October 01, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu Speaks On Cash Transfer Programme for 15 Million Households, Other Plans
The Nigerian Senate in July approved Mr Tinubu's request for $800 million borrowing from the World Bank to scale up the National Safety Net Programme. Read more »
Nigeria: 'New Monetary Policy Regime Will Benefit All Nigerians, Not Just the Rich'
"Reform may be painful, but it is what greatness and the future require," President Tinubu said. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Reacts to Tinubu's Independence Day Broadcast
The PDP said Mr Tinubu's broadcast showed that the APC administration has no plans, capacity and competence to handle the crucial and urgent task of governance in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Planned Strike - What We Discussed With Labour Unions - Gbajabiamila
After a four-hour closed door meeting, the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, said that the president agreed to the new formula after an observation by the labour… Read more »
Nigeria: OVH Acquisition - NNPC Retail Workers Reveal Alleged Gaps in Reps Committee's Probe
The NNPC workers urged the House of Representatives committee probing the NNPC-OVH deal to carry out a thorough investigation and ensure justice. Read more »
Nigeria: Beautiful Church Choir Dance to Celebrate Nigeria's Independence
The choir at the All Christian Gospel Centre, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Sunday, wowed the congregants with a special performance to celebrate Nigeria's independence anniversary… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Court Gives Chicago University 48 Hours to Release Tinubu's Academic Records
The US court in Illinois ordered Chicago State University (CSU) to release the academic records to Atiku after dismissing Mr Tinubu's objection on Saturday. Read more »
Nigeria: 'My Husband Is Not a Magician' - Remi Tinubu
My husband is not a magician; he is going to work and I believe and hope that we will have peace in this country Read more »
Nigeria: Bedrooms, Back-Pockets and Beck-and-Call in Nigeria's Elections
The nadir was in 2007, when 1,282 offices, out of a total of 1,496, or 85.7% of elective offices contested, ended up in election petition tribunals, leading "The Economist" to… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Demolishes 'Illegal' Structures in Computer Village
Markets across Lagos deemed to have contravened the state's environmental laws have been having a tough time since the beginning of the second administration of Governor Babajide… Read more »
Nigeria: Newborn Triplets, Mother Stranded At Kano Hospital Over Inability to Afford Care
Mr Magaji said he had six children before the birth of the triplets. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Seals Off Supermarkets, Restaurant, Others
The commercial buildings in Lekki were sealed off for flouting Lagos environmental laws. Read more »
Nigeria: Apple Music Names Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, Rema, Asake Biggest Nigerian Artists of All Time
Apple highlights the feats of the five most prominent Nigerian artistes of all time. Read more »
Nigeria: 10 Key Highlights of Tinubu's Independence Day Speech
While he acknowledged that his government's reforms were difficult and painful for Nigerians, he affirmed they were inevitable. Read more »
Nigeria: Rule of Law, Democracy Are Nigeria's Guiding Principles - Tinubu
Mr Tinubu spoke about Nigeria's democratic experience in his first Independence Day broadcast to mark Nigeria's 63rd Independence Anniversary on Sunday. Read more »
Nigeria: Top Entertainment Stories Last Week
A round-up of top entertainment stories in Nigeria you may have missed last week. Read more »
Nigeria: SERAP Sues 36 Governors Over Failure to Account for N72 Billion Subsidy Palliative
The federal government recently disbursed N2 billion out of the N5 billion palliative package to each state of the federation and the federal capital territory (FCT), to address… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian State Governor Appoints Over 300 Aides
The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, in September, appointed 94 social media influencers as media aides. Read more »
Nigeria: NLC, TUC Meet Govt Delegation, May Suspend Strike
The meeting was held a few hours after President Bola Tinubu addressed Nigerians on the occasion of Nigeria's 63rd Independence Anniversary. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Company Announces Reduction in Cement Price
The company said it would review the reduced prices further. Read more »
Nigeria: Attorney-General Speaks on Plea Bargain Deal With Ex-Central Bank Chief
The AGF addresses claims that he has signed a plea agreement with the former CBN chief, Mr Emefiele, who is facing corruption charges and ongoing investigations. Read more »
Nigeria: Independence Anniversary - Atiku, Obi, Akpabio, Felicitate Nigerians
Nigeria marks her 63rd Independence on Sunday. Read more »
Nigeria: Endure the Hardship Caused By Petrol Subsidy Removal, Tinubu Urges Nigerians
"I wish today's difficulties did not exist. But we must endure if we are to reach the good side of our future." Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Announces Wage Increase for Junior Federal Workers
"For the next six months, the average low-grade worker shall receive an additional Twenty-Five Thousand naira per month," Mr Tinubu said. Read more »
September 30, 2023
Nigeria: 3,000 Security Personnel Deployed to Abuja Ahead of Independence Day
The FCT NSCDC Commandant, Olusola Odumosu, directed the deployed officers and men to protect citizens alongside all national assets and infrastructure in the territory. Read more »