Nigeria: Bill to Establish Nigerian Coast Guard Scales Second Reading in Senate

The sponsor said the bill sought to establish the Nigerian Coast Guard to be charged with the responsibility of securing maritime zones within Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Herbert Wigwe's Family Refutes Dispute Over Late Banker's Assets, Father's Involvement

The family denied any family battle over the late Herbert Wigwe's estate. Read more »

Nigeria: Speed Darlington Speaks On Police Detention, Burna Boy's Alleged Role

Darlington was arrested over allegations of defamation and cyberstalking related to Burna Boy. Read more »

Nigeria: Minister Urges Airline Operators to 'Treat Nigerians Well', Serve Local Dishes

The minister decried how some foreign airlines lift Nigerian Passengers with outdated aircraft while using the most modern ones in other countries. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Annual Inflation Rate Rises After Two Months Consecutive Fall

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: Abia Govt Begins Disbursement of Interest-Free Loans to 302 Farmers - Official

The beneficiaries had received government-sponsored training in various agricultural ventures. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Targets 18m Residents for Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

According to Mr Bowale, 85 per cent of people from nine months to 44 years will be given Yellow Booster doses while other vaccines will be administered too. Read more »

Nigeria: Fact-Check - Did Akpabio Advise Nigerians to Go for Free Food Whenever They See One?

In a video clip, a voice that sounds like Mr Akpabio says, "Times are difficult, and wherever you see free food, please endeavour to avail yourself." Read more »

Nigeria: Many Nigerian Lawmakers Consume, Trade in Hard Drugs - Senator

The Kano senator also recommended drug tests for politicians before contesting elections and assuming political positions. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Targets Inflation Relief Through Agriculture

"We are looking to food production to help bring down inflation." Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Red Rail Will Transport Up to 500,000 Commuters Daily - Sanwo-Olu

The governor said the Red Rail Line solidifies his administration's transportation legacy. Read more »

Nigeria: Interest Rate Hike in September Done in Anticipation of Fuel Price Increase - Cardoso

Mr Cardoso explained that CBN anticipated the price increase and used the interest rate hike to cushion its inflationary impact. Read more »

Nigeria: Air Peace, Festus Keyamo and the Sad Reality of Nigeria's Aviation Sector

The frustration and anger I feel towards Air Peace is overwhelming. The airline's constant disregard for its customers and audacity in offering solutions that, in essence, put more… Read more »

Nigeria: Danjuma Launches Own Airport, Hotel As Nigeria Govt Hands Over Kashimbila Power Dam to Firm

The 40-megawatt hydroelectricity power Dam in Taraba State was initiated by the Goodluck Jonathan administration but concessioned to Mr Danjuma's firm, KP Hydro Limited. Read more »

Nigeria: Building Permits - Fashola Wants Lagos to Reduce Charges, As Sanwo-Olu Extends Amnesty to Building Owners

This is as Mr Sanwo-olu announced an extension of amnesty to owners and developers of existing buildings without planning approvals in the state to 31 December. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers Allow Use of Hard Drugs in Their Homes, Offices - Senator

The Kano senator also recommended drug tests for politicians before contesting elections and assuming political positions. Read more »

Nigeria: Grid Collapse a 'National Shame' - Peter Obi

"This recurring disaster is a national shame and a glaring testament to the failure of leadership and policy implementation at the highest levels," Mr Obi said. Read more »

Nigeria: Actress Lola Idije Clears Air On Claim That Omoborty Snatched Her Daughter's Boyfriend

Omoborty tied the knot with her US-based lover, Adeniyi Olabiyi, in the presence of friends and well-wishers in July. Read more »

Nigeria: How Nigeria Can Increase Tax Revenues - Oyedele

According to Taiwo Oyedele, the current tax gap stands at an alarming 70 to 75 per cent. Read more »

Nigeria: Gombe Govt Approves N71,500 Minimum Wage for Workers

The agreement was sealed between the organised labour and the state government, on Monday in Gombe. Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Court Gets New Leadership

The new judges were elected by the court's college of five judges and subsequently inaugurated by Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Embalo. Read more »

Nigeria: #NES30 - We Will Do Everything to Avert Hyperinflation - CBN

"We don't want to get to that point of hyperinflation," he said. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Nigeria Must Sustain Economic Reforms for 15 Years - World Bank

" There is no shortcut to economic transformation" Read more »

Nigeria: Bobrisky Saga - Court Orders Verydarkman to Delete Defamatory Videos, Comments Against Falana

The judge issued the order on Monday in a ruling on Mr Falana's preliminary application for pre-emptive actions to restrain VeryDarkMan from further defaming him and his son. Read more »

Nigeria: MFM, Customs Set for Thrilling Showdown in Zenith Bank/NBBF Women's Premier Basketball League

Basketball fans are eagerly looking forward to seeing whether MFM will retain their title or if Customs can exact revenge. Read more »