Africa: AU Confers 'Ambassador for Global Peace Award' On Nigerian Artist, Jay Moni

Following the intervention and impact on humanity, the African Union Commission, AUC, has deemed it fit to honour Nigeria rising street music artist, Christopher Ogar (aka Jay… Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-President Jonathan's Tenure Is Nigeria's Golden Era, Says PDP

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the tenure of former President Goodluck Jonathan represented Nigeria's golden era. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria On Part of True Economic Recovery - Shettima

Vice president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, has stated that Nigeria is currently on the path of economic recovery. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Must Increase Exportation Capacity for Economy Growth - Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has stressed the need for Nigeria to increase its exportation capacity to revamp its economy. Read more »

Nigeria: Help Flush Out Perpetrators of Multiple Taxation, Director Tells CSOs

The assistant director of the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Mrs Juliet Agu, has charged civil society organisations (CSOs) to collaborate with states and the… Read more »

Nigeria: Over 252,000 Jobs Created Through Housing Programme - Dangiwa

Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has announced that over 252,000 jobs have been created through the government's housing initiatives as part of… Read more »

Nigeria: Don't Ask Consumers to Pay for Faulty Meter Replacement, NERC Warns Discos

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued a stern warning to electricity distribution companies (DisCos) against charging customers for the replacement of… Read more »

Nigeria: In Brazil, Tinubu Backs Global Alliance Against Hunger

President Bola Tinubu has hailed the creation of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, championed by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil. Read more »

Nigeria: Saxophonist Kingsax Arrested for Allegedly Raping 2 Sisters

Popular saxophonist and De Naija spirit talent hunt show star, Sampson Udo, popularly called KingSax, has been arrested for allegedly raping two sisters who had invited him to… Read more »

Nigeria: COP29 - Rep Advocates Tax Breaks, Grants for Youths in Renewable Energy

The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy, Hon. Victor Afam Ogene has advocated accessible and equitable policies, including tax holidays and vocational… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Off to Brazil for G-20 Leaders Summit

President Bola Tinubu will leave Abuja for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sunday to attend the 19th meeting of the G20 Leaders' Summit taking place in the South American country. Read more »

Africa: 24 Million Adults Living With Diabetes in Africa - WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that more than 24 million adults in Nigeria and other African countries are currently living with diabetes, and half of the cases are… Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt Kicks Over Reps' Move to Establish 16 New Health Institutions

The Minister of Health, Professor Mohammed Ali Pate has warned against the duplication of health institutions across the country in the face of scarce resources. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria, Uganda Close in On Afcon 2025 Tickets, Ghana Face Elimination

Nigeria's Super Eagles and their Ugandan counterparts are on the brink of securing their places in the finals as matchday-5 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers… Read more »

Nigeria: NNPC Subsidiary Signs Gas Sale, Supply Agreement With Dangote Refinery

The NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has successfully executed a Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement (GSPA)… Read more »

Nigeria: Meningitis Killed 361 in 1 Year - NCDC

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that between 2023 and 2024, the country recorded 4915 suspected and 380 confirmed cases of meningitis, with 361… Read more »

Nigeria: Coalition Calls for Electoral Reforms, Transparent Judiciary in Edo Dispute

A coalition of INEC-accredited organisations has raised concerns over the recently concluded Edo State governorship election, held on September 21, 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Urged to Drop Mine Rangers Bill Over Overlapping Functions

The Coalition of Civil Society Groups on Efficiency in Governance has appealed to the Nigerian Senate to drop the controversial Nigerian Mine Rangers Service (NMRS) Bill (SB 253)… Read more »

Nigeria: Epileptic Power Supply in North May Last Longer

The quest to resolve the power crisis in Northern Nigeria appears increasingly bleak as new revelations have surfaced regarding the mismanagement and neglect that have plunged the… Read more »

Nigeria: Hardest Economic Days Behind Us, Tinubu Assures Nigerians

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday declared a new chapter in Edo State's history with the triumph of democratic values as Senator Monday Okpebholo and Dennis Idahosa were sworn in as… Read more »

Nigeria: Wike Vows to Demolish Buildings On Green Areas in FCT

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that any unauthorised building erected on green areas in the nation's capital city will be demolished… Read more »

Nigeria: NSA Eulogises Late Coas, Says Nigeria Lost One of Its Best Officers

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu has described the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja as one of the best military officers that Nigeria… Read more »

Nigeria: $700k Fraud - EFCC Arraigns 2 Suspects for Impersonating Olukoyede

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned two members of a suspected syndicate, Ojobo Joshua and Aliyu Hashim, for impersonating and attempting to blackmail… Read more »

Nigeria: Ondo Gov'ship Poll - NGO Demands Easy Polling Unit Access to PWDs

Ahead of the Saturday November 16, 2024 governorship election in Ondo State, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), the Inclusive Friends Association (IFA), has called on the… Read more »

Nigeria: Pictorial - Navy Receives 3 Helicopters to Boost Operations

The Nigerian Navy has received three newly acquired Agusta Westland 109 Trekker helicopters to boost its operations. Read more »