Nigeria: Binance CEO Expresses Concern Over Detention of Top Official By Nigerian Govt

The Binance CEO claimed that the detained employee did not go to Nigeria as a 'decision-maker,' nor a 'negotiator Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Seeks Funds to Strengthen Pandemic Preparedness, Response

Nigeria is looking to apply for the second round of funding with a $500 million envelope for eligible countries. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Suleja Correctional Centre Was Destroyed By Rainstorm - Senate Panel

Some inmates escaped from the old Suleja Correctional Centre in Niger State after a rainstorm destroyed parts of the facility two weeks ago. Read more »

Nigeria: Convicted Child Sex Offender Re-Arrested After Escaping From Prison

The convict was sentenced to 21 years imprisonment for raping his daughter but escaped from prison during a jailbreak. Read more »

Nigeria: Olubadan's Stool - Ladoja Withdraws Suit Against Kingmakers

"Ladoja has lived up to his promise to the people of Ibadanland to withdraw the case from court. What is next now is for Governor Makinde to approve the nomination of Oba… Read more »

Nigeria: 'New Masquerade' Star Ovularia Is Dead

The actress was the onscreen wife of Chief Zebrudaya Okoroigwe Nwogbo alias 4.30 in the rested 1980s sitcom, The Masquerade. Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Reps Ask IGP, SSS to Probe Recent Attacks in Kaduna, Enugu

Tuesday's plenary session of the House was dominated by security-related motions moved by some members. Read more »

Nigeria: 16 Banking Transactions Exempted From Cybersecurity Levy

The CBN directed all banks to charge a 0.5 per cent cybersecurity levy on all electronic transactions within the country Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Four-Month-Old Baby

Suspected gunmen stormed a family bedroom around 3 a.m. and abducted the four-year-old before zooming off in a waiting vehicle, the victim's father said. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Adjusts Sitting Arrangement, Reallocates Seats to Ranking Lawmakers

The senators, upon resumption of plenary last Tuesday, complained that the seats allocated to them in the renovated chamber did not befit their status as ranking lawmakers. Read more »

Nigeria: Gov Otti, Ikpeazu Trade Words Over N10 Billion 'Non-Existent' Airport Project

Mr Otti, during his recent trip to the US, accused Mr Ikpeazu of allocating N10 billion to a non-existent Airport project in Abia State. Read more »

Nigeria: Order CBN to Stop 0.5% Charge On Electronic Banking Transactions, SERAP Urges Tinubu

The CBN said the directive was to comply with the amended Cybercrime Act. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Kill Notorious IPOB Commander, Two Others

The army says the operation has dealt a significant blow to IPOB networks. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmaker Criticises Renovation of Senate Chamber

The Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume, said the chamber was poorly renovated despite the billions of naira expended on it. Read more »

Nigeria: Meet Kanayo Kanayo's First Son Making Nollywood Debut

The Babcock University Information Communication Technology (ICT) graduate is the actor's first son and second child. Read more »

Nigeria: Fuel Scarcity - NNPC Warns Against Panic Buying As Supply Improves

The company said it has over 1.5 billion litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in stock equivalent to over 30 days of sufficiency Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Nigerian Lawmaker Asks Government to Hire Foreign Mercenaries

Mr Jaha said the nation's security agencies have failed to end violent insurgents, despite the allocation of N19 trillion to security-related agencies. Read more »

Nigeria: Ekiti LG Boss Swears in Advisers, Supervisors With Ogun, Quran

"If I fail to adhere to their (BAO, Monisade, APC and its leaders) directives, may Ogun or the Quran take my life." Read more »

Nigeria: Cement Price - Reps Issue Summons As Dangote, BUA, Others Shun Previous Invitation

The panel has given the cement producers 14 days to appear before it. Read more »

Nigeria: Akpabio Laments State of Nigeria's Mining Sector

Mr Akpabio said foreign miners benefit more from the nation's solid minerals than Nigerians. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Idol - Search for Next Music Superstar Continues With 'Theatre Week'

The show's ninth season has proven to be more challenging, as the best of the best have shown up Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians React to New 0.5% Cybersecurity Levy

"The levy shall be applied at the point of electronic transfer origination, then deducted and remitted by the financial institution. The deducted amount shall be reflected in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Rainstorm Injures Three, Damages 200 Houses in Plateau

"The damages caused by the rainstorm further put the Miango people, ..., in a more precarious situation." Read more »

Nigeria: Groups Blame Management Team for Lagos Water Crisis

...demand recall of disengaged staff Read more »

Nigeria: Katsina Govt Spent N3.77bn On Healthcare Services in 10 Months - Governor

Governor Radda says the Katsina government increased funds releases to the health sector by 800 per cent between June 2023 and April 2024 Read more »