October 18
Nigeria: Why I Donated N100m to VeryDarkMan's NGO - Don Jazzy
"I and him (VeryDarkMan) met once, shook hands and that was it. We did not even talk for 1 minute and not to say he knew my background or anything." Read more »
October 17
Nigeria: Nigeria's Aviation Sector Ranks High On Global Compliance Index - Official
The government said the resulting impact will be felt in increased flight regularity, the expansion of serviced routes, and competitive ticket pricing, ultimately benefiting the… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Residents Generate 5.46m Tonnes of Waste Annually - LAWMA
Speaking at the event, Mr Gbadegesin said the city's 23 million residents generate 5.46 million tonnes of waste annually. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria to Take Delivery of Anticipated Malaria Vaccine
The malaria vaccine is expected to be delivered to Nigeria in Abuja by the WHO. Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Lawal Donates Bus to Retired Zamfara Perm SECs Association
The governor made the donation in fulfillment of his earlier promise to the group. During its last year annual conference, Mr Lawal promised to provide a bus for the association to… Read more »
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Announces New Minimum Wage, Promises Another Increase in January
The governor said the increment is not to outdo his colleagues but a function of affordability. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Has No Laws to Tax Cryptocurrencies - FIRS Chairman
The FIRS explained that the existing laws do not include provisions for taxing gains from cryptocurrencies and other digital assets. Read more »
October 16
Nigeria: Dozens Killed in Tanker Explosion
Most of the victims were killed in an explosion after they surrounded the accident scene, the police said. Read more »
Nigeria: No Leadership Vacuum, Presidency Says As Tinubu, Shettima Outside Nigeria At Same Time
"All state organs are functioning as usual," President Tinubu's spokesperson wrote. Read more »
Nigeria: Anti-Drug Agency Seizes 115.226kg of Illicit Drugs, Arrests 149 Suspects in Ebonyi
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Ebonyi State said it has seized 115.226 kilogrammes of illicit substances and arrested 149 suspects in the third quarter of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Oyebanji Signs Anti-Land Grabbing Law, Two Others
The governor expressed his sincere appreciation to the legislators for being pillar of support to his administration. Read more »
Nigeria: Ekiti Spends N14 Billion On Renovation, Construction in 203 Schools - Oyebanji
The Speaker of the state's House of Assembly, Adeoye Aribasoye, commended his colleagues for endorsing the governor for another term. Read more »
Nigeria: No More Cover-Up in Oil Industry, New Senate Petroleum Committee Chair Warns
The new Chairman of the Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) bemoaned the secrecy in Nigeria's oil industry and called for a change. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Cash-for-Pardon Deal - 'I Didn't Defame You,' Bobrisky Replies Falana, Falz
"I stand by my express denial and put the matter to strict proof and advise that whoever has been defamed should hold the publisher of the defamatory content..." Read more »
Nigeria: Nollywood Actor Ayobami Olabiyi Is Dead
The passing of Olabiyi adds to the growing list of Nollywood losses in just 2024, which includes notable figures such as John Okafor, Amechi Muonagor, Adejumoke Aderounmu, Junior… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Inaugurates Another Committee to Renegotiate 2009 Agreement With ASUU, Other Unions
The stalled renegotiation of the agreement is currently threatening industrial peace in the country's public universities. Read more »
Nigeria: CPPE Speaks On Latest Increase in Nigeria's Inflation
The think tank said the resurgence of high inflationary pressures is troubling, despite monetary policy measures to tame it. Read more »
October 15
Nigeria: Grid Collapse - One Nigerian State Shines At Night When Others Are in Darkness. This Is Why
Nigeria has been experiencing frequent power outages, partly caused by ageing infrastructure. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Nigeria's Electricity Grid Collapses
The grid collapsed around 9:17 a.m. on Tuesday, with generation dropping significantly. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Records 1,025 Lassa Fever Cases, 174 Deaths in Eight Months
The report also noted that in the reporting week, there were two deaths. Read more »
Nigeria: Anti-Corruption Officers Raid Radio Station, Arrest Presenter During Live Programme
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) raided Urban FM, a popular radio station in Enugu State, on Monday and arrested a presenter during a live… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Annual Inflation Rate Rises Again
The September 2024 Headline inflation rate showed an increase of 0.55 per cent compared to the August 2024 headline inflation rate. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Awards N10m Compensation Against Nestle for Negligence
The ex-Nestle worker said he sustained a life-threatening injury when an iron locker fell on him on 4 September 2021. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Operatives 'Kidnapped' Me and My Crew - Nigerian Actor
The police have ordered an investigation into the actor's allegation. Read more »
Nigeria: Oxfam, CISLAC Seek Tax Reform to Address Widening Wealth Gap Among Nigerians
The groups called for measures to address tax evasion by the rich in Nigeria. Read more »