Nigeria: Recapitalisation - Investors Set for N3.894trn Stake in Banks

As the banks begin their recapitalisation exercise, analysts say the capital market investors are set for the N3.894 trillion stakes in the banks, just as the Nigerian Exchange… Read more »

Nigeria: Edo, Ondo Polls - INEC Resumes Voter Registration May 27

Ahead of the September 21 and November 16 Edo and Ondo governorship elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will resume the Continuous Voter Registration… Read more »

West Africa: The Ecowas of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

Nigeria's late Professor Adebayo Adedeji and Togo's Edem (Kodjovi) Kodjo would likely be turning in their graves in disappointment if not utter shock at what has become of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku Felicitates With Awujale, Adeleke

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has congratulated the Awujale of Ijebu-Ode and paramount ruler of Ijebu land, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona and Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun… Read more »

Nigeria: Reform Nigeria's Mining Sector

President Bola Tinubu's recent remarks at the counter-terrorism summit in Abuja served as a sobering wake-up call regarding the inextricable link between illegal mining operations… Read more »

Nigeria: Gov Eno Goes Tough As Kidnappers, Cultists Threaten Tourism, Investors

Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has read the riot act to security agencies over security breaches by kidnappers, cultists and other hoodlums. Read more »

Nigeria: Addressing Nigeria Police Housing Issues

The inspector-general of police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun said the federal government plans to establish a N100 billion Police Housing Fund for officers and men of the Nigeria… Read more »

Nigeria: Cross River Traders Lose 649 Shops to Inferno in 1 Year

A total of 649 shops have been lost to fire incidents that occurred in Cross River State in the last one year. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu, Ministers Continue FEC Meeting Today

President Bola Tinubu and his ministers will today continue the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. Read more »

Nigeria: Osihmen, Chukwueze, Others Sustain Injuries Ahead of Crucial World Cup Qualifiers

Barely 12 hours after Super Eagles Striker Samuel Chukwueze sustained injury while playing for AC Milan On Monday, May 13, 2024, Victor Osihmen has sustained injury while playing… Read more »

Nigeria: Naira Swap - EFCC to Arraign Emefiele for Printing N684.5m Notes At N18.96bn Wednesday

Barring last-minute change, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will arraign the immediate-past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele,… Read more »

Nigeria: FG Pledges to Complete Abuja-Kano Highway in One Year

Minister of works, Engr. Nweze David Umahi, has declared the commitment of the federal government to complete the Abuja-Kaduna-Katsina-Kano Federal Highway within a record time. Read more »

Nigeria: Flood - Federal Govt to Begin Clearing of Debris From Water Channels, Dams

Ahead of the impending flooding predicted in some states across the country in 2024, the federal government is set to commence the clearing of debris from water channels and dams. Read more »

Nigeria: CBN Releases List of Licensed Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has published a comprehensive list of licensed Deposit Money Banks operating across the country, providing valuable insights into Nigeria's… Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC's Actions Inimical to Yahaya Bello's Safety - CSOs

Again, some frontline anti-corruption civil society organisations (CSOs) have said with the way the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had handled its case against the… Read more »

Nigeria: Concerns Over Health Hazards of Artificially Ripened Fruits

Artificial ripening through the use of ripening agents, is done to achieve faster and more uniform ripening. Read more »

Nigeria: Delta Council Polls - PDP Leaders Bicker Over Zoning

The local government council elections coming up in July has sparked disagreements among Peoples Democratic Party leaders in Delta State. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps to Probe NNPCL, AGIP Over Alleged Diversion of $72m Owed Nigerian Coy

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, resolved to investigate the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and a multi-national oil company, AGIP, over allegations… Read more »

Nigeria: HIV/Aids - Stigmatisation, Threat to Achieving 2030 Goals - Federal Govt

Director-general of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Dr. Temitope Ilori, has expressed concern over the harmful effects of stigma and discrimination against… Read more »

Nigeria: NNPCL Confirms 1.5bn Litres of Petrol in Stock, Moves to Fight Hoarding

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has engaged security agencies and other industry stakeholders to dismantle cartel suspected to be hoarding petrol across the… Read more »

Nigeria: 5 Things to Know About CBN's Cybersecurity Levy to Be Paid By Nigerians

In a significant move to bolster national cybersecurity, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a directive to all banks and financial institutions to implement a… Read more »

Africa: Kenya Hosts Biggest Africa Media Summit Tuesday

Media owners, chief executives, editors and other categories of journalists will be converging on Nairobi, Kenya for the biggest AllAfrica Media Leaders' Summit (AMLS). Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Working Towards Zero-Malaria Target - Minister

In a bid to achieve the zero-malaria target in Nigeria, the federal government has emphasised the need to move from idealism to pragmatism. Read more »

Nigeria: 10 Days After, EFCC Detains 19-Yr-Old Varsity Student Over Mum's Debt

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested and detained a 300-level Nursing student of Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Miss Oluwateniola… Read more »

Nigeria: Bandits Kill 6, Injure 8 in Fresh Kaduna Attack

At least, six persons have been confirmed killed and eight others critically injured when bandits in their large numbers invaded the Ambe Community in the Southern Kaduna area of… Read more »