October 18, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu Govt Postpones Kick-Off of Federal Universities Approved By Buhari
The President Tinubu-led government says the suspension of the kick-off of the operations of the new universities approved in the twilight of then President Buhari administration… Read more »
Nigeria: Cattle Traders Appeal to Govt to Allow Them Live Inside Abia Market
The Abia State Government wants to convert the market to a non-residential daily market. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Begins Revalidation of Schools Examination Codes
The verification exercise on the revalidation of Schools' Examination Codes is scheduled to be held for two (2) weeks at the premises of the Lagos State Examinations Board, Iyana… Read more »
Nigeria: Spiderwebs Expose Official's Absenteeism During Governor's Surprise Visit
The governor's spokesperson said he met many offices deserted by workers during his surprise visits to government institutions on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Hits Record Low At Official Market
The Naira hit a record low at the official market on Tuesday to exchange at N848.12 per $1 Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Govt to Review Procurement Policies - Deputy Governor
The Plateau State deputy governor expressed confidence that the review of the procurement policies of the state would provide holistic direction to enable Governor Mutfwang-led… Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 Budget - We're Committed to January-December Budget Cycle - Reps Committee
The prospect of the January to December budget cycle seems dim because President Bola Tinubu has yet to send the MTEF and the FSP to the National Assembly for consideration. Read more »
Nigeria: Ilebaye, CeeCee, Pere, Other Housemates Reflect On Life in BBNaija House
The housemates say fame no doubt comes with expectations from fans and family members asking what is next now that BBNaija Season 8 is over. Read more »
October 17, 2023
Nigeria: Why Nigerian Foods Are Rejected Abroad - NAFDAC
NAFDAC said over 70 per cent of food exports from Nigeria are rejected abroad. Read more »
Nigeria: Law Reform Commission Workers Protest Sacking of 12 Colleagues
The protesting workers shut offices and grounded operations at the law reform commission's headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Issues Guidelines On Constituency Project Payments
Ministries had in the past arbitrarily certified payments of Zonal Intervention or Constituency projects without the approval of the ministry of special duties. Read more »
Nigeria: Quick Things to Know About New ICPC Chairman, Musa Aliyu
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday appointed Musa Aliyu as the fifth substantive chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC). Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints New ICPC Chairman, Secretary
The ICPC chairman, whose appointment is subject to Senate confirmation, will resume in November, when the "pre-end of tenure leave" of the outgoing chairman of the commission, Mr… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Paid N135 Billion for Electricity Subsidy in Q2 2023 - Report
To sustain power sector operations, the commission said it recognises the significance of enhancing market remittances and is providing DisCos with revenue-boosting initiatives. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Writes Senate, Seeks Confirmation of Olukoyede As EFCC Chairman
The appointment of Mr Olukoyede by President Muhammadu Buhari last week had stirred controversy as some said he was not qualified for the position. Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Sanction Against Niger Under Threat, As Reps Call for Reopening of Borders
The lawmakers noted that the closure of borders is causing hardship to the people in some northern states. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged N5bn Fraud - Court Postpones Stella Oduah, CCECC Trial
The postponement adds to the delays the N5 billion money laundering trial of Ms Oduah, CCECC, and other defendants has suffered since it was filed in December 2020. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Governor Doles Out N2 Million Each to 500 Street Traders
"It is very necessary to help our youths to grow." Read more »
Nigeria: Cervical Cancer - Nigerian Govt Secures Six Million Doses of HPV Vaccine
Mr Shuaib said while vaccination is the most potent prevention measure against HPV, women are encouraged to undergo regular screening tests for early detection and treatment. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Set Deliverables, Key Performance Index for Ministers, Ministries
The federal government said the monitoring begins in January 2024 and the details would be provided to Nigerians to join in monitoring the ministers and ministries. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Sacks NAHCON CEO, Names Replacement
Mr Tinubu has also approved the dissolution of the Board of NAHCON Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Urges Govt to Declare State of Emergency On Drug Abuse
The Senate also canvassed a national summit on the state of drugs and narcotics abuse in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Asks Senate to Confirm Appointment of New NSIPA Coordinator
Mrs Yakubu was named the national coordinator of NSIPA in September pending confirmation by the Senate. Read more »
Nigeria: Data Essential to Improving Health Outcomes in Nigeria - Minister
The minister said there are plans to strengthen governance, improve population health outcomes, focus on improving the economic value chain for health, as well as public health… Read more »
Nigeria: FEC Approves Implementation of Agreement With Labour Unions
The unions will now suspend their strike by 30 days, with parties to the agreement committing "to henceforth abide by the dictates of Social dialogue in all our future… Read more »