Nigeria: How We Reduced Ondo Debts By N128 Billion in Six Years - State Government

Ongo Government says Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu met a debt of N220 billion in 2017 Read more »

Nigeria: Tonto Dikeh Fumes After NDLEA Unveils Naira Marley As Ambassador

"I don't do drugs, I just smoke weed." Read more »

Nigeria: Corruption, Social Norms, and Behaviour Change in Nigeria

Nigeria has been grappling with the pervasive problem of corruption for a considerable period, and its consequences have had far-reaching effects on its development, governance,… Read more »

Nigeria: Economy - Nigeria in Trouble, Help Yourselves, Nigerian Governor Tells Residents

The federal government on Thursday announced N5 billion palliative to each of the 36 states to cushion the effect of the removal of petrol subsidy. Read more »

Nigeria: 2023 - Army to Deploy 2,300 Soldiers for Imo Governorship Election - Official

Like other states in Nigeria's South-east, security has deteriorated in Imo State with frequent attacks by armed persons. Read more »

Africa: FGM Responsible for Increased Deaths in Some African Countries - Report

The study shows that FGM remains legal in five of the 28 countries where it is most practised. Read more »

Nigeria: University Suspends Top Official Accused of Sexual Harassment

Cyril Ndifon was previously suspended by the school authority in 2015 after he was accused of raping a 20-year-old law student in his office, an allegation the professor challenged… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Government Has 'No Respect for Court' - Judge

"The prosecution has shown that they are not law abiding and have no respect for the court. The court cannot force them," the judge said. Read more »

Nigeria: Abbas Replaces Minister-Designate, Tanko Sununu, As Committee Chairman, As Army Panel Gets Head

Mr Sununu was appointed chairman of the house committee on healthcare services before his appointment as minister in July. Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged Rape - Lagos Shuts School, Accused Arraigned, Remanded

The perpetrator has since been arraigned for the offence and is currently remanded in Kirikiri Correction Centre in Lagos. Read more »

Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - Nigerian Govt Approves N5bn for Each State, FCT

The governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, made the announcement in Abuja on Thursday. Read more »

Nigeria: 2023 - Tribunal Reserves Judgment in LP Candidate's Petition Against Enugu Gov

The LP candidate in the election, Chijioke Edeoga, is challenging the victory of Governor Peter Mbah of the Peoples Democratic Party. Read more »

Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - Nigerian Govt Releases 200 Trucks of Farming Inputs to States As Palliatives

"He (President Bola Tinubu) also asked me to tell this gathering that we are going through a difficult phase in the history of this country but these pains are pains of birth, the… Read more »

Nigeria: 'We're Here to Shape Our Tomorrow Today' - Tinubu

Mr Tinubu assures that there will be broad digital adoption across government processes. Read more »

Nigeria: Mohammed Idris - Shaping Nigeria's Future Through Information and Orientation

Alhaji Idris's advocacy for good governance and accountability through his media platform reflects his dedication to societal progress. Read more »

West Africa: Niger Coup - Ecowas Defence Chiefs Meet in Ghana

The defence chiefs will meet in Accra, Ghana for two days (Thursday and Friday) to finalise plans for the deployment of the Standby Force. Read more »

Nigeria: Uburu Health Links UNTH, LUTH, Stanford in Skin Disease Diagnosing A.I for Africans Globally

The collaboration amongst the three institutions would see the utilization of existing classified skin lesion datasets, first from the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital… Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged N6.9 Billion Fraud - Court Reschedules Emefiele's Arraignment

Mr Emefiele was present in court for the arraignment on alleged N6.9 billion fraud, but the judge had to reschedule his arraignment. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Committed to Harnessing Mineral Wealth - Official

"This event promises to be a significant platform for key stakeholders in the mining industry to converge and discuss the pivotal role that Nigeria's critical mineral resources… Read more »

Nigeria: How Seplat Drilling Rig Collapsed - NUPRC

The commission explained that the rig completed the drilling of Gbetiokun-11 for NEPL and was demobilised on Wednesday, 9 August. Read more »

Nigeria: Food Security - Research Recommends Four Climate-Resilient Policy Interventions for Nigeria

The researchers said the recommendations became necessary after empirical findings indicated "the negative impacts of climatic factors on agricultural productivity." Read more »

Nigeria: Gov Mbah Inaugurates Committee On Payment of Outstanding Pensions for Local Govt Retirees

A similar committee was recently constituted at the state level to clear the outstanding pensions and gratuities owed to civil servants since 2006 in Enugu State. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Enough Is Enough,' Cross River Governor Warns Kidnappers

Some gunmen, on 13 July, abducted Ekanem Ephraim, a professor and a neurologist at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital. Read more »

Nigeria: Amusan Cleared to Compete At World Championships

Amusan's case was argued before the AIU panel on Wednesday, and after an exhaustive session, the world record holder in the 100m hurdles event was able to prove her innocence. Read more »

Nigeria: CAF Confederation Cup - Governor Obaseki Gives 30 Buses and 100 Jerseys to Fans

The 30 buses will be stationed at 10 strategic routes in Benin City, Edo State Capital to convey fans to and fro the stadium for Saturday's CAF Confederation tie between Bendel… Read more »