West Africa: Ecowas Moves to Fill Vacancies After Exit of Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali Nationals

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken steps to fill the vacant positions available, following the exit of the nationals of the AES countries - Burkina… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Pardons Pre-Independence Nationalist Macaulay, Vatsa, Saro-Wiwa, Lawan, 13 Others

Late Major General Mamman Jiya Vatsa, sentenced to death and executed over a treason charge in 1986, has received a posthumous pardon from President Bola Tinubu. Read more »

Nigeria: Just-in - SSANU, Nasu Stage Protest in Abuja Over Unfulfilled Promises

The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions… Read more »

Nigeria: Return Unused Tetfund Allocations Within 30 Days, Government Orders Tertiary Institutions

The Federal Government has directed all tertiary institutions across the country to submit comprehensive reports on unutilised intervention funds from the Tertiary Education Trust… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Unveils Initiative to Verify Authentic Online Platforms

The Federal Government has unveiled the National Digital Trustmark Initiative, a new scheme designed to verify and certify authentic online platforms and e-commerce websites in… Read more »

Nigeria: Ibom Air Passenger Arrested for Stealing From Foreigner's Luggage

An Abuja-bound Ibom Air passenger has been arrested after he allegedly stole a huge amount of money from the luggage of another passenger who happened to be a foreigner. Read more »

Nigeria: Smear Campaign Against Atiku, Jonathan, Amaechi, Obi Infantile - - APC Chieftain

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has described the recent verbal attacks on notable Opposition leaders by loyalists of… Read more »

Nigeria: Christopher Kolade Was a Model of Diligence, Integrity, Patriotism - Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to the late elder statesman, broadcaster, and corporate icon, Dr Christopher Kolade, describing him as a model of diligence,… Read more »

Nigeria: Nnaji's Resignation...Rights Groups, Lawyers Demand Stringent Laws Against Forgery

Two prominent Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Transparency International Nigeria, have demanded stringent laws… Read more »

Nigeria: Army Deploys Full Brigade to Rout Out Bandits From Kwara Forests

The Nigerian Army headquarters has deployed a full brigade and heavy equipment in different parts of Kwara South, as troops were already milling through communities inward Oke-Ode… Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Government Disburses ₦297bn to 15m Families, Targets More Jobs, Cheaper Food

The Federal Government has said that a total of ₦297 billion has been disbursed to about 15 million households across the country under its expanded Conditional Cash Transfer… Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Reject U.S. Senate's Claim of 'Genocide' Against Nigerian Christians

The Nigerian House of Representatives has rejected a claim by the United States Senate describing the country's security challenges as a 'genocide against Christians' or… Read more »

Nigeria: We Have Set Safety Standards With Operational Cadre, Says Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday said the state government has raised the bar in life and property safety by inaugurating the safety first campaign and… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt, Religious Leaders Demand Action Against Gender-Based Violence

The federal government, through the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) and civil society partners, has called for a… Read more »

Nigeria: NCAA Approves Ekiti Agro-Allied Cargo Airport for Commercial Flight Operations

The federal government has approved to commence scheduled flight operations at the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Achieves Breakthrough in Wet-Season Wheat Cultivation

Nigeria has recorded a major agricultural breakthrough in the cultivation of wet-season (rainfed) wheat variety. Read more »

Nigeria: Rent Crisis Hits Kaduna Residents

Many residents of Kaduna State are groaning under the weight of soaring house rents as landlords and agents continue to hike prices in significant parts of the State. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Moves to Refinance Costly Debt, Cut Debt Service Costs

The Federal Government has announced plans to strategically refinance the nation's expensive debt portfolio to reduce debt service costs and ease the burden of borrowing on the… Read more »

Nigeria: Super Agents Get N20m Fine for Ownership Changes Without Approval - Central Bank

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has imposed a N20 million fine on any super agent, financial institution, or entity that alters its ownership structure without securing prior… Read more »

Nigeria: Reactions As Tinubu Seeks Fresh $2.84bn Foreign Loan

President Bola Tinubu has sent a request to the House of Representatives seeking approval to access aggregate external capital of $2.347 billion. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu's Minister Resigns Over Alleged Forgery

President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, following allegations of forgery against him. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Approves 10-Yr Passport Ban for Nigerians Convicted Abroad

The Senate on Tuesday passed a bill proposing a 10-year international passport ban for Nigerians convicted of crimes abroad. Read more »

Nigeria: House of Reps Set to Debate Nnamdi Kanu's Medical Condition

The House of Representatives has resolved to debate a motion seeking urgent medical intervention for the detained leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria, SSA Face Urgent Jobs Crisis As World Bank Warns of 600m New Workers

Nigeria as well as countries in Sub-Saharan Africa must urgently tackle its rising unemployment challenge or risk deepening poverty and social instability, the World Bank has… Read more »

Nigeria: Remi Tinubu, Sultan Lead Campaign Against Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, has declared that the era of vaccine-preventable diseases threatening the lives and future of Nigerian children must come to an end. Read more »