Nigeria: NBA President Leads Lawyers On Health Walk in Enugu

Ahead of the annual national conference of the Nigerian Bar Association, its national president, Afam Osuigwe (SAN), yesterday led thousands of lawyers from different parts of the… Read more »

Nigeria: FG Unveils Interventions for Creative Economy, Tourism

The federal government has unveiled strategic interventions to boost Nigeria's creative economy and tourism sectors, the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Arts, Culture,… Read more »

Nigeria: One Celebration Too Early

Recently, 24 hours after the Presidency rolled out the drums in celebration of the perceived successes of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, in his war against… Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Targets 10m Registered Voters Ahead 2027

Kano state Governor Alhaji Abba Yusuf has inaugurated the state taskforce committee on voter registration, urging them to ensure that the number of voters registered in the state… Read more »

Nigeria: Political Scientists Oppose Planned Salary Increase for Public Officers

The Nigeria Political Science Association (NPSA) has described the plan to increase salaries of public office holders in the country as insensitive and provocative. Read more »

Nigeria: Farin Ruwa Multipurpose Dam Project At 42 Percent Completion - Minister

The minister of water resources and sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has disclosed that the Farin Ruwa Multipurpose Dam project in Wamba local government area of Nasarawa State is… Read more »

Nigeria: Gov Okpebholo Orders Crackdown On Cultists in Edo

Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has given an ultimatum to cultists, kidnappers and criminal elements to vacate the state immediately or face the full weight of the… Read more »

Nigeria: ADC Confirms Okoroma As Imo Chairman

The national leadership of African Democratic Congress (ADC) has confirmed Prof James Okoroma as the authentic Imo State chairman of the party. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Smash Robbery Syndicates, Arrest 4 in Akwa Ibom

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have smashed a syndicate of armed robbers and vandals of public assets in parts of the state in an ongoing crackdown on criminal… Read more »

Nigeria: SNEPCO Md Get Petan Award of Excellence

The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) has presented an Award of Excellence to the Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd… Read more »

Nigeria: Gov Fintiri Mourns Sen. Mana

Adamawa State governor, Umaru Fintiri, has expressed deep sadness over the death of an elder statesman, Senator Muhammad Mana. Read more »

Africa: Independent Players Key to Meeting Africa's Energy Needs - Geologist

As change is growing in the Nigerian petroleum industry, it has become urgent for independent players to prepare for greater roles in meeting Africa's long-term energy needs. Read more »

Nigeria: Army to Establish Battalion in Malumfashi As Lawmakers Push for Stronger Security

The Nigerian Army has announced plans to establish a new battalion in Malumfashi local government area of Katsina State as part of efforts to curb rising banditry in the region. Read more »

Nigeria: NNPC, NLNG Gas Agreements to Boost Nigeria's Domestic, Export Potential

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and key upstream gas suppliers have signed long-term Gas Supply Agreements (GSAs) with Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited… Read more »

Nigeria: Bauchi Lawmakers Seek Reconnection of Communities to Power Supply

The Bauchi State House of Assembly has called on the state government to urgently intervene in restoring electricity to several communities that have been plunged into darkness for… Read more »

Nigeria: FCMB Group Proposes Equity Capital Raise

FCMB Group Plc has announced a proposal for an equity capital raise to strengthen its capital base in anticipation of its focused regional and international expansion plans. Read more »

Nigeria: Red Cross Donates to Mokwa Flood Victims

The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) has built 47 shelters with boreholes, toilets and bathrooms to victims of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa, Niger State. Read more »

Nigeria: Experts Advocate Strong Partnership, Intervention Models to Accelerate Shift to Renewable Energy

Experts have warned against hasty electricity tariff reviews without properly addressing gaps in the power sector which might further strain the overall market structure. Read more »

Nigeria: NVRI Denies Nepotism, Marginalisation of Staff

The National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI), Vom has dismissed allegations of nepotism, procurement irregularities and marginalisation of staff as contained in an open letter… Read more »

Africa: Nigeria Leads Africa in Stablecoin Adoption With $22bn in Transactions

Nigeria has emerged as the largest stablecoin market in Africa, with nearly $22 billion in transactions recorded between July 2023 and June 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: Presco's Shareholders Approve N26.3bn Dividend

Shareholders of Presco Plc have approved a dividend of N26.30 per share amounting to N26.3 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: Broad-Based Selloffs Deepen Market Losses By N2.29trn W-O-W

The Nigerian equities market extended losses into a second consecutive week by N2.29 trillion on sustained selloffs in Banking, Insurance, Oil & Gas, and Industrial Goods… Read more »

Nigeria: Bbnaija10 - Season 9 Housemates Dj Flo, Wanni X Handi Perform At Saturday Night Party

Big Brother Naija Season 9 housemates, DJ Flo and the dynamic twin DJs Wanni & Handi lightened the Saturday Night Party in Season 10 edition of the show dubbed 10/10. Read more »

Nigeria: 4 Months to Yuletide - Air Peace, United Nigeria Jack Return Tickets to N677,000

Four months ahead of the peak travel period, in December, two domestic airlines, Air Peace and United Nigeria, have jacked up their return ticket prices to N677,000, a situation… Read more »

Nigeria: Army to Conduct Range Classification Exercise in Kogi

The 12 Brigade Nigerian Army headquarters yesterday announced the commencement of its second annual range classification exercise from August 25-28, 2025 at the Chari Maigumeri… Read more »