Nigeria: We've Enrolled 11,957 Out-of-School Children, Says Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has revealed that his administration has enrolled about 12,000 out of school students through the Project Zero Programme to access quality… Read more »

Nigeria: Food Security - Agric Ministry Spends N309bn in One Year

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari yesterday said that the ministry has spent N309 billion to boost food security in the country over the past one year. Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Zenith Bank's Ebenezer Onyeagwu Bags Best CEO Award

The group managing director/chief executive officer of Zenith Bank Plc, Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, has been named the 'Best Banking CEO of the Year in Africa' at the International… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Must Develop Own Tourism, KAS Offers Such Opportunity - Korean Ambassador

Korean Ambassador Kim Pankyu has urged Nigeria to develop her tourism sector stating the current tourist landscape holds little space for relaxation for both foreigners and… Read more »

Nigeria: Children's Day - Foundation Impacts Lives of 600 Children

The Taiwo Taiwo Foundation (TTFoundation) has made a significant impact on the lives of 600 children by organising a Children's Day party for them in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Read more »

Nigeria: Coalition, Miyetti Allah Differ On Occupation of 151 Plateau Villages

Coalition of Ethnic Nationalities in Plateau State has alleged forceful displacement and annexation of 151 indigenous hamlets and villages in Bokkos, Barki Ladi, Riyom, Mangu and… Read more »

Nigeria: ASUU Decries Suspension of Governing Councils' Inauguration

Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned that the suspension of the inauguration of governing councils of universities could trigger widespread disorder within the… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt, Labour Resume Minimum Wage Talks Today

The tripartite committee for the negotiation of national minimum wage will reconvene today to continue negotiations with the expectation of reaching an agreement regarding new… Read more »

Nigeria: NSIB Begins Investigation Into Train Derailment At Jere, Kaduna

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), has commenced an investigation into a train derailment that occurred, on Sunday, at Jere, Kaduna state. Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt Suspends 'Nigeria Air' Indefinitely, Says Project Fraudulent

The minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Monday, described the controversial Nigeria Air national carrier unveiled by the immediate-past Muhammadu… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Urged to Publish Assets As He Marks 1st Anniversary

As President Bola Tinubu marks his first year in office on May 29, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has charged him to make his asset declaration form… Read more »

Nigeria: Kalu Celebrates Nigerian Children, Reitrates Reps' Commitment to Child Protection Legislations

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has saluted Nigerian children on this year's Children's Day, reiterating the parliament's… Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-Manager Debunks Oritsefemi's Claims of Accommodating Burna Boy

Ijoba Danku, the former manager to singer Oritsefemi Majemite Ekele who is popularly known as Oritsefemi has deflated the claims made by his ex-boss that he accommodated Burna Boy… Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt Unveils Single-Digit Interest Rate Financing for Media Houses

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu is desirous to support the media to thrive and has extended a single-digit… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Orders Police to Evict Deposed Emir Bayero From Mini Palace

The High Court of Kano State has directed the Commissioner of Police in the State to evict deposed Emir Aminu Ado Bayero from the mini Palace in Nasarawa area of the Kano… Read more »

Nigeria: NUATE Knocks Turkish Airlines Over $600,000 Ticket Racketeering Claim Against Nigerian Staff

The last may not have been heard about the crisis between Turkish Airlines and Nigeria's National Union of Air Transport Employee (NUATE), over the sack of seven Nigerian staff by… Read more »

Africa: 300 Global Exhibitors to Grace Food & Beverage West Africa Trade Show in Lagos

300 exhibitors from five continents will be taking part in this year's Food & Beverage West Africa International Trade Exhibition, the largest edition yet. Read more »

Nigeria: Shipping Bill Will Stop Arbitrary Port Charges - Reps Committee

The House of Representatives Committee on Shipping Services and Related Matters on Monday, said the Nigerian Shipping and Port Economic Regulatory Agency Bill will curb arbitrary… Read more »

Nigeria: Change of National Anthem By Legislative Fiat Can't Work, AGF Tells Lawmakers

The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has urged members of the National Assembly not pass the Bill mandating the country to… Read more »

Nigeria: Attack On Soldiers - Army Reopens Abuja Plaza, Seeks Arrest of Shop Owners

Two weeks after its closure by the Nigerian Army following the Saturday 18th May, 2024 mob attack on soldiers, Banex Plaza in the Wuse area of Abuja was reopened on Monday. Read more »

West Africa: Federal Govt Seeks Reforms to Avoid Conflict Between Ecowas, National Courts

Nigeria's Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) has called on the ECOWAS Judicial Council to initiate a reform-oriented review of… Read more »

Nigeria: Cervical Cancer - NPHCDA, Kwara Govt Kick Off HPV Vaccination

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) in partnership with the Kwara State government, on Monday, flagged off the introduction of free Human Papilloma Virus… Read more »

Nigeria: Nollywood Top Director Reginald Ebere Is Dead

The entertainment industry has lost another top Nollywood player with the demise of one of its leading directors, Reginald Ebere. Read more »

Nigeria: Cervical Cancer - Yobe Set for HPV Vaccine Campaign Tomorrow

The Yobe State Ministry of Health and the Yobe State Primary Health Care Board in collaboration with the National Primary Health Care Board among other partners have concluded… Read more »

Nigeria: Kyari Wins 'Most Outstanding Energy Icon' Award

Group chief executive officer of NNPC Ltd, Mele Kyari has won the Champion Newspapers' 2023 Most Outstanding Energy Icon of the Year. Read more »