July 02
Nigeria: Electricity Disconnection...Ministers, Top Officials Abandon Offices, Work From Home
For the second week, most ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) of government located in the Federal Secretariat, Abuja, have been without electricity supply from the Abuja… Read more »
Nigeria: Cardoso Urges Stronger Anti-Money Laundering Law
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria Olayemi Cardoso has called for regulations to strengthen anti-money laundering and cybersecurity crimes within the West African Monetary… Read more »
Nigeria: What Happened Between Finidi George and Osimhen Victor?
Finidi George currently mentains the record for serving the shortest time as head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Read more »
July 01
Nigeria: Borno Bomb Attacks... Nigeria Won't Slide Into Era of Fear, Tinubu Vows
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has strongly condemned the bomb attacks that resulted in the deaths and maiming of several residents of Gwoza local government area of Borno State. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Can Be Global Player in Raw Materials Use, Says Ex-SSG
A former secretary to Ebonyi State government (SSG), Prof. Benard Odoh, has said Nigeria needs to leverage its expertise in order to stay competitive in the global raw material… Read more »
Africa: AU Sells Nigeria School Feeding Programme to Other African Countries
African Union (AU) has called on African leaders to emulate Nigeria in transitioning its school feeding programme from federal government-led to state government's ownership. Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Lawyers Back NLC, Say FEC Can't Negotiate for Workers
Lawyers have agreed with organised labour that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) cannot decide on the salaries for Nigerian workers. Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - Nigeria At High Risk As Rainy Season Intensifies
As Nigerians breathe a sigh relief from Lassa fever and Meningitis outbreaks, another public health emergency has emerged as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control ad Prevention… Read more »
Nigeria: Fut Minna Gets Full Accreditation in 17 Courses
Federal University of Technology Minna (FUTMINNA) has said all 17 of its academic programmes that underwent the National Universities Commission (NUC) accreditation exercise in… Read more »
Nigeria: Stakeholders Excited Over Executive Order On Local Drug Production
Pharmacists and other stakeholders in the health sector have applauded President Bola Tinubu's signing of an executive order aimed at increasing local production of… Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Lauds Ibietan's Election As Apra Secretary General
Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris has congratulated Dr Omoniyi Ibietan on his recent election as the secretary-general of the African Public Relations… Read more »
Nigeria: The Scourge of Ritual Killing
Nigeria is presently grappling with a sinister phenomenon that has already claimed countless lives and left families devastated. Ritual killing, driven by the belief that human… Read more »
Nigeria: Inter-State Rail System Critical to Southwest Development - Abiodun's Aide
Special Adviser to the Ogun State governor on media and strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, has asserted that the inter-state rail system is strategic to the development of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Family Debunks Olu Jacobs' Death Rumour
The family has said that Veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs is alive and well. Read more »
Nigeria: NUPENG Publications Designed to Circumvent Election - Tanker Drivers
Members from four zones of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has faulted recent publications of the… Read more »
June 30
Nigeria: Construction of Cross River Section Begins in August - Minister
Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi has revealed that construction of the Cross River Section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road will kick off in August 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Account for Missing N100bn Dirty Notes, Others, SERAP Tells CBN
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso to account for the whereabouts of the over… Read more »
Nigeria: Veteran Actor, Olu Jacobs, Still Alive - Kate Henshaw
Contrary to viral reports on social media on Sunday, legendary Nollywood actor, Olu Jacobs, is not dead. Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Will Pay 'Heavy Price' for Borno Suicide Attacks, Says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the bomb attacks, which resulted in the loss of precious lives and the maiming of other citizens in Gwoza local government area of… Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Airstrikes Destroy Illegal Refining Sites in Rivers, Kill Terrorists in Niger
Precision airstrikes undertaken by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have destroyed illegal refining sites in Rivers State and killed several terrorists riding on motorcycles in Niger… Read more »
Nigeria: Stakeholders Decry Maternal Mortality, Apathy to Immunisation in Northeast
Health professionals from the six states of the Northeast have decried the rejection of immunisation for communicable diseases as well as the alarming rate of maternal and infant… Read more »
Nigeria: Nema Alerts On Imminent Flood in Jigawa
National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has charged Jigawa State government and residents in the 19 local government areas of the state to start preparation for imminent… Read more »
Nigeria: Condemned Criminals Face Systemic Obstacles Appealing Sentences
The number of condemned criminals in Nigeria's correctional centres is piling to historical highs as most face institutional and financial obstacles challenging their convictions… Read more »
Nigeria: LG Electronics Opens Academy to Foster Economic Growth
LG Electronics has opened its second academy centre in Nigeria to boost capacity building in fostering economic growth. Read more »
Nigeria: Ekiti Council Sets Up Security Outfit
Moba local government area of Ekiti State has set up a local security outfit called Moba Aboba Security Enforcement (MASE) to tackle security challenges in the area. Read more »