December 26, 2023
Nigeria: Industry Player Seeks FG Intervention in Manufacturing Sector
Anyone who lives in Nigeria does not need to be aware of the harsh economic realities that the country's residents must deal with, the managing director/CEO, May & Baker… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's New Foreign Policy Objectives
The Federal government, recently, launched an ambitious new foreign policy objective to strengthen Nigeria's diplomatic engagements on the platform of the 'Renewed Hope' agenda of… Read more »
Nigeria: Black Christmas in Plateau As Gunmen Kill 72
As most Nigerians looked forward to the joy and happiness of Christmas Day, murderers on Sunday cowardly crept into different communities in two local governments of Plateau State… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians in Low-Key Celebration As Cash Crunch Restricts Spending
Christmas and end of year celebrations is coming on a low key this year as the high cost of living worsened by the unavailability of cash impacted the ability of many to embark on… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Governors Forum Denies Corruption Allegations
The Nigerian Governors' Forum (NGF) has said there is no crisis at the forum's secretariat as alleged by its former director of Media and Public Affairs, Abdulrazaque Bello… Read more »
Nigeria: High Cooking Gas Prices Persist Despite Tax Cuts
Despite the federal government's policy to reduce the price of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG), also known as cooking gas, the price has continued to increase even during the… Read more »
December 24, 2023
Africa: Morocco, Senegal Supports Early Completion of $25bn Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline
Morocco and Senegal have engaged in discussions for more support towards seamless execution of the $25 billion Nigeria- Morocco gas pipeline project. Read more »
December 22, 2023
Nigeria: 14 Delta Communities Want Federal Govt to Revoke Licences of Coys Over PIA
14 Host communities to the Nigeria Exploration Petroleum Limited, (NEPL) and NECONDE Energy Limited in Delta state, have called on the federal government to revoke the licences of… Read more »
Nigeria: Catholic Bishops Reject Blessings for Same-Sex Marriage
Catholic Bishops under the auspices of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), has said that the Catholic Church cannot bless same-sex unions and activities. Read more »
December 21, 2023
Angola: Angola to Quit OPEC Over Oil Production Quotas Disagreement
In a stunning development, Angola has announced its decision to leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), effective immediately. Read more »
Nigeria: NGOs Call for New Strategies Against Road Crashes
The coordinator and leader of the representatives of the non-governmental organisations and civil society organisations in Nigeria (NGOs/CSOs), Yusuf John Suberu, has harped on how… Read more »
Nigeria: WAEC Warns Candidates Against Fake Websites for Online Classes
Prospective candidates preparing for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) have been advised by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to avoid… Read more »
Nigeria: No Increase in Registration Fee - JAMB
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has debunked recent publications insinuating that it had increased its examination registration fee. Read more »
Nigeria: Christmas... Labour Dismisses Govt's 50% Cut in Transport Fare
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has dismissed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's cut in transport fare by 50 percent for inter-state travellers and free train ride during the Yuletide… Read more »
Nigeria: Moshood Abiola National Stadium Abuja Will Host Grade a Matches Soon - Minister
Sports development minister, Senator John Owan Enoh, has vowed to ensure that the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Abuja gets the world soccer ruling body, FIFA and CAF's… Read more »
December 20, 2023
Nigeria: Group Denies Plan to Liquidate Businesses, Inducts 72 New Members
The President of the Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BRIPAN), Mr. Chimezie Victor Ihekweazu, has denied insinuation that his group is out to… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian TikToker Reveals Struggle With Scleroderma Disease
Popular TikToker, Violet Emor Nicholas has opened up about her battle with Scleroderma. Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC, TotalEnergies Sign MOU On Methane Detection Technology Deployment
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TotalEnergies for the adoption and deployment of a methane detection… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Seals Nipost Office, Demolishes Shanties, Illegal Structures
The Lagos State government has sealed the old Nigeria Postal Service complex in the Mushin area and demolished adjoining illegal structures. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Insists Building $1trn Economy Requires Strengthening of Nigerian Banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed that the proposed bank recapitalisation is needed as a fuel for the government's $1 trillion economy ambition and a sustainable… Read more »
December 19, 2023
Nigeria: 'Military Won't Shield Personnel Involved in Drug Trafficking'
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the Armed Forces of Nigeria will not shield any military personnel found culpable of illicit drug abuse and trafficking. Read more »
Nigeria: Elections Body Will Rerun By-Elections in 34 Constituencies
Nigeria's election management body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), is considering conducting rerun and bye-election elections across the country in the first… Read more »
Nigeria: Firstbank Warns SMEs Against Loan Sharks
First Bank of Nigeria has urged small and micro business holders against sourcing funding from loan sharks and overstretching themselves financially to avoid stress and financial… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Good Showing At CAF Awards
Nigeria, recently, returned to reckoning in African football with a strong showing at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) 2023 awards, scooping the top male and female… Read more »
Nigeria: MTN Nigeria Raises N72.1 Billion Via CP
MTN Nigeria Communications (MTNN), said it has raised N72.1 billion through its 266-day commercial paper (CP). Read more »