Nigeria: How to Navigate Nigeria's Economic Hardship - Sterling Bank CEO

The removal of petrol subsidy and unification of the FX window has intensified the strain on the local currency and manufacturers, leading to increased difficulties as prices… Read more »

Nigeria: Why Prosperity Gospel Is Scam, Satanic - Catholic Priest

David Oyedepo, a Nigerian cleric and bishop of Living Faith Church, also known as Winners' Chapel, is among the globally recognised prosperity preachers. Read more »

Nigeria: Lassa Fever Claims 10 Lives in Ebonyi

The affected local government areas include: Onicha, Ikwo, Ezza North, Ebonyi, Izzi, Ohaukwu and Abakaliki with Hausa quarters and Nkaliki areas in Abakaliki recording the highest… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army General Gets United Nations Appointment

Brigadier General Olufemi Esho of the Nigerian Army appointed Deputy Force Commander of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO). Read more »

Burkina Faso: Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso to Form Confederation

"Our excellent diplomats then recommended to the Heads of State the creation of a Confederation bringing together Burkina, Mali and Niger, awaiting the creation of a Federation of… Read more »

Nigeria: The Dangers of Introducing State Police Today, By Jibrin Ibrahim

As a student of and believer in federalism, I fully support the principle that federal political systems should have police forces controlled by the federating units - states, and… Read more »

Nigeria: Experts Seek Robust Implementation of Health Sector Renewal Initiative

The initiative, launched by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, in December is part of the government's strategy to achieve Universal Health… Read more »

Nigeria: Exclusive - Insecurity: What NSA Ribadu Told Senators

In 2023, out of a total of 394 attacks, only 64, representing 16.24 per cent, occurred under the Bola Tinubu administration, Mr Ribadu said. Read more »

Nigeria: Cost of Living Crisis - Tinubu Meets Governors, Rules Out Food Importation, Outlines 'Solutions'

While the cost of living crisis persists, Nigerians also grapple with the worsening security situation. Read more »

Nigeria: Electricity Prices May Increase As Govt Says Subsidy No Longer Sustainable

Nigeria's Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed this at a press conference in Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: Breaking - Nigeria's Inflation Hits 29.90 Percent Amid High Food Prices

Nigeria's annual inflation rate rose to 29.90 per cent in January from 28.92 per cent in December 2023, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Thursday. Read more »

Africa: FIFA Ranking - Super Eagles Rise 14 Places, Now Third in Africa

A run to the AFCON final saw the Super Eagles rise 14 places in the ranking table to end as the third-best country in Africa. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Confirms Director of Gas Infrastructure Fund Board

The new director was screened by members of the Senate Committee on Gas and Petroleum Resources. Read more »

Nigeria: Cost of Living Crisis - a Personal Story, By Azu Ishiekwene

As for other things, such as the cost of petrol and other energy costs, which increased by 216 per cent from N195 per litre after the removal of subsidy last May, I threatened to… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Suspends Motion Seeking Probe of Anchor Borrowers Programme, $2.4 Billion Fx Backlog

The Senate decided to suspend the consideration of the motion seeking the probe into the Anchor Borrowers Programme after a slight rowdiness that followed the moving of the motion. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria to Remove 'Political Farmers' From Database

According to him, only genuine farmers will benefit from government-subsidised interventions. Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery to Export First Fuel Cargoes

The refinery has issued tenders to sell two fuel cargoes for export, a report said. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest Alleged Cult Leader, Three Others in Imo

The suspects were arrested when police operatives stormed their hideout in Mbieri Community following a tip-off, according to the police. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Makes Leadership Changes in Federal Housing Authority, Federal Mortgage Bank

The new FMBN CEO, Shehu Osidi, is a banker with over 30 years of work experience. Read more »

Nigeria: Protests Spread Against NAFDAC's Ban of Sachet, Pet Bottle Alcohol As Ogun Speaker, Olota, Others Suggest Options

The Speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly calls for the reduction of alcoholic volume in sachets and pet bottles to avert looming job losses while the Olota of Ota wants NAFDAC… Read more »

Nigeria: IPI Executive Board Praises Nigerian Chapter On Press Freedom Activities

IPI Director, Frane Maroevic, says the IPI National Committee in Nigeria is a good example of how a national committee should operate. Read more »

Nigeria: Real Reason Wike Supported Tinubu Against Atiku in 2023 - Ex-PDP Legal Adviser

After his inauguration on 29 May 2023, Bola Tinubu appointed Nyesom Wike as the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, apparently as a reward for his support to the… Read more »

Nigeria: Fx - CBN Imposes 50 Percent Cap On IOCs Repatriation

"Banks are allowed to pool cash on behalf of IOCs, subject to a maximum of 50 per cent of the repatriated export proceeds in the first instance...," the bank said. Read more »

Nigeria: What I Discussed With Governors About Insecurity, Food Prices - Tinubu

Mr Tinubu in a statement on his official X handle said he discussed three key issues with the state governors. Read more »

Nigeria: CBN Stops Dollar Payments for Personal, Business Travel Allowances

All Authorized Dealer Banks shall henceforth effect payout of PTA/BTA through electronic channels only, including debit or credit cards. Read more »