June 17
Nigeria: Nigeria Must Join International Mining Bodies to Attract FDI to Its Over 44 Solid Minerals - KPMG
Global audit, tax, and business advisory firm, KPMG, has stated that to fully attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into Nigeria's over 44 solid minerals scattered in over 500… Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu - Ohanaeze Alleges Plots By South-East Governors, Igbo Leaders to Prolong Detention Till 2027
The apex Igbo socio-cultural body, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has alleged that the South-east governors, Igbo leaders, and members of the National Assembly were plotting to prolong the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, Buhari, Governors Observe Eid Prayers, Implore Nigerians to Show Charity to the Vulnerable
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his predecessor, ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, observed Eid prayers in Lagos and Daura, respectively, where they called on Nigerians to… Read more »
Nigeria: The Case for Routine Immunisation
The authorities must do more to ensure that all children are immunised and protected Read more »
Nigeria: Phillips Consulting Launches 'Talent Management Report 2.0'
Phillips Consulting (pcl.) has launched the 'Talent Management Report 2.0', a comprehensive guide to optimizing talent strategy in today's competitive business landscape. Read more »
Nigeria: Oyetola Projects Blue Economy Ministry to Achieve Top 3 Ranking On Pebec
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, over the weekend in Lagos, outlined ambitious plans to elevate Nigeria's maritime sector to global standards. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Vice President Osinbajo Stresses Gospel Principles As Key to National Prosperity
Former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, weekend, stressed the need for Christians in government to give voice to the principles of the gospel that will make the country great. Read more »
Nigeria: Opeyemi Bamidele - 25 Years of Uninterrupted Democracy Worth Commemorating in Nigeria
Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, a lawyer, human rights activist, and politician, is the Senate Majority Leader and a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress. He is an… Read more »
Nigeria: Opportunities and Challenges in the Electric Power Sector
Nigeria currently generates less than 5,00MW for a nation of over 200 million, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. Even so, the transmission network often cannot… Read more »
Nigeria: Obasanjo, Oduntan Advocates Policy Coherence, Single-Digit Interest Loans for Farmers
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged the federal government to prioritise food security by offering single-digit interest loans to farmers to further open up the Agric… Read more »
Nigeria: Access Bank, Scidar to Enhance Health SMEs Financing
Access Bank, has partnered with Solina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR), a prominent non-profit organisation spearheading impactful health interventions… Read more »
Nigeria: Otti Admonishes Parents Toying With Children's Security As Police Rescue 3 Abducted Abia Siblings
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has urged parents to stop toying with the security of their children, saying that such lapses create opportunities for child traffickers and other… Read more »
Nigeria: Interswitch, ACI Worldwide Harp On Digital Payment Transformation
Interswitch, in partnership with ACI Worldwide, has stressed the importance of digital payment across Africa and the roles both parties are playing in enabling digital payment… Read more »
Nigeria: Ecobank Reiterates Commitment to Make Adire Industry Leverage AfCFTA
Ecobank Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to ensure that Nigeria's adire industry leverages the potential of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). Read more »
Nigeria: Preserving Central Bank of Nigeria's Autonomy
James Emejo writes on the need to preserve the autonomy of the Central Bank of Nigeria in the interest of the nation's economy Read more »
Nigeria: Keyamo - Public, Private Partnership Key to Development of Airport Infrastructure
*Secures commitment for refurbishment of old MMIA terminal Read more »
Nigeria: Licenced Customs Agents Urge Govt to Clampdown On Illegal Activities in Onne Port
Licenced Customs agents operating at the Onne Port in Rivers State, have called on the federal government to clampdown on ongoing illegal activities at the port. Read more »
Nigeria: Edo 2024 - Obi's Support Group Vows to Back PDP's Ighodalo
The socio-political support group, Obidients for Asue Ighodalo, has assured support for the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 21… Read more »
June 16
Nigeria: Tinubu Rejoices With Cyril Ramaphosa On Re-Election As South African President
President Bola Tinubu has extended his warm congratulations to his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, on his re-election. Read more »
June 14
Rwanda: Rwanda to Host 100 Most Notable African Leadership, Business Summit 2024
The 100 Most Notable African Leadership and Business Summit 2024, organized by 100 Most Notable Peace Icons Africa and Davdan Peace and Advocacy Foundation, will take place at the… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Why We Must Protect Nigeria's Democracy', Obasa, Fashola, Foreign Diplomats Speak
In this report, Eromosele Ebhomele captures the views of various speakers at an event organised by the Lagos House of Assembly to mark Nigeria's 25 years of unbroken democracy Read more »
South Africa: PJ Morton Releases Cape Town to Cairo, New Album Created During a 30-Day Journey Across Africa
Today, with the release of an album unlike anything he has ever done before, PJ Morton takes listeners on a trip from Cape Town to Cairo. Out now via Morton Records/EMPIRE, the… Read more »
Nigeria: NEITI Backs Tinubu On Climate Change, Green Economy Solutions
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) yesterday lauded what it described as the renewed political commitment of President Bola Tinubu towards… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos GDP Up 50% in Five Years Under My Watch - Sanwo-Olu
Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the state, in the last five years under his administration, has risen by almost 50 per… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Airlines Poor Maintenance Culture Fuels Low Capacity, High Fares
It has emerged that the inability of Nigerian owned airlines to maintain their aircraft is worsening the prohibitive fares and low capacity Read more »