Africa: African Countries Seek $5bn for New Energy Bank

A coalition of oil-producing African countries is seeking $5 billion to launch an "energy bank" that would fund projects on the continent, as frustration grows over the reluctance… Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC Strike - Union Warns of Port Congestion, Risk to Nigerian Lives

Striking workers of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have warned that the ongoing industrial action now in its second week could put public… Read more »

Nigeria: Aradel Holdings' Listing On NGX Adds N3.4tn to Market Capitalisation

The listing by introduction of Aradel Holdings Plc on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) yesterday increased the market capitalisation to N3.4 trillion as its stock price closed… Read more »

Nigeria: Bowft - Gallant Edo Queens Knocked Out in Dramatic Shootouts

*As Nasarawa Amazons,Bayelsa Queens qualify for Cup Final Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria Experiences Total Darkness, Power Grid Collapses Again

Nigeria's national electricity grid suffered a total collapse around 6:48pm yesterday with generation dropping to zero megawatts, throwing homes and businesses into complete… Read more »

Nigeria: Lokpobiri - Majority of Nigeria's Oil Pipelines Obsolete, Won't Deliver Fuels to Destinations

·Seeks FRSC's partnership to curb tanker accidents Read more »

Nigeria: Sports Minister, Enoh, Welcomes Eagles Back Home

Nigeria's Sports Minister, Senator John Owan Enoh, while receiving the Super Eagles on behalf of President Bola Tinubu described what the contingent went through in the hands of… Read more »

Nigeria: Keyamo - FG Set to Concession Five Airports, Iata Promises to Be Advisors in Process

·Maiduguri Airport to commence international flight January 1, 2025 Read more »

Nigeria: Beyond the Seizure of Illicit Weapons

Security agencies must do more to secure the nation Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu, Paul Biya and Birthday Tributes

"Bros, na wah for you oh. How person go dey call you, you no go pick call?" Read more »

Nigeria: Defending Champions, Mfm, to Battle Customs in Zenith League Final

The defending Champion of the Zenith Bank/NBBF Women's Premier Basketball League, MFM Women Basketball team on Monday secured their passage to the final of the 2024 edition of the… Read more »

Nigeria: FG Intensifies Employment Drive for Skillful, Competent Fresh Graduates

·Shettima: We must tackle unemployment, equip our youths Read more »

Libya/Nigeria: Maltreatment of Eagles in Libya - Tinubu Demands CAF's Investigation, Justice

·Describes act as inhumane, unsportsmanlike Read more »

Nigeria: Cricket Federation Hosts National Women's Championship

The Nigeria Cricket Federation has concluded arrangements to host the 2024 National Women's Championship from October 20th to 27th at the twin Cricket Ovals of Moshood Abiola… Read more »

Nigeria: At NESG 30th Summit, Tinubu Canvasses Collaborative Efforts to Drive Economic Growth

·World Bank: Economic policies hurting ordinary Nigerians Read more »

Nigeria: Customs Duty - Foreign Registered Private Jets Pay $6, 960, 000 to FG Annually

Charter service operators have faulted the insistence of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to collect duties on foreign registered aircraft, saying the federal government already… Read more »

Africa: Seplat - ESG, Regulatory Frameworks Driving Energy Investments in Africa

The Chief Financial Officer, Seplat Energy, Mrs. Eleanor Adaralegbe has argued that Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) standards and regulatory frameworks in African… Read more »

Nigeria: Proof of Penetration in a Rape Charge

This article by Kayode Makanjuola considers the issue of the award of the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) to Lawyers, pointing out that the current 2022 Guidelines… Read more »

Nigeria: Nerc - Number of Fatalities in Electricity-Related Cases Rose 47 Percent in Q2

.Regulator may disconnect Ajaokuta steel Read more »

Nigeria: NCN's New Legal Year - Renewal of Commitment to Labour Justice

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN), the constitutionally designated court established to adjudicate on labour related matters, held its 2024/2025 New Legal Year… Read more »

Nigeria: Experts - Technology Devices Can Increase Mental Health Cases

Emma Okonji Read more »

Nigeria: Fake News - How Much Is the Judiciary a Victim?

The Advocate Read more »

Nigeria: Q3 2024 - Transcorp Power Reports 198 Percent Increase in Profit to N81.1bn

Transcorp Power Plc, yesterday announced its financial results for the third quarter (Q3) of the year ending September 30, 2024, with profit before tax of N81.1 billion, about 198… Read more »

Nigeria: Gloomy Cloud On Nigeria's Manufacturing Horizon

The failed legal bid by manufacturers to stop the implementation of Band "A" electricity tariff in the face of high cost of credit and deteriorating value of naira is spreading… Read more »

Nigeria: The Perilous State of Nigeria's Waterways and Urgent Call for Accountability

It is with a heavy heart that we must again address the recurring tragedy on Nigeria's inland waterways. In the past five years, over 1,500 innocent lives have been cut short by… Read more »