July 09
Nigeria: Oil-Backed Loans Needed to Finance Drilling, Other Operations - NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Ltd. has said oil-backed loans would enable the company finance many capital projects, including drilling operations. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Scientists Develop Easy-to-Use Cholera Test to Prevent Outbreaks
As Nigeria battles with a cholera outbreak, the Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) is making strides in the fight against cholera with the development of a new,… Read more »
Nigeria: Bill to Prohibit Violence Against Persons in Public, Private Life Scales Second Reading
A bill that seeks to eliminate violence in private and public life, prohibit all forms of violence against persons and provide maximum protection and effective remedies for victims… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Confirms Appointment of Adepoju As DG of Narsda
The Senate has confirmed Dr. Matthew Olumide Adepoju as the Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency, NARSDA. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Plans to Increase Its GDP From Real Estate to 20 Percent
GOVERNOR Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has hinted that his administration is aiming at increasing the Gross Domestic Product, GDP contribution from the real estate sector 5-6… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian-Canadian, Chika Olijo, Wins George Frieur Award in Alberta, Canada
A Nigerian-Canadian lady, Dr Chika Olijo, has won the George Frieur Award at the University of Calgary Cummings School of Post Graduate Medical Education, Alberta, Canada; as… Read more »
Nigeria: Call Captured Criminals By Names - Ipob Tells Nigerian Soldiers
The noble family and movement of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) led by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu on Tuesday debunked the fallacious news peddled by the Nigerian Military that they… Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Fire Service Records 25 Fire Outbreaks in 2 Months
The Kaduna State Fire Service said it recorded 25 fire outbreaks, saved property worth N1 billion across the state between May, and June. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Debt-to-GDP Within World Bank/IMF Ceiling - DMO
The Debt Management Office (DMO) said Nigeria's debt-to- Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio is within the specifications of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) for… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Lawmaker, Okiemute Resign From Delta APC Over Neglect
The backbone of All Progressives Congress APC in Isoko Nation, Hon. ( Dr.) Benjamin Essien Okiemute has tendered his resignation from the opposition party in Delta State. Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Govt to Launch N1bn Interest Free Loan for 9,200 Residents
Abia state government would on Thursday, launch a N1 billion interest free revolving loan under the Abia cooperatives scheme for 9,200 residents from the 184 wards of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Opts for Duty-Free Imports of Rice, Wheat, Beans, Others
The Federal Government is planning to suspend duties, tariffs, and taxes on some essential food items imported through land and sea borders. Read more »
Nigeria: Oreagba, King of Steeze At 2024 Ojude Oba Festival Named Culture Ambassador
The National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) has recognised Farooq Oreagba, who stole the show at the 2024 Ojude Oba Festival, as an Honorary Ambassador for the Council. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Warn Noun Against Non-Compliance With Appropriation Act
The House of Representatives Committee on University Education has warned the National Open University of Nigeria against spending money not appropriated by the National Assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos School Bus Driver Gets Life Sentence for Defiling 3-Year-Old Girl
A school bus driver, Michael Mowete, was on Tuesday sentenced to life imprisonment for defiling a three-year-old girl ( name withheld). Read more »
July 08
Nigeria: Terrorists Dressed As Women Kidnap 26 in Katsina
Terrorists, who disguised in women's Abaya (dress) have kidnapped 26 persons in Katsina State. They attacked Runka community in the state at the weekend and abducted locals --… Read more »
Nigeria: NANS Gives Ultimatum to Institutions to Submit Students' Data to NELFUND
The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has given 48 48-hour ultimatum to higher institutions to submit the data of their students to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Has Schools for Both Islamic, Chaplaincy Affairs - Hqtrs
The Nigerian Army has described as misleading viral report suggesting that it runs only a School of Islamic Affairs, ignoring other religions. Read more »
Nigeria: Nationwide Strike Not Imminent If ... - ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said that strike is not imminent if the Federal Government implements the agreements reached in the next two weeks. Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Monarch, Igbo Youths Back South East Govs On Nnamdi Kanu's Release
Renounced Igbo monarch and the traditional ruler of Abiriba ancient kingdom, HRM Eze Kalu Kalu Ogbu (Anachoken Abiriba); as well as Igbo youths, have thrown their weight behind… Read more »
Nigeria: Withheld Salaries - Varsities' Unions Meeting With Govt Ends in Deadlock
...Unions to stage protest in various branches tomorrow Read more »
Nigeria: How Sirika Ignored Warnings About Nigeria Air - Stakeholders
....Hail FG for finally terminating contract with Ethiopian Airlines Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu - Stop Disparaging Our Son Under Guise of Prophesy, Family Replies Ayodele
The family of the detained Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has warned the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, to… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Urged to Restore 40% Import Fees On LPG Cylinders
Group Managing Director of Techno Oil Limited, Nkechi Obi, has called on the Federal Government to restore the 40 percent import duties policies on the importation of Liquefied… Read more »
Nigeria: Why CBN Insists On Another Recapitalisation - Cardoso
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, insisted weekend that further capitalisation of banks in the country was for the common good of the nation. Read more »
