August 30, 2022
Nigeria: Buhari Assents to Advertising Council, Civil Aviation, Six Other Bills
The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on National Assembly Matters (House of Representatives), Nasir Baballe Ila, yesterday disclosed that the president has… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Reads Riot Act to Fertilizer Producers, Seals Illegal Fertilizer Plants
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), has sounded a note of warning to fertilizer producers and suppliers in the country to ensure that only quality… Read more »
August 29, 2022
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu - With Right Choices in 2023, We Can Create Tomorrow to Be Proud of
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, said with the selection of the right leaders in next year's general election, Nigerians could create the tomorrow they… Read more »
Nigeria: How Tinubu's 'Zero Commitment' At London Meeting Forced Wike Back to Atiku
Last week's London meeting between the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, and the aggrieved Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governor… Read more »
Nigeria: IMF Team Visits Nigeria, Partners FRC On Establishing Fiscal Monitoring Framework
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) capacity development mission has visited Nigeria in a strategic move to support the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) in establishing a… Read more »
Nigeria: 10,000 Aggrieved APC Members Defect to PDP in Kwara
Ahead of 2023 elections, no fewer than 10,00 aggrieved members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State at the weekend dumped the party for the opposition's… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Lambasts Ikpeazu Over Claims of Completing 150 Roads in Abia
Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has come under the criticism of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following his claims that his administration has built 150 roads across… Read more »
Nigeria: NBET, Turkish Agency Seal Deal to Boost Commercial Transactions, Investments in Nigeria's Power Sector
The Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET) and Energy Exchange Instabul (EXIST), a Turkish agency, have signed an agreement on cooperation to help Nigeria improve commercial… Read more »
Nigeria: Reviving Oil Palm As Major Foreign Exchange Earner
The ban of crude palm oil and its derivatives exports by Indonesia, the world's largest supplier of the commodity, should be music to the ears of investors in that line of business… Read more »
Nigeria: Akwa Ibom Ex-Militants Threaten to Shut Down Oil Production Over Pipeline Contract
Ex-militants from Akwa Ibom State have threatened to shut down oil production in the state if the federal government refuses to revoke the N48 billion annual pipeline surveillance… Read more »
Nigeria: Brazil, Nigeria Trade Relations Recorded $281bn Export Earnings in 2021, Says Ambassador
The Brazil and Nigeria trade relations recorded $280.81 billion in export earnings in 2021. Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi's Supporters Hold Mega Rally in Onitsha
Supporters of the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi yesterday held a rally in the commercial city of Onitsha in Anambra State, shutting down most… Read more »
Nigeria: CSOs Raise the Alarm Over Appointment of Politicians, Alleged Corrupt Persons As INEC's Recs
A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) have raised the alarm over the alleged appointment of politicians and those indicted for corruption as members of the Independent… Read more »
Nigeria: House Uncovers How Nigeria's Foreign Missions Engage in Extra Budgetary Spending
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts has commenced investigations into how Nigeria's foreign mission engage in extra budgetary spending and refuse to remit… Read more »
Nigeria: Diaspora Remittances Through Naira4Dollar Scheme Hits $2.4bn in Eight Months - CBN
The Director of Trade and Exchange Department, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Ozoemena Nnaji has revealed that diaspora remittances through the 'Naira 4 Dollar Scheme' stood at… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos State Attracts $1.5bn Investment in Technology in 5 Months
The Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget Lagos State Sam Egube, has stated that the investment inflow into Lagos State's technology space has hit over $1.5 billion in five… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Lose to Ghana Again As CHAN Ticket Hangs
After Ghana's Black Stars denied Super Eagles of Nigeria a place in this year's FIFA World Cup in Qatar, another nightmare appears to be in the offing as we may miss qualifying for… Read more »
Nigeria/Botswana: Nigeria's U-19 Team Set for Cricket Qualifier in Botswana
Nigeria's team for the maiden International Cricket Council's African Qualifier for the maiden Women's Under-19 World Cup will depart the country tomorrow, Tuesday August 30th,… Read more »
August 28, 2022
Nigeria: IMF Team Visits Nigeria, Establishes Fiscal Monitoring Framework
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) capacity development mission has visited Nigeria in a strategic move to support the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) in establishing a… Read more »
Nigeria: I'm Committed to Virtues of Integrity, Transparency, Social Justice - Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has stressed his personal commitment to virtues of integrity, transparency and social justice. Read more »
Nigeria: $23 Million Abacha Loot - SERAP Writes Buhari, Wants Copy of Agreement With Us Published
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to direct the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar… Read more »
August 26, 2022
Nigeria: Commission to Enforce 2.5% Statutory Levy on Broadcasters
The National Broadcasting Commission has directed all licenced broadcasting stations, owned, established or operated by private individuals, federal, state and local government… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S.$3.65 Billion Abacha Loot Recovered By Govt in 24 Years
The total amount of looted funds recovered from late Head of State, General Sani Abacha in the past 24 years has been put at $3.65 billion. Read more »
Nigeria: To Attain 2030 SDGs, Govt Must Increase Education Funding From 7% to 20% - UN
The United Nations (UN) has sounded a note of warning that Nigeria may not achieve the global agenda for universal inclusive and equitable basic education for all school-age… Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU President Says State Universities That Defied Strike Are Quacks
Meanwhile, Osodeke has labeled state universities that have resumed lectures nationwide as quacks. Read more »