November 24, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Jollof Is Better Than Ghanaian Jollof - Chef Hilda Baci
Popular chef, Hilda Baci has weighed in on the Ghanaian jollof vs Nigerian jollof debate. Read more »
Nigeria: Why U-Turn Is Needed After 60 Years of Oil Dependence - Stakeholders
Stakeholders from various sectors have called on the Federal Government, FG, to make a significant U-turn after six decades of heavy reliance on petroleum resources. Read more »
Nigeria: Families Spend More As Inflation Persists - NBS Report
There are indications that the sustained inflationary pressures in the economy may have forced a reversal of the trend in household consumption expenditure. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Ruining Our Businesses With Stevedoring, Downstream Sector Players Cry Out
Some stakeholders in the Nigerian downstream oil and gas sector have expressed concerns about the inclusion of additional costs that were not originally included in their pricing… Read more »
Nigeria: Ibom Air Clarifies - No Suspension of Calabar Flights, Operational Adjustments Made
Contrary to recent reports, Ibom Air, the Akwa Ibom State government-owned airline, has refuted claims of suspending flight operations to Calabar, Cross River state. Read more »
Nigeria: Marine & Blue Economy - Nimasa, Others Sign 4 Yrs Performance Bond With Govt
In what could be described as a joint commitment to turn around the socio-economic fortune of the country, the newly-created Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, yesterday,… Read more »
Nigeria: Comedy Star Nasty Blaq Becomes Latest Cardtonic Brand Ambassador
Lagos, Nigeria- Cardtonic, the leading gift card trading platform in Nigeria and Ghana, has announced a fresh new partnership with popular comedian Nasty Blaq! We're thrilled to… Read more »
Nigeria: Hpv Vaccine - Nigeria Attains 78 Percent Coverage in 14 States, FCT
Nigeria has attained 78 per cent of the 80 per cent national target for the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination set for the pilot states where the vaccine was rolled out. Read more »
November 23, 2023
Nigeria: Govt to Channel $1.5bn Donor Funds Into 36 Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones
The National Economic Council, NEC on Thursday announced plans to channel about $1.52 billion in donor funds into 36 Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones across the nation. Read more »
Nigeria: Pneumonia, Malaria, Diarrhoea, Major Causes of Infant Mortality - Expert
A medical expert, Dr Ogenetega Idaboh, has said that pneumonia, malaria, and diarrhoea are the leading causes of death among children under five years old. Read more »
Nigeria: Appeal Court Judgment - Kano Govt, APC Disagree Over Protest
The Kano state government on Thursday, disagreed with the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state over a protest that erupted following the ruling of the Appeal Court sitting… Read more »
Nigeria: Biafra Group Goes Spiritual, Organises Prayers for Nnamdi Kanu
Members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have chosen two days to organise prayers for their leader, Nnamdi Kanu. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Working On Salary Review for Paramilitary Personnel, Says Interior Minister
Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has disclosed that the federal government is working to ensure an upward review of salaries of paramilitary personnel as well as… Read more »
Nigeria: Declining Food Production - Expert Charges African Govts to Embrace Insurance
Following continuous decline in agricultural productivity due to climate change, African governments should set up projects and work with reinsurers/insurers to protection for the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Port Terminal Set to Host Largest Container-Roro Vessel in West Africa
The largest Container-RORO ship ever to visit the West Africa sub-region is set to berth at the Port Terminal Multipurpose Limited (PTML) next week. Read more »
November 22, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Seeks UN Assistance On Prison Reforms, Decongestion
...warns personnel against accepting inmates without detention warrants Read more »
Nigeria: Burna Boy Ranked Billboard Afrobeats Artist for 2023 Ahead of Wizkid, Davido
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has been ranked No. 1 on the Billboard Year-End U.S. Afrobeats Artists Chart. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Grants Emefiele N300m Bail
An Abuja High Court sitting at Maitama has granted bail to the detained former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, to the tune of N300million. Read more »
Nigeria: 17 Die, 208 Injured As Articulated Vehicle Crashes in Niger
No fewer than 17 persons were killed in an auto crash on Tuesday at Takalafia village on the Yawuri Expressway in Magama Local Government Area of Niger. Read more »
November 21, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu's Govt Attracting Huge Investments to Nigeria - Foreign Affairs Minister
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar said President Bola Tinubu's government is attracting huge investments to Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Piracy, Maritime Crime Recorded 50% Increase in Nine Months - UNDP
...As MLAIPKC hosts maiden anti-piracy & maritime crime course in Lagos Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Entertainment Industry, Critical Segment of Global Economy - Govt
The Federal Government on Tuesday said that the President Bola Tinubu-led administration acknowledges the nation's entertainment industry as a critical segment of the global… Read more »
Nigeria: Cabal Must Have Hijacked My Govt - Buhari
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that a cabal must have hijacked his eight-year administration. Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians Against Fake Injection in Circulation
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians, particularly healthcare providers, to one batch of counterfeit Meronem 1g injection… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians 'Most' Difficult People to Govern - Buhari
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has described Nigerians as a 'difficult people to govern.' Read more »