February 26
Nigeria: Tinubu Approves Identity-Linked Cash Transfers 12m Households
President Bola Tinubu has approved the reinstatement of monthly N25,000 cash payments to vulnerable Nigerians after mandating an identification system to verify beneficiaries. Read more »
Nigeria: Indiscriminate Bush Burning, Mysterious Weather Cause Health Panic in Bayelsa
The dry season is associated with hot and dusty air with decreased humidity which predisposes humans to weather related health conditions. It is characterised by dryness of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Rallies Stakeholders for Urgent Housing Sector Dialogue
The Housing Development Advocacy Network (HDAN) has called on the newly elected leadership of the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) to jointly convene an… Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo Shuts Illegal Mining Factories, Arrests 4 Operators
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has clamped down on a facility being used by suspected illegal miners to process and package lithium out of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Firm Revolutionises African Marketing With Data-Driven Innovations
Teon Engine, the innovative Nigerian arm of Precise Platforms (a leading marketing communications company in Nigeria), is shattering outdated traditional marketing strategies with… Read more »
Nigeria: Only 25 Percent of Vehicles in Nigeria Insured - FRSC, NIA
As most Nigerians battle economic hardship, leading to low disposable income, the number of uninsured vehicles on Nigerian roads has risen to about 9million, LEADERSHIP can now… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Governance, Compliance, National Budget Critical to Insurance Stability'
The interplay between governance, compliance, and the national budget is fundamental to the stability, integrity and growth of the financial industry, insurance and the broader… Read more »
Nigeria: Napps New President Unveils Agenda
The new leadership of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) has promised to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to restructure and revitalise the… Read more »
Nigeria: Hardship - Shun Labour Protest, Afenifere Tells Yoruba
National leader of Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has appealed to all Yoruba not to join any protest or rally called over the economic… Read more »
Nigeria: CSOs Advise NLC to Explore Dialogue With FG
Civil society organisations under the aegis of Lagos Peoples Assembly in conjunction with Defend Lagos Coalition has appealed to the leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to… Read more »
Nigeria: NGO Seeks End to Insurance of New Fossil Fuel Projects
A climate activists non-governmental Organisation, Fridays For Future Nigeria (FFFN) has joined the global campaign demanding Insurance Companies around the world and in Nigeria… Read more »
Nigeria: Ecomof 2024 - UBA Affirms Pledge to Stimulate African Economic Expansion
Africa's Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to spearhead economic growth across the continent through targeted policies aimed at… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Peg Customs Exchange Rate At N1000/$1 to Ease Hardship'
Following the adjustment of the exchange rate for importation more than six times this year, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed that the rate to be used by the Nigerian… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Pegs Purchase of Dollars in Cash At $500
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has pegged the payment of cash dollar purchase to a customer at $500 saying that the foreign currency (FX) exceeding this amount will be made… Read more »
Nigeria: Shell Involves More Indigenous Contractors in Key Projects
Efforts by Shell to promote Nigerian content have led to more indigenous companies executing key contracts in oil and gas operations on land and in deep water. Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC/Seplat Jv Graduates 331 Teachers, Others Under Step Initiative
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL and Seplat Energy Joint Venture, has graduated 331 teachers and 27 Chief Inspectors of Education,CIE, at the 2024 edition of… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Partners Firms to Create Jobs
Lagos State government has partnered with Persianas Group, Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NISA), Oak View Group and Live Nation to build Africa's first 12,000 capacity… Read more »
February 25
Nigeria: Greedy Politicians Fueling Attack On Tinubu - Arewa Think Tank
The Arewa Think Tank has said greedy politicians are instigating Nigerians to attack President Ahmed Bola Tinubu in reaction to the present economic hardship in the country, adding… Read more »
Nigeria: Idahosa Rejects APC Primary Election
An aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the just concluded primary election, Dennis Idahosa, has rejected the result declared by the party's electoral committee. Read more »
Nigeria: Firm Boosts Local Assembly of Home, Electronic Appliances
Sacral Industries Limited has taken the bold decision to set up a factory in Nigeria for assembling consumer electronics and home appliances. Read more »
Nigeria: NPA Boss Directs Safety Dept to Pay Unscheduled Visit to Seaports
The executive director Marine and Operations, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Olalekan Badmus, had urged the safety department of the Tin-Can Island port to pay unscheduled visits… Read more »
Nigeria: VSF Donates Boreholes to Plateau Communities
The Victims Support Fund (VSF) under the leadership of Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd) has built solar-powered boreholes at the cost of N28 million for the people of Gassa, Doruwa… Read more »
February 23
Nigeria: Suspected Outbreak of Lassa Fever in Kaduna
The Kaduna State government has confirmed the suspected outbreak of Viral Hemorrhagic Fever, popularly known as Lassa Fever, at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital located in… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Backs Action On Unenforced Ecowas Judgements
In a move signaling support for regional accountability, President Bola Tinubu has met with the ECOWAS Judicial Council to address the critical issue of unenforced judgements… Read more »
February 21
Nigeria: Senate to Probe N30trn Ways and Means Under Buhari
The Senate has commenced investigation of N30 Trillion Ways and Means spent by former President Muhammadu Buhari's led government. Read more »