June 20
Nigeria: NAFDAC Says Ban On Alcohol in Sachets Stands
The Director-General of NAFDAC, Mojisola Adeyeye, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, reaffirming the ban. Read more »
Nigeria: Wizkid Praises Don Jazzy After Social Media Spat
Wizkid appears to be mending fences with Don Jazzy after an online spat between them. Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC, TotalEnergies Sign Investment Decision On Ubeta Field
The milestone, according to NNPC Ltd, is in line with President Bola Tinubu's presidential executive order on oil and gas reforms Read more »
Nigeria: Seun Kuti, Damian Marley to Release Landmark Single 'Dey'
This is the first time the Kutis and the Marleys are collaborating on a musical effort together Read more »
Nigeria: Gombe Begins Sales of Fertiliser to Farmers
The commodity would be sold to farmers across the state at the rate of N22,000, against the N44,000 market price. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Newspaper to Honour Obazee, the Man Who Investigated Emefiele
Mr Obazee and other government business entities will receive the prize for the public service category, the daily reported on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Security Agencies On Red Alert As Unknown Gunmen Kill Two in Ekiti
"The commissioner of police has ordered an investigation into the incidents to ensure that the criminals are arrested and brought to justice," the police spokesperson said. Read more »
Nigeria: Court to Deliver Judgement On UniAbuja Senate's Tenure Dispute Suit
The suit is about the controversy over the tenure of the Senate of UniAbuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Not a Mere Geographical Expression - Gowon
Mr Gowon commended the NIPR for its role in sustaining national unity amidst diverse challenges. Read more »
Nigeria: Terror Kingpin Bello Turji Narrates How Banditry Started in Zamfara
Bello Turji says the Fulani community lived in peace and harmony with their Hausa neighbours until a former governor of the state adopted a partial Sharia Law allegedly to… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Governor Appoints Three Former Ministers, 130 Others As Aides, Board Members
The Secretary to the State Government, Timothy Kataps, announced the appointments through a statement in Jalingo, the state capital. Read more »
Nigeria: One Killed, Two Policemen Injured in Kano Violence - Official
The victim died while receiving treatment at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano. Read more »
Nigeria: World Refugees Day - NHRC Seeks Government Supports for Displaced People, Migrants, Others
The NHRC says data shows the Nigerian government needs to focus on the plight of refugees. Read more »
Nigeria: Davido Sues Sophia Momodu, Seeks Joint Custody of Imade
"It is on record that I have been responsible for the payment of all the school fees of my daughter to provide her with the best education..." Read more »
Nigeria: PCL. Delivers Success With Talent Management 2.0 Event - a Confluence of Insight and Innovation
Focusing on empowering organisations to elevate their workforce to excellence, the event addressed pressing challenges and emerging trends shaping the future of talent management. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Dismisses Suit Seeking Removal of EFCC's Chair, Olukoyede
President Tinubu appointed Mr Olukoyede as the new chairperson of the EFCC in October last year amid controversy that the appointee was not qualified for the job. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Acquires Zaria Hotels for Aviation College
Mr Keyamo told journalists in Zaria on Wednesday that Zaria Hotels had been acquired as an annexure to the NCAT Read more »
Nigeria: Pilgrims Excited Over News of Early Return to Nigeria - Airlift Begins On Saturday
NAHCON Chairman Jalal Arabi visited the pilgrims' tents in Muna on Tuesday, during which he broke the news of their early return to Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Pilgrim Returns Lost $800 - Other Currencies in Makkah
Mr Limawa handed over the different currencies to the Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Jalal Arabi. Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Governor Sacks Spokesperson
The spokesperson, a journalist and Public Relations consultant was appointed to the position in June 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Digital Economy Recorded Minimal Growth in Tinubu's First Year As President
In his manifesto, under a segment titled 'The Digital Economy: Taking Advantage of The Fourth Industrial Revolution', Candidate Tinubu highlighted seven focus areas. Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Crisis - I Haven't Been Able to Assume Office - LGA Caretaker Chair
Governor Fubara of Rivers State swore in caretaker committees for the 23 local government areas of the state on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: First Bank Announces Appointment of Managing Director, Others
The appointments followed the approval of the board and the Central Bank of Nigeria, FBN Holdings said in a regulatory filing. Read more »
Nigeria: Kwasu Gets NUC Accreditation for 18 Programmes
The accreditation is for six post-graduate and 12 undergraduate programmes, valid for a period of five years Read more »
Nigeria: Online Media Killing Our Businesses, Newspaper Vendors Lament
"I can no longer rely on the business, instead, I am now combining it with the selling of provision store to survive." Read more »