July 23
Nigeria: Adopt Ethiopia's Mass Housing Model, Dangote Tells Govt
The chairman/chief executive officer of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has called on federal government to adopt Ethiopia's mass housing model in a bid to address the over 17… Read more »
Nigeria: Matric Board to the Rescue?
The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) is assumed to be upping its game and as a way of efficiently conducting its examinations, introduced new initiatives. It has… Read more »
Nigeria: Waziri of Ilorin - As Saraki Continues to Record More Wins
The gathering was supposed to be a special prayer organised by the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, over the recent victory of Senate President Bukola Saraki at the… Read more »
Nigeria: National Carrier - Stakeholders Warn Govt Not to Cripple Domestic Airlines' Businesses
Stakeholders in the nation's aviation industry, comprising of domestic airline operators and other aviation professionals have cautioned the government not to sacrifice local… Read more »
Nigeria: Waziri - Gov Ahmed, Speaker Rejoice With Saraki
Kwara state governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed and Speaker, state House of Assembly, Dr Ali Ahmad have hailed the elevation of the Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki from… Read more »
July 22
Nigeria: One Dead, 20 Injured in Accident Involving Minister's Convoy
An accident involving the motorcade of the minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalong, has led to the death of one person and left 20 others with various degree of injuries. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Nabs Syndicate Impersonating NGOs
The Borno State Police Command, has arrested one Tijani Babagana of Damboa road Maiduguri, alongside his accomplices, Umar Baba, Mallam Bello, Alhaji Gambo and others for… Read more »
Nigeria: Chiwetel Ejiofor - Stage King With a Difference
Against all odds, Nigerians do well once given the chance, and especially well, when they are on foreign soil where opportunities abound and hard work is rewarded. That is the… Read more »
Nigeria: I Am Successfully Single - Dino Melaye
Senator Dino Melaye, is popularly known for his array of cars and dress sense. In this interview with BODE GBADEBO, he reveals that he is successfully single and talks about other… Read more »
Nigeria: Clamour for Improved Corporate Governance in Nigeria
With the release of the exposure draft of Nigerian Code of Corporate Governance by the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC), stakeholders in the financial services industry… Read more »
July 21
Nigeria: Bitcoin Rises to U.S.$7,400 As Crypto Markets Hit U.S.$297 Billion
Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency has traded above $7,400, posting an 11 per cent jump just as the digital currency market added $25 billion to reach a market valuation… Read more »
Nigeria: Osinbajo Orders Apapa Traffic Gridlock Cleared
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo yesterday directed the commencement of a 72-hour joint operation to restore order around Apapa and its environs following bad roads caused by rainfall… Read more »
Nigeria: Sports Minister Convoy Involved in Ghastly Accident
A convoy conveying the Minister of sports and youth development, Bar. Solomon Dalung, was involved in a ghastly motor accident on Gombe-Bauchi highway, at about 12 noon on… Read more »
July 20
Nigeria: Illicit Trade Needs to Be Fought Collectively - Poggial
At a two-day high-level meeting hosted by the National Employers' Confederation of Senegal (CNES) in Dakar which recorded strong recommendations and high level of engagements on… Read more »
Nigeria: Harnessing Local Content to Grow Nigeria's Oil, Gas Industry
The new frontier for oil and gas multinationals operating in Nigeria today is the deep offshore base. This new trend comes with its challenges and opportunities. The question that… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari's Re-Election Will Be a Walkover - Mohammad
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Engr. Kailani Mohammad has said that all efforts to pull down President Muhammadu Buhari ahead of the 2019 general elections will… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Meets Saraki, Govs Over Planned Defection
In an apparent move to forestall the reported planned defection of some party big wigs ahead of the 2019 general election, President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday met behind closed… Read more »
Nigeria: Fayemi Denies Vote-Buying Allegation, Vows to Probe Fayose
Ekiti governor-elect, Kayode Fayemi, has said it would be irresponsible of him not to examine the records of governor Ayo Fayose's administration. According to the governor-elect,… Read more »
Nigeria: Women Are More Reliable in Politics - Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, said Nigerian Women are more reliable in politics than their men counterparts, saying it is high time political leaders got them… Read more »
Nigeria: APC, PDP and War of Attrition Over Project Ownership
In recent times, the ruling APC and the opposition PDP have continued to trade words over certain projects completed by the governing party, which the opposition party has been… Read more »
Nigeria: Apapa Gridlock Worsens As Security Officials Commercialise Right of Way
In addition to the poor road conditions and lack of truck holding bays, the nefarious activities of some security officials, especially those of the Nigerian navy, the Nigerian… Read more »
Nigeria: Soyinka As Nigeria's Moral Beacon
In its early years, the independent nation of ours then, was jolted at the news of a young man filled with some eerie sort of idealism, storming the Western Region Broadcasting… Read more »
July 19
Nigeria: Benue - Concerns As Measles, Malnutrition Take Toll On IDPs
With over 22,000 out of about 27,000 children in Daudu, Guma and Abagena Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Benue State malnourished, the deplorable living conditions in… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Opposition Members Ready to Join APC After Sheriff's Appointment '
Following the announcement of former National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, as the Director-General of the Presidential Support Committee of… Read more »
Nigeria: NGO Raises Funds for Education, Welfare of 1,000 Orphans
An Abuja-based non governmental organisation (NGO), Golden Grace International, has organised a fund raising dinner/award night to raise funds for about 1,000 orphans, indigent,… Read more »
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