Nigeria: FG's Rice Palliatives - Senator Barau Distributes 19 Truckloads in Kano

The Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, has flagged-off the distribution of 19 trucks of the federal government's rice palliatives to the 44 local government areas of… Read more »

Nigeria: How FG Spent $2.78bn On Debt Servicing in First Seven Months of 2024

The federal government of Nigeria spent a total of $2.78 billion on debt servicing in the first seven months of 2024, data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has… Read more »

Nigeria: Investors' Return Depreciate By N1.12tn in Two Months

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Nigeria: Peter Obi Hails Masai Ujiri On African Youths, Infrastructure Devt

The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the last general election in Nigeria, Mr Peter Obi, has praised the vision and African physical developmental goals of Masai Ujiri… Read more »

Nigeria: Opposition PDP Is Dead, Kwankwaso Declares

*You're inconsequential, don't pose any threat, party fires back Read more »

Nigeria: Son Threatens to Prosecute Manufacturers, Distributors of Substandard Steel Products

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has declared that it is set to diligently prosecute manufacturers and distributors of substandard steel in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: We've Created Suitable Condition for Peace to Be Restored in Labour Party, Says Otti

*Dismisses threats of sanction by Abure group Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Arrests NLC President, Joe Ajaero

The Federal Government Monday arrested the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Joe Ajaero. Read more »

Nigeria: Paralympics Games - First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, Congratulates Onyinyechi Mark Over Gold Medal Feat

Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has congratulated Nigeria's Onyinyechi Mark for winning a gold medal at the ongoing Paralympics Games in Paris, France. Read more »

Nigeria: 48 Lagos-Bound Travellers Killed in Niger Petrol Truck Explosion

No less than 48 people have been confirmed killed in a petrol tanker explosion that took place on Sunday afternoon along Lapai- Agaie road in Niger state. Read more »

Nigeria: In the arena - As FG Takes War to Bandits in North-West

With the directive by President Bola Tinubu to the Minister of State for Defence and military chiefs to relocate to Sokoto State to rid the North-west of bandits, it is expected… Read more »

Nigeria: A Swiss Treat Before the Roundtable

Lagos-based artist Seidougha Linus Eyimiegha (aka Mr. Danfo), bristling with ideas from his residency in Geneva, is primed for his next creative venture in Lagos. Okechukwu… Read more »

Nigeria: Good Morning, Mr. Gates

Perhaps unknown to most Nigerians, the Nigerian government hosted its political opposition in the hallowed chambers of the Federal Executive Council last Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Citing Medical Issues, Presidential Spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale Proceeds On Indefinite Leave

*Tinubu accepts request, wishes him well Read more »

Nigeria: INEC - Over Two Million Voters Registered in Ondo

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at the weekend disclosed that it had recorded a total of 2,053,061 registered voters ahead of the November 16 governorship… Read more »

Nigeria: Wema Bank Embarks On Innovative Approach to Sustainable Development in Lagos

In an era where environmental sustainability intersects crucially with economic development, the concept of a circular economy has emerged as a vital solution to many of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu - We're Prepared to Adequately Equip Police, Improve Welfare of Personnel to Protect Nigerians

* Charges officers to embrace modern technology, community policing in combating crime Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu - Kudos to Yoruba Council of Elder

Last week, the Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE), a group comprising senior citizens from the Yoruba nation, in clear terms told the president that Nigerians were suffering and… Read more »

Nigeria: NPFL 2025 Season Begins With Explosive Matches Live On Startimes

The NPFL 2024/25 season is off to an exciting start, and today promises some thrilling encounters in the Nigerian topflight. Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku Congratulates Dangote On New Refinery, Lauds His 'Can Do', Spirit

Former President Atiku Abubakar yesterday lauded the 'can do' spirit of Africa's richest person, Alhaji Aliko Dangote on the new 650,000 barrels per day oil refinery, especially… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Begins Sale of 30,000mt of Milled Rice At Subsidised Rate to Nigerians

Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator, Abubakar Kyari, yesterday flagged-off the sale of 30,000 Metric Tons (MT) of FGN milled rice to Nigerians at subsidised rate of… Read more »

Nigeria: Airlines Pay $1bn Taxes On Imported Spares, Aircraft Despite Waiver

Airline operators have disclosed that Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) generates over $1 billion (N1.6 trillion) annually from levies and taxes imposed on importation of aircraft and… Read more »

Africa: Decline in Commitment to Pan-Africanism Problem of Non-Seamless Borders in Africa, Says Thabo Mbeki

The continuous challenge of non-seamless borders in the African continent despite efforts has been blamed on the decline in commitment to Pan-africanism and a larger political… Read more »

Nigeria: Unity in Diversity Can Be Achieved Only Through Conscious Political Decisions - Mbeki

*Says receding sense of pan-Africanism responsible for impossible non-seamless borders Read more »

Nigeria: Economic Challenges Weaken Manufacturing Sector, Contribution to GDP Down 20.95%

Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that Nigeria's manufacturing sector's contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) receded in the first two… Read more »