September 23, 2022
Nigeria: Lawmakers Reject Plea to Suspend Bill Establishing Transportation University in Katsina, Others
Members of the House of Representatives, yesterday, rejected plea to stop bills seeking the creation of more tertiary institutions amidst cash crunch, insisting that they promised… Read more »
September 22, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria's Investment in Security Yielding Positive Results - Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed happiness that the present administration's investments in improving security are yielding good dividends across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Earmark 60 Percent of Agriculture Funds for Small-Scale Farmers, Govt Told
In view of the persistent poor access by many small- scale farmers to the various funds for agriculture development in the country, the Association of Small- Scale Agro Producers… Read more »
Nigeria: 17 Years After, Nwosu Loses Bid to Remain Adc National Chairman
Efforts by the former National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, to extend his tenure beyond the provision of the law as chairman of the party through… Read more »
Nigeria: INEC List - House Deputy Minority Leader Distances Self From Labour Party Ticket
The Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Toby Okechukwu has distanced himself from the list published on Tuesday by the Independent National Electoral… Read more »
Nigeria: Robust Security Infrastructure Will Tackle Oil Theft, Says Expert
In view of the massive vandalism and rising cases of oil theft in Nigeria's oil producing region, the Director of Operations, PPC Limited, Dr. Patrick Ede, has advised the federal… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Domestic Debt Service Increases to N5.24trn in 30 Months
With mounting domestic debt now standing at a whooping N20.95trillion as of June 2022, Nigeria's domestic debt service rose to N5.24trillion in 30 months, the Debt Management… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Seeks Improved Private Sector Support to Fund Projects
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on the banking sector and other major players in the financial sector to fund and key into its various infrastructure and… Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Crisis Deepens As Wike, Loyalists Pull Out of Atiku's Campaign
The last may not have been heard of the crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP ) as the Governor Nyesom Wike-led tendency in the party, has pulled out of the Presidential… Read more »
Nigeria: $47m Paris Club Refund - Court Sets Aside Consent Judgment Favouring Firm
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho has set aside a consent judgment entered in favour of Panic Alert Security Systems Ltd against the Trustees of the… Read more »
Nigeria: In Last Address to Unga, Buhari Recommits to Credible 2023 Polls
-Says Nigeria championing democracy, rule of law in West Africa -Reiterates adherence to constitutional term limit Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria-Siemens Power Project - Govt to Begin Inauguration of New Equipment in Two Weeks
The federal government, yesterday, said all was set for the commencement of inauguration of the first set of power equipment procured under the Presidential Power Initiative (IPP),… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian, 16 Others Emerge UN's Young Leaders for the SDGs
A 25-year old Nigerian Poet, Ms. Karimot Odebode, with five other Africans, were among the latest group of 17 Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that were… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Confirms Ariwoola's Appointment As CJN
The acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola was screened and confirmed by the Senate as the substantive head of the Judiciary arm of the Nigerian… Read more »
Nigeria: Despite 12.3% Decline in Power Supply, Discos Raked in N393bn Revenue in Six Months
In spite of decreased electricity supply to Nigerian homes in the first six months of 2022, power Distribution Companies (Discos) raked in a whopping N393.15 billion between… Read more »
Nigeria: PIA Won't Solve Oil Industry Challenges Without Addressing Crude Theft - Senate
The Senate has said the current massive oil theft in the country, if not immediately curbed could frustrate the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) passed in to law… Read more »
Nigeria: Osimhen Back to Napoli Training
Injured Victor Osimhen returned to training with Napoli yesterday two weeks after he got injured in a UEFA Champions League clash against Liverpool. Read more »
Nigeria: Sports Competition Will Enhance Performance of Troops During Combat Operations - Irabor
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Leo Irabor, has said that the inter-service sports competition will strengthen military ties, instill discipline and provide team work… Read more »
September 21, 2022
Nigeria: Decreasing Value of Naira Affecting Nigerian Economy, Says Analyst
The alarming exchange rate has been described as a major challenge affecting the Nigerian economy, and which has brought untold hardship on Nigerians. Read more »
Nigeria: For the Record - President Buhari's Statement At UN General Assembly
Mr. President, Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote, MTN, Globacom Lead At 2022 'Top 50 Brands Nigeria'
Dangote Industries has emerged the Most Valuable Brand in Nigeria for a record 5th year in a row at the outcome of the 2022 corporate brand evaluation, conducted by the leading… Read more »
September 20, 2022
Nigeria: INEC Releases Final List of Presidential Candidates
*Says 4,223 contesting for 469 federal legislative positions Read more »
Africa: Nigeria Leads Sub-Saharan Africa in Solar Mini-Grid Deployment
In line with the federal government plan to optimize energy generation through stakeholders' collaboration and achieve zero carbon emission by 2060, the Minister of Power, Mr.… Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Clears Umahi, 79 Others for National Assembly Elections in Ebonyi
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Tuesday published the list of 80 successful candidates, including Gov. David Umahi, for the 2023 National Assembly elections in… Read more »
Nigeria: Is National Assembly's Move to Impeach Buhari Still On the Card?
wonders if the plan by the National Assembly to commence impeachment proceedings against President Muhammadu Buhari over security skirmishes across the country will see the light… Read more »