Nigeria: Five Lagos Communities to Enjoy Solar Energy Soon

No fewer than 12,500 residents in five communities at the Epe axis in Lagos State would benefit from solar mini energy project embarked upon by the Lagos State Government; A4&T… Read more »

Nigeria: New Minimum Wage Possible Before May 2024 - Govt

The federal government has assured Nigerian workers that it would set in motion the process that would lead to the approval a new minimum wage to be implemented on or before May… Read more »

Nigeria: Immigration Seizes 6,216 Nigeria's Voter, ID Cards From Foreigners

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has seized 6,216 voter cards and Nigeria's national identity cards from foreigners in a clampdown across the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Outrage As Armed Militia Attack CUPP Spokesperson Country Home Again

There was outrage in Umukegwu Akokwa, in Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State, when armed militia invaded and attacked the country home of the spokesperson for the… Read more »

Nigeria: Supreme Court Temporarily Halts Govt From Banning Old Naira Notes

Adjourns till February 15 Read more »

Nigeria: Court Discharges, Acquits Omokore, Firms of $1.6bn Fraud Allegations

-Says formal procedure followed by the defendants in lifting, sale of crude oil Read more »

Nigeria: UK Prosecutors Accuse Nigerian Senator Ekweremadu of Attempting to Buy Kidney for £7,000

-Say he asked victim to lie he was cousin to his daughter Read more »

Nigeria: Outlook for Nigeria's Upstream Oil, Gas Sector Positive for 2023 - Report

Nigeria's oil and gas industry experienced historic crises throughout 2022 as the sector struggled with severe crude thefts and pipeline vandalism constraining output, but will do… Read more »

Nigeria: CBN Will Provide Required Cash for INEC's Election Expenses - Emefiele

-All security agencies are set for poll duty, says NSA Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Blames Opposition for Politicising Naira Redesign Policy

The federal government has flayed the opposition for turning the Naira redesign issue into a political blame game. Read more »

Ghana: Ghanaian Footballer, Atsu, Found Alive in Turkey, Syria Earthquake Rubble

A former Ghana Black Stars player, Christian Atsu, has been found alive in the rubble of the residential building he was when earthquake caused it to collapse. Read more »

Nigeria: Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation in 2030 At Risk - UN

The United Nations (UN) has raised the alarm that 4.3 million girls were at risk of female genital mutilation in 2023 worldwide, with Nigeria ranking third on the globe. Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Presents Tinubu to Katsina Emirate Council, Urges Them to Mobilise for His Victory

President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, continued his nationwide campaign for the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with a… Read more »

Nigeria: Obi Exposes Alleged Tinubu's Multi-Million Naira Fake News Plot

The Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign Council, yesterday, said it had uncovered the planned launch of a multi-million naira media campaign, dubbed "Killer Punch" by campaign team of… Read more »

Nigeria: Heightened Suffering for Nigerians in Buildup to 2023 General Elections

As the buildup to the 2023 general elections heats up, Sunday Ehigiator writes that the lingering fuel scarcity crises, lack of Naira notes, insufficient power supply, inflation,… Read more »

Africa: Pop Culture Is Biggest Influencer of African Youth - Report

Pop culture is the biggest influencer of African youth, according to the 'Who is Influencing Who? Unpacking Youth and Influence in Africa,' report. Read more »

Nigeria: House Moves to Unravel Alleged 48m Barrels of Crude Oil Theft

Udora Orizu writes that members of the House of Representatives are putting relevant stakeholders on their toes, as they commence investigation into whistle-blower's allegation of… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Stops Buhari, CBN, Others From Suspending Naira Redesign, Extending Cash Swap Deadline

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory yesterday issued a restraining order on President Muhammadu Buhari, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele and 27… Read more »

Nigeria: Expected Nigeria's Oil Production Rebound Falters As OPEC Output Falls in January

Nigeria's oil production which began rebounding in November and December last year after a prolonged lull, stayed stagnant in January this year, a Reuters survey of activities in… Read more »

Nigeria: No Nigerian Player Among Casualties of Earthquake in Turkey - NFF

With hundreds of residents and some footballers confirmed dead in the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Turkey, President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau,… Read more »

Nigeria: INEC Commences Training of 1,265,227 Personnel Engaged for 2023 Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced training for the 1,265,227 personnel engaged to conduct the forthcoming elections. Read more »

Nigeria: $4.6m Debt - Lionstone Offshore Denies Indebtedness, Alleges False Representations

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lionstone Offshore Services Limited, Mr. Amaechi Ndili, has denied owing Hercules Offshore Nigeria Limited to the tune of $4.6 million. Read more »

Nigeria: Manufacturing, Agriculture Record Fastest Increase in Production Cost in January - Report

The Purchase Manager Index (PMI) report of the Stanbic IBTC Plc showed that operational conditions in the Nigerian economy has resulted in the fastest input cost for operators in… Read more »

Nigeria: Niger Delta Elders Write Monguno Over Govt's Panel On Oil Theft

* Say Nigeria loses $1.9bn monthly Read more »

Nigeria: Naira Scarcity - Peter Obi Calls for Calm, Appeals to Nigerians to Bear With Govt, CBN

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi has appealed to Nigerians to exercise patience with the federal government and Central Bank of Nigeria over the… Read more »