July 20, 2023
Nigeria: House of Reps Reject Move to Increase Electricity Tariff
The lawmakers said it is insensitive to come up with an increase in electricity tariff at this time when many Nigerians are yet to come to terms with the fuel price increase. Read more »
Nigeria: Agreement Signed to Build Country's First Floating Gas Plant
The NNPCL described the Floating LNG project as a "must-do" initiative for Nigeria Read more »
Nigeria: Revenue Service Plans to Generate U.S.$32 Billion In 2024 - Official
FIRS says it plans to generate N7.5 trillion for the country in the remaining half of 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Outlines Plans to Boost Nigeria's Culture, Entertainment Economy
The federal government says the creative economy, culture and tourism contribute more to global GDP than oil & gas production. Read more »
Africa: Interview - Why CJID Is Hosting West Africa Journalism Innovation Conference - Busola Ajibola
The inaugural conference hopes to bring journalists, policymakers, digital technologists, innovators and others to discuss issues that affect journalism and the media in West… Read more »
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - NEMA to Distribute Rice, Other Grains to Nigerians - NEC
"Across the sectors of the economy, public and civil servants and even farmers will benefit maximally," the governor said. Read more »
July 19, 2023
Nigeria: Senate Seeks Abolition of Age Limit As Requirement for Employment
The Senate urged the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment and other relevant agencies to restrict and discourage public and private employers from depriving millions of job… Read more »
Nigeria: Tobi Amusan Charged With Violation Ahead of World Champs
"Today, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has charged me an alleged rule violation for having missed 3 tests in 12 months," Amusan wrote. Read more »
Nigeria: Covid-19 - Nigeria Receives $9.2 Million Grant
The NPHCDA boss said significant progress has been made in vaccination but that some states are performing better than others. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Authorities Fail to Arrest Asari Dokubo but Charge Emefiele With Possession of Firearms
Mr Dokubo, a former militant leader, instead of being arrested and prosecuted for brandishing AK-47 rifles, has been hobnobbing with the country's leaders despite clearly violating… Read more »
July 18, 2023
Nigeria: Govt Moves to Curtail Outbreak of Anthrax
The federal government confirmed the first case of Anthrax in Nigeria after disclosing on Monday that the disease was detected in a farm in Niger State. Read more »
Nigeria: EU Awards Postgraduate Scholarship to 135 Nigerians
This number places Nigeria in the number one spot among beneficiaries of the EU postgraduate scholarships in Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - Nigeria's Daily Petrol Consumption Figure Reduces
NMDPRA says marketers can fix their prices, because it is a free market where there is competition. Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Fubara Sacks Over 1,700 University Workers in Rivers
The sacked officials were employed about two months ago. Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Price Increase Beginning of Hard Times for Nigerians - Labour Party
"Recall that we had earlier warned that the bourgeoisie government in place can only enrich the upper class and inflict penury on the proletariat," the party said. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Invade Palace in Nigeria, Kill Traditional Ruler
The police confirm the incident which threw the community into palpable fear and panic. Read more »
July 17, 2023
Nigeria: Possible Cases of Anthrax Found In Niger State
Mr Vakuru said animals showing signs of a possible case of anthrax on a farm in Suleja, Niger State, were reported to his office on 14 July. Read more »
Nigeria: Opposition's Atiku's Petition Filled With Contradictions, Confusion, Tinubu Lawyers Tell Court
Mr Tinubu's lawyers wrote this in the final written addresses they filed on behalf of the President with regards to Atiku's petition at the presidential election court. Read more »
Nigeria: Keeping All Options Open in Resolving Nigeria's Banditry
Indeed, thousands of lives have been needlessly wasted by bandits in all the six geo-political zones. Read more »
Nigeria: Judicial Interference - Why Bulkachuwa Can't Be Arrested, National Assembly Clerk Tells Court
The Clerk of the National Assembly (NASS) said this in a counter-affidavit he filed in response to a suit filed by former senator, Adamu Bulkachuwa, who confessed to influencing… Read more »
July 16, 2023
Africa: African Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Integration, Development, Cooperation
The African leaders concluded the Fifth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union (AU) in Nairobi, Kenya, on Sunday. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Solution to Insecurity, Poverty in North Underway - Vice President
Mr Shettima said the president is determined to define the meaning and concept of modern governance. Read more »
Nigeria: Navy Recovers Arms, Destroys Boat Laden With Stolen Crude in Bayelsa
There was a shootout between the troops and some armed men, an official said. Read more »
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - Tinubu's Committee Meets, Promises Succour
The Chairman of the Palliative Committee on Subsidy Removal, Nasir Idris, has assured Nigerians that efforts were on to cushion the effects of the subsidy removal. Read more »
July 15, 2023
Nigeria: National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Investigates Alleged Killing of 2-Year-Old Boy By Its Operatives
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has said it is investigating the alleged killing of a two-year-old boy by its operatives during a raid at a drug joint in Delta… Read more »