August 09
Nigeria: Reports About Nigeria's Oil Sector Disturbing - George
FORMER Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olabode George, yesterday, expressed worry over the confusing reports about Nigeria's oil sector, urging… Read more »
August 08
Nigeria: 20 Die As Boat Explodes, Sinks in Bayelsa
A wooden cargo boat, identified as 'Godbless Dickson', laden with cargo and over 64 passengers and crew exploded, burst into flames leaving 20 dead in Bayelsa waterways. Read more »
Nigeria: We Are Ready to Implement New National Minimum Wage - Babagana
Thinklab Group Limited, a forward-thinking private organization, has announced its commitment to implementing the new National Minimum Wage for all employees, starting from July… Read more »
Nigeria: Protests - Why Tinubu Is Targeted
The primary theme of the August 2024 protests is #EndBadGovernment. Other sub-themes are #EndHunger and #EndHardship. Read more »
Nigeria: Steer Clear of Our Internal Issues, FG Warns Foreign Powers
The Federal Government yesterday warned foreign countries to steer clear of the nation's internal affairs. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Needs All Hands On Deck to Exit Economic Crisis - Bagudu
...Says crisis arose from several years of under-investment in critical sectors Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Students in Diaspora Condemn UK Violence, Urge Caution
The National Association of Nigerian Students in Diaspora (NANS-Diaspora) has expressed deep concern over the recent unrest and violence in various parts of England and Northern… Read more »
Nigeria: I Sold My Childhood to Provide for My Family - Rema
Nigerian afrobeats singer, Divine Ikubor popularly known as Rema, has opened up about the profound impact his father's death had on his childhood. Read more »
Nigeria: Veteran Actor Francis Duru Loses Son, Ifeanyi
Popular Nollywood actor, Francis Duru has announced the death of his son, Ifeanyi. Read more »
Nigeria: Immigration Suspends Officer Asking Traveller for Money At Airport
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has suspended an Assistant Superintendent of Immigration II (ASI II) for allegedly soliciting financial gratification from a traveller. Read more »
Nigeria: President's Speech - A Call for Urgent and Effective Action
DEAR President Bola Tinubu, I write in response to your speech to the nation after many Nigerians took to the street on August 1 protesting against bad governance. The notice of… Read more »
Nigeria: Shock Therapy? Tinubu Is Insensitive to Human Suffering, By Olu Fasan
Recently, the Financial Times interviewed me for a special report on Nigeria. The FT had interviewed me a few times before. So, when I received a call from David Pilling, the… Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Guber - Govt, APC War Over Alleged Violent Protests Plot
...PDP carpets Oshiomhole on TV comments Read more »
Nigeria: IInstitute of Chartered - ICAN urges Accountants to Embrace Emerging Technologies
Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN has called on accountants to embrace emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, blockchain and big data analytics for enhanced decision… Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Govt Relaxes Curfew
Following a review of the security situation, the Kaduna State Government has relaxed the 24-hour curfew to bring relief to citizens who have been under curfew since August 4,… Read more »
Nigeria: FG, Rep Laguna, Others, Support Establishment of National Polytechnic Commission, As Reps Hold Public Hearing
The Federal Ministry of Education, National Board for Technical Education and stakeholders in the polytechnic have supported the establishment of a National Polytechnic Commission… Read more »
Nigeria: Forex - Nafem Records 30 Percent Rise in Turnover to $4.34bn ·As Naira depreciates 6%
The volume of dollar traded (turnover) in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NAFEM, increased month-on-month (MoM) by 30 percent to $4.34 billion in July from $3.33 billion in… Read more »
Nigeria: 60 Directors Jostle for 12 Perm SEC Positions in Kogi
No fewer than 60 senior Directors have been shortlisted to jostle for 12 Permanent Secretary positions in the Kogi State Civil Service. Read more »
Nigeria: Unpaid Gratuities - Court Refuses Bank's Application for Stay of Judgment
A National Industrial Court sitting in Lagos has ordered a second-generation bank to pay N1.086 billion being judgment debt into the account of the Chief Registrar of the National… Read more »
Nigeria: 8 Years After, Electricity Returns to Ogwashi-Uku Communities
After eight years of blackout, there was jubilation in the twin communities of Edo and Otulu Ogwashi-Uku, Aniocha South Local Government Area, Delta State as the Benin Electricity… Read more »
Nigeria: NYSC Top Officer, Driver Missing On Onitsha-Owerri Highway
A top official of National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, and his driver have mysteriously disappeared while travelling on the Onitsha-Owerri highway, sparking widespread concern. Read more »
Nigeria: Challenges Before Incoming NBA President, Osigwe, SAN - Senior Lawyers
Vanguard Law and Human Rights in this edition looks at the just-concluded Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, national election, challenges the incoming president of the association… Read more »
August 07
Nigeria: 24,816 People Killed, 15,597 Kidnapped in Nigeria in 5 Years - Global Rights
As the two-day 2024 National Summit on Mass Atrocities kicked off, Wednesday, in the nation's capital city, Abuja, Global Rights, Nigeria, disclosed that in the past five years,… Read more »
Nigeria: Actress Regina Daniels Responds to Critics of Her Anti-Protest Comments
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has addressed criticism from Nigerians following her comments on the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Crude Supply to Refineries Follows Willing Buyer-Willing Seller Principle, Says Kyari
Following allegations of a deliberate attempt by crude oil producers in the country to starve the brand new $20 billion Dangote Refinery of feedstock, the Group CEO, of NNPC… Read more »
