July 08
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Respects Religious Freedom As Secular Institution - Spokesperson
The Nigerian Army has restated its commitment to secularity of faith as an institution that upholds religious freedom for all its personnel. Read more »
Nigeria: HIV - Reps, NACA Partner On Sustainability of Response
National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), USAID and the National Assembly House Committee on AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (ATM) have brainstormed on sustainable response to… Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Dispute - Slash Elected Officials Pay By 50%, ZLP Urges Tinubu
As debate over minimum wage for workers continues, national chairman of Zenith Labor Party (ZLP) Chief Dan Nwanyanwu has asked President Bola Tinubu to urgently reduce the cost of… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Must Fund Regional Security to Tackle Terrorism - Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has called on Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS to work towards establishing and sustaining a regional standby force for the security and economic… Read more »
Nigeria: Racketeering...Air Passengers Lament As Touts Take Over Ticketing
Airfares are soaring daily in the country as touts have taken over ticketing and flight booking in some airports. Read more »
Nigeria: I've Not Quit Super Eagles, I Took a Break - Ahmed Musa
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has debunked his rumours retirement from the national team, Super Eagles, saying he only took a break from the team. Read more »
July 05
Nigeria: High Petrol, Transport Costs - NNPC Intervenes, Rolls Out 12 New CNG Stations
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC), in partnership with NIPCO, has commissioned 12 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations in Abuja and Lagos in a move to alleviate… Read more »
Nigeria: No Cause for Alarm Over GMOs, Govt Declares
The federal government yesterday allayed fears around the genetically modified crops in Nigeria, insisting that they are safe and pose no harm to humans, animals and environment. Read more »
Nigeria: $150bn Loan - Reactions Trail Signing of Samoa Agreement
Amid criticisms, the federal government has defended its signing of the Samoa Agreement at the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) Secretariat in… Read more »
Nigeria: Major Milestone As Nigeria Wins Hosting Rights to $5bn African Energy Bank
Nigeria has emerged victorious in the bid to host the headquarters of the $5 billion African Energy Bank, a major milestone in the country's energy sector. Read more »
Nigeria: Samoa Agreement Signed in Interest of Nigeria, Says Federal Govt
The Federal Government has reacted to the media report about a purported Samoa Deal, suggesting that it has accepted to recognise the rights of LGBT community in Nigeria in… Read more »
July 04
Nigeria: Bayero's Legal Team Withdraws From Emirate Tussle Case
The legal team representing the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has withdrawn their services from the ongoing legal dispute at the State High Court concerning the Kano… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Increases Royalties, Fees for Mining Operations
The Federal Government has increased royalties, various fees and levies paid by those operating in the country's minerals and mining industry. Read more »
Nigeria: Samoa Deal - Tinubu's Media Aide Tackles Ex-Employers Over Report On LGBT-Linked $150bn Aid for Nigeria
One of the media aides in the Presidency, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, has rubbished a news report, titled 'LGBT: Nigeria signs $150 billion Samoa deal', suggesting that President Bola… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Commits to Ending Open Defecation in 2025
Wary of the rapid spread of Cholera across the country, causing high morbidity and mortality in its trail, the Federal Government has commenced measures to combat the epidemic by… Read more »
Nigeria: Charly Boy Hails South-East Governors for Advocating Nnamdi Kanu's Release
Charles Oputa, widely known as Charly Boy, has praised South-East governors for their recent efforts to address the prolonged detention of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the outlawed… Read more »
July 03
Nigeria: Senate to Decriminalise Non-Use of National Identity Number
The Senate is set to decriminalise the non-use of National Identity Number (NIN) through a bill to repeal the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2014. Read more »
West Africa: Alarming Nigeria's Data Breaches
The recent revelation that Nigerians' personal data were available for purchase online at a fee was long expected, considering the unseriousness and laxity with which data… Read more »
Nigeria: How Suicide Bombers Carried Out Borno Attacks - DHQ
Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said 20 persons were killed and 52 injured in the four suicide bomb attacks that took place on June 29, 2024 in Gwoza local government area of Borno… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Orders Arrest of Haulage Operator for Alleged Diversion of Dangote Diesel
The Federal High Court in Lagos, presided over by Justice Akintayo Aluko, has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of a haulage operator, Adolphus Peter, who was accused of… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Launches Plan for $1trn Economy By 2030
The federal government has launched a new initiative to establish an operating model and framework for Economic and Financial Inclusion, aiming to transform Nigeria into a $1… Read more »
Nigeria: Flood Takes Over Lagos' Major Roads, Wreaks Havoc in Ogun Communities
Devastating floods have taken over some major roads in Lagos and as well wreaked havoc in some communities in the neighbouring Ogun State following heavy rainfalls, which started… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt, States Urged to Make Budgetary Allocation for Food Security
The United Nations (UN) has described as unacceptable, the statistics showing that Nigerians spend over 65 per cent of their salary on food consumption against 5-6 per cent… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Rescue 10 Victims of Bandits' Attack in Katsina
In a swift response to a distress call, the Katsina State Police Command has foiled a kidnap attempt by suspected bandits in Dutsinma local government area of Katsina State. Read more »
Nigeria: High Energy Tariffs - Universities Can Generate Own Electricity - Experts
Nigeria's universities are facing a major challenge in the form of high energy tariffs, with many of them spending millions of naira each month to keep the lights on. Read more »
