Nigeria: Navy Claims Credit for Increase in Nigeria's Oil Production

The Nigerian Navy has said the collaborative efforts of its personnel and other security agencies in tackling cases of oil theft in the Niger Delta region led to the increase in… Read more »

Nigeria: NNPC Has Only 7.2% Stake in Our Refinery - Aliko Dangote

Contrary to widely held notion that Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) had a 20 per cent stake in Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals, President of Dangote Group,… Read more »

Nigeria: Olu of Warri Bags Award in UK, Wife Advocates Return to Cultural Values

The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has received the Leadership and Community Development award at the 14th African Achievers Awards (AAA), which took place at the Parliament… Read more »

Nigeria: Amid Price Volatility, 10 Banks' Exposure to Oil & Gas Sector Rise to N12.08tn

Despite crude price volatility, a total of 10 banks' exposure to the Oil & gas sector stood at N12.08 trillion in 2023, representing about 80 per cent increase from N6.71… Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Museum to Return Looted Bronzes to Oba of Benin

A prominent Museum in United States of America has concluded plans to present looted Benin Bronzes to Omo N' Oba N' Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Hails Nduka Obaigbena At 65, Says He Has Demonstrated Passion for Human Development

President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, feted Chairman of THISDAY and Arise Group, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, as he marked his 65th birthday, saying through his enterprising spirit and… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu, Starmer, Macron, Other World Leaders Condemn Attack On Trump

Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu, UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer and the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, were among the horde of world leaders that condemned weekend's… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Military Spending in 2023 Highest in Sub-Saharan Africa, Says Report

Nigeria's military spending rose by 20 per cent to $3.2 billion in 2023, making it the country the biggest spender on defence in sub-Saharan Africa, and the third highest on the… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Condemns Attack On Ex-U.S. President, Donald Trump

President Bola Tinubu has condemned in strong terms weekend's attack on former United States President, Donald Trump. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria, Spain Strengthen Bilateral Ties On Air Surveillance, Security

The federal government has strengthened bilateral ties with Spain on air surveillance and security capabilities. Read more »

Nigeria: It's Act of Gross Misconduct Paying LGs' Allocation Through States - Supreme Court

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court, yesterday, described as an act of gross misconduct, the payment of allocations to local governments through the states and immediately… Read more »

Nigeria: Group Demands Community Involvement in $27bn Warri Seaport Rehabilitation

The Executive Coordinator of the Ijaw Progressive Union of Aborigines, Mr. Asiaye Amakor has written an open letter to President Bola Tinubu to direct the concerned authorities to… Read more »

Nigeria: I Never Challenged My Late Husband Over Affair With Helen Prest, Ajayi Tells Court

One of the wives of the late Dr. Tosin Ajayi, Mrs Adenike Oluyemisi Ajayi, yesterday, told a Lagos High Court, Ikeja, that she never challenged or queried her husband, over his… Read more »

Nigeria: After Meeting Labour Leaders, Tinubu Says Nigerian Workers Deserve Improved Welfare, Better Wages

President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigerian workers, as the driving force of the country, deserve improved welfare, better wages, as well as safe and enhanced working… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt, Oil Producers Agree On Viable Crude Supply Framework to Local Refineries

In a bid to resolve the lingering inability of oil producers to adequately supply local refineries crude feedstock, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC)… Read more »

Nigeria: Paucity of Funds Hindering Aircraft Maintenance, May Impair Domestic Air Travel - Experts

Aviation experts have raised the concern that paucity of funds is hindering aircraft maintenance, thereby reducing the number of operating aircraft on schedule service due to… Read more »

Nigeria: How Kreme Is Revolutionising Beauty Education in Nigeria - Bebe Andrew-Jaja

In this interview, Licensed Aesthetician, and Founder of Kreme Aesthetics Services, Bebe Andrew-Jaja, speaks with Sunday Ehigiator on her journey into the beauty industry, and how… Read more »

Nigeria: Military to Move Against Terrorist Financiers, Uncovers Plan to Attack Critical Infrastructure

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced plan to go against financiers of terrorists and other crimes in Nigeria as part of effort to deny the criminal elements freedom of… Read more »

Nigeria: Supreme Court Grants LGs Financial Autonomy, Halts Payment of Funds Through States

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has ordered the stoppage of the payment of Local Government Councils' allocation through the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu to Meet With Organised Labour Today Over New Minimum Wage

President Bola Tinubu is expected to meet with members of the organised labour today (Thursday) to resolve issues delaying the approval of a new minimum wage for Nigerian workers,… Read more »

Nigeria: We Have Activated Process for Punishing Judges Who Give Misleading, Conflicting Orders - CJN

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, on Wednesday disclosed that machinery has been put in place to bring to book judges who are in the habit of issuing… Read more »

Nigeria: House of Reps Member, Olaide Akinremi, Dies After Brief Illness

A member representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Olaide Akinremi is dead. Read more »

Nigeria: To Contain Worsening Food Crisis, Govt May Suspend Duties, Taxes On Certain Imports

There are strong indications that the federal government is actively considering a raft of fiscal measures to mitigate the worsening food crisis in the country, which has pushed… Read more »

Nigeria: Global Food Prices Steady in June, Cereal Production Hit Record High - FAO

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has stated that the benchmark for world food commodity prices remained stable in June. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria May Lose $20bn in Cocoa Exports Over Environmental Issues, Says FRC Boss

Executive Secretary/Chief Executive, Financial Reporting Council (FRC) of Nigeria, Dr. Rabiu Olowo, yesterday said the country was on the brink of losing $20 billion in cocoa… Read more »