May 24, 2023
Nigeria: Central Bank Increases Interest Rate to 18.5%
The CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele, announced this Wednesday after the bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting that began Tuesday. Read more »
Africa: Africa Needs $2.7 Trillion to Upscale Climate Adaptations - AfDB President
"Africa is being shortchanged by climate finance. Africa is choking. Africa will need $2.7 trillion by 2030 to finance its climate change needs," Mr Adesina said. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Seeks Senate Approval to Pay $556m, £98m, N226bn for Judgement Debts
"The judgement debts have been settled through the issuance of promissory notes which will then be reviewed over time for convinience for the federal government or of Nigeria,"… Read more »
Nigeria: My Dad Arrested My Friends, Show Promoter, Because I Refused to Quit Music - Davido
"My Dad didn't know I was a musician till about two years after I started recording." Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Launches Mass Probes of Governors, Deputies
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has begun mass investigations of governors and their deputies, many of whom will leave office and lose constitutional immunity… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Remands Four Over Impersonation, Exam Malpractices
The suspects all pleaded not guilty to the charges against them. Read more »
Nigeria: How Fatal Violence Erupted in Taraba Community After Installation of Traditional Ruler
Over a dozen people have been killed in the town since 6 May in the aftermath of a protest against the installation of a traditional chief. Read more »
Nigeria: Eberechi Eze Earns First England Call-Up to Dim Nigeria's Hopes
England's coach may have finally ended the speculations around Eze representing Nigeria at the international level Read more »
May 23, 2023
Nigeria: Central Bank Revokes Licences of 132 Microfinance Banks, Others
The CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, revoked the licenses in the exercise of the powers conferred on the Central Bank of Nigeria Read more »
Nigeria: The Dark Side of Whistleblowing
Several factors make whistleblowers regret their actions and discourage others from blowing the whistle. Read more »
Nigeria: Second Niger Bridge Named After Buhari
The president participated virtually in the commissioning of the bridge. Read more »
West Africa: Military Leaders From Nigeria, Liberia, U.S., Others Meet to Strategize On Countering Terrorism
Countering violent extremist organizations, using best practices in Nigeria and West Africa, includes military leaders' collaboration. Read more »
Nigeria: The Men, Women Who'll Represent U.S. Leader Biden At President-Elect Tinubu's Inauguration
US President Biden's 9-person Pick for Presidential Delegation will attend the inauguration, in Abuja, Nigeria, on 29 May. Read more »
Nigeria: Afrobeat Musician Seun Kuti Released On Bail
"He was released this evening," the lawyer said. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari to Flag Off Oil Drilling Campaign in Borno
Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, will perform the physical spud-in Read more »
Nigeria: PRNigeria Women Win PR Awards in Zambia
The campaign demonstrated how female interns and staff in the organisation were trained and tasked with advocacies that promote inter-ethnic relations, national unity, good… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPCL to Boost Oil Reserves As Fresh Drilling Begins in Borno
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum noted that oil prospecting and exploration in Borno will create job opportunities for young people Read more »
Nigeria: Two Kuje Prison Escapees Re-Arrested At Another Crime Scene
The suspects were awaiting trial in a case of arms dealing and unlawful possession of firearms before their escaped from Kuje prison Read more »
Nigeria: Another Court Fixes Friday for Ruling On Suit Seeking to Stop Tinubu's Swearing-in
The Supreme Court had on Monday fixed Friday for judgement in a similar suit filed by the PDP to seek Mr Tinubu's disqualification and stop his swearing-in. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Approves Reorganisation of Agencies in Aviation Ministry (Full List)
"This is to address the requirements of the Acts for appropriate placements, Federal character requirements etc.," a statement said. Read more »
Nigeria: Race for Senate Presidency - SWOT Analysis of Contenders By Dr Tom Ohikere
For now, everything hangs in the balance as the behind-the-scene political scheming and intriguing horse trading continue Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-UK Prime Minister Blair Visits Tinubu, Pledges Support for Incoming Administration
Mr Blair commended Mr Tinubu's campaign focus on key areas of security, economy, agriculture and power, describing the intertwined nature of the areas as critical to the… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Governor's Family Begs El-Rufai Over Revocation of Nine Plots of Land
Mr El-Rufai, who came to office on 29 May 2015, is completing his eight-year tenure as Kaduna governor on 29 May, 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Sudan Crisis - Reps Ask Nigerian Universities to Absorb Returnee Students
Rep says Nigerian universities must give the returnees the opportunity to continue their education in Nigeria Read more »
Nigeria: Presidential Court Sets Timeframe for Atiku to Present 100 Witnesses Against Tinubu's Victory
The court shortened the request by Atiku's lawyer for the statutory seven weeks to present his 100 witnesses. Read more »