Nigeria: Nigeria Begins Allocation of New Oil Blocks

The commission said the 2024 block licensing round would last for approximately nine months. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Regulator Accuses MTN MD of Evading Court Service

"We sent our officers to the MTN office in Lagos to serve them but we were denied access." Read more »

Nigeria: Gov Fubara Attacks Wike Over Rivers' 'Huge Debt Burden'

Mr Fubara said contractors were coming for payments running into billions of naira for projects commissioned by his predecessor. Read more »

Nigeria: Zamfara Seeks Jigawa's Support On Public, Civil Service Reforms

According to the Head of Civil Service, service reforms in Jigawa entails poverty eradication, sustainable economic growth through infrastructural renewal and development. He added… Read more »

Nigeria: Table Tennis - Aruna Quadri Reclaims African Title in Rwanda

Aruna registered a commanding win in the final in Rwanda. Read more »

Nigeria: Outrage As Korra Obidi Announces Hawaii Vacation After Receiving $50,000 GoFundMe Donations

Korra launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise $100,000 to support her with legal fees for a child custody battle with her ex-husband, Justin Dean. Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists Sack 50 Communities, Abduct Hundreds of People in Zamfara - Lawmaker

The lawmaker representing Zurmi/Shinkafa federal constituency at the House of Representatives, Bello Hassan, told BBC Hausa Service on Tuesday that terrorists sacked at least 50… Read more »

Nigeria: Special Report - Why Many Nigerian Health Workers Are Susceptible to Lassa Fever

An analysis of NCDC data in the last five years shows that 197 healthcare workers contracted Lassa fever in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Peter Obi Relives Legal Battles He Fought to Become, Remain Anambra Governor

Mr Obi said he was a beneficiary of a strong, credible, independent judiciary. Read more »

Nigeria: UK's Watching Debates On State Police, Gender Inclusivity, Others - British Envoy

"And I'm sure there are other distinguished senators or principal office holders who may want to weigh in. But we are watching your debate about issues like state police, issues… Read more »

Nigeria: Veteran Actress, Liz Benson, Makes Nollywood Comeback

The 58-year-old actress was one of the actresses who dominated Nollywood in the 90s. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu, Shettima, Others Now to Pay Tolls At Nation's Airports' Gates

Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, says the aviation sector loses billions of naira because some VIPs are exempted from paying tolls. Read more »

Nigeria: Anambra Assembly Orders Compulsory Use of Life Jackets On Waterways

The Assembly called on the governor of the state to enforce the compulsory use of life jackets on waterways in Anambra State. Read more »

Nigeria: Gombe Gov Urges Northern Colleagues to Checkmate Out-of-School Syndrome

"The most unfortunate thing is that we are in the 21st Century, but we are yet to key into the development agenda of the world." Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-Minister Hadi Sirika's Absence Stalls Arraignment On Fresh Corruption Charges

The former aviation minister was scheduled to take place on Tuesday, days after the EFCC arraigned him alongside his daughter, Fatima, and her husband, last Thursday on similar… Read more »

Nigeria: Minister Files Suit, Petitions Police Against Plan to Marry Off 100 Orphans in Niger

The minister described the plan to marry off the 100 orphans as "unacceptable" emphasising that a full-scale investigation has commenced on the issue. Read more »

Nigeria: At TEF, We've Supported 700 African Health Entrepreneurs - Elumelu

Tony Elumelu Foundation, African health entrepreneurs, Abu Dhabi Health Leaders' Forum Read more »

Nigeria: Explosion Reported Near Shell Gas Plant

Confirming the incident, SPDC spokesman Michael Adande noted that the incident occurred near the facility. Read more »

Nigeria: We Made Mistake Adopting Western Liberal Democracy - Obasanjo

"Let me go back to the beginning where we got it wrong--the western liberal democracy, that is what the Europeans have. When you look at the western liberal democracy, it is a… Read more »

Nigeria: University Governing Councils - ASUU Issues Fresh Ultimatum to Tinubu

The universities have operated without a governing council for close to a year since Mr Tinubu dissolved them in June. Read more »

Nigeria: Why I Supported Marriage of 100 Orphans - Niger Speaker

The Niger Speaker denied forcing the girls into marriage. Read more »

Nigeria: FEC Approves Initiative to Transform Nigeria's Infrastructure, Housing Sectors

The initiative, as approved by the council, is tailored to meet the urgent demand for critical infrastructure. Read more »

Nigeria: FEC Approves New Visa Regime, Airport Ticket Payment By Highly Placed Nigerians, Others

The FEC meeting, which began on Monday and was presided over by President Bola Tinubu, also approved memos from the ministries of works, communications, power and FCT. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Adjourns Plenary in Honour of Late Lawmaker

Until his death, Mr Dogonyaro was the Vice Chairman of the House Committee on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Control Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Unveils Software to Showcase Mineral Resources to Investors

The DSS is a comprehensive software platform that serves as a one-stop shop for investors seeking credible and decisive information on Nigeria's mineral resources, facilities and… Read more »