August 16, 2022
Nigeria: Amid Massive Under-Production, Nigeria Posts Record 9.4m Barrels Oil Loss to Shut-Ins, Others
Again, Nigeria has hit a new oil production loss record as a result of disruptions to its crude assets due to maintenance challenges, community issues and prolonged force majeure. Read more »
Nigeria: Rising Food, Commodity Prices Drive Inflation to 19.64 Percent
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) which measures the rate of change in prices of goods and services increased to 19.64 per cent in July, compared to the 18.60 per cent it was the… Read more »
August 15, 2022
Nigeria: Ohanaeze Urges Govt to Intervene in Ekweremadu's Alleged Organ Harvesting Suit, Disagrees With Malami
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has asked the federal government to intervene in the legal battle involving former Deputy Senate President, Ike… Read more »
Nigeria: 1,000 Women, Youths Benefit From N150m Bauchi Empowerment Programme
No fewer than 1,000 women and youths in Warji and Ningi local government areas of Bauchi State have benefited from N150 million empowerment programme by the state government aimed… Read more »
Nigeria: $400m Required to Complete Abandoned Millennium Tower - Govt
The federal government has disclosed that $400 million would be needed to complete the Millennium Tower which construction began in 2005. Read more »
Nigeria: Don't Mortgage Your Children's Future, Vote Good Leaders - Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, has urged the Nigerian electorate to be circumspect with their votes during next year's election and not mortgage the future of their children… Read more »
Nigeria: Much Ado About Tinubu's Health
Despite the assurance from the Presidential flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu that he has the capacity to rule Nigeria and make it prosperous,… Read more »
Nigeria: Amidst Hike in MPR, 7 Banks Generate N570.43bn Interest On Loans H1
A total of seven banks generated N570.43 billion from loans granted to customers in the first half (H1) of 2022 amidst the hike in the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), THISDAY findings… Read more »
Nigeria: Oyetola's Case a Waste of Time, Dead On Arrival, Says Adeleke
The Governor-elect of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke at the weekend disclosed that the case filled by the All Progressives Congress (APC) challenging his victory in the July… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Has No Senatorial Candidates in Yobe North, Akwa Ibom North-West - INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday said the All Progressives Congress (APC) has no candidates for Yobe North and Akwa Ibom North-west Senatorial… Read more »
Nigeria: Abductors Kill Mapoly Beauty Queen in Ogun
The reigning beauty queen of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, Ogun State, Miss Happiness Odeh, has been reportedly killed by her abductors. Read more »
Nigeria: Monkeypox - Virologist Urges Govt to Acquire Smallpox Vaccines
A Professor of Virology, Sunday Omilabu, has urged the federal government to acquire smallpox vaccines in the fight against monkeypox. Read more »
Nigeria: Keyamo Responds to Call for His Resignation, Says He Didn't Violate Nigerian Law
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Mr. Festus Keyamo has defended his continued stay in office despite accepting to serve as campaign spokesman for the presidential… Read more »
Nigeria: China Calls On Developing Countries to Stand Up to Bullies
China has called on developing countries in the world to stand up against bullies. Read more »
Nigeria: Developing a New Generation of Leaders - the Foundation for Nigeria's Prosperity
Linus Okorie urges the country's leadership to invest huge resources to nurture a new generation of leaders who will lift many out of poverty. Read more »
August 12, 2022
Nigeria: Enhancing Aeronautical Services in Nigeria's Airspace
There is no doubt that the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has contributed immensely in safe flight operation in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Discos - Nigeria Yet to Generate Up to 6000mw Electricity Since Independence
Since 1960 when Nigeria attained independence till date, Africa's most populous nation has not generated up to 6000 megawatts (mw) of electricity, the Association of Nigerian… Read more »
Nigeria: Five Presidential Guards Killed in Gunfight With Terrorists Buried
The remains of the five gallant presidential guards killed in a gunfight with terrorists in Bwari were buried yesterday in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP, APC Borrowed Over $500bn in 20 Years - Obi
Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has accused the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) of recklessly borrowing and… Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Creating 'Parallel' Govt in Kaduna, El-Rufai Tells Buhari
Terrorists are consolidating their grip on communities in Kaduna with a "parallel" government and "permanent operational base" in the North-western state near Nigeria's capital… Read more »
Nigeria: By 2050, Nigeria's Population Projected to Rank Third Worldwide After India, China - Govt
President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that Nigeria is projected to be the third most populated nation in the world after India and China by 2050. Read more »
Nigeria: Anambra Govt Clears Air On Receipt of 13 Percent Oil Derivative
Anambra State Government has clarified the news of the receipt of its first 13 per cent oil revenue, as an oil-producing state in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Netflix Reiterates Commitment to Give Voices to African Storytellers
At its recently held 'See What's Next Africa' content showcase, streaming giant Netflix reiterated its commitment to amplifying African storytellers. This was reflected in the… Read more »
Nigeria: We Will Adopt Doctrine of Necessity in Resolving Leadership Crisis, Says PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday said it would adopt doctrine of necessity in resolving issues surrounding the call by some members of the party for its National… Read more »
Nigeria: AIB-N Boss Commends Improved Safety in Nigeria's Airspace
The Commissioner, Accident Investigation Bureau Nigeria (AIB-N), Mr. Akin Olateru, has said Nigeria had the best aviation safety record in the world in the last six years because… Read more »