November 16, 2023
Nigeria: Looted Funds - We've Seized N45bn, Identified Terrorist Financiers - Govt
The Federal Government, on Thursday, said it has seized over N45 billion that was illegally looted from the national treasury. Read more »
Nigeria: Burna Boy, My Favourite Artist - Says Harry Kane
Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane has revealed that he is a fan of Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Burna Boy. Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi Slams APC-Led Govt Over Claims of Inheriting Bankruptcy
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has lambasted President Bola Tinubu-led administration over the claims of inheriting a bankrupt… Read more »
Nigeria: Visas of Passengers Airlifted From Nigeria Verified By Saudi Arabi - Air Peace
Air Peace on Wednesday faulted the Saudi Arabian authorities over the cancellation of visas of 264 passengers airlifted by the company from Nigeria on the grounds of incorrect… Read more »
Nigeria: Global South Leaders Must Address Plastic Crisis, CSOs Demand
A coalition of Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, has called on leaders in the Global South to address their nations' plastic crisis, saying strict limits on toxic chemicals in… Read more »
Nigeria: 340 Husbands Beaten By Their Wives in One Year - Lagos Govt
The Lagos State Government has reported that at least 340 husbands have been beaten by their wives in the last year. Read more »
November 15, 2023
Nigeria: Monetary Policy Stance, Money Market Reforms Yielding Desired Impact - CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has expressed optimism that its monetary policy initiatives are yielding the desired results. Read more »
Nigeria: 'You Came Even On a Work Day', Rema Thanks London Fans After Sold-Out 02 Arena Concert
Nigeria's Afrobeats superstar Rema has appreciated his fans for coming to watch him perform at his "Ravage Uprising" 02 Arena show in London on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, Labour Meet Over Ongoing Nationwide Strike
The Federal Government has invited leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, for a meeting this afternoon in a bid to end the… Read more »
Nigeria: AfCFTA to Lift 30m Nigerians, Africans Out of Poverty By 2035 - Moghalu
The Chairman of the Board of Directors and Advisory Board at the Africa Private Sector Summit, Professor Kingsley Moghalu, has said when fully implemented, the African Continental… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Rig Count Drops 13 Percent As Oil Rises to 1.4m Bpd
Nigeria's rig count, a major index of measuring activities in the upstream sector, dropped month-on-month, MoM by 13.3 per cent to 13 in October 2023, from 15 recorded in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Why We're Seeking Netherlands' Help in Food Insecurity - Govt
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has said the federal government would partner Netherlands to address critical issues of agriculture that… Read more »
Nigeria: 'My Father-in-Law, Femi Otedola Doesn't Own Private Jet - Mr Eazi Reveals
Nigerian musician and entrepreneur, Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, says his father-in-law, Femi Otedola, doesn't own a private jet, contrary to the beliefs of… Read more »
Nigeria: Finance Minister Unveils Plan for $13bn Revenue From National Assets
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun yesterday in Lagos unveiled plans to leverage the nation's assets to generate about $13 billion annual… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, Reps Begin Probe of Cancellation of 264 Nigerians' Visas By Saudi Arabia
The Federal Government and House of Representatives said yesterday they were investigating the visa cancellation of 264 Nigerians by Saudi Arabia government. Read more »
Nigeria: World Cup Qualifiers - 22 Super Eagles Players Arrive Uyo Camp
The Super Eagles camp for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe has come alive with 22 players on ground. Read more »
November 14, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Woman Sets World Record for Longest Handmade Wig
Helen Williams, a wigmaker from Lagos, has entered the Guinness World Records by creating the world's longest handmade wig. Read more »
Nigeria: Committee Calls For Increase In Education Budget to 15%
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Federal Polytechnics and Higher Technical Education, Adegboyega Isiaka, has called for an upward review of budgetary… Read more »
Nigeria: Saudi Visa Cancellation - Govt Calls for Calm, Launches Investigation
The Federal Government on Tuesday urged all affected passengers of Air Peace whose visas were cancelled and deported from Saudi Arabia to remain calm and that investigation into… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Urges Merger of Opposition Parties to Save Nigeria From Becoming One-Party State
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has called for the merger of opposition political parties to present a formidable front. Read more »
Nigeria: My Wedding With Otedola's Daughter, Temi Wasn't Secret - Mr Eazi
Nigerian singer, Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, has denied reports that his marriage to actress and fashion blogger, Temi Otedola, daughter of billionaire… Read more »
Nigeria: Portable Bags First International Music Award
Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been crowned as the Best New Artist at the 2023 African Entertainment Awards, USA (AEUSA). Read more »
Nigeria: Shock As Saudi Arabia Cancels Visa On Arrival for 264 Nigerians
The aviation and diplomatic circles in Nigeria were ruffled yesterday, as the Saudi Arabian government cancelled the visa of all the 264 passengers airlifted by Nigeria's major… Read more »
Nigeria: WAEC Begins Computer Based Private Examinations 2024
The Nigerian office of the West African Examinations Council,WAEC, yesterday announced plans to adopt the computer-based examination,CBE, mode for the conduct of its Senior School… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Tinubu Should Implement Viable Economic Policies - Ashimolowo
THE Senior Pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centrsse, KICC, Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, has urged President Bola Tinubu to formulate and implement viable economic policies… Read more »