Nigeria: Toyin Oyesanya Makes Debut in Nollywood Movie 'Ishola Alakola'

CEO of Royal Hugs Suprises, Oluwatoyin Deborah Oyesanya has made an inroad into the movie industry, playing a lead role in the epic Nollywood movie titled ISHOLA ALAKOLA. Read more »

Nigeria: Burna Boy's 'Last Last' Certified Platinum in the USA

Nigerian superstar Burna Boy, has added another remarkable achievement to his illustrious career as his latest hit single, 'Last Last', has sold over a million units in the United… Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak Kills 2 in Ebonyi

Less than one month after cholera killed 17 persons in Ikwo local government area of Ebinyi State, two persons have been confirmed dead in another outbreak in Ofenekpa Inyimagu… Read more »

Nigeria: NASENI to Unveil Locally Produced Military Weapons

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) will soon unveil its Made-in-Nigeria military weapons and equipment even as the Nigerian Army has lent its… Read more »

Nigeria: Female Celebrities Who Married Footballers

Female celebrities always have plenty of admirers, especially among the male folk. And it is usually not a surprise when these beautiful women date and marry football stars. Over… Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt Okays 'Omeife' Humanoid Robot to Deepen Digital Literacy

The federal government has given approval for the use of Omeife humanoid robot to advance digital literacy in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Demands Yakubu's Resignation, Seeks International Sanctions

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for the resignation of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, for allegedly deliberately… Read more »

Africa: EU Announces New Rules for Air Import Shipments

The European Union has kicked off the second phase of its Import Control System 2 (ICS2). Read more »

Nigeria: Police to Arraign Osinbajo Over Lagos Bus-Train Accident

The Railway Command of the Nigeria Police Force, on Friday, said it has arrested the driver of the bus conveying workers of Lagos State government, which collided with a moving… Read more »

Nigeria: Militants Kill Pastor's Son, Abduct Wife, 3 Others in Kaduna

Terrorists said to be in a large number have attacked Karimbu-Kahugu community in Lere local government area of Kaduna State. Read more »

Nigeria: Rejection of Old Naira Notes, Breach of Law, Akeredolu Tells Residents

Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has decried the rejection of old naira notes by a large section of traders and business owners in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: The Census Blues and Why Nigeria Must Get It Right

The upcoming census and housing enumeration in Nigeria are crucial events that will provide valuable insights for planning and promoting economic growth and development in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Why We Need to Reposition Nigeria's Maritime Industry

The spoils system whereby the political party in power doles out top government jobs only to friends and relatives has not only sullied, but also significantly stunted the growth… Read more »

Nigeria: 17 Years After Child Rights Law Adoption, Nasarawa Gets Family Court

Nasarawa State government has established a family court to mitigate the high rate of abuses and violations involving women and children. Read more »

Nigeria: Shelf Drilling Secures $118m Offshore Nigeria

Oslo-listed jack-up drilling rig leasing firm, Shelf Drilling, has secured a two-year contract in Nigeria for its Shelf Drilling Scepter rig. Read more »

Nigeria: Voting - INEC Kicks As Court Okays Use of Temporary Voter Card

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected a judgement delivered on Thursday by a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, which ordered the Commission to allow… Read more »

Nigeria: 6 Die in Lagos Train Accident, Sanwo-Olu Declares 3 Days of Mourning

No fewer than six persons yesterday died when a Lagos State government staff bus collided with an oncoming train at the PWD rail crossing located in Shogunle area of the state. Read more »

Nigeria: CBN's Silence - Motorists, SMEs, Stores Reject Old Naira Notes

Several traders, motorists, Small and Medium Enterprise(SME) vendors and micro-sector operators are yet to come to terms with accepting the old N500 and N1000 notes despite the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Roads Account for 21.4 Deaths Per 100,000 Population - Greenlight Initiative

GreenLight Initiative has disclosed that Nigerian roads are estimated to account for 21.4 deaths per 100,000 population. Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Bandits Strike in Kaduna, Kill 6 Vigilantes At Checkpoint

Bandits have struck again, killing six vigilante members at Awaro checkpoint in Western part of Birnin-Gwari, Birnin-Gwari local government area of Kaduna State on Tuesday evening. Read more »

Nigeria: X-Raying the Gains of Cashless Policy

The Central Bank of Nigeria Act 2007 stipulates that the Bank shall have powers to print, redesign, destroy, and re-distribute currencies. Specifically, Section 20(3) of the CBN… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's 7.3 Million Young Girls, Women Undernourished - Report

Not less than 7.3 million adolescent girls and women of reproductive age in Nigeria are undernourished, putting women and new-born babies at risk, a report by the United States… Read more »

Nigeria: Veteran Nollywood Actor, Fadeyi Oloro, Is Dead

Veteran Nollywood actor, Ojo Arowosafe, popularly known as Fadeyi Oloro, has died. Read more »

Nigeria: Protest - CSOs Thank Nigerians for Rejecting PDP's Call for Anarchy

A Coalition of Civil Society Organisations for Tinubu/Shettima 2023, has applauded Nigerians for rejecting calls by opposition leaders to protest against the outcome of last… Read more »

Nigeria: Blocking Leakages in Oil Industry to Help New Administration Survive

The chief executive officer(CEO), of the Center For The Promotion Of Private Enterprise(CPPE), Dr. Muda Yusuf, has demanded immediate removal of petrol subsidy regime and plugging… Read more »