Nigeria: Again, EEDC Speaks On Persistent State-Wide Blackout in Imo

EEDC explains how it has been left with no energy to distribute to its customers, a development that has left the whole of Imo State in a persistent blackout. Read more »

Africa: Over 350 Million Africans Financially Excluded - Report

The report says despite the high number of mobile phone users in Africa, a chunk of its people remain outside the financial ecosystem. Read more »

Nigeria: Kogi - I Am Not Stepping Down for Dino Melaye - AA Governorship Candidate

AA candidate, OlayinkaBraimoh, says he is confident of winning Saturday's governorship election in Kogi State Read more »

Nigeria: 2.3 Million Children Receive Polio Vaccine in Anambra - Commissioner

The state government is about to begin the second phase of polio immunisation in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Election - Women Protest in Bayelsa, Call for Removal of Police Commissioner

"We have heard your agitations, and we will ensure a peaceful conduct of the exercise before and after." Read more »

Nigeria: Dino's Candidacy, Golden Opportunity for Kogi - Atiku

Atiku asked the people of Kogi State to guard their votes during the election. Read more »

Nigeria: Bayelsa Set for Governorship Election Amidst Security Concerns

"If troublemakers feel they have two heads, then they must make ready the second head because the first head will surely be taken off," an army officer says of the election. Read more »

Nigeria: Emefiele Regains Freedom After Five Months in Detention

Mr Emefiele regained his freedom after a court in Abuja granted him bail on Wednesday and ordered him to be released from almost five-month detention. Read more »

Nigeria: Kogi - APC Candidate Raises Alarm Over Arrest of Supporters

Police arrested suspected political thugs on Tuesday in Kogi East senatorial district. Read more »

Nigeria: What Happened After Zamfara University Students Were Abducted - Matawalle

The two Zamfara-born politicians have been at loggerheads since the beginning of the 2022 political campaigns. Read more »

Nigeria: Six Jailed for Circulating Nude Video of Former Osun Speaker

Justice Emmanuel Ayoola found the convicts guilty of conspiracy, advance fee fraud and cyber stalking of the former lawmaker Read more »

Nigeria: UK Pledges to Support Jigawa to Improve School Enrollment, Train Teachers

Many of the out-of-school children in Jigawa are Almajiris. Read more »

Nigeria: Security, INEC's Impartiality, Other Factors to Determine Success of Bayelsa, Kogi, Imo Elections

Not less than 18 candidates cleared by INEC will contest the governorship election in Kogi, 17 in Imo and 16 in Bayelsa. Read more »

Nigeria: Russia-Ukraine Crisis Affecting Nigeria's Crude Inflow - NNPCL

An official noted that the challenges are fast becoming a thing of the past with the introduction and implementation of a new framework for the domestic petroleum industry Read more »

Nigeria: FRSC Deploys 1500 Personnel for Bayelsa, Kogi, Imo Governorship Polls

Mr Biu warned the FRSC personnel deployed to play an active role in the democratic exercise to exhibit the highest sense of professionalism. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Stops Sale of Novare, Shoprite Malls in Nigeria

Novare is the owner of some retail malls, including Shoprite malls, across Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Imo Governorship - 18 Political Parties Sign Peace Accord

"So, it is absolutely right for every voter to come out to ensure that they vote for the candidate of their choice so that we get the right people to represent us." Read more »

Nigeria: Zamfara Govt Accuses Matawalle of Wasting Billion On Abandoned Hotel Project

The Zamfara government says Mr Matawalle approved over 90% of contract sum but the contractor failed to deliver. Read more »

Nigeria: Staff of Consulting Firm Allegedly Caught Demanding Bribe From Civil Servant

The Prime Gate Consultant was contracted by the Jigawa State government to capture the Bio-data of civil servants. Read more »

Nigeria: Ikorodu Crusade - Pastor Ashimolowo Donates Relief Items to Over 3,000 Persons, Funds Surgical Operations

Last week, the cleric told journalists of his plans to hold a first-of-its-kind crusade in the Igbogbo area of Ikorodu, Lagos State, where he would distribute relief materials to… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Grants Ex-Central Bank Governor Emefiele Bail

The court had repeatedly ordered the EFCC, which recently took custody of Mr Emefiele from the State Security Service (SSS), to either produce him in court or release him. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Govt to Sign Direct Flight Agreement With Algeria

"Nigeria has always had a Bilateral Air Service Agreement with Algeria (BASA) for decades, however, they have not taken advantage of the agreement," the minister said. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate to Probe Admission Fraud in Varsities, Polytechnics

The lawmakers noted that authorities of some higher institutions are using admission to exploit and frustrate intelligent students. Read more »

Nigeria: Zungeru Hydropower Plant to Begin Operation November - Minister

"Zungeru hydropower is ready. The concession has also been approved by Mr President. So we will start operating Zunger probably before the end of this month," Mr Adelabu said. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Signs 2023 Supplementary Budget of N2.1trn

President Tinubu commended the National Assembly for its expeditious consideration and budget approval. Read more »