Nigeria: #CAFAwards2023 - Nigeria Records Remarkable Feat

Host Morocco also had a remarkable night; winning in five categories. Read more »

Nigeria: 2024 Budget - Nigerian Minister Proposes to Spend Over N1 Billion On Trip to Geneva

"I see that you intend to travel to Geneva next year and you have budgeted over one billion for that. We can't keep going on with over-bloated teams on abroad trips. Use the… Read more »

Nigeria: Humanitarian Affairs Minister Says 2024 Budgetary Envelop Inadequate to Tackle Poverty

"The pittance capital ceiling of N1.5 billion, an increase from the current year's budget, does not in any way match the mandate of the ministry to shrink poverty in Nigeria," the… Read more »

Nigeria: Egypt Air Fails to Transport Passengers' Luggage to Nigeria

Many passengers of Egypt air from Dubai and Cairo were unable to claim their luggage upon arriving Abuja Tuesday afternoon Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Govt Set to Unbundle Transmission Company

''To align with the Electricity Act 2023 and the industry's demands, it's time to restructure the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) into two entities: the Independent System… Read more »

Nigeria: Governor Akeredolu Goes On Another Medical Leave

In the absence of Governor Akeredolu, the Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, will assume the responsibilities of the governor in an acting capacity, a part of the statement read. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Gets New Police Commissioner

Fayoade Adegoke takes over from Idowu Owohunwa, who has been promoted to the rank of AIG in charge of the Federal Criminal Investigation Department, Alagbon Ikoyi, Lagos. Read more »

Nigeria: Kizz Daniel Marks 10 Years On Stage With Two New Songs

'Kizz Daniel on November 30th, 2023 promised his fans two new songs to celebrate a decade in the music industry.' Read more »

Nigeria: Finance Minister Wants Centralised, Unified Revenue Collection

The minister also said President Tinubu has authorised an Executive Order to ensure foreign exchange held in cash by Nigerians is paid into the banking system. Read more »

Nigeria: How God Engineered My Collaboration With Ed Sheeran - Fireboy DML

Fireboy expressed surprise at its global impact, revealing that the song, created in a mere 45 minutes, initially didn't resonate with him. Read more »

Nigeria: Funke Akindele Dedicates 'A Tribe Called Judah' to Late Mother, As Movie Hits Cinemas Weekend

The movie premiere had in attendance celebrities from various sectors of the entertainment industry. Read more »

Nigeria: Universal Health Coverage - Nigeria to Unveil Investment Initiative

The initiative aims to guide the renewal of Nigeria's health system as part of the government's broader health agenda. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Presidential Villa's Hospital Isn't in Use Yet - Official

According to the official, the facility's current status is skeletal, awaiting approval to commence full operation. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Monarch Revoked Approval for Sowore's 'Resume or Resign'' Protest - Akeredolu

Omoyele Sowore was said to have paid N100,000 for the use of the Akure Town Hall for a meeting to precede a street protest. Read more »

Nigeria: Compensation for Delayed, Cancelled Flights Should Commence January - Keyamo

Mr Keyamo also said a list of airlines that delayed or cancelled flights will be published in the media every week. Read more »

South Africa: Self-Taught Guitarist, Singer Zahara Dies After Infection

She died from a liver infection, on Monday Night, in Johannesburg Hospital at the age of 36. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Electricity Grid Collapses

"The collapse happened by 13.49 this afternoon. It is now fully restored by 18.51,'' an official said. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Speaks On Report of Illegal Kidney Trade

The investigation further revealed how a Lagos-based broker recruits young boys to act as agents to lure boys to sell their kidneys to renal patients. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Finishes 13,000 Cases, Carries Over 143,000 in One Legal Year - Chief Judge

At this rate, it means it will take a minimum of 11 years for the court to clear its docket if no new cases are filed before the court. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu's 2024 Budget Offers Little to No Hope

A review of Mr Tinubu's 2024 budget shows it violates Nigeria's fiscal law and offers little hope of a better future for citizens. Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Traditional Ruler in Cross River

Meanwhile, Patrick Egaga, a professor at the University of Calabar, has just been released by his abductors after 26 days in captivity. Read more »

Nigeria: Militants Kill Two in Kaduna As Soldiers Rescue Nine Kidnap Victims - Official

During the operation, troops recovered one AK 47 rifle, one AK 47 rifle magazine, and one locally made gun from the bandits. Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Asks 27 Rivers Lawmakers Who Defected to APC to Vacate Seats

The party also called on INEC to conduct fresh elections within a stipulated time to fill the ''vacancies''. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu in Borno, Condoles With Families of Kaduna Air Attack Victims

Dozens of civilians were killed in a military drone attack in Kaduna last week. The drone was meant to target terrorists operating in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Moyo Lawal, Mohbad, Asake, Others Top Google 2023 Searches in Nigeria

In Nigeria, this year's results show a heightened interest in lifestyle, local politics, and notable personalities such as Moyo Lawal, Peter Obi and Oladipupo Oladimeji, aka… Read more »