July 14, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Puff Puff Amazing, Best I've Ever Eaten - Malala
Nobel laureate, Malala Yousafza, has expressed satisfaction with the Nigerian foods and culture, describing the country's puff puff as amazing and the best she has ever eaten. Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Didn't Sign Wizkid, Davido - Don Jazzy
Mavin Records executive has revealed why he did not sign Wizkid and Davido to Mo' Hits, the now-defunct record label. Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Recognised for Leadership in Eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases
The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has been recognised for gains made by the West Africa region in tackling neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) that affect more… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Kill 28 Militants, Bandits, Rescue 131 Kidnapped Civilians
Troops fighting to rid the country of terrorists, bandits and economic sabotuers have killed 28 criminal elements after several gunfights in the North East, the North West and the… Read more »
July 13, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu Writes Senate, Seeks Additional U.S.$800 Million Loan From World Bank
...As Senate begins Screening of Service Chiefs at the Hallowed Chamber Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy Removal - Tinubu Writes Senate, Seeks Approval of N500 Billion For Palliatives
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has written the Senate, seeking for the approval of N500 billion to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal. Read more »
Nigeria: How Adamu Starved Tinubu, APC Candidates of Funds During Polls - Lukman, National Vice Chair
The leadership crisis in the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, assumed a new twist, yesterday, following revelations by its National Vice Chairman (North-West), Salihu Moh.… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, E/Guinea Consider New Oil, Gas Opportunities
THE Governments of Nigeria and the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, yesterday, considered the establishment of a joint logistics base, deployment of indigenous capacities across… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Democracy Survival Requires Strong Judiciary, Media - Judge, SANs
The Judiciary and some media stakeholders say that for Nigeria's democracy to advance, there should be a strong judiciary alongside efficient media and security agencies. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Approves $800m World Bank Loan for Govt
The Senate on Thursday approved $800 million World Bank loan request by President Bola Tinubu. Read more »
Nigeria: Headies Next Rated - Can Young John, Seyi Vibez Battle 'Lonely At the Top' Asake?
It's 'lonely at the top' for superstar singer, Asake who indubitably dominated 2022/23. For some music lovers, it is a dilemma to either place him as Next Rated Artiste or Artiste… Read more »
Nigeria: Subsidy - Give Non-Cash Palliatives to Nigerians, Economist Urges Tinubu
An economist, Prof Uche Uwaleke, has advised President Bola Tinubu to consider non-cash palliatives instead of cash to ameliorate the effects of subsidy removal faced by Nigerians. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos CJ Frees 30 Prison Inmates
The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba on Thursday released 30 inmates from the custody of the Correction Centres in Lagos and Ogun states. Read more »
Nigeria: NCAA Suspends Operation of B737 Aircraft in Max Air Fleet
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the operations of all Boeing 737 aircraft in Max Air fleet. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria to Attract $20bn FDIs Despite Discrimination Against Oil Investment
THE Group General Manager, GGM, Nigerian Upstream Investment Services, NUIS, an arm of the NNPC Limited, Bala Wunti, yesterday, disclosed that Nigeria expects to attract additional… Read more »
Nigeria: Child Trafficking - Intensify Efforts to Rid Out Fake Orphanage Homes, Group Urges Govt
The Association of Orphanages and Home Operators in Nigeria, ASOHON, has urged the federal government to intensify efforts in ridding of fake orphanage homes in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos-Ibadan Expressway - Unending Gridlock Lingers, Completion Date Unknown
COMMUTERS, motorists and residents, who ply the ever-busy the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, are experiencing nightmare, after the Eid-el-kabir celebration (Sallah holidays) as the… Read more »
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - Reps Demand Upward Review of Lawmakers' Salaries, Allowances
Members of the House of Representatives are demanding an upward review of their salaries and allowances, following the removal of fuel subsidy and the current economic situation in… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Probe Alleged $4bn Crude Oil Theft
The House of Representatives yesterday resolved to investigate crude oil theft to the tune of $4 billion, with a view to curbing economic loss to the country and ensuring that… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Request of N500 Billion for Palliatives to Nigerians Commendable - Expert
A financial expert, Prof. Uche Uwaleke, has described as commendable, President Bola Tinubu's request for legislative approval of N500 billion as palliatives to cushion the removal… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Directs Banks to Pay Diaspora Remittances to Beneficiaries in Naira
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) to commence remittances pay-out in both Naira and foreign exchange to beneficiaries. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, Others Earn $873.6bn From Oil Export in 2022
Nigeria and other member countries of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, earned $873.6 billion from oil export in 2022. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Discloses AfDB's $134m Allocation to Boost Production of Wheat, Maize, Sorghum, Others
Hope rises on food production and availability as the Federal Government, Wednesday, disclosed African Development Bank's $134 million allocation to Nigeria will be for the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nollywood Actress, Cynthia Okereke, Dies One Year After Kidnap
This is not the best of times for the Nigerian movie industry, as it has yet lost another vibrant actress, Cynthia Okereke, to the cold hands of death, at the age of 63 years. Read more »
Nigeria: Ward Head, 7 Others Nabbed for Alleged Theft, Armed Robbery, Others in Niger
A Ward Head in Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State has been arrested with two others for theft and receiving stolen property. Read more »