October 15
Nigeria: N-Hyppadec Begins Needs Assessment in 30 Nasarawa Communities
The National Hydro-Electric Power Producing Areas Development (N-HYPPADEC) has said it is embarking on a needs assessment of communities ravaged by floods in Nasarawa State yearly. Read more »
Nigeria: JTI Commends Governor Namadi for Enrolling 143,500 Into Health Insurance
Islamic organization known as Jamatul Tajdidul Islam (JTI) has commended Jigawa State governor Malam Umar Namadi for approving the enrollment of 143,500 less privileged persons… Read more »
Nigeria: Use Tinubu's Confab to Solve National Challenges, Ganduje Implores Youths
The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has called on Nigerian youths to use President Bola Tinubu's administration's planned… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Upholds Engr Auwal As Jigawa Farmers Chairman
A state high court sitting in Dutse, the capital of Jigawa State, has granted leave to withdraw the suit filed against the chairman of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagbaja Reaffirms Army's Commitment to Gender Inclusivity
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army's commitment to promoting gender inclusiveness and integration in all of its activities. Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Electoral Commission Fixes LG Polls Nov 16
The Zamfara State Independent Electoral Commission (ZASIEC) has fixed November 16th, 2024, for the Local Government Council Election. Read more »
Nigeria: Bauchi, UN Partner to Empower Rural Women
As women around the world prepare to commemorate the 2024 Rural Women's Day, the Bauchi government has reiterated its commitment to exploring rural women's potential to achieve… Read more »
Nigeria: Education - Experts Excited With 1 Child 2 Skills Initiative
An expert and seasoned entrepreneur, Engr. Nnamdi Felix Unachukwu, founder/ senior consultant, Business Matters Incubators (BMI) Finishing School has commended the minister of… Read more »
Nigeria: No One Should Be Stopped From Japa - Obi
As the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate during the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi has advised against discouraging anyone who wants to leave the country for other… Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Crisis - Go After Mohammed, Others, Damagum Tells Security Agencies
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by Amb Illiya Damagum, has called on security agencies to take action against the camp led by national treasurer Ahmed Yayari Mohammed for… Read more »
Nigeria: Sam NDA-Isaiah Foundation Hands Over N250m to Salisu
Sam Nda-Isaiah Foundation, yesterday, presented a cheque of N250 million to a Kano-based commercial tricycle rider, Auwalu Salisu, who emerged as the 2023 LEADERSHIP Young Person… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Demands Justice As CAF Probes Super Eagles' Maltreatment
President Bola Tinubu has urged the disciplinary board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to conduct a thorough investigation into the inhuman treatment of the Super… Read more »
October 14
Nigeria: Advocacy Group Seeks Collective Action to Reverse Rising Suicide Rate in Nigeria
The National Suicide Prevention Advocacy Working Group (NSPAWG) has called for urgent and concerted efforts to address the rising rate of suicide in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Nigerians Thrown Into Darkness As National Grid Collapses
The nation has again been plunged into total darkness following the collapse on Monday evening of the national grid system for the sixth time in 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Upgrades Maiduguri Airport to International Status
In a quest to further revamp the aviation industry by President Bola Tinubu-led government, the federal government has upgraded the Muhammadu Buhari Airport Maiduguri to… Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Sinks to Record Low At N1,700 to $1 As Gap Widens
The value of the Naira hit an unprecedented low, closing at N1,700 to one US dollar in the parallel market at the close of business on Monday, a 0.29 per cent decline compared to… Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Flags Off Gateway Inland Dry Port Project
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has performed the groundbreaking ceremony of the Gateway Inland Dry Port (GIDP), with a non-negotiable charge to the Ogun… Read more »
Nigeria: New Petrol Pump Price Raises Cost of Living Crisis
The hike in petrol prices from N897 to N1,030 per litre is exacerbating Nigeria's already dire economic situation. Read more »
Nigeria: COP29 - Nigerian Delegates Urged to Demand Climate Debt Payment
Ahead of the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, Nigerian environmental organisations have called on the country's delegates to demand reparations for… Read more »
Nigeria: Japa - No One Should Be Stopped From Leaving Nigeria - Obi
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi has advised against discouraging anyone who desires to migrate to other countries. Read more »
Libya/Nigeria: Tinubu Condemns 'Inhuman Treatment' of Super Eagles in Libya, Calls for Justice
President Bola Tinubu has said that he was deeply moved by the 'inhuman treatment' endured by the Super Eagles of Nigeria at a Libyan airport, warmly welcoming their safe return to… Read more »
Libya/Nigeria: Super Eagles Threaten to Boycott Afcon Qualifier Match Against Libya
Nigeria's Super Eagles have threatened to boycott the second leg of Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. Read more »
October 13
Nigeria: Nigerian-Born Bodybuilder Wins 2024 Mr Olympia, Gets Historic $600k Prize
A Nigerian-born United Kingdom-based bodybuilder, Samson Dauda, has won the prestigious 2024 Mr. Olympia bodybuilding title, securing the largest prize ever awarded in the sport's… Read more »
October 11
Nigeria: Oil Marketers to Buy Products Directly From Local Refineries - Federal Govt
The implementation committee of the Federal Government on the sales of crude oil and refined products in Naira has explained that government unbundled the monopoly of the Nigeria… Read more »
Nigeria: Team Nigeria May Miss 15th African Scrabble Championship in Kigali
Unless a miracle happens, Team Nigeria may not participate in this year's African Scrabble Championships holding in Kigali, Rwanda this month. Read more »
