Nigeria: Govt Insists On Due Process Amid Calls for Release of Binance Official

16 US lawmakers urging President Joe Biden to secure the release of Mr Gambaryan, who is being held by Nigerian authorities on allegations of money laundering and tax evasion Read more »

Nigeria: Despite Tinubu's Pronouncement, Nigerian Govt Spent N3.6 Trillion On Subsidy in 2023

Despite Tinubu's pronouncement, Nigerian govt spent N3.6 trillion on subsidy in 2023 Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Probe Non-Exploration of Oil At Gombe, Bauchi Boundary

Former President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated the oil field in 2022. Read more »

Nigeria: National Anthem Change - Is Nigeria Losing Its Patriotic Spirit?

Nigeria's journey to greatness begins with every citizen committing to unity, peace, and justice. Read more »

Nigeria: Bill Seeking to Make Basic Education Compulsory in Nigeria Passes Second Reading At Senate

If passed, the legislation will reduce the high rate of out-of-school children in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: One Year in Office - Tinubu Faces No Real Opposition in National Assembly

The National Assembly has rarely rejected or disapproved of President Tinubu's requests. Some of the approvals were done without thorough deliberations. Read more »

Nigeria: NPFL - Rangers, Enyimba Set to Rumble for Title in Oriental Derby

While attention has been on the Super Eagles, one of the biggest fixtures in the NPFL will be taking place this weekend in Enugu Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Passes Bill to Prohibit Nigerian Athletes From Consuming Performance-Enhancement Drugs

President Tinubu forwarded the bill to the Senate for consideration in May. Read more »

Nigeria/South Africa: Bafana Bafana Arrive Uyo for Clash Against Super Eagles

The South African delegation confirmed their arrival with a short message on their X account on Thursday. Read more »

Nigeria: World Cup Qualifiers - Okoye Finally Joins Super Eagles Camp in Uyo

The arrival of goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, the last player expected, was confirmed on Thursday morning through the Super Eagles' official X page. Read more »

Nigeria/South Africa: Nigeria Vs South Africa - NFF Announces Prices for Match Tickets

The NFF aims to ensure convenient access to tickets by spreading sales points beyond the stadium and completing sales before the match begins on Friday evening. Read more »

Nigeria: Bill to Ban Open Grazing Passes Second Reading At Senate

The bill seeks to address the prolonged conflict between farmers and herders. Read more »

Nigeria: El-Rufai Replies Kaduna Lawmakers Over Corruption Allegation

"We affirm the integrity of the El-Rufai government and dismiss the scandalous claims being aired as the report of the committee." Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Directs Finance Minister to Present Potential New Minimum Wage in Two Days

"We were all there to look at all issues, and the president has directed the Minister of Finance to do the numbers and get back to him between today and tomorrow so that we can… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC, Mastercard Foundation Strengthen Africa's Health System

Recently, the Africa CDC, in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation under the Saving Lives and Livelihoods initiative made its biggest equipment donation valued at over… Read more »

Nigeria: Army Debunks Alleged Mass Killing in South-East

The army accuses IPOB of trying to incite anarchy in the region by spreading falsehood. Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Nigerian Lawmakers Move to Probe Mass Exit of Foreign Companies

The yet-to-be-constituted committee was also mandated to recommend measures to halt the exit of foreign companies from Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Afe Babalola Hospital Offers Discounted Surgeries, Free Healthcare to Women, Children

The hospital's Medical Director lamented that the lack of a functional airport, bad roads leading to the state, and insecurity have caused a significant reduction in the number of… Read more »

Nigeria: Customs, Army Repel Smuggling Gang Attack in Lagos

The officers were carrying out anti-smuggling operations when the incident occurred. Read more »

Nigeria: Direct Entry Registration - JAMB Decries Low Turnout of Applicants

JAMB advised interested applicants to register before the closure of its portal, saying it would not extend the registration deadline. Read more »

Nigeria: ICPC Detains Contractor Over Contract Scandal Rocking Tetfund

The contractor, Paul Chukwuma, was invited by ICPC on Tuesday but has not not been able to fulfil his bail conditions as of Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: 2024 Hajj - Governor Fubara Bids Rivers Pilgrims Farewell With Additional Support of $300 BTA Each

Mr Fubara charged the pilgrims to serve as exemplary ambassadors of the state and country by avoiding any behaviour that could tarnish their reputation. Read more »

Nigeria: NDIC to Begin Payment of Heritage Bank Depositors - Official

The official says Heritage Bank had deposits worth N650 billion and loans of about N700 billion. Read more »

Nigeria: Empower New Energy Delivers First-of-Its-Kind Solar Battery Energy Storage System for Justrite Superstores

This installation, the first of its kind in the West African supermarket chain space, represents a total investment of US$6.5 million, fully financed by Empower. Read more »

Nigeria: CJN to Earn N64m Annually As Senate Passes Bill to Increase Remuneration of Judicial Officers

President Tinubu transmitted the bill to the National Assembly for consideration in March. Read more »