February 17
Nigeria: Harsh Economy - Business Operators Lament Mass SMEs Collapse
Operators in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are fuming over the harsh economic scenario in the country that is leading to the death of many Small and Medium… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Speakers of State Assemblies to Brainstorm On Nigeria's Problems - Lalong
Chairman, Conference of Former Speakers of State Houses of Assembly of Nigeria, Senator Simon Bako Lalong, has assured that the body would brainstorm on current problems in Nigeria… Read more »
February 16
Nigeria: Insecurity - Tinubu, Governors Opt for State Police
As insecurity continues to plague various part of Nigeria, the federal government appears to have finally come around to the idea of having state police. Read more »
Nigeria: Food, Headline Inflation Spike to 35.4 Percent, 29.9 Percent
The rising cost of production, elevated transport prices, sustained insecurity and weaker Naira pushed Food and Headline Inflation to 355.41 per cent and 29.90 per cent… Read more »
West Africa: Senegal and the Survival of Democracy in Ecowas
The disturbing political developments in Senegal is one that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) needs to watch closely with a view to intervening before it gets… Read more »
Nigeria: Support Swells for Parliamentary System
A growing number of Nigerians are now pushing for a change in the nation's system of government. Read more »
February 15
Nigeria: Cocoa Prices Surge to Record High On Naira Depreciation
Nigerian cocoa farmers and exporters are reaping big as global cocoa prices hit record high, thanks to the steep naira devaluation that has resulted in a sharp increase in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Does the IMF Care About Us?
It is true that the presence of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) in developing countries dates back as early as the 1960s when many nations in the developing… Read more »
Nigeria: Sports Ministry Partners Military to Produce Laurel-Winning Athletes
Sports development minister, Senator John Owan Enoh, has pledged to work with both military and para-military institutions to develop world-class athletes who will win… Read more »
Nigeria: Expose Religious Sect Financing Terrorism
The claim by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission-EFCC-chairman, Ola Olukoyede, that some prominent Nigerians are financing terrorism was perceived as nothing new. If… Read more »
Nigeria: Hardship - Vulnerable Nigerians to Get Grains Free of Charge - Federal Govt
The federal government has announced plans to distribute the 42,000 tonnes of grains from its reserves to vulnerable Nigerians free of charge. Read more »
Nigeria: 2 Books On Tinubu for Public Presentation March 29
Two new books written on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be unveiled on March 29, 2024, coinciding with the Nigerian leader's birthday anniversary. Read more »
Nigeria: Investments Trapped, Broadband Penetration Nosedives As Infracos Face New Hurdle
The N17.5 million Infrastructure Companies (InfraCos) used in obtaining Open Access FIbre Infrastructure Network license from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) may go… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Sets Up Security Committee On Highway Projects
Federal government has established an ad-hoc ministerial committee on security of highways construction projects across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Stakeholders Advocate More Awareness On Irregular Migration
The United Nations, through its International Organisation for Migration (IOM), with support from the federal government of Nigeria, has assisted not less than 34,694 stranded… Read more »
Nigeria: Customs, Lekki Port Assure Importers of Efficient, Seamless Operations
The management of Lekki Port and Lekki Freeport Terminal have assured maritime stakeholders that they will enjoy the use of Lekki Port and its state-of-the-art facilities. Read more »
Nigeria: Ajinomoto Foods Restates Commitment to Quality Products
Ajinomoto Foods Nigeria Ltd. (AFN), manufacturers of AJI-NO-MO-TO®, DeliDawa™, and MaDish® seasonings, has restated its commitment to quality products. Read more »
Nigeria: Glo to Gift Customers N100m Cash, Phones in New Cashtoken Promo
Globacom has unveiled another season of its recharge-based loyalty programme, "Glo rewards-cashtoken". The promo is open to all existing and new prepaid subscribers on the Glo… Read more »
Nigeria: Northern Leaders Worried Over State of the Nation
The Northern Traditional Council under the chairmanship of the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar has said that with challenges of insecurity, poverty and… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Propose Parliamentary System of Government
The House of Representatives has taken a major step towards replacing the current presidential system of government being run in Nigeria with the parliamentary mode. Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Threatens Another Strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed disappointment at President Bola Tinubu's failure to fulfil promises to release their withheld salaries and… Read more »
February 14
Nigeria: Lent Starts With Ash Wednesday
Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of a 40-day period of praying, fasting, arms-giving and self-denial that ends on Good Friday. Read more »
Nigeria: 1 Killed, Houses Burnt As Herdsmen Attack Yobe Community
Over 100 houses have been burnt in a reprisal attack by suspected herdsmen on Gurjaja community in Fika local government of Yobe State. Read more »
Nigeria: $6.2m Fraud - Buhari's Signature On Withdrawal From CBN Fake, Says Boss Mustapha
The Second Prosecution Witness (PW2) in the ongoing trial of a former governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, Boss Mustapha, on Tuesday, told Justice Hamza… Read more »
Nigeria: Banking Credit to Economy Rises By 44 Percent to N96.2trn
Total credit to the Nigerian economy at the end of last year by the banking industry rose by 44.8 per cent year on year to N96.2 trillion according to latest credit data made… Read more »
