December 07, 2023
Nigeria: Drone Attack - Nigerian Government to Build Houses, Clinics At Tudun Biri
The Pullako Initiative will be kick-started in Kaduna State, with a complete package, including houses, clinics, schools, empowerment initiatives, and solar energy, among others,… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints New Members of Privatisation Council
The president charges the new members of the council to bring the best of their private sector experience to bear. Read more »
Nigeria: 14.3 Million Nigerians Abuse Drugs, NDLEA Says, Destroys N2.6 Billion Worth
NDLEA Chairman Buba Marwa said that the agency would not relent in pursuing its War Against Drug Abuse and encouraging citizens to take ownership of the drug war. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Expresses Concern Over Increasing Emigration of Nigerians
''Nigeria boasts one of the highest global population growth rates, with the World Bank anticipating a potential doubling of Nigeria's population within the next 25 to 30 years." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian, Others Emerge Top Three in Global Health Award At COP28
The REACH Awards is the first ever health event held as part of the Conference of Parties (COP) in 28 years. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Kills 80 Terrorists, Apprehends 304 Others - DHQ
The DHQ said the military troops also arrested 152 suspected oil thieves in the last one week. Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Unsafe, Needs Security Overhaul - Lawmaker
The lawmaker said Abuja, the once peaceful territory, has become a haven for kidnappers and other criminal elements. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Nigerian Refineries Crashed - Ex-NNPC Group Director
He faulted the federal government's rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt Refinery. Read more »
Nigeria: Geoffrey Onyema's Libel Suit Re-Ignites Old Rivalry, Feud With Former in-Laws At NJC
Mr Onyema had sued a career ambassador in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lilian Onoh, who is also a sister to his former wife, for libel, alleging that she defamed him in a… Read more »
Nigeria: Cardoso Approves Central Bank's Updated Service Charter
The Service Charter is a requirement of the Business Facilitation Act (BFA) 2022 for driving the ease of doing business in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Nine Residents Killed, Several Abducted in Terrorist Attacks in Sokoto
The terrorists are believed to be based in Gundumi forest that straddles across three local government areas in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: TCN, Others to Complete CBN-Funded Power Projects 2024
Addressing concerns and speculations that the projects had been abandoned, an official noted that works are currently ongoing and would be delivered at the expected time Read more »
Nigeria: Frank Kokori, Ex-NUPENG Secretary, Is Dead
Mr Kokori died 7 December following a prolonged kidney-related ailment Read more »
Nigeria: COP28 - Nigeria Secures Over $5 Billion Commitment for Adaptation Fund - Official
According to the minister, $3 billion of the funds is for the recapitalisation of the Green Climate Fund, while the remaining $2 billion is for adaptation funds. Read more »
Nigeria: Amotekun Seeks Collaboration to Fight Crimes in Ondo Ahead Christmas
Amotekun assures residents of peaceful December and New Year festivities Read more »
Nigeria: At Ageing Games, Dagomo Foundation Fetes Elderly Nigerians
Dagomo records an average of 7.6 per cent short-term increase in the heart rates of participants after the game sessions. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Spends About N3 Billion to Send Govt Officials to COP28
Nigerians, many of whom are struggling to make ends meet, have been outraged by the size of the government's delegation. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Football Club Attacked By Gunmen, Team Manager, Ball Boy Shot
According to a statement released by the club's media officer, Micheal Akintunde, the attack resulted in the shooting of the team manager and a ball boy. Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina to Probe Teachers Recruitment, Begins TSA Implementation
The Katsina State government recently recruited over 7, 325 teachers from among the applicants that sat a mandatory recruitment examination. Read more »
December 06, 2023
Nigeria: P&G to End Manufacturing Operations in Nigeria
P&G could incur charges anywhere between $1 billion and $1.5 billion after-tax from restructuring its operations in Nigeria and Argentina. Read more »
Nigeria: Timeline of Airstrikes By Nigerian Military Which Led to Deaths of Civilians
"The victims of the strike were mostly children and women celebrating the Maulud (birthday of Prophet Muhammad) in the area." Read more »
Nigeria: COP28 - Amidst Austerity, Nigeria's Govt-Funded Delegates Increased 250% in One Year
The 422 persons funded by the Nigerian government also suggests that the Nigerian government funded more delegates to COP28 than the UK and the US combined. Read more »
Nigeria: Judicial Council Recommends 11 for Appointment As Supreme Court Justices
If the appointment of all the 11 candidates are confirmed as soon as possible, the Supreme Court will have its full complement of 21 justices for the first time. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Closes Case Against Ex-Governor Suswam in N3.1 Billion Fraud Trial
EFCC closed the prosecution's case after the eighth prosecution witness, Adewale Agunbiade, finished testifying against Mr Suswam and his co-defendant in the N3.1 billion fraud… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Panel Wants Govt to Stop Tax Waivers to Corporate Organisations
The Senate Committee on Appropriation said the country is losing huge revenue to tax waivers and incentives. Read more »