April 23
Nigeria: IGP Kicks As Ex-Presidents, Others Back State Police
The polity was divided, yesterday, over the clamour for state police in Nigeria as leaders brainstormed at a one-day national dialogue on state policing organised by the House of… Read more »
Nigeria: Foreign Investment in Stock Market Rises 168 Percent to N118.92bn
Foreign portfolio investment, FPI, into the stock market rose by 167.8 percent, Year-on-Year (YoY), to N118.92 billion in February 2024 from N44.52 billion in the corresponding… Read more »
Nigeria: Akeem's Metalphysics Alliance Captures Scriptural Analogy
With a new awakening for the Nigerian sculpture scene, artist Muraina Akeem is boosting the current energies with three themes loaded in one exhibition. Read more »
Nigeria: Low Investments, Non-Channelisation Hamper Water Transport - Oyetola
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has said that low investments, non-channelisation and dredging of navigable waterways have over the years hindered… Read more »
Nigeria: Police, Ogun Govt On Trail of Killers of Babcock Varsity Lecturer
A lecturer with Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo in Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State, Professor Yinka Olowojobi, has been shot dead at a relaxation centre in Iperu. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Discharges Ex-Nimasa DG, Akpobolokemi, Over N8.5bn Fraud
A Lagos Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, yesterday, discharged and acquitted former Director-General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Patrick… Read more »
Nigeria: N200bn Intervention Fund - FG Begins Disbursement to Msmes, Manufacturers
The Federal Government said it will soon commence the loan disbursement process for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) and manufacturing sectors under the Presidential N200… Read more »
April 22
Nigeria: Mixed Reactions Trail Video of Couple's Customised N200 Notes
A video circulating on social media has sparked controversy after it captured N200 notes featuring a couple's personalized photo and names. Read more »
Nigeria: Aviation Fuel - Domestic Airlines Set to Cut Airfares
There are strong indications that domestic airlines operators may reduce ticket prices for passengers due to the imminent supply of aviation fuel, otherwise known as Jet A1, by… Read more »
Africa: World Bank, AfDB, Others Launch New Co-Financing Platform
A coalition of ten Multilateral Development Banks (DMBs) has launched a new co-financing platform that will enable them to channel additional capital for development scale and… Read more »
Nigeria: We've Resumed Prosecution of Boko Haram Suspects Across Nigeria - Ribadu
The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu said the Federal Government has resumed prosecution of Boko Haram suspects across Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Advocates African Comprehensive Approach to Combating Terrorism
...wants continent to address poverty, social injustice Read more »
Nigeria: IG Wants NSCDC, FRSC Merged With Police
The Inspector General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has advised the Federal Government to merge the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Federal Road Safety… Read more »
Nigeria: FG to Achieve 6000 Megawatts Using Hydro, Solar Plants - Adelabu
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has unveiled plans to increase power generation from 4000 Megawatts to 6000 using the hydro and solar plants. Read more »
Nigeria: Energy Crisis - Discos Still Under Pressure As Allocation Drops to 3,059mw
Electricity Distribution Companies, DisCos, weekend, remained under pressure to meet the demand of customers under Band A, expected to enjoy a minimum of 20 hours of daily supply,… Read more »
Nigeria: Aiyedatiwa Declared Winner of Ondo APC Primary
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has secured the nomination of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the forthcoming November 16 governorship election, following his… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubunomics - The Rich Getting Richer, the Poor Getting Slaughtered
"Yes, we will do anything for the poor man; anything but get off his back." -- Leo Tolstoy, 1828-1910. Read more »
Nigeria: Nass Orders CEO of Alliance Hospital, Others to Face Organ Harvesting Charges
In the ongoing case involving the Alliance Hospital and Services Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Dr. Christopher Otabor, and three others over an alleged organ harvest, the House of… Read more »
Nigeria: Massive Banking Stocks Sell-Off Persists
... As investors lose N1.57trn Read more »
Nigeria: Abducted RCCG Pastor, Passengers Regain Freedom in Oyo
Pastor Olugbenga Olawore and other passengers of a 14-seater bus, who were abducted on Friday in Oyo State have been released through combined efforts of the security agencies. Read more »
Nigeria: Okuama-Ewu Identifies 11 Persons Killed By Military, 413 Houses Destroyed
Okuama-Ewu in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State has revealed the names of 11 people that troops of the Nigerian Army purportedly shot dead when they overran the… Read more »
Nigeria: Incessant Electricity Grid Collapse
HIS administration, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently told security chiefs, aspires to transform Nigeria into a trillion dollar economy. Ambitious and lofty as this aspiration… Read more »
Nigeria: SEDC As Valid Answer to the South-Eastern Question
The great performance of the economy of Eastern Nigeria which was predominantly made up of what is now known as the South-East geopolitical zone has been a personal marker for what… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Wike Was Allowed Into National Caucus Meeting - Senate Minority Leader
·Says Damagum's survival not defeat for Atiku or victory for Wike, but in interest of PDP Read more »
April 21
Nigeria: Ogun Begins Sale of Rice At Discounted Rates
Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, weekend commenced the sale of rice to civil servants in the state as parts of his commitment to the welfare of the workforce. Read more »