February 20
Nigeria: Hardship - PDP Backs Own Governors, Says Tinubu Overwhelmed
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lambasted the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the federal government for attacking governors elected on PDP platform for speaking out… Read more »
Nigeria: Baba, Musa Dump PDP for APC in Kwara
Two Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwarts in Kwara North, Hon. Abubakar Suka Baba and Abubakar Musa a.k.a Biology have officially defected to the ruling All Progressives… Read more »
Nigeria: Prudential Zenith Life Commits to Inclusion, Social Responsibility
Prudential Zenith Life, as a symbol of its commitment to inclusivity and social responsibility, marked the International Day of Disability by partnering Bethesda School of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Save the Naira, Stop the Blame Game
As this concern persists, there are attempts to put the blame on banks. As far as this newspaper knows, banks are just a factor in the entire matrix. Critical as they may be, other… Read more »
Nigeria: Jibwis Leader Tasks Public Officeholders On Transparency
National chairman, Council of Ulama of the Jama'atu Izalatil Bid'ah Wa Ikamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), Sheikh Sani Yahaya-Jingir, has charged various public office holders in the country… Read more »
Nigeria: Communities Reject Relocation of Delta Varsity's Faculties
Tension has mounted in lsoko North and South local government areas of Delta State over the move by Governing Council of Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro to… Read more »
Nigeria: Naseni, Caverton Sign Pact to Establish Drone Assembly Plant, Training School
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the tour of Caverton Offshore Support Group (COSG) Plc have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU)… Read more »
February 19
Nigeria: Again, Bandits Kill 12, Raze 17 Houses in Kaduna
Rampaging bandits have invaded another Kaduna community, Gindin Dutse Makyali in Kufana district of Kajuru local government area of Kaduna State and killed 12 people with nine… Read more »
Nigeria: Withheld Salaries - Varsity Workers Protest FG's Selective Payment Plan
National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has condemned the federal government plan to pay only members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) the withheld… Read more »
February 17
Nigeria: Royal Exchange Reshuffles Management Team for Efficiency
Royal Exchange General Insurance Company(REGIC) has reshuffled its management team for efficiency with the addition of four professionals on its team, reinforcing its commitment to… Read more »
Nigeria: Hardship - APC, Tinubu's Govt Becoming Unpopular, Risking Rebellion - Lukman
The immediate past National Vice Chairman (North-west) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Lukman has said with the economic hardship in the country, the ruling party… Read more »
Nigeria: Access Bank Boosts Financial Well-Being of Customers
Access Bank announced a range of special valentine offers to spread love and financial well-being for its customers all through the month of February. Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Gets $30bn Investment Commitments From Foreign Firms
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, has said the government of President Bola Tinubu has gotten commitments from foreign companies to invest… Read more »
Nigeria: Tax Credit Scheme - FIRS, NNPC to Terminate Non-Performing Road Contracts
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) says it has collaborated with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and the ministry of works to terminate all… Read more »
Nigeria: Ekpo Lauds Zero Routine Gas Flare in TotalEnergies Assets
Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo has commended the NNPC Limited/TotalEnergies Joint Venture for achieving zero routine gas flare in all its Nigerian… Read more »
Nigeria: National Commodity Board Will Bring Stability to Food Prices - Lcci
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has said the recent announcement regarding the federal government's intention to establish a National Commodity Board has the… Read more »
Nigeria: Power Sector Privatisation - Discos Reeling Under N3trn Debt 10 Years After
The Nigeria electricity sector has grappled with a delusive perception of a brighter power industry following the 2013 privatisation exercise. Read more »
Nigeria: One Woman's Journey to Harness Wind for Energy in Nigeria
Ms Ighobemre Obakponovwe is a British Nigerian architectural designer based in London. Running a successful architectural office in London for nearly 24 years, she narrates her… Read more »
Nigeria: State Police and Rumbling Hunger
Even before the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Hon. Mohammed Idris, on Wednesday announced the Federal Government's intention to release 42,000 metric tonnes of… Read more »
Nigeria: Valentine - Sovereign Trust Insurance Distribute Items to Lawma Officials
Sovereign Trust Insurance(STI) Plc added a novel twist to the celebration of love(Valentine) as staff members of the organisation took to the streets to spread love to workers of… Read more »
Nigeria: States and Pension Scheme
A recent report revealed that 20 years after the enactment of the Pension Reform Act (PRA) 2004, 26 states of the federation have not been able to fully implement the Contributory… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Passengers, Kill One Along Damaturu-Biu Highway
Many travelers along the Damaturu-Biu highway were yesterday kidnapped by gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram members. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt's Misplaced Priorities Ban of Public-Funded Universities - ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said misplaced priorities by the federal and state governments retards the progress of public-founded universities and caused… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Kill 254 Terrorists, Arrest 264 As 81 Surrender - DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) yesterday said troops on internal operations across the country killed 254 terrorists, arrested 264 and rescued 73 hostages in one week. Read more »
Nigeria: Stakeholders Inspect Multi-Billion Naira Food Processing Plant Site in Delta
Determined to make Nigeria a productive nation, plans are currently ongoing to establish a multi-billion naira foods processing plant in Delta state. Read more »
