March 13
Nigeria: FEC Approves N757bn for Dualisation of 489km Obajana-Benin Road
The Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday approved N757 billion as augmentation for the dualisation of the 489km Obajana-Benin Road. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Nabs 45 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday arrested 45 suspected internet fraudsters. Read more »
March 12
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Nobody Can Earn Less Than N100K and Survive in Nigeria - Caucus Leader, Chinda
House of Representatives opposition caucus leader, Rep Kingsley Ogundu Chinda has adduced reasons why 42 lawmakers endorsed a motion seeking a living wage for Nigerian workers. Read more »
Nigeria: 'We're Aware' - Adeleke Uncovers Plot to Abduct School Children, Attack Farms in Osun
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has uncovered plans to kidnap schoolchildren and disrupt farm activities in the state. Read more »
March 11
Nigeria: 1 Million Children in Nigeria Die Every Year From Diseases - - Minister
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Muhammad Pate, said 1 million children under five years old die every year in Nigeria from diseases, including… Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Abduction - Bandits Moved Children Like 'Herd of Cows', How I Escaped - Student
One of the kidnapped students from Kuriga in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State who escaped, Mustapha Abubakar, has narrated his ordeal in the hands of their… Read more »
Nigeria: How Benita Urhobo Is Leading Charge in It and Cybersecurity Innovation
An expert in information technology and cybersecurity, Benita Urhobo has emerged as a standout figure in both, saying her dream is fueled by a passion deeply rooted in computer… Read more »
Nigeria: Sokoto Expends N6.7 Bn As Ramadan Package
Sokoto state government has expended 6.7 billion naira for the provision of Ramadan packages to the people of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Olakunle Williams - Pioneering the Future of Energy
In the dynamic landscape of the energy industry, one name stands out as a beacon of innovation and leadership: Olakunle Williams, the CEO of Tetracore Energy Limited. With a… Read more »
Nigeria: Over-Speeding Driver Kills 2 Siblings in Ogun
The Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), on Monday confirmed that two siblings were crushed to death in an accident at Irewon junction, along Imowo-Ibadan garage… Read more »
March 10
Nigeria: Niger Govt Renames Airport After President Tinubu
The Niger State Government has renamed the Minna International Airport after President Ahmed Bola Tinubu. Read more »
March 08
Nigeria: First Lady Canvasses Capital Punishment for Kidnappers
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on state governors and lawmakers to prescribe capital punishment for kidnapping. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Five Police Officers, 16 Others in Ebonyi, Benue
Gunmen have reportedly killed five police officers on Friday in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State capital. Read more »
Nigeria: I Pray to See a Woman President in Our Lifetime - Damagum
The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Amb. Umar Damagum, has expressed a desire to see a woman emerge as Nigeria's President in his lifetime. Read more »
Nigeria: South African Jewish Women March Against Abuse of Gaza Hostages
A group of South African Jewish women held an International Women's Day march on Friday to denounce their government's silence on alleged abuse by Hamas fighters against Israeli… Read more »
Nigeria: Nans Calls for Immediate Rescue of Abducted Kaduna Students
The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has expressed sadness at the abduction of over 200 students and teachers from a primary and secondary school in Kuriga, Birnin… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Targets Cryptocurrency in Bid to End Naira Freefall
The world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange Binance is halting operations in Nigeria's naira currency as the government puts cryptobusinesses under increasing scrutiny. Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Ensure Safe Return of All Abducted Students - Gov. Sani
Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State has pledged to get back all the students abducted by bandits in Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area of the state, on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Two to Die By Hanging for Kidnapping in Taraba
The Chief Judge of Taraba, Justice Joel Agya, on Friday sentenced Yusufa Adamu and Adamu Abdullahi to death by hanging for kidnapping Balkisu Kambe and Maryam Musa in Gashaka Local… Read more »
Nigeria: We're Like Family - Wizkid Opens Up On Relationship With Burna Boy
Popular Nigerian singer Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, also known as Wizkid, has opened up about his relationship with Burna Boy. Read more »
Nigeria: Women's Day - Otti Approves N100,000 Interest-Free Loan to Abia Women Entrepreneurs
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State says he has approved immediate disbursement of N100,000 interest free-loan to Abia women entrepreneurs among other operators of small and medium… Read more »
March 07
Nigeria: Herders Crisis - Military to Clampdown On Violators of Benue Grazing Law
The military has vowed to clamp down on herdsmen who are violating the Benue State Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranch Establishment Law. Read more »
Nigeria: Free 300 Kidnapped Women in Borno, Reps Ask Security Agencies
The House of Representatives on Thursday called on security agencies to free 300 women kidnapped in Borno state while fetching fire woods in the bush. Read more »
Nigeria: Students Loan - FG Explains Delay in Take-Off, Sets March Takeoff Day
The Federal Government has set the month of March for the definite opening of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFund) portal for eligible students. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Go After Agents of Darkness Calling for Coup Against Tinubu' - Minister Charges Intelligence Agency
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawlle, has directed the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) to go after all the propagators calling for truncation of the constitutional… Read more »