Nigeria: Nigeria's Envoy to Spain, Demola Seriki, Is Dead

The Nigerian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain, Ambassador Demola Rasaq Seriki, is dead. He died Thursday (today) in Madrid, Spain. Read more »

Nigeria: Stakeholders Urge Nigeria's Next President to Declare State of Emergency in Power Sector

Participants at the PwC Annual Power and Utilities Roundtable have called on next administration that would be sworn in on May 29, 2023, to declare a state of emergency in… Read more »

Nigeria: Biden Announces $350m to Facilitate Digital Transformation in Nigeria, Others

President Joe Biden of the United States of America has announced the commitment of $350 million to facilitate digital transformation in Africa. Read more »

West Africa: World Bank Approves $18m Fund to Support Disease Surveillance in West Africa

The World Bank Group has approved a total of $18 million in two additional financings from the International Development Association (IDA) to support effective disease surveillance… Read more »

Nigeria: CBN Cash Withdrawal Limit - Senate Okays Policy, Seeks Upward Review of Daily Threshold

The Senate Wednesday approved the latest Policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria which limited the daily cash withdrawal for individuals at N20, 000 while corporate organisations… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Confirms CBN Deputy Govs' Appointments for Second Term

The Senate Wednesday confirmed the appointments of President Muhammadu Buhari's nominees as deputy governors of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Aisha Ahmad and Edward Lametek… Read more »

Nigeria: Lai Mohammed Knocks Atiku Over Boko Haram Remarks

Minister of Information and Culture Alhaji Lai Mohammed has criticized the comments of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in next year's election,… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Approves N9.24bn Life Insurance Cover for Public Servants for 2022/23

The federal government has approved a total sum of N9.24 billion for the 2022/2023 Group Life insurance cover for Nigerian public servants. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Moves to Whittle Down President's Power to Sack EFCC Head

The Senate yesterday considered and passed for second reading a bill seeking to amend the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Act. Read more »

Nigeria: In New Report, Jobberman Gives Fresh Insights Into Nigeria's Youth Unemployment

Jobberman, a digital platform that provides training and placement for jobseekers, has released a report providing new insights into youth unemployment. Read more »

Nigeria: Probe of Zungeru Power Plant Is Aimed At Ensuring Due Process, Says Lawan

The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the Senate decided to organise an investigative hearing on the ongoing bid on a concession of the Zungeru Hydroelectric… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Whittles Down President's Power to Sack Anti-Graft Agencies' Heads

The Senate Tuesday considered and passed for second reading a bill seeking to amend the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Act. Read more »

Nigeria: Sale of Forfeited Assets By EFCC Opens in Abuja, Benin, Port Harcourt

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday said the ongoing sale of forfeited assets by the commission through public auction, which began on December 6, 2022,… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Abolishes Facemask At Airports, Relaxes Covid-19 Rules

The federal government has abolished the wearing of facemask by air travellers, aircraft crew and also cancelled COVID-19 PCR test irrespective of vaccination status. Read more »

Nigeria: No Ad Valoren Tax in Finance Bill 2022 Draft - Govt

Contrary to concerns in the manufacturing circle that the sector would be visited with additional 20 per cent Ad Valorem Tax (AVT) for manufacturers of carbonated soft drinks, the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria At Crossroads, Needs Leader With Right Character - Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says Nigeria is at a critical moment in her political history and needs a leader with the right character and capacity to turn things around. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Refutes Report of Subterranean Abortion Programme By Military in North-East

The federal government has described as baseless a report by an international news agency that alleged that the military was running covert and systematic abortion programme in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Seeks Lasting Solutions to Farmer-Herder Crisis

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mohammad Abubakar yesterday said stakeholders must come together to find a permanent solution to the incessant farmer-herder… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Takes Strident Step On Plastic Waste Management

The federal government has taken a strident step on management of plastic waste in the country by inaugurating a Project Steering Committee (PSC) for Promotion of Sustainable… Read more »

Nigeria: Two Major Takeaways for Nigeria At COP 27

Godswill Ihetu is heartened by the understanding that transition to cleaner energy should not happen at the cost of people's livelihoods Read more »

Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Expresses Concern Over Real Estate Fraudulent Practices

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has expressed concern over the rate of unprofessional practices in the real estate sector in recent time, saying that the… Read more »

Nigeria: Lawmakers Pass Bill Restricting Foreign Vessels On Nigerian Waters

Members of the House of Representatives have finally passed a Bill seeking to restrict foreign vessels on Nigerian waters and allow only the carriers owned by Nigerians. Read more »

Morocco: Buhari Hails Morocco for Qualifying for World Cup Semi Final

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Morocco's Atlas Lions and the ruler of the country, King Mohammed the VI on making history becoming the first African team to win a… Read more »

Nigeria: Edo Not Listed Among Top Most Indebted States in Nigeria

Edo State is no longer on the list of top ten most indebted states in Nigeria, a statement disclosed yesterday. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt to Earn $3bn Annually From Hibiscus Export to Mexico

The Comptroller General, Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS), Dr. Vincent Isegbe, has said the country is expected to earn about $3 billion annually from hibiscus… Read more »