Nigeria: Insecurity - Govt to Instal Baggage Scanners At Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Train Stations

The Federal Government is to procure as well as instal baggage scanners in train stations traversing Abuja-Kaduna-Kano cities. Read more »

Nigeria: Mr Eazi to Redefine African Party Culture With Choplife Soundsystem Launch

Mr Eazi, the Nigerian music icon and renowned entrepreneur, has taken his passion for African music to a whole new level with the launch of Choplife Soundsystem, a pan-African… Read more »

Nigeria: No Act of Infraction Substantial Enough to Nullify 2023 Presidential Poll - INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), yesterday, came out strongly to defend the election of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola… Read more »

Nigeria: Maintain Tight Monetary Policy to Check Inflation, IMF Tells CBN

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), yesterday, advised the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to maintain its monetary policy-tightening mood in order to cage inflation, which jumped… Read more »

Nigeria: Lawmakers Summon Finance Minister, AGF, Others Over Whistleblower Policy, U.S.$2.4 Billion Illegal Crude Oil Sale

Members of the House of Representatives ad-hoc committee investigating alleged loss of over $2.4 billion in revenue from illegal sale of 48 million barrels of crude oil export from… Read more »

Nigeria: Despite Court Order, AMCON Denies Arik Air Founder, Arumemi-Ikhide Entry to Company's Premises

The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) yesterday denied the Founder and Chairman of Arik Air Limited, Joseph Arumemi-Ikhide access to the company's head office at the… Read more »

Nigeria: The Challenge of Deforestation

The authorities must pay significant attention to the environment Read more »

Nigeria: Chimamanda - Buhari, INEC Blew Last Chance to Emerge Nigeria's Heroes

Award winning writer and renowned novelist, Chimamanda Adichie, yesterday ramped up her criticism of the conduct of the 2023 presidential election, maintaining that President… Read more »

Nigeria: Mastercard Moves to Accelerate Sustainable Card, to Remove PVC Plastics Cards By 2028

Mastercard yesterday announced that it was accelerating efforts to remove first-use, PVC plastics from payment cards on its network by 2028. Read more »

Nigeria: Activists Accuse Shell of Causing Delay in Oil Spill Lawsuits in London

Shell Plc is attempting to shield itself from scrutiny over pollution in Nigeria's oil-producing Niger Delta, lawyers representing more than 13,000 Nigerians have argued at a… Read more »

Nigeria: With 50 Days to Go - Buhari Defends Choice of Service Chiefs

Roughly 50 days to May 29 handover date, the federal government, yesterday, defended some of President Muhammadu Buhari's decisions in the last eight years, especially his choice… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Returns to Coal Exploration Despite 2060 Carbon Emissions Pledge

Despite its net-zero carbon emissions pledge by 2060, the federal government has signalled the return of coal mining in the country, with the putting up for sale of five coal… Read more »

Nigeria: 17 British Schools Hold Education Fair in Nigeria Next Month

A delegation of 17 Heads and senior leaders from top schools based in the United Kingdom will be visiting Nigeria in May, 2023 to meet with Nigerian families anxious to see their… Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Approves Free Trade Zone Status for Ekiti Knowledge Zone

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the request of the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Adeniyi Adebayo, seeking a free zone status for Ekiti Knowledge Zone. Read more »

Nigeria: IMF, World Bank Urge Nigeria to Provide Targeted Financing to SMEs

The President of the World Bank Group, David Malpass and Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva stressed the need for policy makers in… Read more »

Nigeria: Benin Port Project - Edo Govt, NPA, BPE, ICRC, Others Complete Request for Qualification Exercise

To fast-track the development of the Benin Port Project, the project delivery team has completed the Request for Qualification (RFQ), which sets actions in motion to accelerate the… Read more »

Nigeria: Ijaw Youths Threaten Showdown With SPDC Over Alleged Violation of Nigerian Content Policy

The umbrella body of Ijaw Youths worldwide, the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC), has threatened to shut down the exploration activities of the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC)… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Can Earn Over $2.7bn Annually From Cashew Production - Group

The President, National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN), Mr. Joseph Ajanaku, has stated that Nigeria could earn over $2.7 billion on annual basis by increasing its production… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Obidients,' Soyinka, Chimamanda and the Climate of Fear

The "Obidients" - supporters of the mission and vision of Mr. Peter Obi, candidate of the Labour Party in Nigeria's 2023 Presidential election had it coming. And now they are… Read more »

Nigeria: NAPTIP, Others Seek Media Partnership to Curb Human Trafficking

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has sought the partnership of journalists to curb human trafficking and expose perpetrators of the act. Read more »

Nigeria: Super Falcons to Go All Out Against New Zealand to Make a Point

The Super Falcons will seek victory over World Cup co-hosts New Zealand in Turkey today to prove that their recent wins over Costa Rica and Haiti were no flukes, says team Captain,… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Govt Committed to Total Radar Coverage for Airspace Safety'

Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has reaffirmed the commitment of the federal government to ensure the total radar coverage of Nigeria to ensure safety and security of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Owo Catholic Church Reopens 10 Months After Gunmen Attack

Bishop urges FG to fish out attackers Read more »

Nigeria: With 89 Expected Assets, Nigeria to Top Africa's Upcoming Oil, Gas Projects By 2027

With 89 assets under construction, spanning the upstream, midstream and downstream of the oil and gas sector in Africa, Nigeria will between 2023 and 2027 top the continent's… Read more »

Nigeria: AFN Invites 55 Athletes to Camp for Africa U18 and U20 Championships

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), has invited 55 athletes to camp for the final leg of preparations for the Africa U18 and U20 championships scheduled to hold later his… Read more »