July 22
Nigeria: Beyond the New Minimum Wage
The agreement between government and labour on minimum wage is commendable Read more »
July 16
Nigeria: No Recruitment Into Fire and Immigration Services Until September - Govt
The federal government has said there is no truth in the report that it was set to commence recruitment into the Fire and Immigration Services, insisting there is no such plan… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Tackles Ugochinyere for Meddling in Rivers Political Crisis
A pressure group under the aegis of G23 has warned the lawmaker representing the Ideato North/South federal constituency of Imo State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ikenga… Read more »
July 15
Nigeria: Tinubu Reinstates Zabbey As HYPREP Coordinator, Says He's Fit to Discharge Duties
President Bola Tinubu has approved the reinstatement of Professor Nenibarini Zabbey as the Project Coordinator of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP). Read more »
Nigeria: Rema Unveils 'Heis' to Throngs At Sophomore Album Listening Party
Following Rema's critically acclaimed debut album 'Raves and Roses' released in 2022, accompanied by a tour, fans and critics alike have eagerly awaited his sophomore project. On… Read more »
Nigeria: Navy Claims Credit for Increase in Nigeria's Oil Production
The Nigerian Navy has said the collaborative efforts of its personnel and other security agencies in tackling cases of oil theft in the Niger Delta region led to the increase in… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Has Only 7.2% Stake in Our Refinery - Aliko Dangote
Contrary to widely held notion that Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) had a 20 per cent stake in Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals, President of Dangote Group,… Read more »
Nigeria: Olu of Warri Bags Award in UK, Wife Advocates Return to Cultural Values
The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has received the Leadership and Community Development award at the 14th African Achievers Awards (AAA), which took place at the Parliament… Read more »
Nigeria: Amid Price Volatility, 10 Banks' Exposure to Oil & Gas Sector Rise to N12.08tn
Despite crude price volatility, a total of 10 banks' exposure to the Oil & gas sector stood at N12.08 trillion in 2023, representing about 80 per cent increase from N6.71… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Museum to Return Looted Bronzes to Oba of Benin
A prominent Museum in United States of America has concluded plans to present looted Benin Bronzes to Omo N' Oba N' Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Hails Nduka Obaigbena At 65, Says He Has Demonstrated Passion for Human Development
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, feted Chairman of THISDAY and Arise Group, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, as he marked his 65th birthday, saying through his enterprising spirit and… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, Starmer, Macron, Other World Leaders Condemn Attack On Trump
Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu, UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer and the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, were among the horde of world leaders that condemned weekend's… Read more »
July 14
Nigeria: Nigeria's Military Spending in 2023 Highest in Sub-Saharan Africa, Says Report
Nigeria's military spending rose by 20 per cent to $3.2 billion in 2023, making it the country the biggest spender on defence in sub-Saharan Africa, and the third highest on the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Condemns Attack On Ex-U.S. President, Donald Trump
President Bola Tinubu has condemned in strong terms weekend's attack on former United States President, Donald Trump. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, Spain Strengthen Bilateral Ties On Air Surveillance, Security
The federal government has strengthened bilateral ties with Spain on air surveillance and security capabilities. Read more »
July 12
Nigeria: It's Act of Gross Misconduct Paying LGs' Allocation Through States - Supreme Court
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court, yesterday, described as an act of gross misconduct, the payment of allocations to local governments through the states and immediately… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Demands Community Involvement in $27bn Warri Seaport Rehabilitation
The Executive Coordinator of the Ijaw Progressive Union of Aborigines, Mr. Asiaye Amakor has written an open letter to President Bola Tinubu to direct the concerned authorities to… Read more »
Nigeria: I Never Challenged My Late Husband Over Affair With Helen Prest, Ajayi Tells Court
One of the wives of the late Dr. Tosin Ajayi, Mrs Adenike Oluyemisi Ajayi, yesterday, told a Lagos High Court, Ikeja, that she never challenged or queried her husband, over his… Read more »
Nigeria: After Meeting Labour Leaders, Tinubu Says Nigerian Workers Deserve Improved Welfare, Better Wages
President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigerian workers, as the driving force of the country, deserve improved welfare, better wages, as well as safe and enhanced working… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, Oil Producers Agree On Viable Crude Supply Framework to Local Refineries
In a bid to resolve the lingering inability of oil producers to adequately supply local refineries crude feedstock, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC)… Read more »
Nigeria: Paucity of Funds Hindering Aircraft Maintenance, May Impair Domestic Air Travel - Experts
Aviation experts have raised the concern that paucity of funds is hindering aircraft maintenance, thereby reducing the number of operating aircraft on schedule service due to… Read more »
Nigeria: How Kreme Is Revolutionising Beauty Education in Nigeria - Bebe Andrew-Jaja
In this interview, Licensed Aesthetician, and Founder of Kreme Aesthetics Services, Bebe Andrew-Jaja, speaks with Sunday Ehigiator on her journey into the beauty industry, and how… Read more »
July 11
Nigeria: Military to Move Against Terrorist Financiers, Uncovers Plan to Attack Critical Infrastructure
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced plan to go against financiers of terrorists and other crimes in Nigeria as part of effort to deny the criminal elements freedom of… Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Grants LGs Financial Autonomy, Halts Payment of Funds Through States
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has ordered the stoppage of the payment of Local Government Councils' allocation through the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to Meet With Organised Labour Today Over New Minimum Wage
President Bola Tinubu is expected to meet with members of the organised labour today (Thursday) to resolve issues delaying the approval of a new minimum wage for Nigerian workers,… Read more »