October 19, 2022
Nigeria: Oscars Did Not Order Nigerian Selection Committee to Re-Vote, Says Nosc's Chairperson
Chairperson of the Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC), Chineze Anyaene-Abonyi has said that the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) did not order the… Read more »
October 18, 2022
Nigeria: China Running 'Overseas Police Stations' In Nigeria, Others, Disrespecting Sovereignty - Report
China's President Xi Jinping's government has set up "overseas police stations" in Nigeria to keep track of its citizens abroad, THISDAY learnt yesterday. Read more »
Nigeria: Kwankwanso, Shettima Pledge Policy Initiatives to Address Mental Health Challenges
The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Alhaji Musa Kwankwaso and the Vice presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Kashim… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Needs Comprehensive Strategy to Address Social Exclusion - Report
The federal government has been advised to develop and implement a comprehensive national social inclusion strategy (NSIS) that would prioritise the welfare of its citizen in order… Read more »
West Africa: Buhari Calls For Investment In STI To Drive Industrialisation In West Africa
Nigeria and other West African countries need more investment in Science Technology and Innovation (STI) to drive the industrialisation process in the region, President Muhammadu… Read more »
Nigeria: Ikenga Foundation Describes Atiku's Divisive Comments As Political Suicide
The Ikenga Foundation has berated the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, over his reported call on northerners not to… Read more »
Nigeria: Ogoni Indigenes Protest Deplorable Eleme-Onne Road
Ogoni indigenes under the Ogoni Liberation Initiative (OLI) yesterday staged a protest on the Eleme-Onne section of the East-West Road in Rivers State over the deplorable state of… Read more »
Nigeria: No Plan To Privatise Nigeria's Transmission Firm - Govt
The ministry of power has said there is no plan to sell the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), urging the public to disregard any statement regarding a 'non-existing' plan to… Read more »
Nigeria: FAO Calls For Increased Investments In Agriculture, Resilient Agrifood Systems
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has urged governments across the globe to prioritise increased investments into the agricultural sector and resilient agrifood systems. Read more »
Nigeria: Higher Food, Commodity Prices Push Inflation Further To 20.77 Percent
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) which measures the rate of change in prices of goods rose to 20.77 per cent in September 2022, compared to the 20.52 per cent recorded in August… Read more »
Nigeria: At Last Ministerial Retreat, Buhari Scores His Administration High
With less than eight months to the end of his eight-year tenure, President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday scored his administration high, saying his government has been able to meet… Read more »
Nigeria: More Trouble For Nigeria As NLNG Declares Force Majeure On 22mtpa Plant Over Flood-Related Disruptions
Nigeria may be facing additional revenue challenges and gas shortage as the Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited has declared force majeure on its 22 million tons per annum (mtpa)… Read more »
Nigeria: I Will Rescue Nigeria From Becoming A Failed State - Obi
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) and former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi has said he would rescue Nigeria from becoming a failed state. Read more »
Nigeria: Ahmed Musa Builds School, Names It After His Parents
Super Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa, has taken his philanthropic gesture a notch higher, unveiling a school, and then name it after his parents Mr. Musa and Mrs. Sarch. Read more »
October 17, 2022
Nigeria: Umeh Tells Govt to Obey Court of Appeal, Release Nnamdi Kanu
A former National Chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and senatorial candidate of the Labour Party (LP) for Anambra Central, Chief Victor Umeh, has called on the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Presents Agenda To Northern Group, Says He Will Lead Push To Make Nigeria Economic Dynamo
The Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has assured that he would lead a renewed push to move Nigeria from the status of a nation of… Read more »
Nigeria: Installation of Tartan Tracks at Lagos National Stadium Begins
The Federal Government's bid to restore the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos to its old glory has received a major boost with the commencement of the installation of the tartan… Read more »
Nigeria: To Bridge Budget Deficit, Govt Raised N2.44 Trillion Via Bonds in 9 Months
The federal government in nine months of 2022 raised a sum of N2.44 trillion through the FGN bond market to finance N6.26trillion 2022 budget deficit, the Debt Management Office… Read more »
Nigeria: Ending Flooding Nightmare in Katsina
For residents of flood-prone communities in Katsina State, it is respite all the way as the major intervention work by the state government in collaboration with the World Bank,… Read more »
Nigeria: Don't Create 'War' Between Pinnick, Gusau, Egbe Warns Critics
FIFA licensed match agent cum stadium facilities expert, Ebi Egbe has warned those he called blackmailers not to create division between Amaju Melvin Pinnick and incumbent NFF… Read more »
Nigeria: Linus Idahosa - Recalibrating Nigeria's Creative Ecosystem Through the Lagos Film City
Linus Idahosa is a signature; a debonair, ebullient, suave and serene individual with an unflinching fervour for the extraordinary. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has been… Read more »
October 16, 2022
Nigeria: Removing Mining From Exclusive List Will Lead to Agitation - Saraki
The Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Senator Gbemisola Saraki, yesterday cautioned against the removal of mining from the exclusive list in the Constitution,… Read more »
Nigeria: MTN, Airtel Hike in Data Tariffs Unsettles Subscribers
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Nigeria: Lessons From Kogi's Hardline Posture On Dangote's Obajana Cement Factory
Although the federal government on Friday ordered the immediate reopening of the Obajana Cement factory shut on the order of the Kogi State Government, the spat between the state… Read more »
October 15, 2022
Nigeria: Atiku, Abiola, Adebayo Unveil Agendas to Northern Groups
Three presidential candidates - former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Abiola of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and Prince Adewale… Read more »