Nigeria: Nigeria, EU Strengthen Climate Cooperation NCCRP Wraps Up

The federal government and the European Union (EU) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening climate governance and sustainability efforts in Nigeria as the Nigeria Climate… Read more »

Nigeria: Niger Approves 65 Years Retirement Age, N20,000 Wage Award for Teachers

Niger State governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has stated that the retirement age of all teachers in the state will now be 65 years effective from next year. Read more »

Nigeria: ActionAid, Federal Govt, States Move to Deepen Kampala Declaration Implementation

ActionAid Nigeria, the federal government, in collaboration with the 36 state governments and development partners, have reaffirmed commitment to strengthen agricultural… Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt Targets 100m Children for Immunisation Against Measles, Others

The federal government has launched what it described as Africa's biggest integrated health campaign, targeting over 100 million Nigerian children for vaccination against measles,… Read more »

Nigeria: I'll Leave Bauchi Better Than I Met It, Says Governor Mohammed

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has sought forgiveness from individuals he may have wronged during his years in public service and leadership. Read more »

Nigeria: Minister Nnaji's Alleged Certificate Forgery...We'll Act After Court Verdict, Says Presidency

As pressure continues to mount on the minister of science, technology, and innovation, Uche Nnaji, to resign over an alleged certificate forgery, the Presidency has said it will… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Confers National Honour On Ex-INEC Chair Yakubu, Accepts His Exit

President Bola Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) on Professor Mahmood Yakubu, the immediate-past chairman of the Independent… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation of New NERC Chairman

President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Senate to confirm the appointment of Abdullahi Ramat as the chairman and chief executive officer of the Nigerian Electricity… Read more »

Benin: Oba of Benin Queries Iyaloja Designation in Benin Tradition

The Benin Traditional Council (BTC), on Tuesday, said it was yet to know the aim of Iyaloja designation being introduced to Edo State. Read more »

Nigeria: Emefiele Trial - EFCC, Defence Disagree Over Forensic Examination of Evidence

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the legal team of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, on Tuesday, sought the intervention of a… Read more »

Nigeria: Senior Lawyer Dismisses Fresh Suit to Bar Jonathan From 2027 Race

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Oba Maduabuchi, has stated that the suit filed in the Federal High Court, Abuja to prevent ex-President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting in 2027 is… Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-Minister Dalung Counters Garba Shehu, Says Boko Haram Nominated Buhari As Negotiator

A former Minister of Sport in the cabinet of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, Barr. Solomon Dalung, has countered the ex-spokesman to the former President, Garba Shehu, saying… Read more »

Nigeria: Minister Nnaji Debunks Reports of Certificate Forgery, Fingers Enugu Governor As Architect

Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Chief Uche Nnaji, has denied allegations of certificate forgery levelled against him by a Nigerian news platform, lamenting the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Next Drug Control Master Plan Must Address Emerging Threats - Marwa

Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has charged all stakeholders involved in the ongoing… Read more »

Nigeria: 100m Children to Get Measles, Polio, HPV Jabs - Federal Government

The Federal Government, on Monday, launched what it described as Africa's biggest integrated health campaign, targeting over 100 million Nigerian children for vaccination against… Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Engage Affected Communities Honestly, ADC Tells Tinubu

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has offered pieces of advice to President Bola Tinubu over the insecurity rocking the country, highlighting for him to engage affected… Read more »

Nigeria: Imisi Wins Big Brother Naija Season 10 Edition

After 70 days at the Big Brother Naija house, Imisi emerged as the winner of the 10/10 edition. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Intercept Illicit Drugs, Arrest Suspected Robbers, Recover Pistols

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have intercepted a truck with Reg. No. 3BGT 18LG driven by one Dennis Uruma, a 52-year-old male of Igalamela local government area,… Read more »

Nigeria: Patients Groan As Medics Desert Akwa Ibom Health Centre Over Reptiles' Invasion

It was designed and built as a primary health centre (PHC) of first choice for infants and maternal health challenges, especially for rural residents. Sadly, the Cottage Hospital… Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged Certificate Forgery - Pressure Mounts On Science Minister Nnaji to Resign

Pressure is mounting on the minister of science, technology and innovation, Uche Nnaji, to resign from his cabinet position over an alleged certificate forgery. Read more »

Nigeria: Vested Interests Want to Sabotage Dangote Refinery - Arewa Consultative Forum

The apex northern sociocultural group, the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has strongly condemned what it describes as sustained attempts to undermine the operations of the Dangote… Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Commends Tinubu, Security Chiefs, Ministers for Averting Oil Workers' Disruption

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his timely intervention in averting what it described as "the disruptive actions… Read more »

Nigeria: Azu's New Book Eases Midlifers' Tech Worries

Journalist, columnist and author, Azu Ishiekwene, has released a new book, entitled A Midlifer's Guide to Content Creation and Profit. Read more »

Nigeria: Imisi Wins BBNaija's N150m Grand Prize

Housemate Imisi has emerged winner of the Big Brother Naija Season 10 reality TV show, walking away with the ₦150 million grand prize -- the biggest reward in the show's history. Read more »

Nigeria: How Court Turned Down Tinubu's Minister's Request to Stop Release of Academic Record

Facts have emerged about how the minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Mr Uche Nnaji, approached a Federal High Court in Abuja for an interim injunction to bar the… Read more »