Nigeria: Civil Service Reform Imperative, Says FCSC Chairman

The chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof Tunji Olaopa, has said a public debate on the political neutrality of civil servants had emphasised the urgent… Read more »

Nigeria: Cleric Calls for Enlightenment On Child Spacing

Religious clerics have been urged to play a more active role in educating their followers on the importance of child spacing and family planning, stressing that these align with… Read more »

Nigeria: Varsity Lecturers Have Become Uber Drivers, Beggars - ASUU Chairman

Chairman of the University of Ilorin branch of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Dr Alex Akanmu has said members of the union have become Uber drivers and beggars because… Read more »

Nigeria: Plateau Algon Conducts LG Per Review Tour

The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Plateau State has concluded a peer review tour of the state's 17 local government councils while also endorsing Governor… Read more »

Nigeria: North-East Governors Tackle Insecurity, Poverty At Jalingo Meeting

The Northeast Governors' Forum has declared that the security challenges plaguing their region can only be resolved through a multidimensional strategy that addresses both military… Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna Govt Dredges River Kaduna to Tackle Flood

The Kaduna State Government has commenced dredging of 4,000 metres of River Kaduna to expand its capacity and curb perennial flooding in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Red Cross Urges Sustained Search for Missing Persons

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has called on governments at all levels to make stronger and sustained efforts to search for missing persons and to provide… Read more »

Nigeria: Call El-Rufai to Order - Kaduna ADC

Stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State have asked the national leadership of the party to call former governor Nasir El-Rufai to order, accusing him… Read more »

Nigeria: Muric Condemns Attacks On Oluwo

A faith-based cum civil liberties group, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has condemned attacks on the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Rasheed Akanbi, describing it as Islamophobic. Read more »

Nigeria: LASG Backs Wbfa's School Hygiene Drive to Combat Infectious Diseases

The Lagos State government has pledged continued support for the Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA) in its fight against infectious diseases. Read more »

Nigeria: We're Raising Leaders Who'll Rise Above Self-Interests, Says Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that the state government is currently investing in its people and raising leaders who will rise above self-interests and… Read more »

Nigeria: Northern Governors Design Fresh Strategies Against Banditry

Following the security challenges confronting many northern states and the prolonged wait for decisive intervention by the federal government and security agencies, state… Read more »

Nigeria: UI VC Underscores Staying Connected With One's Roots

Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Prof. Kayode Adebowale, has underscored the benefits of staying connected with one's roots. Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - We Must Close Ranks, Mobilise Support for Tinubu - Aiyedatiwa

Ondo State governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the state to close ranks, intensify mobilisation and canvass more… Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - APC Govs May Push for Indirect Primaries

Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the party's national chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, may be at variance over the mode of primaries… Read more »

Nigeria: Apathy, Distrust Listed As Reasons Behind Low Voter Registration in S/East

Apathy, distrust, and cumbersome processes have been cited as reasons for the South East geopolitical zone's low participation in the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) being… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Urged to Provide Mentorship, Harness Youths' Digital Skills for Security

A cybersecurity governance, risk and compliance analyst, Abdullateef Hameed, has urged the federal government to redirect the ingenuity of Nigerian youths to national security and… Read more »

Nigeria: Church Donates Food, Hygiene Items to Vulnerable Families in 5 States

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has donated food and essential supplies to the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) for distribution to vulnerable households… Read more »

Nigeria: Budget Commissioner Challenges Sokoto MDAs to Increase Revenue Generation

Sokoto State Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, MDAs, have been challenged to devise more ways to generate revenue for the government. Read more »

Nigeria: Herders Ask Security Agencies, Others to Disregard Alleged Killings in Bokkos

Herders under the aegis of Coalition of Fulani Registered Organisations (COFRO) (Youth Wing) Bokkos local government chapter, Plateau State, have called on governments at all… Read more »

Nigeria: Air Peace Unveils Direct Flight to Brazil, Cuts Travel Time to 7 Hours

Air Peace has taken centre stage in a new chapter of Nigeria-Brazil relations with the successful launch of its maiden Lagos-Brazil flight. Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera Kills 8, 200 Infected in Zamfara

A cholera outbreak in Bukkuyum district of Zamfara State has led to the death of eight people and infected over 200 others in 11 communities. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt, ASUU Dispute Lingers As Minister Denies 'Past Agreements'

The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has said that the federal government has never signed an agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote to Build $2.5bn Fertiliser Plant in Ethiopia, Maintain 60 Percent Ownership

Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH), the strategic investment arm of the government of Ethiopia, and Dangote Group have signed a comprehensive shareholders' agreement to develop,… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa's Malema Found Guilty of Hate Speech Over 2022 Rally Remarks

South African opposition leader, Julius Malema, has been found guilty of hate speech by the country's equality court over remarks he made during a 2022 rally, a ruling that has… Read more »