October 08
Nigeria: Dangote to Get 40,000bpd Crude As NNPCL Quits Off-Taker Role
The Dangote Refinery is set to receive approximately 24 million barrels of Nigerian crude in October and November, signalling a shift towards utilising more domestic supply. Read more »
Nigeria: IOM Releases Over U.S.$1.8m to Support Flood Victims Across Nigeria
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said it is releasing more than US$1.8 million to address the urgent needs of people affected by floods across Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: BBNaija 9 - Winner Kellyrae Opens Up On Struggles With 'Intimate Cover-Ups'
Big Brother Naija Season 9 winner, KellyRae, has shared his challenges with covering up his intimate relationship while living under the same roof with his wife, Kassia, as fellow… Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles Will Qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup, Gusau Insists
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Ibrahim Gusau has expressed confidence that the Super Eagles will still qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite a poor start. Read more »
October 07
West Africa: Red Sea Unrest Causes Heavier Shipping Traffic in Gulf of Guinea - IMO
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO), over the weekend, said shipping traffic in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG), has increased due to unrest in the Red Sea. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Economic Potential Tied to Private Sector Synergy - Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the federal government's commitment to fostering a strong partnership with the private sector to drive Nigeria's economic growth and… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Canvasses Multi-Stakeholder Approach On Social Media Content
The federal government has called for a multi-stakeholder approach to address social media contents' credibility. Read more »
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 »
