October 01
Nigeria: NNS Delta Donates Slashers, Generating Set, Books, Others to Schools in Delta LG
The Nigerian Navy Ship Delta (NNS Delta) has donated several items including slasher machines for cutting grass to three selected primary schools in Warri in Warri South Local… Read more »
Nigeria: 40 Criminal Suspects Arrested Within Two Weeks in A'ibom
Security operatives in Akwa Ibom have arrested no fewer than 40 criminal suspects for various crimes within the last two weeks. Read more »
Nigeria: NRC, NPA, Niwa, Sanwo-Olu, Amaechi, Others Back Transport Summit
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and Lagos State Government have confirmed their stakes in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria At 64, China At 75 - Spot the Similarities, Close the Gap
"Share our similarities, celebrate our differences"- M.Scott Peck Read more »
Nigeria: #fearlessinoctober Protest Fails to Hold in Ogun
Despite the threat of protest by organisers of the October 1 protest tagged '#FearlessInOctober protest', the protesters failed to show up in major towns in Ogun State. Read more »
Nigeria: Gombe Urged to Boost Health, Education, Agriculture Budgets in 2025
As the 2024 is coming to an end, the government of Gombe State has been called upon to increase its budget allocations to the health, education, and agriculture sectors in the 2025… Read more »
Nigeria: Rosie Young Unveils First Bridal Collection
Rosie Young, the rising Nigerian women's fashion brand renowned for its elegant bespoke and ready-to-wear designs, has announced the launch of its debut bridal line, The Yadah… Read more »
Nigeria: Commercial Activities Thrive in Katsina As Residents Shun Nationwide Protest
It was a beehive of social and commercial activities on Tuesday in Katsina, the Katsina State capital, as residents of the state shunned the October 1 nationwide protest. Read more »
Nigeria: Chevron Paid More to African Petrostates Than U.S. in 2023 - Report
Chevron Corporation paid $6.25 billion in taxes and shared oil production to Nigeria, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea in 2023, three times more than the company paid to the US… Read more »
September 30
Nigeria: Tinubu Pledges Commitment to Judicial Independence
President Bola Tinubu on Monday affirmed his government's commitment to respecting the independence of the judiciary, vowing never to interfere or abuse the relationship between… Read more »
Nigeria: World Bank Approves $1.57bn Financing to Bolster Health, Infrastructure in Nigeria
The World Bank has approved three financing operations totaling $1.57 billion to support Nigeria's efforts in improving healthcare outcomes, enhancing dam safety, and upgrading… Read more »
Nigeria: Nsia Insurance Pays N27bn Claims in Five Years
NSIA Insurance said it has paid a total of N27billion claims to its policyholders in the past five years. Read more »
Nigeria: Six Years After, Kwara Holds LG Poll Amid Controversy
Hammed Shittu writes about the recent local government poll conducted six years after the last one was held in Kwara state and the controversy that trailed the outcome of the… Read more »
Nigeria: NPFL - Remo Stars Remain Top With Win Over Rangers
In a battle of last season's champions and runners-up, Remo Stars came out 2-1 victorious against Enugu Rangers in a keenly contested match in Ikenne last night in the last fixture… Read more »
Nigeria: The Cost of Educating the Nigerian Child
AYODELE OKUNFOLAMI argues for more investment in public education Read more »
Nigeria: Firm Floats Seamless Multi-Currency Banking Solutions
Raiz, a pioneering digital bank, has launch its digital banking services in Nigeria, offering a groundbreaking solution that allows individuals and businesses to bank from… Read more »
Nigeria: Jaiz Bank Donates Over N100m to Borno Flood Victims
Jaiz Bank, Nigeria's a non-interest bank, has donated at least N110 million to support victims of the recent flood disaster that wreaked havoc on Maiduguri and its environs in… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Joins Global Circular Economy Movement With Circo, EDC Unveils Collaboration
In a major boost to Nigeria's sustainability efforts, CIRCO, a renowned initiative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, has launched in Nigeria in partnership with the Enterprise… Read more »
Nigeria: Abia, Accima Elevate Aba Trade Fair to International Status, Fix Maiden Edition for November
The annual Aba Trade Fair would be held this year as an international trade fair and exhibition following a collaborative partnership between the Abia State Government and the Aba… Read more »
Nigeria: Roads Infrastructure in Delta
In the former Mid-West Region, Sapele towered among other towns around. For commerce, it had giants like the African Timber and Plywood, Eternit, and the River Ethiope was even… Read more »
Nigeria: The Urgent Need for Mass Transportation
In recent years, the cost of transportation in Nigeria, like everything else, has skyrocketed, putting immense pressure on citizens. This surge is not just a local issue, but one… Read more »
Nigeria: Sugar Masterplan Attracted $1 Billion Investments, 15,000 Jobs, Says NSDC Boss
*Seeks review of establishment Act Read more »
Nigeria: The Mathematics of Petrol Subsidy and Pricing in the Nigerian Context
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Nigeria: NDIC Commits to Settle Depositors of Defunct Heritage Bank With Balances Above N5m
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), has pledged to pay depositors of the now defunct Heritage Bank Plc with balances exceeding N5 million following the closure of the… Read more »
West Africa: Nigerians Struggles to Feed As Prices of Bread, Beans, Yam Reach All-Time High
The harsh economic situation in the country has assumed a new dimension as Nigerians now struggle to afford basic food items. Read more »