October 24, 2023
Nigeria: UK Court Laments Greediness of Nigerian Officials in P&ID Scandal
"This case has, sadly, brought together a combination of examples of what some individuals will do for money," the UK court ruled. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Court Refuses to Order Release of CIA, FBI Dossiers On Tinubu
An American had applied for the US court's order FBI, CIA and other relevant law enforcement agencies to release confidential information on investigations involving President Bola… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Looks to Clear $6.8 Billion Forex Overdue to Steady Naira
Inflows adding up to $10 billion are to come in in the weeks ahead, said Special Adviser to the President on Economic Affairs Tope Fasua Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Petrol Subsidy Removal, Crises Linger in Nigeria's Downstream Sector
The crises hampering operations in the oil sector linger as Nigerians continue to lament the ripple effect of high pump prices. Read more »
Nigeria: First Lady Decries High Prevalence of Cervical Cancer in Nigeria
Mrs Tinubu said regular screenings must be encouraged and there must be improved access to healthcare with behavioural interventions. Read more »
Nigeria: Panic As Suspected Militant Engages Nigerian Security Operatives in Gunfight
The suspect who allegedly has been on the watch list of security operatives for sometime moved to the area two years ago. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Asks Security Agencies to Probe Benue Bank Robbery
The Senate also asked the security agencies to improve on their intelligence system. Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Joined APC - Tonto Dikeh
"I am headstrong for you Nigerians, and in due time, you will surely feel the positive impacts of my decision as it will be evident through us all." Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Reacts to David Hundeyin's 'Extradition' Claims
Mr Hundeyin is currently a refugee in Ghana, where he fled for safety due to alleged "political persecution" by the Nigerian government. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Oil Industry Is On Steady Growth - Wabote
Mr Wabote, an engineer gave the assessment on Monday while delivering the keynote address at the 3rd Biennial International Conference on Hydrocarbon Science and Technology,… Read more »
Nigeria: Cervical Cancer - Nigeria to Reach Over 7 Million Girls With HPV Vaccine
The statement noted that a five-day mass vaccination campaign in schools and communities will be carried out during the inaugural roll-out in 16 states and the Federal Capital… Read more »
Nigeria: How EFCC Under Magu Uncovered Corruption That Overturned $11 Billion P&ID Award
EFCC also established that a now-deceased petroleum minister broke the law by signing the contract without proper approvals and protocol. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Plans to Review School Curriculum
"We want to strengthen some level of critical thinking at that level. The teaching has to be in a way to nurture their capability at that stage to think critically," Mr Mamman… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Seeks Home-Grown Solutions to Address Petroleum Industry Challenges
"My expectation is for us to come up with our home-grown solution to address our problem in the petroleum industry," an official said. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Needs Substantial Gas to Meet Electricity Demand - Minister
Nigeria has struggled with poor power supply for decades, a challenge that is estimated to cost businesses about $29 billion yearly, according to the World Bank. Read more »
Nigeria: Only One Legal Aid Lawyer Attends to Thousands of Poor Suspects in Bauchi - Official
The Legal Aid Council of Nigeria (LACON), over the years, has not been able to fulfil its core mandate, a problem blamed on inadequate funding and a shortage of manpower. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Probes N11.35 Trn Spent On Rehabilitation of Refineries
The Senate noted that despite the moribund state of the nation's four refineries, their operating costs between 2010 and 2020 were estimated at N4.8 trillion Naira. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill School Principal, Teacher
The government said security agencies had been alerted and charged to fish out the perpetrators of the dastardly act. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Doctor Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Rape
For raping his wife's niece, a Lagos doctor has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Alerts Abuja Residents Ahead of Battle Simulation Exercise
The exercise is part of activities scheduled for the Inter Formation Combat Platoon Obstacle Crossing Competition 2023 Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Expects $10 Billion Forex Inflows in Weeks - Minister
"...there is a line of sight of $10 billion worth of foreign exchange in the relatively near future in weeks rather months," Mr Edun said. Read more »
Nigeria: Marketers Blame Terminal Operators for Rising Price of Cooking Gas
"As of today, gas is sold by these terminal owners for N16.8 million for 20 metric tonnes whereas NNLG sells to them for a little bit less than N9 million." Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Promises to Address Challenges in Financial Markets
"My government is not blind to the challenges several of you are facing in the financial markets", Mr Tinubu said. Read more »
Nigeria: Ribadu, IGP Egbetokun, Others to Speak On Organized Crime, Counterterrorism
The theme for the event scheduled to hold on 24-25th October is; Building Resilient Institutions to Counter Emerging Threats. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Justifies Purchase of Luxury Vehicles Amidst Economic Hardship
There has been public outrage over the plan by the federal legislature to buy vehicles for its members despite the bad state of the nation's economy. Read more »