June 21, 2023
Sierra Leone: Jonathan Arrives Freetown Ahead of Saturday's General Election in Sierra Leone
The general election in Sierra Leone holds on Saturday. Read more »
Nigeria: How Tinubu Should Fight Corruption - Journalist
The journalist outlines measures President Tinubu should adopt to fight corruption. Read more »
Nigeria: Elites Suffer From Fuel Price Hike More Than Ordinary Nigerians - Ex-Lawmaker
"Palliatives are being worked out. And very soon, if the president comes back from France, assure you Nigerians will get great news." Read more »
Nigeria: Former World Bank President Lauds Tinubu Over Forex Reform, Fuel Subsidy Removal
He said actions are expected to bring about essential reforms to enhance currency stability, combat inflation, and tackle corruption in Africa's most populous nation. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu in Paris Summit to Shore Up Foreign Exchange, Investments for Nigeria - Spokesperson
"The President wants to network with international finance Corporations, institutions, and countries that are well healed that would facilitate or that could facilitate direct… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Discos Generated N247 Billion in Q1, 2023 - Report
Estimated customers during the quarter were 5.96 million in Q1 2023, higher by 0.40 per cent from 5.93 million in Q4 2022. Read more »
Nigeria: British Student Visa Policy Against Dependants Not Targeted At Nigerians Only - Envoy
"Nigerian visitors constitute over 10 per cent of the people coming to London and the UK." Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack - Absence of Nigerian Govt's Prosecutors Stalls Tukur Mamu's Trial
Tukur Mamu faces ten terrorism-related charges arising from his relationship with terrorists that carried out last year's attack on a Kaduna-bound train. Read more »
Nigeria: Edo 2024 - PDP Chieftain Defects to Labour Party, Says 'I'm Tired of Godfathers'
"I do not want to put my case in the hands of godfathers anymore." Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Govt to Earmark 100,000 Hectares of Land for Cassava Production
The governor said cassava production would go beyond consumption to export. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to Prioritise Universal Health Coverage - Official
At the programme, the Executive Director of UHC Centre at Chatham House, Rob Yates, said that political commitment is critical to achieving UHC in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Spends $U.S.10 Per Person On Health Annually - Bill Gates
Mr Gates said Nigeria's huge youth population represents many potential skills and passion for solving big problems. Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Govt to Introduce HPV, Malaria Vaccines Into Routine Immunisation
"The HPV vaccine is to prevent our children from coming down with cervical cancer, which is now rampant in society." Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Govt to Resuscitate Cocoa Processing Industry
"We are determined to make Abia State one of the largest cocoa producers in Nigeria." Read more »
Nigeria: Residents Express Frustration Over Uncompleted Damaturu-Kallawa Road
The Damaturu-Kallawa Road Project remains incomplete, causing significant frustration and inconvenience for the residents. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 Polls - Sowore's AAC Releases Campaign Expenses in Presidential Election
Mr Sowore's party, AAC, said it received N40 million from donations to prosecute the 2023 presidential election. Read more »
Nigeria: Profile - Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla: Nigeria's New Chief of Naval Staff
He appointed Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla to replace Awwal Gambo as Chief of Naval Staff. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Arrives Paris for Financing Pact Summit
President Tinubu was received at the airport by Ambassador Kayode Laro and other top government officials from the Nigerian Embassy. Read more »
Nigeria: Anambra Govt Moves Against Use of Underage Girls in Brothels
The state government recently rescued 12 girls from a brothel. Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Governor Appoints Chief of Staff, 23 Other Aides
This brings the number of the governor's appointees to 25. Read more »
Nigeria: Issues With Tinubu's Education Loan Scheme
Tinubu's first three weeks in office have been packed with actions - fuel subsidy was removed on his inauguration, some aides have been appointed, the Naira has been floated and a… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Minister Ezekwesili Tasks Sanwo-Olu On Alaba Market Demolition
There has been controversy over the demolition of 17 shops in the Lagos market. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Holds Post-Election Meeting, Strategises for Future
The meeting was organised also to kick-start reconciliation of members after the 2023 general elections. Read more »
Nigeria: 'You'll Be Sacked Immediately I See Lapses,' Ebonyi Gov Tells New Commissioners
The governor also swears in his chief of staff. Read more »
Nigeria: Federation Cup - Bendel Insurance, Bayelsa Queens Emerge Champions in Asaba
The Federation Cup title presents Insurance with an opportunity to represent Nigeria in the prestigious CAF Confederation Cup alongside Rivers United. Read more »