Nigeria: The Lekki Deep Sea Port

The port has immense potential for the economy Read more »

Nigeria: NCC Moves to Bridge Gender Inequality in ICT Sector

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced the "Nigerian Girls Can Code," as part of efforts to bridge the gender gap between male and female stakeholders in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Let Every State Determine Salaries, Allowances of Its Officials, Akeredolu Recommends to Govt

The Chairman of the Southern Nigeria Governors' Forum and Ondo State Governor, Mr. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, yesterday faulted the current practice of fixing salaries and allowances… Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku Attacks Tinubu Over Exchange Rate, Says He's Hypocrite

Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, yesterday, took a swipe at his All Progressives Congress (APC) rival, Bola Tinubu, and described him… Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Charges Finance Ministry to Grow Govt Assets From U.S.$21 Billion to U.S.$219 Billion By 2033

President Muhammadu Buhari has charged the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) to grow its Assets Under Management (AUM) from the current value of N18 trillion to at least N100… Read more »

Nigeria: APC, PDP Absent As NHRC Holds Gubernatorial Townhall in Niger

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the main opposition Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) were conspicuously absent at the gubernatorial town hall that was organised… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Replies El-Rufai, Says Buhari Not Working for or Against Any Presidential Candidate

*Claims ignorance of presidential villa staff working against any candidate Read more »

Nigeria: Flour Mills of Nigeria Records N1.1trn Revenue in Nine Months

Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc (FMN), Nigeria's leading food and agro-allied business yesterday released of its unaudited financial results for the nine months((9M) ended December 31,… Read more »

Nigeria: Obaseki Urges Better Collaboration, Investment to Tackle Tropical Diseases

In order to sustain the progress recorded in the fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), which have affected over one billion people globally, the Edo State Governor, Mr.… Read more »

Nigeria: Analysts Laud CBNs Stance On Tightening MPR, Cautions Further Increase Would Reduce Lending

Analysts have applauded the decision of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to raise the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 100bps to 17.5 per cent,… Read more »

Nigeria: CBN Will Accept Old Naira Notes After Feb. 10 Deadline - Emefiele

The Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele, has said that the apex bank would still accept the old naira notes after the February 10 deadline. Read more »

Nigeria: Niger Decries Fuel Scarcity, Vows to Sanction Hoarders

The Niger State Government on Tuesday decried the fuel scarcity in Minna, adding that its attendant high prices is artificial and has therefore vowed to sanction hoarders of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Protesters Barricade Roads, Stone Buhari's Helicopter in Kano

Angry youths in Kano yesterday staged protests following President Muhammadu Buhari's official visit to the state. Read more »

Nigeria: INEC, CBN and the Weekend of Extensions

Over the weekend, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) decided to extend the deadline for the collection of Permanent Voters Cards (popularly known as PVCs) by an… Read more »

Nigeria: Inflation - LCCI Tasks Govt, CBN On Support for Agriculture, Manufacturing

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has tasked the federal government and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to focus more on policies that would provide support to… Read more »

Nigeria: Muslim-Muslim Ticket Will Polarise Nigerians Along Religious, Tribal Lines, Dogara Insists

The immediate past Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara has said the Muslim Muslim ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) would polarise the… Read more »

Nigeria: We're Not Seeking Fresh N100bn Loan, Delta Govt Clarifies

Delta State Government yesterday said contrary to the misinformation being allegedly peddled by the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, it was not seeking… Read more »

Nigeria: Osinbajo Backs Push for Cashless Economy, Says It Will Curb Illicit Election Financing

The vice president, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has declared that the drive for a cashless policy in the country would go a long way to curb illicit election financing in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari's Inauguration of Katsina Projects Amid Youth Protests

Francis Sardauna writes about last week's visit by President Muhammadu Buhari to Katsina state and events that unfolded during the two-day official visit Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku Vows to Reverse Economic Woes As Moody's Downgrades Govt's Credit Rating

-Bonds tumble after relegation Read more »

Nigeria: High Energy Cost Takes Toll As Diesel Prices Soar 182.6 Percent in One Year

The cost of energy supply has continued to take a depressing toll on Nigerians with the average retail price of Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) paid by consumers in 12 months soaring… Read more »

Nigeria: Salami - to Boost Revenue, Govt Should Explore IJVs in Upstream Oil Subsector

Partner and Head, Energy and Natural Resources, KPMG Professional Services, Mr. Ayo Salami, harps on the need for the federal government to explore the option of Incorporated Joint… Read more »

Nigeria: Massive Electricity Theft May Plunge 1,004 Estate in Darkness

The 1004 Estate Homeowners and Residents Association (HORA) is gravely concerned that there is a high level of electricity theft in the estate that is making it impossible for them… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Urge to Probe Killing of Herders in Nasarawa State

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has called on the federal government to investigate the recent killing of over 50 pastoralists and butchers in Ekye Development Area, Doma Local… Read more »

Nigeria: Simi Launches New Children's Clothing Line, 'The Big Little Company'

Inspired by her Daughter Adejare 'Deja' Kosoko, Popular Nigerian Singer, Simi, has launched her children's clothing line, named, 'The Big Little Company'. Read more »