August 10, 2023
Nigeria: Naira Plunges At Forex Markets
The naira recorded a 3.3 per cent decline on Wednesday to close at N782.38 per dollar. Read more »
Nigeria: IGP Reappoints Adejobi As Force Pro
The Acting IĢP charged Mr Adejobi to consolidate his achievements, particularly in entrenching citizen-focused public relations through the media and other specialised community… Read more »
Nigeria: Commonwealth Youth Games - Four Nigerians Qualify for 200m Finals As Team Nigeria Targets Medals in Trinidad and Tobago
Nigeria presently occupies the eighth position on the medal table with three gold and one silver medal. Read more »
August 09, 2023
Nigeria: Niger Coup - Nigeria's Top Islamic Council Opposes Sanctions, Military Intervention
The NSCIA, led by the Sultan of Sokoto, also stated its opposition to using force to dislodge the putschists who ousted President Mohamed Bazoum from office last month. Read more »
West Africa: Lamido Sanusi in Niger, Meets Junta Leader
Mr Sanusi is a close ally of Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu. Read more »
Niger: What We Discussed With Niger Coup Leaders - American Diplomat
The Niger coup leaders blocked the American delegation from meeting with ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Court Dismisses Case Challenging Repatriation of 29 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
The Benin Bronzes have long been the centre of restitution debates. Read more »
Nigeria: Appeal Court Nullifies Order Granting Local Govts Exclusive Right to Conduct Marriages
There has been a protracted dispute between local authorities and the federal government over whom to conduct statutory marriages in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima Inaugurates NEDC Board, Wants Education, Healthcare, Economic Opportunities Prioritised in Region
Mr Shettima said the inauguration of the new management is not merely a political protocol but the renewal of the nation's hope and the making of a legacy. Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Coup - Nigerian Islamic Scholars Meet Tinubu, Seek Mediatory Role
ECOWAS leaders will meet Thursday in Abuja to review the next line of action after the one-week ultimatum given to the Niger coup plotters ended on Sunday. Read more »
Nigeria: First Lady Speaks On Barriers Limiting Progress of Nigerian Women
One of such hindrances is the low representation of women in the President Bola Tinubu's cabinet and in the Federal parliament under his administration. Read more »
Nigeria: Rep Seeks Redress in Lopsided Recruitment Against FCT Into Federal Civil Service
FCT lawmaker, Joshua Obika, expressed worry over the allotment to Abuja of only one-third of what the states receive during recruitments. Read more »
Nigeria: Akpabio Stirs Controversy After Gaffe Revealing Payment of Senators' 'Holiday Allowance'
This is not the first time Mr Akpabio would be stirring controversy on the floor of the senate. Read more »
Nigeria: Subsidy Protests - NLC Blames Gbajabiamila for Failed Negotiations With Govt
The NLC alleged that Mr Gbajabiamila refused to hold a negotiation meeting with them, a development that makes demands of the NLC to be delayed. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Zamfara Can't Pay N1.6 Billion WAEC Debt Now - Official
Mr Kaura noted that about 18,000 Zamfara indigents were allowed to register for WAEC and NECO this year. Read more »
Nigeria: Climate Change Reporting - CJID Set to Upskill Nigerian Journalists
After the workshop, 10 journalists would be supported with story grants to pursue climate change deep dives across the country, the organisers said. Read more »
August 08, 2023
Nigeria: World Players' Union Tackles NFF Over Unpaid Monies to Super Falcons
Some of the outstanding bonus payments, camp allowances, and expenses date back to 2021 Read more »
Nigeria: Newborn Children Exposed to Killer Diseases At Ill-Equipped Kano Primary Healthcare Centre
The number of unvaccinated children in Kano, Jigawa and Katsina accounts for about 40 per cent of the total unvaccinated children in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Constitutes Standing Committees, Adjourns Plenary Till 26 September
The Senate President asked the new committee chairmen to approach the Senate leader for their appointment letters. Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau - Gunmen Kill Three Persons As Soldiers Arrest Two Suspects
One killed, another injured during their return from Kara cattle market as community vows to aid investigations. Read more »
West Africa: Niger Coup - Ecowas Sanctions Cripple Transport Business in Nigerian Border Community
ECOWAS imposed sanctions on Niger with the hope to have President Mohamed Bazoum reinstated. Read more »
Nigeria: Waldrum Reveals Pride in the Super Falcons, Ready to Extend Contract With the NFF
Waldrum's contract expires after the World Cup and the NFF has not indicated whether his contract will be extended. Read more »
Nigeria: President Tinubu's Wife Hosts D'Tigress After Afrobasket Triumph
Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu congratulated the players and the staff and the D'Tigress placed Nigeria on the global map of excellence Read more »
August 07, 2023
Nigeria: Senate Okays 45 Ministerial Nominees, Refuses to Clear Three Others
The Senate screened the ministerial nominees of President Bola Tinubu in the last week. Read more »
Nigeria: Super Falcons Crash Out of World Cup After Penalty Loss to England
Missed kicks by Desire Oparonize and Michelle Alozie proved costly. Read more »