February 01, 2023
Nigeria: Don't Disenfranchise Over 3 Million Students, Obi Tells INEC
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi has said it is essential to allow the over 3 million Nigerian students who are eligible to vote in the February 25,… Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Worries Over Worsening Fuel Crisis Ahead of Polls
Just 24 days to the 2023 presidential elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday shared the same concerns raised by the National Union of Road… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Approve President Muhammadu Buhari's N1trn Loan, Defer N22.7trn Request
The House of Representatives yesterday approved the request by President Muhammadu Buhari to secure an additional N1 trillion from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Read more »
January 31, 2023
Nigeria: Bankers, Syndicates Accused of Selling New Naira Notes
Department of State Services (DSS) has intercepted bank officials among the syndicates, who specialise in trading in the new naira notes around the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - President Buhari Accuses Foreign Powers of Destroying Country
President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that some foreign countries are sponsoring the insecurity plaguing Nigeria, saying their mission is to destroy the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Emir of Kano Hails Buhari for Extending Naira Swap Deadline
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the 10 days extension of the naira swap deadline and his administration's execution of… Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Swap - No Nigerian Will Lose Money - Emefiele
Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, has assured that no Nigerian would lose his or her money to the Naira swap policy of the government. Read more »
Nigeria: Currency Swap Deadline - CBN Seeks Enlightenment for Rural Communities
Officials of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have asked traders at Yola town market to take the message of the federal government's extension of the return of old naira notes to… Read more »
Nigeria: IMF Reviews Nigeria's Growth Upwards to 3.2 %
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its latest World Economic Outlook update for January, released last night, has reviewed upwards growth projections for Nigeria in 2023 from… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Vows to Tackle Insecurity, Food, Fuel Crises
Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the February 25 presidential election, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, yesterday vowed to end insecurity and create the… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Promises to End Banditry in North West Zone
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former vice president Atiku Abubakar has promised to end all forms of banditry particularly in the southern part of… Read more »
Nigeria: Diezani Begins Legal Battle to Recover Seized Assets
Former minister of petroleum resources, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, has approached a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, to set aside an order granted to the Economic and… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Consumers Protest Ikeja Electric Threat to Withdraw Pre-Paid Meters
A group of entrepreneurs and customers of Ikeja Electric Plc in Lagos State have sent a Save Our Sour (SOS) to the minister for power of the firm's threat to withdraw pre-paid… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Will Release Kanu As President - Okonkwo
Former vice president and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in next month's election, Atiku Abubakar, will grant detained leader of the Indigenous People… Read more »
Nigeria: Raila Odinga Headlines Leadership Conference
Former prime minister of Kenya, Raila Odinga headlines LEADERSHIP Conference as all is set for the prestigious conference and awards ceremony today. Read more »
January 30, 2023
Nigeria: State House Will Lead Nigeria's Energy Transition Plan - Gambari
Chief of Staff to the President, Professor Ibrahim Gambari has declared that the State House will lead the way in keying into the global shift towards renewable energy choices by… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Data Protection Market Value Hits N5.5 Billion - Minister
Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ibrahim Pantami has disclosed that the market value of Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) in the digital economy sector… Read more »
Nigeria: Lekki Port to Facilitate Trade Volume, Increases GDP Growth
Promoter of the Lekki Deep Sea Port, Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise has stated that the Lekki Port will revolutionise maritime activities in Nigeria, noting that, with the… Read more »
Nigeria: Airlines Struggle for Survival Under Current Foreign Exchange Rate
United Nigeria Airline (UNA) has disclosed that local airline operators can no longer survive at the regular commercial foreign exchange rate in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Money Market - Cutting Dollar Spending With Afrigo, Nigeria's Domestic Card
Last week, the Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN), in collaboration with the Nigeria Inter Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) unveiled Afrigo Pay, Nigeria's own domestic card, putting a… Read more »
Nigeria: Diphtheria - Why Childhood Immunisation Is Crucial
Diphtheria, a serious bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium species has been reported in about four states across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Swap - Relief As Buhari Extends Deadline By 10 Days
Respite came for Nigerians as President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday in Daura, Katsina State, approved the extension of the ongoing currency swap by 10 days. Read more »
Nigeria: Obi Stands Out Among All Presidential Candidates, Says Ohanaeze
Apex Igbo Social Cultural Organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has said there was no going back on it's earlier endorsement of the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi. Read more »
January 29, 2023
Nigeria: Moodys Downgrades Nigeria Over Rising Debt
Over its expectation that government debt and revenue will continue to deteriorate, global rating firm, Moody's, has downgraded Nigeria's long-term foreign-currency and… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Eliminate 32 Terrorists, Top Commander in Borno
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai in collaboration with hybrid forces of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) have eliminated 32 terrorists including a top Boko Haram commander, Abu… Read more »