January 31, 2023
Nigeria: Massive Electricity Theft May Plunge 1,004 Estate in Darkness
The 1004 Estate Homeowners and Residents Association (HORA) is gravely concerned that there is a high level of electricity theft in the estate that is making it impossible for them… Read more »
January 30, 2023
Nigeria: Govt Urge to Probe Killing of Herders in Nasarawa State
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has called on the federal government to investigate the recent killing of over 50 pastoralists and butchers in Ekye Development Area, Doma Local… Read more »
Nigeria: Simi Launches New Children's Clothing Line, 'The Big Little Company'
Inspired by her Daughter Adejare 'Deja' Kosoko, Popular Nigerian Singer, Simi, has launched her children's clothing line, named, 'The Big Little Company'. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Better Than Countries Where They Struggle to Have One Meal Per Day - Buhari
.Asks Nigerians to appreciate what they have Read more »
Nigeria: Cashless Policy Will Curb Illicit Election Financing in Nigeria - Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has declared that cashless monetary policy will go a long way to curb illicit election financing in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Diezani Asks Court to Vacate Forfeiture Order
Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, has approached a Federal High Court, Abuja for an order setting aside earlier permission granted the federal… Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja-Kaduna Train Operations Resume Tuesday, Says NRC
The board and management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) on Monday announced the recommencement of the Abuja-Kaduna train service, which was suspended on Friday, January… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Has 4.4m Metric Tons of Millets' Shortfall - Govt
The federal government has lamented the inability of the country to produce enough millets to meet the needs of Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Deploys 30,000 Agents Nationwide to Boost Cash Swap As Buhari Approves Deadline Extension
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has deployed 30,000 super agents nationwide to enhance its cash swap initiative in the hinterlands, rural areas and regions underserved by banks… Read more »
Nigeria: Wanted - a Walter Hickel in FEC
Thinking about some of the problems of the moment reminded me of an old American political character that I think our leaders need at this moment and in the future. There was this… Read more »
Nigeria: Olu of Warri Abolishes 'Omajaja' Among Itsekiris
The Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, has abolished the Omajaja term from Itsekiris's vocabulary owing what he described as it's negative connotation over time. Read more »
Nigeria: The Bane of Diesel Economy
The authorities must do more to generate enough energy to power the economy Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Challenges, Credit to Private Sector Rose By 19.7% to N41.80 Trillion in 2022
Despite severe macro economic challenges, credit to private sector increased to N41.80 trillion in 2022, representing an increase of 19.7 per cent or N 6.88 trillion Year-on-Year… Read more »
Nigeria: Sponsored Protests Cannot Change Your Status As Sacked Governor, APC Taunts Adeleke
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday told Senator Ademola Adeleke to leave up to the reality of his last Friday's sack as the governor of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Former Osun Governor, Oyinlola, to Sue IG Over Non-Release of Report On MTN
A former Governor of Osun State, Mr. Olagunsoye Oyinlola has threatened to institute legal action against the Inspector General (IG) of Police, for refusing to release the IG… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Premier Media Group Commemorates 10 Years of Arise News Channel, 20th Edition of Arise Fashion Week, 28 Years of ThisDay Newspapers
With its honour and pride of place intact, today, Africa's premier media group, celebrates the 10th anniversary of its broadcast station, ARISE News Channel. Read more »
Nigeria: Irabor Warns Against Toxic Remarks Over N132bn Debarment Allowance
*Says it takes resources to military's fighting capacity Read more »
Nigeria: Many Benefits of Naira Redesign, Cashless Policy
In this piece, James Emejo x-rays the several opportunities that the Central Bank of Nigeria's currency redesign and cashless policy present to ordinary Nigerian and the economy in… Read more »
Nigeria: SERAP Urges Buhari to Probe Attack On Obi, Other Cases of Election-Related Harassment
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to direct the Inspector-General of Police Usman Baba to investigate reported… Read more »
Nigeria: NUPRC Moves to End Inaccurate Accounting for Nigeria's Oil, Gas Production
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has ended a two-day workshop in Abuja on production determination, accounting and reconciliation for crude oil,… Read more »
Nigeria: Blue Line Rail Will Generate Its Own Electricity
Following the commissioning of the Lagos Blue Line rail by President Muhammadu Buhari, the Lagos State Commissioner for information, Gbenga Omotosho, has said the blue lines will… Read more »
January 29, 2023
Nigeria: Investigate Killing of Pastoralists in Nasarawa - Govt Urged
The Area Consultative Forum (ACF), has called on the federal government to investigate the recent killing of over 50 pastoralists and butchers in Ekye Development Area, Doma Local… Read more »
Nigeria: Youths Protest Fuel Scarcity, Hike in Price, Demand Suspension of 2023 Polls
Nigerian Youth Congress for Peace and Development (NYCPD) on Sunday protested the persistent fuel scarcity across the country and the unbearable hike in price by the few… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Approves 10-Day Extension of Old Naira Notes Expiry Date, Deadline Now February 10
*Additional 7-day grace period to allow CBN receive old notes after February 10 deadline Read more »
January 27, 2023
Africa: AfDB to Commit $10bn to Make Africa 'Breadbasket of the World'
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has said it would commit $10 billion over the next five years to boost Africa's efforts to end hunger and become a primary food provider… Read more »