December 06, 2023
Nigeria: Ondo - PDP Faults Tinubu's Peace Deal, Demands Transmission of Power to Akeredolu's Deputy
The PDP says Ondo is in a "precarious state" due to its political situation, which is derived from the ailment of the governor. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers Issue Arrest Warrant On Cardoso, Accountant General, 17 Oil Firms CEOs
The lawmakers issued the arrest warrant following their refusal to appear before them to answer questions on the oil sector. Read more »
Nigeria: Gbajabiamila Canvasses Mentoring, Training of Young Political Leaders
"We also need people who understand politics, who are well versed in the mechanics of government, who appreciate the enormous responsibility of public service and who are called to… Read more »
Nigeria: COP28 Participants Speak On Nigeria's Affordable Renewable Energy Potential
Tuesday's event at the ongoing COP28 in Dubai focussed on broad spectrum of solutions from deploying large scale renewable energy to decarbonising the energy of today. Read more »
December 05, 2023
Nigeria: Police Kill Suspected IPOB Commander, Dislodge Others From Camp
The police said an operation was ongoing to track down other fleeing suspects. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt to Boost Revenue With Climate Change Loss, Damage Funds - Finance Minister
The minister said climate change financing is necessary because the government needs cheaper and free funding. Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Council Chair Begins Rehabilitation of Major Road
The chairman said road construction and rehabilitation tallies with the FCT development roadmap demonstrated by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesome Wike. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Set to Host Nigeria's Education Policy Meeting
He said at the meeting, recommendations of various organs of government and policymakers including those of the Reference Committee and Plenary Meeting of the Joint Consultative… Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 Budget - EFCC Proposes N2.6 Billion for Vehicles, Demands Extra N33 Billion Allocation
EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, said the commission needs more resources to execute its mandates so as not to be criticised by Nigerians and the parliament for performing below… Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima Pledges Support for Peace-Building Initiative in South-East
Nigeria's South-east has been ravaged by deadly attacks linked to Biafra agitation. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Panel Summons NPA Over $1.85 Billion, N1.87 Billion Debts
The Senate committee said the non-payment of shipping and service boat dues by terminal operators was raised in the annual report of the Auditor General of the Federation. Read more »
Nigeria: FBI Investigator Testifies in Fake Traveller's Cheques Case in Lagos
The defendants were re-arraigned on 16 February before I.O. Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja on an amended 11-count charge of purchase of forged dollar traveller's… Read more »
Nigeria: What We're Doing to Change Nigeria's Economic Fortunes - Shettima
Mr Shettima assured that the Tinubu administration is determined to bequeath a country that is firmly on the path of prosperity. Read more »
Nigeria: National Assembly to 'Sanction' Ministers, MDAs 'Not Committed to Budget Defence'
Mr Akpabio also disclosed that the National Assembly will maintain the January-December budget cycle. Read more »
Nigeria: Female Aspirant Declares Intention to Contest in Edo 2024 Governorship
She promised to improve on the ease of doing business in Edo if voted into power. Read more »
Nigeria: Phishing, Other Cyber Attacks Increase in Nigeria, Others
In Q3 2023, South Africa accounted for 28 per cent of attacks on IoT devices that were detected by Kaspersky in the African region. Read more »
Nigeria: Victim Buried Alive By Suspected Kidnappers After Collecting Ransom
Kidnapping for ransom has become one of the dominant crimes in several Nigerian cities. Read more »
Nigeria: Anambra Govt Trains Health Workers to Prevent Diphtheria Outbreak
There has been a surge in diphtheria infection in Nigeria. Read more »
Africa: COP28 - Key Measures Can Slash Predicted 2050 Emissions From Cooling Systems
Cooling sector greenhouse gas emissions predicted to more than double by 2050. Read more »
Nigeria: COP28 - Citizens Criticise Nigerian Agencies' Junket to Dubai to Sign MOU
The celebratory announcement of the partnership seemingly to justify their participation in the conference and the government-funded trip to Dubai, angered many Nigerians who… Read more »
Africa: Tony Elumelu Rallies Global Leaders, Calls for Urgent Climate Action for Africa At COP28 in Dubai
Tony Elumelu Foundation secures commitments to support Africa's youth to drive climate resilience from WTO, World Bank, UNDP, Government of Sweden, IFC, US State Department,… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Orders Investigation Into Kaduna Bombing, Mourns Victims
President Tinubu also directed swift and comprehensive medical attention for the surviving victims. Read more »
Nigeria: COP28 - IGP Rolls Out Police Go Green Initiative in Dubai
The IGP said the initiative is the Force's contribution to Nigeria's global commitments on climate change issues. Read more »
Nigeria: Fake Death Saga - Oladips Returns Home, to Address Public Concerns
"Oladips via his Instagram story announced his return to his residence, pledging to address and clarify the accusations surrounding the fabrication of his death." Read more »
Nigeria: Dame - Obaigbena to Receive Lifetime Award, Izeze, Awoyinfa to Get Fellowships
"As an entrepreneur, you have provided jobs for numerous people in the media industry. As a professional, you have trained many leaders in the media," the letter reads. Read more »