Nigeria: Lagos Worker Trapped in Underground Drainage

A yet-to-be-identified drainage worker with the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) was on Monday trapped in the underground drainage at the Onipanu area of Lagos… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Chairs 2024 UN-Habitat Executive Board

The first session of the 2024 Executive Board Meeting of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme has commenced in Nairobi under the Chairmanship of Nigeria's Minister of… Read more »

Nigeria: VP Shettima Makes Detour, Cancels U.S. Trip Over Aircraft Fault

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, will now represent President Bola Tinubu at the 2024 US-Africa Business Summit in Dallas, Texas. Read more »

Nigeria: Adekunle Gold, Samklef Clash Over Simi

A social media storm has erupted as Nigerian music producer Samklef took to X (formerly known as Twitter), to express his sentiments about singer Simi, sparking a heated exchange… Read more »

Nigeria: Emefiele Managed Monetary Policy, Not Economy, Lawyer Replies Akpabio

A Constitutional Lawyer, Obe Agu, Esq., has berated the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, the latter's weekend's comment on the former Governor of the Central Bank of… Read more »

Nigeria: Just-in - Ikeja Electric Reduces Tariff for Band a Customers

In a move aimed at providing relief to its customers, Ikeja Electric Distribution Company (IE) has announced a significant reduction in electricity tariff for customers under Band… Read more »

Nigeria: Fitch Raises Nigeria's Debt Rating Outlook to Positive

Nigeria's debt rating outlook was lifted by Fitch Ratings to positive from stable, six months after it said that reform progress since President Bola Tinubu came to power in May of… Read more »

Nigeria: 100,395 Kano Pregnant Women Access Free Antenatal Care in 2 Years

A total of 110,395 pregnant women from communities across Kano State enrolled to access free antenatal healthcare services from 2022 till date. Read more »

Nigeria: 100 Shanties for Demolition On Lagos Island

The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Hon. Tokunbo Wahab has stated that the state will undertake enforcement action to remove over 100 shanties at… Read more »

Nigeria: Team Nigeria Men's 4x400, Mixed Relay Qualify for Paris Olympic

Team Nigeria Men's 4x400 and Mixed relay have booked their qualification to the tickets to the 2024 Summer Paris Olympic Games respectively. Read more »

Nigeria: NSA Orders Full Implementation of Cybercrime Act 2024

The National Security Adviser Malam Nuhu Ribadu has directed full implementation of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc) Amendment Act 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Group Supports Northern Governors' U.S. Trip

A group, Arewa New Frontiers (ANF) has said northern governors deserve more support and encouragement and can go as far as America and any other country to seek lasting solutions… Read more »

Nigeria: Conduct Council Polls in Kebbi Before June 5, Ipac Tells Electoral Body

The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Kebbi State has given a 35-day ultimatum to the State Independent Electoral Commission (KBSIEC) to conduct election into the 21 local… Read more »

Nigeria: Return of Fuel Queues

Nigerians who think they bade farewell to fuel queues long ago have been proven wrong following the recent return of long queues occasioned by scarcity of supply. Read more »

Nigeria: Fuel Scarcity, Queues, Only Temporary - Reps

House of Representatives Committees on Petroleum Resources, Downstream and Midstream have confirmed the availability of petroleum products which arrived in the country since their… Read more »

Nigeria: I Will Do More for You, Mbah Assures Enugu Workers

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has renewed his commitment to the welfare of the people and workers in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: U.S., Nigeria Strengthen Ties to Fight Terrorism, Boost Trade

The United States and Nigeria have deepened both countries' collaboration to fight the scourge of terrorism in Nigeria and in neighbouring countries troubled by the menace. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Approves Design of Sokoto-Badagry Road Project

Minister of works, Engr David Umahi, says President Bola Tinubu has approved the design of Sokoto-Badagry Highway project as part of efforts to improve economic diversification in… Read more »

Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy Removal Necessary for Nigeria's Economy - Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has again defended his administration's decision to remove fuel subsidy in Nigeria, describing it as a necessary action to prevent the country from… Read more »

Nigeria: Water Supply Cut-Off Cripples Businesses in Sokoto

Sachet water producers, building-block moulders, car wash and commercial toilets' owners are facing harsh business fluctuation, as Sokoto State Water Board disconnected their… Read more »

Nigeria: Yobe Varsity Matriculates 2,150 Students for 2023/2024 Academic Session

The Yobe State University has matriculated a total of 2,150 students into different academic programmes including the newly 11 undergraduate approved courses for the 2023/2024… Read more »

Nigeria: Expert Proffers Solution to Nigeria's Healthcare Affordability Crisis

A Nigerian health expert Akolade Jimoh has said that the country's healthcare affordability crisis can be addressed by a roadmap to universal coverage through innovative financing. Read more »

Nigeria: Housing Firms' Association Gets New Leadership

The Association of Housing Corporations of Nigeria (AHCN) has welcomed a new leadership team following its recent elections, marking the beginning of a promising era focused on… Read more »

Nigeria: Judiciary Sports Association Gets New President

The National Sports Association for Judiciary has elected Honourable Noah Sunday, as its new president to pilot the affairs of the association. Read more »

Niger: NAF Bombs Terrorists Who Attacked Troops in Niger

Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has hit terrorists who recently attacked and killed six soldiers in Shiroro, Niger State and destroyed their hideouts. Read more »