Nigeria: Nerc - FG Incurred N380bn Electricity Subsidy Bill in Q2 2024, Down By 40 Percent

* Says DisCos generated N431bn revenue in Q2 2024, up by 47% Read more »

Nigeria: Aiyedatiwa Approves N73,000 Minimum Wage for Ondo Workers

As the federal government approved a sum of N70,000 minimum wage for civil servants, the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa yesterday announced the implementation of N73,000… Read more »

Nigeria: Ooni of Ife Urges FG to Embark On Holistic Review of Educational Policies

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, yesterday said it was high time the federal government carried out a holistic review of education policies to meet contemporary… Read more »

Nigeria: Shettima - Tinubu's Administration Will Empower Nigerians With Competitive Skills for Exports

*Says growing unemployment rate to be reversed Read more »

Nigeria: Kogi Senator Builds Military Base to Tackle Insecurity

In a significant move to address the rising insecurity in Kogi West, the senator representing the district in the Senate, Sunday Karimi, has spearheaded the construction of a… Read more »

Kenya: Chepngetich Smashes World Marathon Record in Chicago With 2:09:56

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich took almost two minutes off the world record at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, winning the World Athletics Platinum Label road race in 2:09:56 on… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Oil Paradox and Quest for Refined Salvation

Blessed beyond measure, Nigeria has black gold running in its earth's veins. Crude oil, the lifeblood of economies and a passport to prosperity flows deep beneath the surface, yet… Read more »

Africa: Nigeria Is Pacesetter in Fight Against Cybercrime in Africa, Says Interpol

The International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol), has said that the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), is setting the pace in the fight against… Read more »

Nigeria: Six Kidnapped Sportswriters En Route Uyo for Afcon 2025 Coverage Freed

*One journalist killed, four others still with the abductors Read more »

Nigeria: Customs, Bayelsa in Zenith Bank / NBBF League Final 8 Winning Start

The Final 8 of the Zenith Bank/NBBF Women's Premier Basketball League started yesterday at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos with Nigeria Customs… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Kill 165 Terrorists, Arrests 238, Destroy 65 Illegal Refining Sites in One Week

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) Thursday said that troops deployed to different theatres of operation killed no fewer than 165 terrorists, arrested 238 others and rescued 188… Read more »

Nigeria: Adebayo Decries Pains Inflicted On Nigerians By Tinubu's Administration

The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 presidential elections, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has decried the pains inflicted on Nigerians by the All… Read more »

Nigeria: Health Workers Give Govt 15-Day Ultimatum Over Unresolved Grievances

Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the Assembly of Health Care Professionals have given the Federal Government 15 days ultimatum to address issues of welfare and conditions of… Read more »

Nigeria: Shettima to Deliver Keynote Address At Africa Climate Forum

Vice-President Kashim Shettima will deliver a keynote address at the forthcoming second Africa Climate Forum (ACF) 2024, underscoring Nigeria's commitment to leading climate action… Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Sends 10 Ex-Ministers to Condole Pauline Tallen Over Son's Death

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has sent 10 members of his former cabinet with a message of condolence to the former Minister off Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs.… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Carriers Cannot Stand Strict Financial Audit, Says NCAA

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said that Nigerian airlines were facing precarious economic situation and could all be shut down if the regulatory authorities abide… Read more »

Nigeria: Global Affairs Canada, AECF Empower Kano Female Farmers With N1.3bn Grants

As part of the move to complement the efforts of the Federal Government to ensure food security, the Canadian Government under Global Affairs in partnership with AECF has launched… Read more »

Nigeria: Wetalksound, Trace Naija Partner to Amplify Afrobeats Content

Through this partnership, WeTalkSound will have access to Trace Naija's state-of-the-art production facilities, creating new opportunities for high-quality content production. The… Read more »

Nigeria: Olaopa Mulls Civil Service Commission, Cipm's Partnership

The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Prof. Tunji Olaopa, on Wednesday hinted of an effective partnership between the Commission and the Chartered Institute of… Read more »

Nigeria: House Bill to Allow FRSC Officials Carry Arms for Second Reading

The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill to create a special armed squad for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). Read more »

Nigeria: Uptown Girl Collection - Exploring Femininity in African Fashion

Femininity in African fashion has been passed down through different generations, with mothers, grandmothers, and other female figures shaping a woman's sense of style. The passing… Read more »

Nigeria: LG Autonomy - Withhold Allocations to States Running Caretaker Administration, Senate Urges FG

*Describes council polls conducted by governors as sham Read more »

Nigeria: Olaopa Tasks Ncpwd On Credible Data As People With Disabilities Rise to 35.5m

The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission ( FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, on Wednesday urged the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) to gather… Read more »

Nigeria: Benjamin Kalu's Eye Health Advocacy, One Patient At a Time

In commemoration of this year's 'World Sight Day', Udora Orizu chronicles the humanitarian and legislative interventions by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt… Read more »

Nigeria: Stockbrokers Chart Pathway for Nigeria's $1tn Economy Ambition

Worried by the inclement operating environment in Nigeria, Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) is set to leverage its members' strong financial background to identify… Read more »