeria: No Decision Yet On Abure, Anyanwu - INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it has not taken a decision on the leadership crisis in the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP). Read more »

Nigeria: Govt, Stakeholders Harp On Youth Involvement in Tackling Nigeria's High Malaria Burden

The federal ministry of health and stakeholders in the pharmaceutical industry have said that harnessing the skills of youths is crucial in tackling Nigeria's high malaria burden. Read more »

Nigeria: Global Trade War a Warning for Nigeria to Grow What We Eat - Shettima

Vice-President Kashim Shettima says the recent global trade disruptions and the resurgence of protectionism are warnings to Nigeria to begin to grow what its people eat and produce… Read more »

Nigeria: Boko Haram Terrorists Gun Down Army Captain in Borno

Boko Haram terrorists have killed an army captain in Izge community of Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt to Resuscitate Grazing Reserves, Dams to Address Rangeland, Pastoralist Livelihood

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to revitalizing grazing reserves and restoring water infrastructure in an effort to address challenges facing rangeland and… Read more »

Nigeria: Wigwe's Helicopter Crashed Due to Negligence, Pilot's Error - Report

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on the helicopter crash that killed Herbert Wigwe, former group chief executive officer of Access… Read more »