Nigeria: Gas Suppliers Task Govt On Fixing Bad Roads, Modular Refineries

An official noted that flooding has ravaged many parts of the highways, causing delays for gas suppliers. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Panel Queries JAMB Over Secret Recruitment

The paneĺ noted that by the documents available to the committee, JAMB had been recruiting without following the due process of advertisement, shortlisting and interview of… Read more »

Nigeria: Witnesses Provide Reps Panel With Evidence Linking FCC Commissioners to Job Racketeering

The witnesses presented bank statements and oral evidence linking aides of different commissioners in the FCC to job racketeering. Read more »

Senegal/Mali: FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament - D'Tigers Target Victory Over Mali After Defeat Against Senegal

Having failed to qualify for the World Cup, D'Tigers are keen to return to the Olympic Games in Paris Read more »

Nigeria: WHO Red List Fails to Stem Exodus of Health Workers From Nigeria, Others

The Nigerian Association of Nurses and Midwives has reported that Nigeria now has a nurse-to-patient ratio of one nurse to about 1,160 patients, whereas the OECD average is one… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Committed to Peaceful Restoration of Democracy in Niger Republic - Presidency

ECOWAS ordered the activation and deployment of its standby force to restore constitutional order in Niger. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Authorities Postpone Resumption of Football League 2023/2024

The IMC had originally scheduled 26 August as the NPFL kickoff date for the 2023/24 season but it has now been postponed. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu 'Very Concerned' About Naira Exchange Rate, Meets Central Bank Governor

At the meeting, both men discussed what "could be done to stabilize" the Nigerian currency and how to "improve the liquidity in the market." Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Air Force Airstrikes Hit Oil Thieves, Militants, Others

Mr Gabkwet said that airstrikes were targeted at the nefarious activities of oils thieves which had continued to affect the general environment of the region as well as the oil… Read more »

Niger: Niger Needs Deeper Mediation Diplomacy, Not Military Intervention

Niger is one of the poorest countries in the world, a victim of a callous history and geography. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Assembly Screens 20 Out of 39 Commissioner Nominees

The 20 nominees were screened despite concerns shown by lawmakers and an Islamic group. Read more »

Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Appoints Six 'Non-Cabinet' Special Advisers

The special advisers will serve in various capacities across ministries. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian University Students Protest Against Alleged Sexual Harassment By Top Official

The university authority said they would investigate the allegations. Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna Govt Partners Google to Empower 5000 Women in Tech Skills

"The initiative will serve four key semi-urban and rural communities in Kaduna State. " Read more »

Nigeria: BB Naija - All-Stars Jury Evicts Uriel From Season 8

Uriel's journey ended unexpectedly, with emotions running high and setting social media on fire. Read more »

Nigeria: Militants Kill One, Abduct Seven Others in Fresh Zamfara Attack

The abductees include a retired civil servant, a prince, and a married woman. Read more »

Nigeria: NCDMB Partners ACAN On Zero-Tolerance for Corruption in Workplace

The ICPC Chairman, Professor Bolaji Owasanoye, expressed appreciation for the principled stance of the NCDMB Management on zero-tolerance for corruption in the workplace Read more »

Nigeria: Challenging Nigeria's New Ministers

Nigerians want ministers who can exhibit innovative thinking and demonstrate the capacity for practical, impact-oriented solutions to national issues. Read more »

Nigeria: How to Address Nigeria's Forex Crisis - Agora Policy

The goal is to ensure that FX adjustments reflect the trends in the balance of payments in a credible manner over the near and medium term," the think-tank said. Read more »

Nigeria: Hajj - Cargo Operators Apologise to Pilgrims Over Delay in Delivery of Goods

Mr Yahaya explained that the delay was as a result of some extra charges newly introduced by the Nigeria Customs Service and other agencies during the just concluded Hajj… Read more »

West Africa: Why Military Takeover of Govt in West Africa Increasingly Re-Emerging - Shehu Sani

"We have seen in the past few years how democracies in the West African sub-region have collapsed. It has happened in Guinea, Burkina Faso, Mali, and now Niger Republic..." Read more »

Nigeria: 'Our Plan to End Open Defecation in Enugu' - Gov Mbah

The governor vowed to end perennial water scarcity in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: #Under30EntrepreneursInNigeria - 'You Can Have Your Dream Body By Exercising, Eating Right' - Fitness Trainer Alessandra

"Money is not the end game for a fitness enthusiast, you have got to love it with all of your heart." Read more »

Nigeria: Ighalo Extends Stay in Saudi Arabia After Signing Deal With Al Wehda

Ighalo has been playing in Saudi Arabia since February 2021, when he joined Al-Shabab Read more »

Nigeria: Central Bank's $7.5 Billion Loans From U.S. Lenders Mar Nigeria's Credit Rating

Nigeria's dollar bond due in 2030 sank 2.295 cents to its lowest level in the past one month on Friday at 83.221 cents as a crisis of confidence in the economy heightened among… Read more »