Nigeria: World Bank Approves $3 Billion Loan For Country's Power Sector

The World Bank has approved Nigeria's request for a $3billion loan for the expansion of the transmission and distribution networks in the power sector. Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Roads in Northern Nigeria Under Siege - Senate

The Senate yesterday lamented the high level of insecurity in the country, noting that most roads in the northern part of the country had been overrun by criminal elements. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Holds Special FEC Over 2020 Budget Saturday

Ahead of President Muhammadu Buhari's budget presentation to the National Assembly next week, an extraordinary federal executive council meeting will be held on Saturday. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate's Move to Merge 700 Agencies

In a move to reduce the cost of governance, the Senate hinted last week of plans to merge over 700 agencies the upper legislative chamber described as redundant and drain pipes on… Read more »

Nigeria: 23 Nigerian 'Slaves' From Burkina Faso Recount Ordeals

It was tales of woes last night in Katsina as 23 victims of human trafficking from Katsina and Zamfara States who were sold into slavery in Benin Republic and taken to Burkina Faso… Read more »

Africa: Xenophobia - Buhari, Governors, Top Govt Officials Storm South Africa

The federal government will today begin talks with South African authorities on how to end the recurring xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in that country, which almost led to a… Read more »

Nigeria: '9.5 Million Uninsured Vehicles On Nigerian Roads'

Only 2.53 million of out of the 12 million registered vehicles on Nigerian roads, have genuine motor insurance certificates leaving, about 9.5 million uninsured, LEADERSHIP learnt. Read more »

Nigeria: CBN Takes Over National Arts Theatre

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Bankers Committee, which comprise of chief executives of banks will tomorrow, Wednesday, October 2, 2019 take over the operations of the… Read more »

Nigeria: $9.6bn UK Judgement - Govt Goes After P&ID Foreign Allies

After arraigning and securing the conviction of some Nigerians, the federal government has set machinery in motion to apprehend and prosecute their foreign collaborators in the gas… Read more »

Nigeria: Siasia's Mother Regains Freedom After 75 Days in Captivity

Madam Beauty Siasia, the abducted mother of a former coach of the Super Eagles ,Samson Siasia, has regained freedom after 75 days in captivity. Read more »

Nigeria: What FG Is Doing to End Economic Woes - Siddiqui

Muhammad Talha Siddiqui is an entrepreneur with vast experience in business and global economy. In this interview with DAVID ADUGE-ANI, he highlighted some of the President… Read more »

Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Govt Begs Labour to Show Understanding

To avert another strike over the minimum wage consequential adjustment stalled talks, the federal government and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) yesterday met in Abuja where the… Read more »

Nigeria: Wizkid's 'Ghetto Love' Debuts At No 8 On Billboard World Chart

Since featuring on Beyonce's single, 'Brown Skin Girl,' Wizkid has continued to soar high with song after song. His new single, 'Ghetto Love,' recently made its debut on Billboard… Read more »

Nigeria: Akon Showers Encomiums On Rema

Akon has shared to the world his thoughts on Jonzing World teenage star, Rema and what the future holds for him. Read more »

Nigeria: AfCFTA Will Transform Nigeria's Economy - VP Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA), which was signed by President Muhammadu Buhari recently "can transform… Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Lauds Bill Gates, Dangote for Service to Humanity

President Muhammadu Buhari has applauded the contributions of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, as well as Aliko Dangote Foundation to humanitarian and developmental activities in… Read more »

Nigeria: UK Court Orders Stay of Execution On U.S.$9.6 Billion Judgement

Nigeria has won the first round of the legal battle to stop the execution of the $9.6billion judgement debt imposed on her by a commercial court in the United Kingdom (UK). Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Mourns Former French President, Jacques Chirac

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent condolences to French President, Emmanuel Macron, and citizens of France over passing of former French President, Jacques Chirac, who died at… Read more »

Nigeria: Senators Divided Over Border Closure

Senators have expressed divergent views on the interim closure of the land borders across the country by the federal government. Read more »

Nigeria: Seed Capital to Invest U.S.$50bn in Nigerian Mining Sector

A US based company, Seed Capital and Investment Company, has offered to invest US$50 billion in the Nigerian Mining Sector. Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Delegation, Edo Govt, Businesses Parley, to Boost Trade Relations, Export Earnings

Following business reforms by Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, aimed at attracting more investors to the state, officials of the United States of America are visiting the… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate to Receive 2020 Budget Proposal October

The September deadline planned by the Executive arm of government to present the 2020 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly (NASS) is no longer realistic as the Senate… Read more »

Nigeria: Loan Approval Delays Work On Ibadan-Kano Rail Line

The commencement of work at the Ibadan to Kano rail line has been stalled after it was approval by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) due to non-availability of a loan expected… Read more »

Nigeria: At UN General Assembly, Buhari Flays P&ID

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday broke his silence on the controversial Process and Industrial Development Limited (P&ID) gas project and the curious $9.6billion judgement… Read more »

Nigeria: NITDA Investigates Truecaller Over Alleged Privacy Rights Breach

The National Information Technology Agency (NITDA) has commenced investigation of Truecaller services over alleged breach of privacy rights of Nigerians. Read more »