Nigeria: Andoma of Doma, Aliyu Onawo, Intervenes in Nigeria Basketball Crisis

A Royal father and basketball enthusiast, the Andoma of Doma in Nasarawa State, Dr. Ahmadu Aliyu Oga Onawo, has been commended by a prominent basketball promoter, Mr. Igoche Mark,… Read more »

Nigeria: Seyi Tinubu's Team Shines At Lagos Int'l Polo Tourney

Son of Nigeria's President, Seyi Tinubu's team has clinched three of the biggest and most important trophies at the ongoing GTCO Lagos International polo tournament. Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria's Liquidity Trap and Why Money Isn't Reaching Businesses

The Guardian Nigeria newspaper of today reported "T-Bills see over 400% demand spike as manufacturers face credit squeeze" Read more »

Nigeria: Only 36 Percent of Gencos Capacity Available in January - NERC

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has stated that an average of 4,901 megawatt (MW) from the available 13,625 MW installed capacity was available on the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Can Use Smart Phones, Ussd for Pension Contributions - Pencom

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has revealed that Nigerians especially in the informal sector can now contribute their pension using their smart phones and USSD. Read more »

Nigeria: Bulls Kick Off Week As Investors Gain N1.42trn On Ngx

Bullish sentiment dominated trading on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Monday as equities investors gained N1.42 trillion, driven by renewed buying interest in Dangote Cement,… Read more »

Nigeria: AMAC Chairmanship Candidate Decries Incessant Strike By Teachers

The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) chairmanship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Obinna Simon, popularly known as MC Tagwaye, has decried the incessant strike… Read more »

Nigeria: Hope for Lower Interest Rate, Inflation Drop As MPC Meets Next Week

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced dates for the 304th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting coming at a time when there is a steep decline in Nigeria's inflation… Read more »

Nigeria: Aduda, Wife Donate N7.5m At ECWA Women's Conference in Abuja

The Minority Leader of the 9th Senate, Senator Philip Aduda, and his wife, Princess Hauwa Philip Aduda, have donated the sum of N7.5 million at the ECWA Women's Annual Conference… Read more »

Nigeria: NDLEA Recovers Illicit Drugs At Kubwa

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Sunday announced the recovery of 627.7 kilograms of skunk, a potent strain of cannabis, from a makeshift warehouse within a… Read more »

Nigeria: FCT Residents Lament Poor Power Supply

Many residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), particularly those in satellite towns, have continued to lament the deteriorating power situation currently plaguing the… Read more »

Nigeria: Breaking - Obi Leads Protesters to National Assembly Over Real-Time Transmission of Election Results

Peter Obi, leading Presidential hopeful for the 2027 elections, has led protesters to the National Assembly. Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara Massacre - I Don't Know If My Wife, 6 Kids Are Alive - Survivor

One of the survivors of the deadly attack on Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, Danjuma Bagu, said he has not heard from his wife and six children,… Read more »

Nigeria: King Charles III to Host Tinubu in March

Britain's monarch King Charles III will play host to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu when the African leader makes a state visit to Britain on March 18-19, Buckingham Palace said in… Read more »

Nigeria: Only N36m Out of N218bn 2025 Capital Budget for Health Released - Minister

The Minister of Health, Muhammed Ali Pate, on Monday said the Ministry was unable to utilise its 2025 capital budget, having received only N36 million out of the N218 billion… Read more »

Nigeria: CSOs Call for Real-Time Transmission of Result to Safeguard 2027 Elections

Civil Society Organizations including Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO), The Kukah Centre, International Press Centre (IPC), Elect Her, Nigerian Women Trust Fund, TAF Africa… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Vows to End Terrorism, Deliver Livestock Reforms

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has promised to end the prevailing insecurity in the country and also deliver the Livestock reforms initiated by his administration. Read more »

Nigeria: 'No More Glitches', Obi Talks Tough Over Real-Time Results Transmission

Presidential Candidate of Labour Party in 2023 election and one of the presidential hopefuls in the 2027 election, Peter Obi, on Monday declared that Nigerians would no longer… Read more »

Nigeria: Zamfara Emerges As Key Player in Nigeria's Digital Economy

The Zamfara State Government says it has positioned the state as a leading force in Nigeria's digital economy through wide-ranging reforms and investments in information technology… Read more »

Nigeria: Zamfara Slashes Medical Bills for PWDs By 50 Percent

Governor Dauda Lawal has approved a 50 per cent reduction in hospital service charges and medical bills for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in all government-owned health… Read more »

Nigeria: Zamfara Gov. Unveils Task Force to Curb Illegal Drug Sales

The Zamfara State Government has unveiled a multi-agency task force to curb the illegal and indiscriminate sale of medicines, warning that the practice fuels the circulation of… Read more »

Nigeria: The Neoliberal Backlash - Why Macron, Merz, Starmer, and Tinubu Are Facing Public Discontent.

"The problem with political jokes is they get elected." -- Henry Cate VII Read more »

Nigeria: U.S.-Nigerian Travels Dip Amidst Visa Ban, Entry Restrictions

The US-Nigerian air travel has been negatively impacted by increasingly restrictive US visa and immigration rules, which include curtailed visa validity, stricter entry… Read more »

Nigeria: Uromi Killings - Edo Yet to Pay Compensation 11 Months After

The lone survivor and bereaved families of the Uromi killings have said the Edo State Government is yet to fulfil its pledge to fully compensate them, 11 months after the tragedy. Read more »

Nigeria: UK State Visit - Nigeria Has Become a Toast of Global Leaders, Says Nwabufo

Frederick Nwabufo, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Engagement, says Nigeria has become a toast of global leaders and investors. Read more »