June 27
Nigeria: Experts Laud New CBN Policy On Diaspora Remittances, Urge Close Monitoring of IMTOs
Economic experts have commended the Central Bank of Nigeria on its latest decision to allow eligible International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) to sell foreign exchange… Read more »
Nigeria: After High Profile Visits, Atiku Travels to Europe
Former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in 2023, Atiku Abubakar, has embarked on a business trip to Europe days after visiting former… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Cut Short Recess Over National, Constitutional Issues
The Senate has cut-short its recess to attend to national and constitutional issues, the spokesman, Yemi Adaramodu, has said. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Geological Society Partners Nigeria for Career Development Webinar
Geological Society of America (GSA) is collaborating with the Geological Society of Nigeria to convene a Career Development Webinar for geologists. Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak - Stakeholders Task Parents, Teachers On Precautionary Measures
Stakeholders have called on parents and teachers to implement preventive measures as schools reopened (after midterm break) in Lagos amid the cholera outbreak. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Has Reinforced Citizens' Confidence, Trust in Govt - Agbese
The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has commended President Bola Tinubu for restoring confidence, equality, and trust in the government. Read more »
Nigeria: Kyari's Efforts On Refinery Take-Off, Increased Crude Production in Line With Tinubu's Agenda - Group
A support group of President Bola Tinubu administration known as Renewed Hope Agenda Support Group has said that efforts of the GCEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company… Read more »
Nigeria: Form 'M' No Longer Requires PVs - CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the discontinuation of the Price Verification System (PVS), saying effective July 1, 2024, Form 'M' would be validated without the… Read more »
Nigeria: Governors' Forum Chairman Leads Condolence Visit to Shettima
Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) and Kwara State Governor, Alhaji AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, led other state governors on a condolence visit to Vice President Kashim… Read more »
Nigeria: Team Nigeria's Olympic-Bound Wrestlers Begin Camping in Germany On Monday
Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) has said that the oversea camping stage for its wrestlers' preparations for the 2024 Paris Olympics will begin on Monday in Saarbrucken, Germany. Read more »
June 26
Nigeria: Nigeria Records 13,000 New Fistula Cases Each Year - Govt
Director-General of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Kelechi Ohiri has disclosed that about 13,000 women in Nigeria come down with obstetric fistula each year. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Invests in Climate-Smart Agriculture to Enhance Food Security
The Federal Government said it is investing in climate-smart agriculture to enhance food production and promote agroforestry and conservation agriculture amidst challenges posed by… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Committed to Free, Responsible Journalism - Minister
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammad Idris, has stated that President Bola Tinubu's administration is committed to supporting free and responsible… Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Makes 52,901 Arrests, Secures 9,000 Convictions in 3 Years - Marwa
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced significant progress in its fight against drug trafficking and abuse. Read more »
Nigeria: Leadership Chairman Mrs NDA-Isaiah Laments Poverty of Writers, Columnists
The Chairman of LEADERSHIP Media Group, Zainab Nda-Isaiah, has said that despite the immense contribution of journalists, writers, and columnists in shaping public opinion and… Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu Appeals Court Ruling On Jurisdiction
Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has appealed the June 19 ruling of the Federal High Court Abuja presided by Justice Binta Nyako on his… Read more »
June 25
Nigeria: Exxonmobil Targets Fresh Investment in Nigeria, Says We Are Not Leaving
ExxonMobil has expressed optimism about investing further in Nigeria's oil and gas industry, stating that it is not leaving the country despite ongoing divestment plans. Read more »
Nigeria: 330 Emergency Road, Bridge Repairs At 80% Completion - Federal Govt
The Federal Government has announced that the emergency repairs of 330 roads and bridges across Nigeria were nearing completion. Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak - What You Should Know and Preventive Measures
Cholera has always been a significant public health threat in many parts of the world, particularly in regions affected by natural disasters, conflicts, and inadequate… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Sets Up Committee to Tackle Cholera Crisis
President Bola Tinubu has directed the setting up of a cabinet committee to oversee the Cholera emergency operation centre operated by the National Centre For Disease Control and… Read more »
Nigeria: #chivido2024 - Davido Sheds Tears As Chioma's Father Blesses Union
Award-winning musician, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, was visibly emotional as his father-in-law prayed for him and his wife, Chioma Rowland, during their wedding… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Okays $1.442bn, N1.9bn for NDLEA to Buy Arms, CNG Vehicles
In a significant move to bolster the fight against drug trafficking and abuse in the country, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved $1.442 billion and about N2billion… Read more »
Nigeria: Afenifere Asks Ondo Govt to Take Over Heritage Bank
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Tuesday, asked the Ondo State government to urgently liaise with the Federal Government to take necessary action towards… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to Consult Further On Minimum Wage - Federal Govt
President Bola Tinubu will engage in additional consultations before making a final decision on the new national minimum wage, the Federal Government has announced. Read more »
Nigeria: I Put More Efforts Into Acting Than Hollywood's Denzel Washington - Kanayo
Veteran Nollywood Actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has stated that the industry takes so much energy to navigate, specifying that he works harder than Hollywood actor, Denzel Washington. Read more »
