Nigeria: 48 Million Nigerians Lack Access to Toilets, Says Unicef

UNICEF's Chief of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in Nigeria, Dr. Jane Bevan, has disclosed that approximately 48 million Nigerians lack access to toilet and sanitation… Read more »

Nigeria: Current Reforms Will Create Robust Nigerian Economy - Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday welcomed the National Bureau of Statistics' (NBS) new report on the country's trade balance. Read more »

Africa: Nigeria, AU Nations Tasked Over Abuja Declaration On Healthcare Spending

An appeal has been made to the federal government and 53 African Union states to fulfill their obligations the Abuja Declaration in 2001 to increase health funding by at least 15… Read more »

Nigeria: Shettima Signs Cape Town Accord On Aircraft Lease

Nigeria on Thursday signed the Cape Town Accord on Aircraft Lease, 20 years after it came into effect. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Markets $100bn Creative Economy Growth Plan to Corporate Nigeria

Following months of comprehensive planning, the federal government has unveiled details of its bold and strategic plans to generate at least $100 billion and create over two… Read more »

Nigeria: Emirates Hosts Travel Agents Ahead of Flight Resumption to Nigeria

Middle East mega carrier, Emirates Airlines has hosted key travel agent stakeholders in a workshop to showcase its latest products and services, as it prepares to resume flight… Read more »

Nigeria: PDP May Not Sign Peace Accord Because Police Are Acting in APC's Interest - Obaseki

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has hinted that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may not sign the traditional Peace Accord today, ahead of the September 21 governorship… Read more »

Nigeria: Finally, DSS Gives Reason for Occupying Serap's Offices in Lagos, Abuja, Mum On Ajaero's Arrest

The Department of State Services (DSS) yesterday, explained the rationale behind its deployment of operatives to the offices of Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Reiterates Fuel Subsidy Removal Was to Free Up Resources for Critical Investments

President Bola Tinubu yesterday, reiterated that though painful in the short term, the removal of fuel subsidy was designed to free up budgetary resources for critical investments… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Says Brass Fertiliser Project Has Reached Final Stage With Signing of $3.3bn Industrial Park Deal

The federal government yesterday announced that the take-off of the Brass Fertiliser Petrochemical Company Limited (BFPCL) was at its final stages, stressing that a $3.3 billion… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Rises to Maiduguri Flood Disaster, Promises to Assist State, Orders Evacuation

President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, responded to the recent flooding in parts of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, by ordering evacuation of victims as part of his promise to… Read more »

Nigeria: Alaro City Celebrates $90 Million Universal Homes Handover

Universal Homes, in collaboration with Alaro City, recently handed over the first 48 units of Universal One apartments. The development of the 576-apartment project, valued at $90… Read more »

Nigeria: PTAD Offers Lifeline to Pensioners in Diaspora to Return to Payroll

The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has directed diaspora pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) who were suspended from the pension payroll for… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Rejoices With Esama of Benin, Gabriel Igbinedion At 90

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Esama of Benin, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion for attaining milestone age of 90 on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: Ncair, Google Launch N100m Ai Fund to Empower Nigerian Startups

The National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR), with support from Google, yesterday, announced the launch of the AI Fund, a N100 million initiative aimed at… Read more »

Nigeria: Okuama - Army Vows to Continue Operations Until Arms, Others Recovered

The Nigerian Army, yesterday, said it would sustain its operations in Okuama Community in Ughelli South Local Government area of Delta State until equipment and arms were… Read more »

Nigeria: Eguavoen Steps Down After Leading Eagles to Pick Four Points in Two Games

*Says mandate was for Benin Republic, Rwanda matches Read more »

Nigeria: Adebimpe - Trading Blames, Propaganda Cannot Help Nigeria's Economic Rebound

President, Association of Asset Custodians of Nigeria, Mr Abiodun Adebimpe, in this interview previews Nigeria's economic landscape as well as the association's forthcoming annual… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagbaja - Military Action Alone Cannot Overcome Nigeria's Security Challenges

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, yesterday, said military action alone could not overcome the security challenges confronting the nation. Read more »

Nigeria: Team Nigeria's Athletes Back From Paris Paralympic Games

Team Nigeria's athletes to the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in France, have all returned to the country. The last batch touch down in Lagos yesterday. Read more »

Nigeria: Adams - Tinubu Is Like Adolf Hitler, His Policies Are Harsh, Nigerians Are Suffering

Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, yesterday, likened President Bola Tinubu to the Austrian-born dictator of the Nazi Germany, Adolf Hitler, saying Nigerians were… Read more »

Nigeria: Aston Villa Defend 'Expensive' Champions League Ticket Prices

Aston Villa have defended their Champions League ticket prices after a backlash from supporters, and insist they must make "difficult decisions" to stay competitive. Read more »

Nigeria: Woodhall Capital Secures Finance House License

Woodhall Capital, a leading global investment and financial services firm, has been granted a Finance House License by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Read more »

Nigeria: Reintroducing the Whistleblowing Bill

Government must act with sincerity of purpose for the policy to make effective impact Read more »

Nigeria: At Mock Accreditation, Yakubu Promises Inec'll Protect Voters' Choice in Edo Poll

·PDP fixes campaign grand finale for September 14 Read more »