Nigeria: IMF, World Bank Urge Nigeria to Provide Targeted Financing to SMEs

The President of the World Bank Group, David Malpass and Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva stressed the need for policy makers in… Read more »

Nigeria: Benin Port Project - Edo Govt, NPA, BPE, ICRC, Others Complete Request for Qualification Exercise

To fast-track the development of the Benin Port Project, the project delivery team has completed the Request for Qualification (RFQ), which sets actions in motion to accelerate the… Read more »

Nigeria: Ijaw Youths Threaten Showdown With SPDC Over Alleged Violation of Nigerian Content Policy

The umbrella body of Ijaw Youths worldwide, the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC), has threatened to shut down the exploration activities of the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC)… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Can Earn Over $2.7bn Annually From Cashew Production - Group

The President, National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN), Mr. Joseph Ajanaku, has stated that Nigeria could earn over $2.7 billion on annual basis by increasing its production… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Obidients,' Soyinka, Chimamanda and the Climate of Fear

The "Obidients" - supporters of the mission and vision of Mr. Peter Obi, candidate of the Labour Party in Nigeria's 2023 Presidential election had it coming. And now they are… Read more »

Nigeria: NAPTIP, Others Seek Media Partnership to Curb Human Trafficking

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has sought the partnership of journalists to curb human trafficking and expose perpetrators of the act. Read more »

Nigeria: Super Falcons to Go All Out Against New Zealand to Make a Point

The Super Falcons will seek victory over World Cup co-hosts New Zealand in Turkey today to prove that their recent wins over Costa Rica and Haiti were no flukes, says team Captain,… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Govt Committed to Total Radar Coverage for Airspace Safety'

Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has reaffirmed the commitment of the federal government to ensure the total radar coverage of Nigeria to ensure safety and security of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Owo Catholic Church Reopens 10 Months After Gunmen Attack

Bishop urges FG to fish out attackers Read more »

Nigeria: With 89 Expected Assets, Nigeria to Top Africa's Upcoming Oil, Gas Projects By 2027

With 89 assets under construction, spanning the upstream, midstream and downstream of the oil and gas sector in Africa, Nigeria will between 2023 and 2027 top the continent's… Read more »

Nigeria: AFN Invites 55 Athletes to Camp for Africa U18 and U20 Championships

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), has invited 55 athletes to camp for the final leg of preparations for the Africa U18 and U20 championships scheduled to hold later his… Read more »

Nigeria: Kidnapped Nasarawa Ex-Deputy Gov, Onje Gye-Wado, Released

A former Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, Prof. Onje Gye-Wado, who was kidnapped last week, has been freed by his abductors after allegedly collecting about N4 million ransom. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt, Two Others Sign Agreement for Reconcessioning of Lagos Trade Fair Complex

The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) has signed a tripartite agreement with Portman Freight Services Limited and Lagos International Trade Fair Complex (LITFC) to lease a portion… Read more »

Nigeria: Late Sidhu's Collaboration With Burna Boy Still Trending On YouTube 3 Days Later

Three days after its release, Sidhu Moose Wala's posthumous song 'Mera Na' featuring Burna Boy continues to go viral. The music video, directed by Navkaran Brar, has gone viral on… Read more »

Nigeria: Tributes Pour in As Bola Ajibola, 89, Is Buried in Abeokuta

A torrent of tributes poured in from prominent Nigerians in honour of one of Nigeria's foremost legal mights, a former president of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) 1984-1985, former… Read more »

Nigeria: Doctors Reject Move to Clampdown On Migration of Medical Professionals

The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, (MDCAN) has opposed the bill seeking to compel newly trained doctors to work for five years in the country before being… Read more »

Chad: Nigeria's Neighbour, Chad Expels German Ambassador for Alleged Disrespect

The Republic of Chad has ordered the German ambassador, Gordon Kricke, to leave the country owing to his "lack of respect for diplomatic customs". Read more »

Nigeria: Brain Drain - Provost Seeks Better Remuneration for Education Graduates

Provost, Federal College of Education, (Technical), Akoka, Lagos, Dr Ademola Azeez, has called for adequate remuneration for professionals in the education sector to stem brain… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt to Support Imo State University of Agriculture With Grants, Farm Equipment

The Minister, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar, has pledged to support the Imo State University of Agriculture and Environmental… Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Mourns Wife of Patriarch of Dantata Family, Hajiya Rabi

* Says she's known for unparalleled compassion and philanthropy Read more »

Nigeria: How Foreign Airlines Partly Repatriated $802m 'Trapped Funds' From Nigeria

Despite claims in some quarters that foreign airlines may soon shutdown operation in Nigeria as a result of 'trapped funds,' it has emerged that that many of the airlines have… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Laments Only 30% of Women in Technology Industries

The federal government has expressed dissatisfaction over the poor number of women in innovation and technology, lamenting that only 30 per cent of the technological space are… Read more »

Nigeria: Only Investment in Human Capital Can Bring Development to Nigeria - Obi

*Says his commitment to societal development remains unchanged Read more »

Nigeria: Next Govt Must Strive to End Nation's Ethnic Division - Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, assumed that the work of the next administration in the country was already cut out as it must ensure that it closed the division… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Growth Recovery Still Fragile As Oil Production Remains Subdued - World Bank

The World Bank yesterday declared that Nigeria's 2.8 per cent projected growth recovery for 2023 was still fragile as oil production remains subdued, despite rallying to over 1.6… Read more »