Nigeria: One Million Nigerian Businesses to Get Formalized at Discount - VP Shettima

Mr Shettima said the federal government will establish a world-class fashion hub in Makurdi, the state capital. Read more »

Nigeria: Kingship Tussle Tears Abia Community Apart

One of the crowned monarchs was arrested, detained, and arraigned on the order of the Abia State Government. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Hold Davido Responsible If Anything Happens to Me', Tiwa Savage Petitions Lagos CP

On 6 January 2024, Davido and Tiwa Savage unfollowed each other on Instagram, which caused a buzz on social media. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Fake' Professors - More Universities React As NUC Insists Viral Report Unfounded

Both BUK and Babcock University, in separate statements, denied the list of 'fake' professors being circulated on social media in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Lawmakers in Nigeria Move to Criminalise Open Defecation

"Currently in my community, we find it difficult to get water to cook not to talk of getting water to flush toilets." Read more »

Nigeria: Labour Party Tackles Doyin Okupe, Says 'No Room for Political Opportunists'

"Okupe is aware that the LP is ideologically rooted in the left of the centre and he admitted that he has been a rightist and a Liberal Democrat all his entire life, one wonders… Read more »

Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu Decries Delayed Transmission of His Case File to Abuja Court

The Supreme Court, on 15 December, reversed the acquittal granted to the IPOB leader by the Court of Appeal, and consequently ordered continuation of his trial at the Federal High… Read more »

Nigeria: Truck Kills Two Polytechnic Students 24 Hours Before Final Year Examination

Several students of the polytechnic have reportedly been killed at various times by vehicles plying the ever-busy highway. Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged Fraud - Nigerians React to Suspension of Humanitarian Affairs Minister Betta Edu

The scandal over which the humanitarian affairs minister Betta Edu was suspended includes the approval of payment of N585.2 million into a private account of a civil servant. Read more »

Nigeria: Supreme Court Reserves Judgement On Plateau Governorship Election Dispute

The Court of Appeal in Abuja, in its judgement delivered on 19 November 2023, overturned Mr Mutfwang's election victory, prompting him to file an appeal at the Supreme Court to… Read more »

Nigeria: Naira Gains At Official Market As CBN Moves to Clear Airlines' Forex Backlog

Monday's rate represents a 1.5 per cent appreciation from the N869.39/$1 rate the naira closed on Friday last week. Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna Electric Gets New CEO

In his address to the executive management committee members and staff, Mr Hashidu urged every staff member to look in the mirror and challenge themselves to do better. Read more »

Nigeria: I'll Plant, Nurture At Least 50 Trees in 2024 - Minister

Mr Salako said he will consciously reduce air travel for himself and his family and that each time they travel internationally, they will plant a tree to give back to nature. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Governor Suspends Monarch for Conferring Chieftaincy Title On Senator

The governor said the suspension followed established regulations. Read more »

Nigeria: BBC Documentary - Despite Shocking Revelations, FFK, Dele Momodu, Others Defend Controversial Preacher T.B. Joshua

The documentary, released on Monday, has generated diverse reactions as it delves into serious allegations against the deceased pastor. Read more »

Nigeria: Days to End of Tenure, Yahaya Bello Appoints New Kogi Cabinet

Governor Yahaya Bello is due to hand over to Usman Ododo on January 27. Read more »

Nigeria: Workers in Akwa Ibom University Declare Indefinite Strike

The Akwa Ibom State Government is yet to comment on the development. Read more »

Nigeria: CBN - Embracing the Evolution of Nigeria's Digital Currency Landscape

The apex bank began to gradually embrace change when in 2021 it introduced the eNaira and launched it with pomp and pageantry. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Records Over 1,000 Lassa Fever Infections, 219 Deaths in 2023

NCDC noted that 28 states recorded at least one confirmed case across 121 Local Government Areas in 2023. Read more »

Africa: Afcon 2023 Preview - the 24 Talismans to Look Out for in Cote d'Ivoire

All the countries coming to AFCON 2023 have one player, on whose shoulders lies a lot of responsibility to help their teams achieve their respective goals. Read more »

Gambia: Alleged Jammeh Enforcer Sonko Goes On Trial for Crimes Against Humanity

Mr Sonko faces charges of murder, rape, false imprisonment, torture, among others. Read more »

Nigeria: Supreme Court Affirms Benue Governor's Election, Reserves Decision On Ebonyi

A five-member panel of the Supreme Court led by John Okoro said issues raised about the disputed Benue State governorship in the appeal did not qualify as post-election matters. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians in UK Narrate Ordeal Assessing Healthcare, As Doctor's Strike Continues in England

The doctor's strike, according to reports, has led to the cancellation of as many as 200,000 appointments. Read more »

Nigeria: Rivers Crisis - Court to Deliver Judgment On Suit Against Fubara, National Assembly, Others

The court adjourned the matter on the Rivers State political crisis for judgement after counsel for the parties presented their arguments for and against the case. Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Invites Suspended Minister Betta Edu Over Alleged Fraud

The EFCC had earlier recommended the suspension of the minister to pave way for a thorough investigation, a source told NAN. Read more »