January 21
Nigeria: Ibadan Explosion - Govt Awaits Outcome of Forensic Investigation - Minister
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has stated that the Federal Government is awaiting the outcome of the forensic investigation into the Ibadan explosion,… Read more »
Nigeria: Lassa Fever - 227 Die As Over 1,200 Infected in 28 States
...NCDC activates emergency operation centre Read more »
Nigeria: Months After Fuel Subsidy Removal in Nigeria - So Far, How Good?
In the run-up to the 2023 general elections, one of the hotly debated issues was the removal of fuel subsidy. Presidential candidates vowed to remove upon assuming office.… Read more »
January 19
Africa: Malaria Elimination - Lessons From Cabo Verde
The recent certification of Cabo Verde by the World Health Organisation, WHO, as the third malaria-free country in Africa after Mauritius (1973) and Algeria (2019) offers valuable… Read more »
January 18
Nigeria: Kidnapping - 'We'll Make Abuja Hot for You, Criminals Warned'
·Says enough is enough ·Slams informants: 'you won't sleep well again' Read more »
Nigeria: Breach of Contract - Court Dismisses Davido's Preliminary Objection
A Delta State High Court sitting in Effurun has dismissed the preliminary objection by Nigerian-American singer, David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido and his company,… Read more »
Nigeria: 700 Lagos Buildings Sealed in 2023 for Flouting Laws
THE Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority, LASPPPA, yesterday, disclosed that the 700 buildings sealed in 2023 for flouting the relevant state's laws. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Illegal Miners' Explosives Caused Ibadan Blast'
Following the explosion that rocked major parts of Ibadan, on Tuesday, one of the survivors, Alhaji Mohammed Musa, who lives close to the epicentre, said it was foreigners, who… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Govt Is Probing 107 Universities, Affiliated Institutions - Investigation
The Federal Government has begun the probe of about 107 universities, mainly private ones, which were set up in the country in the last 15 years. Read more »
Africa: Is Blinken's Visit Sparked by China Making Gains on Continent?
The United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit sub-Saharan Africa for the first time in 10 months, the State Department said Thursday, redirecting his focus as… Read more »
Nigeria: Rising Inflation - NECA Urges Govt's Intervention in Forex Market
Nigeria Employers' Consultative Association, NECA, has called on the federal government to entrench and sustain productive foreign exchange, FX, management through adequate… Read more »
Nigeria: Parents Groan As Institutions Hike Fees By Over 100%
·Students are dropping out -- Parents·NANS kicks, accuses institutions of flouting presidential directive Read more »
Nigeria: 50% of Nigerians Have No Access to Electricity - Mele Kyari
Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company, NNPC, Limited, Mr. Mele Kyari, yesterday, noted that for Nigeria to prosper and develop, it must bridge the… Read more »
Nigeria: FEC Expresses Worry Over Rising Cost of Goods
·Deliberates on improving business environment Read more »
January 16
Nigeria: 'Govt to Provide Electricity to People in Unserved, Underserved Communities'
The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has vowed that the Federal Government will provide electricity to unserved and underserved communities in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso to Form Mega Party
Political economist, Professor Pat Utomi, has said the presidential candidates of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP; Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi, and New… Read more »
Nigeria: Hurdles Nigeria Must Overcome to Achieve Malaria Elimination
·As WHO certifies Cabo Verde 3rd malaria-free African country Read more »
Nigeria: Many Dead After Boating Incident In Niger State
An undisclosed number of persons have been confirmed dead in a boat mishap which occurred in Borgu Local Government area of Niger State, yesterday. Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Becoming One of World's Scariest Cities - Security Expert
A security expert, Bulama Bukarti said Abuja is becoming one of the scariest cities in the world with the recent spate of kidnapping, one-chance robberies and other criminal… Read more »
Nigeria: Brain Drain and Funding Challenges in Nigeria's Health Sector
Over the years, Nigeria has dealt with a profound crisis plaguing its healthcare system, exacerbated by the alarming rate of brain drain among its highly-skilled medical… Read more »
Nigeria: President Tinubu Reassures on Mass Exodus of Young Professionals
President Bola Tinubu has asked Nigerians not to be worried about the mass exodus of young professionals to other countries. Read more »
Nigeria: NANS Applauds JAMB for Free UTME Registration for PLWD
As the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, started the sale of form for its 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations, UTME, on Monday, the National Association… Read more »
Nigeria: Fire Incident Renders 120 Homeless in Ilorin
A fire incident that occurred at Megida Onikanhun Compound, Edun Isale, Ilorin South Local Government, left 120 persons homeless, razing 44 rooms of a building and a mosque. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Don't Succumb to Pressure,' Nasarawa Women Beg Supreme Court Judges
Ahead of today's Supreme Court hearing of the Nasarawa State governorship election, a cross section of women, yesterday, stormed the streets of Nasarawa, pleading with the Supreme… Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Investigates Quality of Paracetamol Brands On Sale
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, is investigating the presence of fake and substandard paracetamol brands in the open market in Nigeria,… Read more »