December 05, 2023
Nigeria: Supreme Court Declines to Sack Imo Gov, Uzodinma
The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, declined to sack Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State from office. Read more »
Nigeria: UK New Visa Rules and How It Affects Nigerians, Other Immigrants
The UK government on Monday took a bold step in curbing the spate of immigration into the country by announcing stricter visa rules. Read more »
Namibia: Outrage As Namibia's President Includes His Four Children in COP28 Delegation
Some Namibians have been left outraged after news that President Hage Geingob's four children joined the government's delegation to the COP28 climate summit in Dubai. Read more »
December 04, 2023
Nigeria: Court Convicts, Sentences 4 Boko Haram Financiers
The Federal Government, on Monday, secured the conviction of four Boko Haram financiers. Read more »
Nigeria: Olamide, Akon's Brother Tried to Sign Me but I Declined - Mr Eazi
Nigerian singer and entrepreneur Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, aka Mr Eazi, has revealed he declined recording deals offered to him by Nigerian rapper and CEO of YBNL Nation,… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S, Nigeria Working Closely to Strengthen Security, Ensure Stability - Envoy
Charge d'Affaires of the United States Embassy in Nigeria, Mr David Greene, says both countries are working closely as partners to strengthen security and ensure stability in West… Read more »
Nigeria: COP28 - Children Seek Global Attention to Mitigate Climate Change Impact
Children and young people from Nigeria and 13 other countries across the world are demanding better access to climate education, more funding for climate-resilient infrastructure… Read more »
Nigeria: Climate Change May Reverse Gains in Malaria Prevention - WHO
The World Health Organisation, WHO, has warned that despite expanding access to malaria prevention, more people are getting sick with the disease. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Economy Begins Major Shift As Oil Sector Rebounds
There are indications that Nigeria's economy is reversing back to oil-sector led development while the gains made in non-oil sector is now reversing. Read more »
Nigeria: Uproar Over Nigeria's 1,411-Man Delegation to COP28
Criticisms yesterday greeted the high number of delegates Nigeria sent to the ongoing Conference of the Parties, COP28 climate summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, UAE, at a time… Read more »
Nigeria: Subsidy - Govt to Begin Disbursement of Presidential Grants, Loans to Businesses
The Federal Government has expressed its readiness to kick-off two programmes targeted at alleviating the impact of fuel subsidy removal. Read more »
Nigeria: COP28 - 1,400 Nigeria's Representation Very Much in Line With Our Status - Govt
Following widespread criticism of the Federal Government over the high number of Nigerian delegation to COP-28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the Federal Government has responded. Read more »
Nigeria: How Intel Waived $193m Debt to Resolve Stalemate Over Pilotage Contract - NPA
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has explained how INTELS Nigeria Limited waived $193 million as part of deliberate and conscious effort to resolve the stalemate on the pilotage… Read more »
December 03, 2023
Nigeria: COP28 - Kwara to Introduce Climate Education in Schools
The Kwara Government says it will introduce climate education into the school curriculum in the state to entrench sustainable environment. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Applauds Nigeria's Efforts At Bolstering Economy for Sustainable for Growth
The United States has applauded Nigeria for the efforts it is making to bolster its economy towards ensuring sustainable growth and development. Read more »
Nigeria: Imo NNPP Guber Candidate Heads to Court, Vows to Reclaim Mandate
The Governorship Candidate of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), Hon. Uche Ben Odunzeh, in the just concluded governorship election in imo state has taken moves to reclaim his… Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Govt Moves to Control Noise Pollution From Night Clubs, Bars
The Enugu State government in continuation of it's urban renewal policy has asked all night clubs, beer parlours and other entertainment operators to mitigate their noise pollution… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Such Is Life', DJ Cuppy Opens Up On Failed Engagement With Ryan Taylor
Popular Disc jockey, DJ Cuppy has opened up about her failed engagement with British boxer, Ryan Taylor Read more »
December 02, 2023
Nigeria: Senate Passes U.S.$34 Billion Appropriation Bill For Second Reading Without Copies of Sectoral Breakdown
*Spend two days debating Tinubu's 43 Paragraph Budget Speech Read more »
Nigeria: Appeal Court Verdict On Kano Guber - Heads Must Roll - Prof AWA Kalu, SAN
One-time Attorney-General of Abia State and respected member of the inner bar, Prof Awa Kalu, SAN, on Friday declared that the unnecessary controversy which surrounded the Court of… Read more »
Nigeria: Good Tidings From FIFA for Nigerian Football!
Last Thursday, purely out of curiosity and the unusual invitation I received from Augustine Eguavoen, former captain as well as former Manager of the Super Eagles, for whom I have… Read more »
December 01, 2023
West Africa: Nigeria Leads W/Africa in U.S.$194 Billion FDI Inflow, 154 000 Jobs - EY Reports
A new report released by Ernst and Young, EY, a global professional services firm, has indicated that Foreign Direct Investment, FDI, promoted more than 730 projects across the… Read more »
November 29, 2023
Nigeria: Supreme Court Okays Indefinite Use of Old, New Banknotes
The Supreme Court has ruled that both the old and the redesigned Naira banknotes remain valid legal tenders in the country beyond December 31. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Arrives Nass to Present N27. 5trn 2024 Budget
President Bola Tinubu has arrived at the National Assembly to present the N27.5 trillion Appropriation Bill before a joint session of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Read more »
November 26, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Among Africa's Best for Partnership With Young Entrepreneurs - French Minister
The French Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade, Economic Attractiveness and French Nationals Abroad, Mr Olivier Becht has described Nigeria as one of the most attractive countries… Read more »