Nigeria: Tinubu Sacks NAHCON CEO, Names Replacement

Mr Tinubu has also approved the dissolution of the Board of NAHCON Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Urges Govt to Declare State of Emergency On Drug Abuse

The Senate also canvassed a national summit on the state of drugs and narcotics abuse in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Asks Senate to Confirm Appointment of New NSIPA Coordinator

Mrs Yakubu was named the national coordinator of NSIPA in September pending confirmation by the Senate. Read more »

Nigeria: Data Essential to Improving Health Outcomes in Nigeria - Minister

The minister said there are plans to strengthen governance, improve population health outcomes, focus on improving the economic value chain for health, as well as public health… Read more »

Nigeria: FEC Approves Implementation of Agreement With Labour Unions

The unions will now suspend their strike by 30 days, with parties to the agreement committing "to henceforth abide by the dictates of Social dialogue in all our future… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Seeks to Be Largest Food Logistics Hub in 2024

Governor Sanwo-Olu said this while addressing journalists at the grand finale of the 2023 World Food Day celebration at the Nigeria Police College, Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday. Read more »

Nigeria: Conjoined Twins Delivered in Lagos Hospital Die - Official

According to Mr Fabamwo, although the set of twins died, their mother is doing well. Read more »

Nigeria: Adamawa Senator Sacked By Appeal Court Blames Akpabio, Says Orji Kalu, Three Others Next

Mr Abbo described the judgement sacking him from office as "a coup on democracy." Read more »

Nigeria: Crisis Rocks Lagos State Football Association As Board Members Revolt, Suspend Chairman

The already tense situation on the board eventually culminated in the suspension of the chairman who had many allegations levelled against him; including being autocratic. Read more »

Nigeria: Peseiro Reacts As Super Eagles Break Four-Year Jinx in Portugal

But while the victory over the Mambas ought to have put smiles on the lips of the gaffer, the Portuguese manager expressed his dissatisfaction with the poor display from the… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Proposes U.S.$34 Billion Budget for 2024

FEC also approved the use of concrete for road projects across the country including those of new ones, depending on the level of completion. Read more »

Nigeria: Inflation Hits 26.72% As Food Prices Rise

Food inflation rate in September quickened to 30.64 per cent. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Cargo Haulage On Lagos-Ibadan Rail Was Stalled for Two Years

Former President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated the 157-kilometresLagos-Ibadan rail on 10 June 2021 for passenger services and to ease cargo evacuation from Apapa port. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Reopens Ladipo Market

The Lagos State Government says business activities would commence at the popular Ladipo marker, a spare parts market, after its recent closure for various environmental… Read more »

Nigeria: Lawyer Expresses Concerns Over Delayed Hearing of IPOB's Appeal Against Proscription

Since 2018 when IPOB lodged its appeal to overturn the terrorist tag, the Court of Appeal has yet to hear or determine the appeal. Read more »

Nigeria: Cabinet Approves Sub-Committees for Industrial Revitalisation, Free Trade Zone

Industry Minister, Doris Uzoka-Anite, said that the sub-committees would come up with a roadmap toward the full revival of the economy in line with the president's eight-point… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Swears in Three New Ministers

The Senate confirmed the nomination of the three new ministers on 4 October. Read more »

Nigeria: Food Insecurity Threat to Nigeria's Peace, Stability - Red Cross Society

The society's President, Mr Adeaga, said addressing hunger in Nigeria is not just a matter of dignity, but a matter of urgent national security. Read more »

Nigeria: It's Worrisome Nigerians Don't Believe Their Leaders - Minister

"This is because we have seen a gradual erosion in the belief and trust of government communication in this country." Read more »

Nigeria: 2024 Oscars - Nigeria Picks 'Mami Wata' As International Feature Film Contender

'Mami Wata' advances in the Oscars race having received the highest votes from the 14-man committee. Read more »

Nigeria: Kidnap - University Warns Off-Campus Students to Relocate From Outskirts

The university has witnessed two major incidents of abduction of its students living off-campus on the outskirts of the state capital. Read more »

Nigeria: Red Cross to Raise N23 Billion Against Hunger Crisis in Nigeria

About 1,092,300 people would benefit from the aid, the organisation said. Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Arrests Musician for Allegedly Defrauding Briton £9,300

The Lagos-based singer allegedly impersonated a marine engineer who fixes boats and pipelines in Singapore. Read more »

Nigeria: FGCs Are National Treasures, Protect Them From Attacks, Nigerian Ministers Tell Principals

The latest report by Save the Children revealed that there have been 70 incidents of attacks on Nigerian schools with over 180 schoolchildren killed and nearly 90 injured. Read more »

Nigeria/Mozambique: Nigeria 3-2 Mozambique - Super Eagles Pip 10-Man Mambas in Portugal

Before Monday's victory, the Super Eagles had played more than a dozen friendly matches which they either lost or drew. Read more »