Nigeria: Forex Devaluation Contributes to Rising Cost of Drugs in Nigeria - Minister

Other factors contributing to the escalating cost of drugs, according to the Minister, include power supply, technology, the supply chain and the regulatory landscape. Read more »

Nigeria: Peasant Farmers' Dreams Turn to Nightmares As Ondo Govt Gives Land to Corporate Investors

A project of the Ondo State Government for massive production of oil palm through agro-allied companies has led to thousands of peasant farmers being thrown off their farmlands. Read more »

Nigeria: Northern Nigerian Governors Meet in Kaduna, Discuss Security, Development

The meeting was the first in 2024. At a previous meeting in December 2023, similar issues of security and underdevelopment were discussed. Read more »

Nigeria: Sixteen Travellers Killed in Enugu Road Crash

The victims were burnt beyond recognition, according to the police. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest Four Suspects Over Killing of Rival Cult Member

The police said the suspects confessed to being members of Black Axe confraternity. Read more »

Africa: Higher Education and the Transformation of Africa, By Toyin Falola

The role of higher education encompasses a wide range of responsibilities and has a broad impact. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt to Grant Full Operating Licence to Dangote Refinery

We awarded Dangote refinery even in their pre-commissioning and sooner than later, they will have full commission and a valid licence to operate," Mr Ahmed said. Read more »

Nigeria: Several Nigerian States to Experience Heavy Rainfall in Next Three Days - NiMet

Heavy rainfall can cause flash flooding, riverine flooding, soil erosion, thunder and lightning, and strong winds. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Approves Salary Increase for Some Civil Servants

The talks between the government and labour unions, NLC and TUC, for a substantial increase in the salaries of government workers are still ongoing. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Ask NERC to Suspend Electricity Tariff Hike, to Launch Investigation

NERC had earlier this month announced an increment in the electricity tariff for Band A consumers. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Spent N2.1 Billion On Hollywood Films in Cinema in 2023 - Report

Comscore, an American company that provides marketing data and analytics in the media and entertainment industry, disclosed this in data compiled by FilmOne Entertainment. Read more »

Nigeria: Amid Fuel Scarcity, Petroleum Marketers Threaten to Shut Down Outlets

"We call on our members to however remain resolute and law-abiding, even as we draw close to the immediate ultimatum for our demands to be met and addressed by the NMDPRA," the… Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorism Trial - Detained Miyetti Allah Leader Seeks Bail

Mr Bodejo, a leader of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, who is held in the custody of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) in Abuja, faces terrorism charges, including establishing an… Read more »

Nigeria: Sixteen Suspects Arrested Over Killing of Police Operative

The slain inspector is the second police operative to be killed in the state within a week. Read more »

Nigeria: Commuters Stranded in Ogun As Fuel Scarcity Grounds Transportation Services

From Panseke to Iyana Mortuary, Ijaye, Sapon and other bus stops, commuters, including primary and secondary school students, were left stranded and trekking long distances. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Have Lost Trust in INEC - Yiaga

Yiaga Africa said despite the technological strides by INEC, citizens do not trust the umpire to conduct free and fair elections. Read more »

Nigeria: Fuel Queues Will Be Cleared By Wednesday Across Nigeria - NNPCL

"Unfortunately, we experienced a three-day disruption in distribution due to logistical issues, which has since been resolved." Read more »

Nigeria: Shell - Nigerian Govt Develops Divestment Framework

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) said the framework, which consists of seven cardinal pillars, would also guide other similar investments in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Fuel Scarcity, Electricity Tariff Hikes, Others May Engage Lawmakers' Attention As NASS Reconvenes Today

The lawmakers adjourned plenary sessions on 20 March for Easter and Eid-el-Fitr break. Read more »

Nigeria: Despite Tariff Increase, Nigerian Govt to Subsidise Electricity With N2.8trn in 2024 - Minister

The minister also said the country needs about $10 billion annually for the next ten years to revive the nation's power sector and end the liquidity challenge. Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Nigerian Singer, Demand $200,000 Ransom

"...You have seven days to pay $200,000 for your artiste, or we will send out his head". Read more »

Nigeria: Davido Shuns Noise, Celebrates Wife's 29th Birthday in Jamaica

Davido appears to have moved past the social media uproar that followed his exchange with his colleague and long-standing rival, Wizkid, Read more »

Nigeria: Wike Urges Speedy Review of Abuja Master Plan

"We believe we need to speed up the process to ensure completion, ideally, by 2026. This is crucial for us as an administration." Read more »

Nigeria: Demand for Mining Marshals Shows Sector Support for Policy - Alake

Mr Alake revealed that processes for enacting legislations for the establishment of the Nigerian Solid Minerals Corporation are already underway in the National Assembly, through… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Rejects Obasanjo's Request to Relist N1 Billion Defamation Suit Against Punch

"The claimant is clearly under a mistaken belief that this suit already dismissed can fall under the category of a struck-out suit," the court said of Mr Obasanjo's request for… Read more »