Nigeria: Kwara Governor Submits Amendment Bill On Local Govt Elections to Assembly

The Kwara State governor submitted the State Local Government Electoral Amendment Bill 2023 to the House of Assembly for consideration and passage. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Government Flags Off $100m Film City Project in Epe

This project is a collaboration between the Lagos State government and various notable players in the entertainment sector like Ebonylife Academy, Delyork and Ogidi Studios. Read more »

Nigeria: Human Trafficking - NAPTIP Records 631 Convictions Since Inception - Director-General

NAPTIP said the number of convictions in 2022 was the highest since the agency's inception. The agency was established in July 2003, about 20 years ago. Read more »

Nigeria: Gaza Hospital Attack - Palestinian Ambassador in Nigeria Calls for Independent Probe

Palestinian Ambassador in Nigeria says the hospital, which was located side by side with the Baptist Church in Gaza, had served as a safe haven for families displaced by the… Read more »

Nigeria: Climate Change - Nnimmo Bassey, Henshaw, Others Advocate Cultural Preservation, Storytelling for Social Impacts

The event had creatives, storytellers, movement builders, and community organisers, to discuss climate change issues and to share ideas that target the development of collective… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Govt Postpones Kick-Off of Federal Universities Approved By Buhari

The President Tinubu-led government says the suspension of the kick-off of the operations of the new universities approved in the twilight of then President Buhari administration… Read more »

Nigeria: Cattle Traders Appeal to Govt to Allow Them Live Inside Abia Market

The Abia State Government wants to convert the market to a non-residential daily market. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Govt Begins Revalidation of Schools Examination Codes

The verification exercise on the revalidation of Schools' Examination Codes is scheduled to be held for two (2) weeks at the premises of the Lagos State Examinations Board, Iyana… Read more »

Nigeria: Spiderwebs Expose Official's Absenteeism During Governor's Surprise Visit

The governor's spokesperson said he met many offices deserted by workers during his surprise visits to government institutions on Tuesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Naira Hits Record Low At Official Market

The Naira hit a record low at the official market on Tuesday to exchange at N848.12 per $1 Read more »

Nigeria: Plateau Govt to Review Procurement Policies - Deputy Governor

The Plateau State deputy governor expressed confidence that the review of the procurement policies of the state would provide holistic direction to enable Governor Mutfwang-led… Read more »

Nigeria: 2024 Budget - We're Committed to January-December Budget Cycle - Reps Committee

The prospect of the January to December budget cycle seems dim because President Bola Tinubu has yet to send the MTEF and the FSP to the National Assembly for consideration. Read more »

Nigeria: Ilebaye, CeeCee, Pere, Other Housemates Reflect On Life in BBNaija House

The housemates say fame no doubt comes with expectations from fans and family members asking what is next now that BBNaija Season 8 is over. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Nigerian Foods Are Rejected Abroad - NAFDAC

NAFDAC said over 70 per cent of food exports from Nigeria are rejected abroad. Read more »

Nigeria: Law Reform Commission Workers Protest Sacking of 12 Colleagues

The protesting workers shut offices and grounded operations at the law reform commission's headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Issues Guidelines On Constituency Project Payments

Ministries had in the past arbitrarily certified payments of Zonal Intervention or Constituency projects without the approval of the ministry of special duties. Read more »

Nigeria: Quick Things to Know About New ICPC Chairman, Musa Aliyu

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday appointed Musa Aliyu as the fifth substantive chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC). Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints New ICPC Chairman, Secretary

The ICPC chairman, whose appointment is subject to Senate confirmation, will resume in November, when the "pre-end of tenure leave" of the outgoing chairman of the commission, Mr… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Paid N135 Billion for Electricity Subsidy in Q2 2023 - Report

To sustain power sector operations, the commission said it recognises the significance of enhancing market remittances and is providing DisCos with revenue-boosting initiatives. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Writes Senate, Seeks Confirmation of Olukoyede As EFCC Chairman

The appointment of Mr Olukoyede by President Muhammadu Buhari last week had stirred controversy as some said he was not qualified for the position. Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Sanction Against Niger Under Threat, As Reps Call for Reopening of Borders

The lawmakers noted that the closure of borders is causing hardship to the people in some northern states. Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged N5bn Fraud - Court Postpones Stella Oduah, CCECC Trial

The postponement adds to the delays the N5 billion money laundering trial of Ms Oduah, CCECC, and other defendants has suffered since it was filed in December 2020. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Governor Doles Out N2 Million Each to 500 Street Traders

"It is very necessary to help our youths to grow." Read more »

Nigeria: Cervical Cancer - Nigerian Govt Secures Six Million Doses of HPV Vaccine

Mr Shuaib said while vaccination is the most potent prevention measure against HPV, women are encouraged to undergo regular screening tests for early detection and treatment. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Set Deliverables, Key Performance Index for Ministers, Ministries

The federal government said the monitoring begins in January 2024 and the details would be provided to Nigerians to join in monitoring the ministers and ministries. Read more »