Nigeria: Shettima Advocates Strong Alliance to End Poverty, Improve Lives of Nigerians

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has called for a formidable alliance among key players in government at all levels as well as development partners in the bid to… Read more »

Nigeria: Tax Collection in Nigeria Is Low - Bill Gates

American billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has described Nigeria's tax collection as 'pretty low'. Read more »

Nigeria: CSOs Slam Govt Over N897/Litre Fuel Price Hike, Demand Reversal

Some civil society organizations (CSOs) on Wednesday condemned the federal government's approval of a new fuel price hike, which has seen Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) soar to N897… Read more »

Tunisia: Direct Flights Between Tunisia, Nigeria Expected By 2026

......as both countries aim to strengthen bilateral relations Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria, China Move to Revive Local Currency Swap

-- As China backs Nigeria's geographical, development advantage in West Africa Read more »

Africa: Nigeria Gets Largest Intervention Fund Spent in Africa - - Bill Gates

Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, says Nigeria gets the largest intervention fund spent by the foundation in Africa. Read more »

Nigeria: Ibadan Residents Lament 'Unbearable' Increment in Transport Fares

Some residents of Ibadan have described the sudden increase in transport fares, following the announcement of a new petroleum pump price by the Nigerian National Petroleum… Read more »

Nigeria: The 18-Year Admission Policy Is About Leaving Leprosy to Cure Ring Worm

IN SPITE of the controversy that has surrounded its announcement, it is clear that most Nigerians are neither asking the right questions nor is Professor Tahir Mamman's Ministry of… Read more »

Nigeria: Another Nin-SIM Deadline That May Not Be Cast in Stone

From the onset, people were not so much against the SIM-NIN Linkage policy of the Nigerian government, especially for the reasons it was introduced, for the fidelity of our… Read more »

Nigeria: NYSC and HND It Defaulters

Many holders of Higher National Diploma, HND, certificates went to the ongoing Orientation Camps of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, to register for their one-year national… Read more »

Nigeria: Why It's Unfair to Crucify Bichi

It is heart-wrenching seeing the unprecedented backlash that followed the immediate past Director General of the Department of State Services, Alhaji Magaji Bichi, CFR, fwc as soon… Read more »

Nigeria: 'The Patriots' and the Restructuring of Nigeria

"Our controversies have been cluttered by squabbles"- V. I. Lenin Read more »

Nigeria: Why Harmful Widowhood Practices Persist in Igbo Communities

...Write your will while alive -Anambra monarch tasks men Read more »

Nigeria: NEC - Apcn-Central Forum Tackles Ameh Ebute Over Ganduje

The North Central All Progressives Congress, APC Forum, has berated a group led by the former Senate President, Ameh Ebute, for supporting the embattled National Chairman of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Banks Grant N75.5trn Loans to Private Businesses

Banks' Credit to Private Sector, CPS, rose Month-on-Month, MoM, by about 3.1% or N2.3 trillion to N75.5 trillion in July 2024 from N73.2 trillion recorded in June this year. Read more »

West Africa: Identity Theft Hits Nigeria Hard

...UrbanID lists measures to nip menace in the bud Read more »

Nigeria: FG Vows to Flush Out Bandits As Minister, Cds, Others Storm Sokoto

The Federal Government yesterday through the Minister of Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, vowed to flush out bandits and other criminal gangs terrorizing northwest in compliance with… Read more »

Nigeria: Hisense Brings Innovation to Real Madrid Fanbase in Nigeria

Technological innovation firm, Hisense, has announced a strategic partnership with Real Madrid, one of the world's most iconic football clubs, to significantly enhance the fan… Read more »

Nigeria: Stakeholders Task Telecoms, Oil & Gas Sectors to Embrace Sustainability Reporting

Stakeholders in the economy have tasked organizations in the telecommunications (telecoms) and Oil and Gas sectors to embrace good sustainability practices by adopting the… Read more »

Nigeria: Tricycle Operators Protest As Petrol Hits N1,200 in Kano

....Sells for N1,350 in Jigawa Read more »

Nigeria: Labour Party Chairman Killed in Benue By Suspected Herdsmen

The Labour Party Chairman in Igumale Ward 1 of Ado Local Government Area of Benue State, Mr. Sunday Oche, has been killed by suspected armed herdsmen, in Igumale. Read more »

Nigeria: Bill Gates Highlights Nigeria's Potential to Transform Agriculture, Health

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) has highlighted Nigeria's potential to significantly increase its agricultural output, which the foundation described as a… Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Joins Forces With Int'l Partners in UK to Track Stolen Funds

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has teamed up with international partners in the United Kingdom to track and recover stolen funds. Read more »

Nigeria: High Cost of Software Subscription Plan Limits Effective Use of Online Tools - Study

A study by a team of researchers has shown that Nigerian researchers face the challenge of the high cost of software subscription plans in their bid to take advantage of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Petrol Price Hike Unavoidable, Eases Subsidy Burden - Stakeholders

Some stakeholders in the oil and gas industry, on Tuesday, said that the increase in the petrol pump price was unavoidable. Read more »