Nigeria: May 29, 2023 Handover Date Is Sacrosanct, Buhari Assures Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, reiterated his commitment to handing over the leadership of the country to an elected president on May 29, 2023, saying his term in office… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria, Vietnam Sign MOU On Defence Collaboration

Nigeria yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on defence cooperation with Vietnam. Read more »

Nigeria: For Efficient Power Supply, Govt Maps Over 3,937 Settlements, 3.2 Million Houses in 23 States

The federal government yesterday said it has so far mapped at least 3,937 settlements and 3.2 million houses in 23 states in its efforts to supply reliable electricity to… Read more »

Nigeria: Natural Gas Will Remain Major Energy Source in Next 30 Years

The Managing Director, Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG), Philip Mshelbila, has said that natural gas will remain a key energy source to the world in the next 20 to 30 years,… Read more »

Nigeria: It's Time to Liberate Lagos From Family Govt - Atiku

Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has said that it is time for the people of Lagos to liberate themselves from a single… Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Directs Aviation Ministry to Reorganise, Conform With Newly Signed Civil Aviation Act

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Ministry of Aviation to reorganize the agencies under its watch to conform with the new Civil Aviation Act recently signed into law. Read more »

Nigeria: You Must Remain Apolitical During 2023 Polls - Buhari to Military

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Nigerian Armed Forces to remain apolitical and continue to operate within the framework of the constitution to ensure the successful… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Integration of Lekki Port With LFZ'll Change Nigeria's Economic Fortunes'

The Chief Executive Officer, Lagos Free Zone, Mr. Dinesh Rathi has expressed confidence that the integration of Lekki Port with Lagos Free Zone would be a major catalyst to… Read more »

Nigeria: Why Are Our State Governors in the Dock?

Dele Olowu contends that our governors are working hard, making our country livable Read more »

Nigeria: SERAP Sues Buhari Over Failure to Probe Alleged Missing Ecological Funds

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari over the failure to probe the spending of trillions of… Read more »

Nigeria: Zenith Wins 'Bank of the Year Nigeria' in the Banker's Awards

Zenith Bank Plc has emerged as 'Bank of the Year in Nigeria' in The Banker's Bank of the year awards 2022. The award, which was announced by The Banker Magazine, Financial Times… Read more »

Africa: We Need Urgent Action Plan Against Terrorism in West Africa - Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, has called for quick implementation of ECOWAS action plan against terrorism and other crimes in West Africa. Read more »

Nigeria: CBN Offered N7.33trn Treasury Bills in Six Months

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday said it offered treasury bills amounting to N7.33 trillion in the first half of the year (H1 2022) while total public subscriptions… Read more »

Nigeria: With Poverty, Education, Health in Focus, Presidential Hopefuls Mull Solutions At Arise Town Hall

It was a battle of ideas, yesterday, at the third in a series town hall meeting, organised by the Arise News Channel and its partners, where three of the leading presidential… Read more »

Nigeria: APC Has Taken Us Adrift, Let's Work Together to Recover Nigeria - Atiku

Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, yesterday, said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has taken the nation and her people… Read more »

Nigeria: As Lawmakers Again Beam Searchlight On Ecological Fund Utilisation

Udora Orizu writes that following the devastating effects of flooding nationwide, the House of Representatives has again launched probe into the utilisation of ecological fund for… Read more »

Nigeria: Zulum's Visit Triggers Installation of Solar System At Maiduguri Hospital

Less than 24 hours after a surprise visit by Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, a solar system as an alternative source of power, has been installed at the Umaru… Read more »

Nigeria: 59% of Nigerian E-Banking Customers Have Been Victim to Fraud - Report

A survey carried out by Agusto&Co has revealed that 59 per cent of bank customers sampled indicated that they have fallen victim to fraud. Read more »

Nigeria: Palestine Appeals to Nigeria to Wade Into Palestine, Israel Conflict

Palestine has appealed to Nigeria to come out and play a critical role in resolving the Palestine/Israel conflict. Read more »

Nigeria: 2022 Flood Killed 600 People, Displaced 1.3 Million Others - Unicef

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has said no fewer than 600 persons died in the 2022 flood in Nigeria, while 1.3 million others were rendered homeless. Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists Invade Mosque, Shoot Imam, Abduct 18 Worshippers in Katsina

No fewer than 18 worshippers were abducted by gunmen suspected to be terrorists on Saturday evening in a mosque in Maigamji village in Funtua Local Government Area of Katsina… Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku Promises to Remove Bottlenecks in Education Sector

The presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, on Sunday promised to ensure removal of bottlenecks stifling access to funds by tertiary institutions,… Read more »

Nigeria: Military Denies Allegations of Forced Abortion of 'Boko Haram' Pregnancies

The military high command yesterday debunked allegations of involvement in the abortion of pregnancies of wives of insurgents in the North-east. Read more »

Nigeria: $1.4bn Investment in Northern Hydrocarbons to Yield $6bn Revenue in 20 Years - NNPC

The $1.4 billion external project finance agreement jointly arranged by the Standard Chartered Bank, UK, and United Bank for Africa for Northern Hydrocarbon Funding Limited, would… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Ready to Reap From AfCFTA Benefits - Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed Nigeria's readiness to partner with African economic zones to benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. Read more »