Nigeria: Zulum Rewards 149 Firemen With N100,000 Each for Gallantry During Market Inferno

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has approved the release of N14.9 million as grants to about 149 firemen in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: APC Sustains Momentum, Retains Kaduna, Borno, Nasarawa, Cross River, Ebonyi, Niger

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), yesterday, sustained its winning streak in more states of the federation, retaining Kaduna, Borno, Nasarawa, Cross River, Ebonyi, and… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's LNG Output Still Weak Despite Europe's Thirst for Spot Supplies - Report

Heavy flooding, upstream gas supply issues and pipeline vandalism have left the six-train Nigeria LNG (NLNG) facility on Bonny Island producing far below capacity since last year,… Read more »

Nigeria: Katsina PDP Threatens to Sanction Shema, Supporters Over Anti-Party Activities

The Katsina State Chapter of the Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) has threatened to sanction a former governor of the state, Mr. Ibrahim Shehu Shema, and his supporters for alleged… Read more »

Nigeria: Oil Price Steadies After 5% Loss, Lowest in Over 15 Months

Oil prices steadied at the weekend after dropping to near 15-month lows earlier in the session, supported by reports that top producers Saudi Arabia and Russia met to discuss ways… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Oil Rigs Count Stagnates, Despite February Crude Production Growth

Despite adding about 48,000 barrels per day in February, Nigeria's oil rigs count stagnated at 13 during the month, THISDAY analysis of the latest data released by the Organisation… Read more »

Nigeria: 2023 Afcon Qualifiers - Onuachu, Musa, Others Swell Eagles Camp to 16 As Team Train

Paul Onuachu of Southampton, Brentford midfielder, Frank Onyeka and Turkish Sivasspor winger, Ahmed Musa were the addition to the Super Eagles list of players that have arrived… Read more »

Nigeria: Expert Challenges Minister Over Claims of 12.99 Million Cyberattacks in Four Days

The claim by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami, that Nigeria recorded 12.99 million cyberattacks in four days during the presidential election,… Read more »

Nigeria: Report - Nigeria's Ginger, Shea Butter Have Significant Global Market Potential

A new report has identified Nigerian-grown ginger and shea butter as potential Geographical Indications (GIs) products, which could immensely contribute towards realising the… Read more »

Nigeria: APC's Aliyu Wins Sokoto Guber Election

The independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto as a Governor elect of Sokoto State. Read more »

Africa: UK Earmarks £10m for Energy Solution in Sub - Saharan Africa

The United Kingdom has earmarked a £10 million grant for innovators in Sub-Saharan Africa, South Africa and South East Asia to address the energy situation in the benefitting… Read more »

Nigeria: All Eyes On Mahmood Yakubu

After failing many Nigerians who voted in the February 25 presidential and National Assembly elections by not utilising the Independent National Electoral Commission's… Read more »

Nigeria: No Security Threat in Zamfara, APC Plotting to Disrupt Poll Result Collation, PDP Alleges

Zamfara State PDP Candidate, Dauda Lawal has alleged that the state government was hell-bent on disrupting the process of result collation. Read more »

Nigeria: Former Ekiti Deputy Governor, Bisi Egbeyemi, Is Dead

Former Deputy Governor of Ekiti State, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, has died. Read more »

Nigeria: Tems Lost but Stole the Oscars With Her Outfit

Not a few Nigerians had hoped and looked up to the emergence of Nigerian singer, songwriter, Tems, in the nomination list at the 95th edition of the Academy Awards (the Oscars),… Read more »

Africa: U.S Presidential, Diplomatic Heavyweights Travel Across Africa

Chido Nwangwu writes that Nigeria is not included in the state visit of the United States Vice President Kamala Harris to three African countries from March 25 to April 2. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Re-Arraigns Kidnap Kingpin, Evans, for Attempted Murder

Lagos State Government yesterday re-arraigned convicted billionaire kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike popularly known as Evans, before a Lagos State High Court in Tafawa… Read more »

Africa: UNODC Raises the Alarm, Says There Is Potential for Expansion of Cocaine Market in Africa, Asia

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has raised the alarm over the potential for the expansion of cocaine market in Africa and Asia. Read more »

Nigeria: Group Says Buhari's Response to Supreme Court Judgment On Old Naira Notes Deceptive

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNGs) has described the response by President Muhammadu Buhari to the Supreme Court judgment on the old naira notes as deceptive. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Cautioned Against Additional Borrowing From Central Bank

The Chief Executive Officer, CFG Advisory, Mr. Tilewa Adebajo has cautioned the federal government against borrowing from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Read more »

Nigeria: I'm Best Prepared to Take Lagos to Next Level, Sanwo-Olu Pleads With Lagosians

Lagos state Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has pleaded with Lagosians that he offers the best option for a greater and better future for all residents irrespective of the tribe,… Read more »

Nigeria: Josiah Bassey's Latest Songwriting Magic Is Henry Lau's 'Real Love Still Exists'

Josiah Bassey, a Nigerian multi talented music producer, artiste-songwriter and 2022 Grammy Nominee in a new collaborative effort co-wrote and co-produced the Canadian… Read more »

Nigeria: Presidency Insists Presidential Election Was Free, Fair

The presidency, yesterday, insisted that the February 25 presidential and national assembly elections, won by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Tinubu, was… Read more »

Nigeria: Experts Raise Concern Over Foreign Airlines' Inability to Repatriate Funds From Nigeria

Besides charging Nigerian air travellers exorbitant fares, aviation experts have raised concern over foreign airlines' inability to repatriate trapped funds in Nigeria, insisting… Read more »

Nigeria: Dana Air Takes Delivery of Aircraft From Maintenance, Introduces New Rate

Dana Air has taken delivery of some of its aircraft from maintenance facility. Read more »