October 07
Nigeria: NAFDAC Workers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Welfare Issues
The Senior Staff Association Of Statutory Corporations And Government-Owned Companies (SSASCGOC), a member of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) affiliated with the National Agency for… Read more »
Nigeria: 40 Fishermen Kill Killer-Hippopotamus in Kebbi
Forty fishermen armed with bows and arrows have killed a hippopotamus in Yauri River, in Yauri local government area of Kebbi State. Read more »
Nigeria: VP Shettima Visits Ex-Minister Tallen, Consoles Family Over Son's Death
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed shock over the death of Richard Adamu Tallen, son of former Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs. Pauline Tallen. Read more »
October 06
Nigeria: Celebrating Independence Day 2024
As the sun rose over Abuja on October 1, 2024, Nigeria ushered in its 64th year of independence with a display of pageantry that would make even the most cynical observer pause.… Read more »
Nigeria: Criticisms Trail Tinubu's 14 Foreign Trips in 9 Months
Nigerians have frowned at President Bola Tinubu's frequent foreign travels amid the current economic challenges occasioned by his administration's policies. Read more »
Nigeria: World Teachers Day - Kwara Declares Monday Work-Free for Teachers
In commemoration of the 2024 World Teachers Day, the Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved Monday October 6, 2024 as public holiday for teachers across public… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Support Needed for Sustainable Energy - Ojoboh
The CEO of Extreme Mutual Technique Limited, Bome Ojoboh, has stated that government support is crucial in building a sustainable energy future. Read more »
Nigeria: Heart Health With Dr. Shidali
A conversation with Dr Shidali Vincent, a consultant cardiologist and head of the Department of Internal Medicine, Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Keffi exposed the urgency to always… Read more »
Nigeria: Expand Infrastructure for CNG Refuelling Stations - LCCI
Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI), stated that for effective transition to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as an alternative fuel for mobility, there is need to… Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo Gov'ship Poll - INEC Distributes Non-Sensitive Materials to Lgas
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has distributed non-sensitive materials to the 18 local government areas ahead of the November 16 governorship election in Ondo… Read more »
Nigeria: Raising Individuals to Turn African Fortunes, Essential for Good Governance - Ezekwezili
Founder, School of Politics, Policy and Governance (SPPG) Dr Oby Ezekwesili, says there is a strategic need to raise leaders that will turn around the fortunes of Africa through… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Allocates N254m to Enhance Primary Healthcare in Enugu
The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to bolstering primary healthcare in Enugu State, announcing a substantial allocation of N254 million. Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Govt Inaugurates 20-Bed Capacity Ward in Shiroro
Deputy governor of Niger State, Mr Yakubu Garba, has inaugurated a 20-bed capacity ward in Kuta General Hospital in Shiroro local government area of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Despite Policy Initiatives, Manufacturing Sector Challenges Linger'
As Nigeria celebrates its 64th Independence Day, the managing director of Coleman Wires and Cables Industries Limited, Mr. George Onafowokan, has stated that the manufacturing… Read more »
Nigeria: Opposition Shunned Jigawa LG Poll to Escape Defeat - SSG
Secretary to the Jigawa State Government (SSG), Alhaji Bala Ibrahim, has claimed that the opposition political parties shunned yesterday's local government poll to escape… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Greets Gen. Akinrinade At 85
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated elder statesman and former Chief of Army Staff General Alani Ipoola Akinrinade on his 85th birthday and praises him for his exceptional… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Kill 3 Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Ammunition in Delta
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command engaged some kidnappers in a fierce gun duel where three of the suspects were killed while one other escaped with gun injuries. Read more »
Nigeria: Reverse Nigeria's Faltering Crude Production, Stakeholders Urge FG
Major stakeholders in Nigeria's oil and gas have called for strong measures to deal with major causes of declining crude oil production as a way to return waning investor… Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Govt Demolishes Another Kidnappers' Den, Warns Property Owners
The government of Enugu State has demolished another property linked to kidnapping activities in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Stakeholders Urge Govt to Expand Access to Contraception, Reproductive Health Services
In commemoration of World Contraception Day 2024, stakeholders in Nigeria have called for increased government funding and expanded access to reproductive health services to ensure… Read more »
Nigeria: Hold Public Office Holders Accountable - Kukah
Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most. Rev. Matthew Kukah, yesterday urged Nigerians to compel political office holders to fulfill their campaign promises. Read more »
West Africa: Entrepreneurship As Gateway to West African Women's Financial Inclusion
Entrepreneurship has been identified as the "gateway to women's financial redemption," through an inclusive process that will unlock the potential of West African women in critical… Read more »
West Africa: 'Peace, Unity Key to Success of Afcta in West Africa'
The success and sustainability of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCTA) in the West African region are predicated on peace and unity of the member states of the Economic… Read more »
Nigeria: Healthy Eating Without the Obsession
In the age of diet trends and wellness fads, many of us have developed an unhealthy fixation on food whether it's counting calories, analysing every meal for its "superfood"… Read more »
Nigeria: NFF Proposes N19.76bn Budget for 2025
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has approved its 2025 budget proposal amounting to the sum of N17.6 billion. Read more »
