April 05, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Sets Dates for Completion of Lagos-Ibadan, Abuja-Kano Expressways
Babatunde Fashola says all but 13 kilometres of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway will be completed by 30 April Read more »
Nigeria: How Ruling Party's 'Religious Debt' Is Shaping Senate Presidency, Reps Speakership Battles
The outcry over lack of religious balance in the winning APC presidential ticket is echoing in the races for leadership positions in the 10th National Assembly Read more »
Nigeria: IReV - Again, Lai Mohammed Contradicts INEC but Blames Media for His Statement
"INEC, suspecting cyberattack, withheld the uploading of the results in order to preserve the integrity of the data," the minister was quoted as saying by the government-owned News… Read more »
South Africa: Like Afrobeats, Amapiano Artists Need to Start Fusing English - South African Star, Kamo Mphela
"Amapiano needs to be a little more; I think we're a little too soft". Read more »
Nigeria: Davido - Reactions As Kwam 1 Titles 49th Album 'Timeless'
K1 De Ultimate trended on Wednesday because of the title of his 49th album. Read more »
Nigeria: APGA Crisis - Njoku Writes INEC to Recognise Him As National Chairman
In its 24 March judgement, the Supreme Court affirmed Mr Njoku as APGA national chairman. Read more »
Nigeria: Outgoing British Envoy Visits Buhari, Says She Had Fabulous Time in Nigeria
Ms Catriona Laing says she is sad leaving Nigeria after a four-and-a-half years tour of duty. Read more »
Nigeria: Aftermath Arrest, Portable Hails Govt, Police in New Single
"After God, the government is most powerful. If you offend me, I will report you to the police...." Read more »
Nigeria: Actor Charles Awurum Calls Peter Obi Out, Threatens to Drag Him to Court
"This isn't a laughing matter. I want to ask questions, and he must answer me, or we go to court". Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Unemployment Rate Projected to Hit 40.6% - KPMG
"We estimate that this rate has increased to 37.7percent in 2022 and will rise further to 40.6percent in 2023", the report said. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Manufacturing Sector Shrinks in March As Cash Scarcity Bites
Widespread reports by firms indicated that customers were unable to commit to spending in the face of the cash crunch Read more »
Nigeria: Group Demands Release of NYSC Member Accused of Engaging in Criminal Activities
The corps member reportedly exposed atrocities allegedly committed by three police officers in Anambra State. Read more »
West Africa: What Nigeria, Other Sahel Countries Can Learn From Niger's Counter-Terrorism Approach
Unlike its neighbours, Niger has made dialogue with violent extremist groups an important part of its strategy. Read more »
Nigeria: 10th NASS Leadership - PDP, LP, Other Minority Parties Form Alliance to Produce Reps Speaker
With 163 seats in their kitty, the six minority parties in the 10th session of the 360-member House say there is a need to form an alliance to achieve a collective interest against… Read more »
Nigeria: Israel Ready to Support Nigeria Develop Technologies in Fighting Climate Change - Envoy
Michael Freeman, Ambassador of Israel to Nigeria has reassured of the country's commitment to support Nigeria develop applicable technologies to boost her fight against climate… Read more »
April 04, 2023
Nigeria: Chinese Bank Approved to Finance Kaduna-Kano Rail Project
The Senate said China Development Bank (CDB) has taken over the financing of the project following the withdrawal of the China Exim Bank. Read more »
Nigeria: Legislation, Capacity Gaps Undermining Nigeria's Anti-Corruption Measures - Report
The report analysed 16 different mechanisms focused on transparency and accountability in four different areas Read more »
Nigeria: Global Red Cross Hit With Financial Crisis Affecting Assistance to Nigeria, Others
The organisation has an estimated field budget of $2.7 billion for 2023, the largest ever, which it is now apparently unable to implement. Read more »
Nigeria: Davido's 'Timeless' Dominates Streaming Platforms Across the World
Afrobeats is not only penetrating non-African global markets, it is also crowding out Western music in much of Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: Rights Group Lists States With High Voter Suppression, Rights Violations in New Report
The NHRC's Project Coordinator of Mobilising Voters for Election (MOVE) reported the level of human rights violations associated with the elections. Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi Speaks On Treason Allegation
Since he was caught on tape declaring the 2023 presidential election a "religious war", Mr Obi had remained silent on social media, leaving his aides to address the matter. Read more »
Nigeria: Militants Attack Kaduna Community, Kidnap 10 Students - Official
The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Tuesday in Kaduna. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Plunges to New Low At Official Window
Naira plunged to N463.50 per $1 on Monday, the lowest known level it has recorded at the official market so far. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari, King of Jordan in Telephone Conversation Over Global Issues
The Presidency says both leaders expressed satisfaction on security matters. Read more »
Nigeria: Imo Senator-Elect, Osita Izunaso, Visits Buhari, Says He's Most Qualified to Be Senate President
Mr Izunaso demands the zoning of the Senate presidency to the South-east region. Read more »