Nigeria: Tenure Policy - NUC Management 'Ignores' Director's Retirement Notice

Sources told this newspaper that due to the systemic issues at NUC, the circular on the tenure policy was not presented to the management and staff of the agency. Read more »

Nigeria: Updated - EFCC Lays Hours-Long Siege to Ex-Governor Bello 'S Abuja Residence

It was learnt that EFCC operatives arrived at the house at about 9.30 a.m. on Wednesday in a bid to effect Mr Bello's arrest. Read more »

Nigeria: Over 1,680 Children Abducted, 180 Killed in Nigerian School Attacks - Unicef

UNICEF warned that Kaduna and Sokoto states despite being at risk of abduction have not done well In implementing the safe school programme Read more »

Nigeria: Corruption Biggest Threat to Security in Nigeria - Minister

The minister promised that the government would work tirelessly to provide safe schools for children across the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Begins Allocation of Houses Under National Housing Programme

The authorities say the first batch of the allocation process was concluded after a review of the conditions and procedures for sales of houses under the national housing scheme. Read more »

Nigeria: FG Launches National Single Window Project for Enhanced Trade Efficiency

The project is designed to reduce clearance times, improve economic metrics, increase transparency, and minimise trade costs Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Lawmakers Say Party Must Take Back Aso Rock, Give Govt Ultimatum On Insecurity

The lawmakers said they remain united despite recent demand by some members for the resignation of the party's acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum. Read more »

Nigeria: NBA Rolls Out Plan for 2024 Elections

The NBA said the election scheduled to be held in July will be through electronic voting. Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. House Passes Resolution On Chibok Girls, Boko Haram

While extolling the survivors of violence in northern Nigeria for mustering courage to tell their stories "at great personal risk", the congress enjoined the Nigerian government to… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos to Extend Blue Rail Line to Ogun - Official

Lagos and Ogun state governments are holding talks over the proposed extension of the Blue Rail Line, according to an official. Read more »

Nigeria: Gov Namadi Leads Jigawa Delegation to Ethiopia On Wheat Farming Study Tour

Jigawa is currently the foremost wheat producing state in Nigeria, significantly contributing to the nation's agricultural sector and food security, and the study tour is expected… Read more »

Nigeria: As Naira Gains in Forex Markets, Inflationary Pressures Persist

Despite a significant appreciation recorded in the value of the naira in recent weeks, the impacts on the prices of goods and services are yet to be felt by Nigerians Read more »

West Africa: Medlab West Africa - the Biggest Medical Lab Event in the Region Returns to Lagos

Scheduled from 22nd to 24th April, 2024 at Landmark Centre, the event is set to feature a bustling exhibition show floor with local and international healthcare manufacturers… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Declares 7 April National Police Day

President Tinubu said the police would be transformed into "a modern, professional, and accountable institution that mirrors the aspirations and values" of Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Issue Ultimatum Over N45bn Alleged Unremitted Funds

The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) had brought the case before the House of Representatives, accusing the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of not responding to its… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Needs About 300 Storage Facilities to Address Post-Harvest Losses - Institute

The Nigerian Stored Produce Research Institute (NSPR) said the country required nothing less than 300 cold chain hubs across the 774 local government areas. Read more »

Nigeria: How Zamfara University Students, Staff Were Rescued After 207 Days

Mr Laka, said the 22 people, comprising 15 students and seven workers of the university, were abducted from the university in September 2023. Read more »

Nigeria: Chibok and Nigeria's Unremitting Plague of Kidnappings

The failure to deal effectively with the fallout of Chibok has arguably opened the floodgates. Read more »

Nigeria: Junior Pope's Death, Lecturer-Student Wedding, Other Top Stories From South-East

This is a review of top events which occurred in Nigeria's South-east within the past week Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Speaks On Alleged Shooting of Civilians

The Coalition of Bokkos Ethnic Youth Nationalities alleged that soldiers shot civilians and compounded the vulnerability of residents of their locality Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Inflation Hits 33.20 Percent Amid High Food Prices

The food inflation rate in March 2024 quickened to 40.01 per cent on a year-on-year basis Read more »

Nigeria: Blackout - Collapse Grid Fully Restored - TCN

The collapse of the national grid on Monday morning was caused by a fire incident at the Afam power generating station, leading to a sudden generation loss of 25 MW and 305 MW,… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest Six Suspects After Deadly Clash in Minna

The hooligans fought themselves with dangerous weapons before turning on other members of the community. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Attempts Breaking Two Guinness World Records Simultaneously

The Nigerian hopeful says expertise garnered at the Guinness World Records event scheduled for October would help Nigerian entrepreneurs thrive in their businesses. Read more »

Nigeria: Chibok Community, BBOG Task Govt On Release of 82 Remaining Abducted School Girls

The groups also demanded a formal apology from the Borno government for the unlawful cohabitation of rescued girls with alleged terrorists. Read more »