Nigeria: Nigeria's Judiciary Has Gone Transactional - Obi

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, has repeated his call for stronger institutions and rule of law to save Nigeria's… Read more »

Nigeria: Airport Access Fees...No More VIPs, Everybody Must Pay, Govt Declares

In a major policy shift, the federal government has put an end to the long-standing practice of allowing VIPs to access airports and use facilities for free through complimentary… Read more »

Nigeria: Despite PIA, Petrol Import Monopoly Persists

The Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) has failed to break the monopoly in Nigeria's petrol import market, as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited continues to dominate… Read more »

Nigeria: Ncos Hotel Project Not Funded By FG, Says Official

Faced with the controversy trailing the unveiling of "COCOS Hotel and Gardens", an investment of the Correctional Service Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society, the leadership of the… Read more »

Nigeria: NCC Accuses MTN CEO of Evading Service of Court Process

The chief executive officer of MTN Nigeria, Karl Toriola, has been accused of evading service in a copyright infringement case. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Cybersecurity Levy to Add N1.5trn Fresh Tax Burden On Businesses, Households'

The cybersecurity level being proposed by the federal government may leave a tax burden of N1.5 trillion on businesses and households in the country, a leading accounting firm… Read more »

Nigeria: Shettima Harps On Technology for Productive Workforce

The Vice President, Kashim Shettima yesterday stressed the pivotal role of science and technology in crafting solutions for Nigeria's advancement through a productive workforce. Read more »

Nigeria: Death Toll in Zamfara's Mysterious Disease Rises to 13

The outbreak of an unidentified disease in Zamfara State has now claimed 13 lives, with over 500 reported cases, primarily affecting children and women in several communities. Read more »

Nigeria: NAF Expecting 48 New Aircraft, Says Spokesman

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Director of Public Relations and Information (DOPRI), Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, said the NAF was expecting 48 more aircraft to boost its… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Sentences Teacher to Life Imprisonment for Raping 7-Yr-Old in Ogun

A 47-year-old secondary school teacher, Mr Ojo Ezekiel has been sentenced to life in prison for raping a 7-year-old girl in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt Approves N66bn for Projects in FCT

Over N66 billion has been approved by the Federal Government for project execution in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Read more »

Nigeria: Bribery Allegation By Binance, Plot to Derail Criminal Investigation - Reps Panel

The House of Representatives' Committee on Financial Crimes has described the allegations against it by Binance as a plot clearly designed to shift attention from the alleged… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Unveils Mineral Resources Info Portal

In a bid to boost the ease of doing business in the mining sector, the federal government has launched the Nigeria Mineral Resources Decision Support System (NMDSS). Read more »

Nigeria: Retired Military Officers Seek Improved Welfare, to Honour Irabor, Ihejirika

Retired Army, Navy and Airforce Officers (RANAO) have called for improved welfare for members and pledged to contribute to tackling insecurity across the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt Targets More Revenue, Ends Free Airport Services for VIPs

The Federal Government has ended the long-standing practice of allowing notable personalities also known as VIPs from accessing airports and use facilities for free through… Read more »

Nigeria: ASUU Laments Operations of Varsities Without Governing Councils

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has again lamented the dissolution of the Federal Universities' Governing Councils by President Bola Tinubu. Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt Stops Niger Speaker From Marrying Off 100 Orphans

In a surprising turn of events, the Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, has withdrawn his support from a controversial wedding ceremony planned for… Read more »

Nigeria: We're Not Spending N100bn to Revive United Palm Products - Enugu Govt

Enugu State government has explained that it is not committing N100 billion into its partnership with a private firm to revive the moribund United Palm Products Ltd (UPPL). Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - Atiku, Obi, Saraki, Lamido Begin Alliance Talks

Ahead of the 2027 election, moves towards a political alliance between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, came to the… Read more »

Nigeria: Electricity Tariff Hike - Labour Shuts Down Nerc, Discos in States

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) yesterday shut down electricity distribution companies (DIsCos) and offices of the Nigerian Electricity… Read more »

Nigeria: Many Abducted As Gunmen Attack Dangote Staff Bus

Gunmen have reportedly abducted several Dangote Cement workers in Okpella, Etsako East local government area of Edo State. Read more »

Nigeria: Allegations Against Commissioner False, Traditional Rulers Tell Gov Sani

District heads of Kachia local government area of Kaduna State and the Kachia Community Development Association (KCDA) have urged Governor Uba Sani to disregard allegations of bias… Read more »

Nigeria: Mbah Awards Scholarship to 17-Year-Old Aspiring Pilot

Governor of Enugu State Peter Mbah has awarded full scholarship to Master Israel Echezona, a 17-year-old indigene of the state, who emerged the overall best candidate in the… Read more »

Nigeria: CBN's Regulations May Be Harmful for Economic Stability - Fitch

Fitch Ratings has said the Central Bank of Nigeria may be issuing regulations that would hinder the banking sector support to revised the Nigerian economy as it revised the Outlook… Read more »

Nigeria: Tariff Hike - CSOs Back Labour Protest

The leadership of the organised platform of the Nigerian Civil Society Movement known as the United Action Front of Civil Society Movement has backed the Nigeria Labour Congress… Read more »