December 19, 2022
Nigeria: Create Special Courts for Child Rights Violators - Activists Tell Nigerian Govt
The activists also called for a specialised agency dedicated to and responsible for protecting children in emergencies. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Eliminate 12 Suspected Terrorists in Bauchi
The police said the bandits/kidnappers belong to a syndicate of criminals terrorising adjoining communities in Bauchi, Taraba, Gombe, and Plateau State. Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi Speaks On Killing of Labour Party House of Assembly Candidate
The victim was killed when gunmen invaded his house. Read more »
Nigeria: Premium Times Reporter Escapes Death As Terrorists Attack Motorists On Katsina Highway
"I was driving with another vehicle behind me when I suddenly ran into them (terrorists). They were six holding rifles. I didn't notice what was really happening until I saw three… Read more »
Africa: COP15 - Countries Reach Agreement to Protect Land, Water Resources
COP15 is expected to lead to the adoption of a new Global Biodiversity Framework, guiding actions worldwide through 2030, to preserve and protect our natural resources. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Female Presidential, Guber Candidates Speak On Election Promises, to Tackle Insecurity, Infrastructure, Others
INEC will conduct the presidential election on 25 February while the governorship election will hold two weeks later on 11 March. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Generates N625 Billion VAT in Q3 2022 - NBS
On a quarter-on-quarter basis, arts, entertainment, and recreation supply activities recorded the highest growth rate with 61.09 per cent. Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity Worsens in South-East As Gunmen Raze Court in Imo
No life was lost in the attack. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Exchange Set for Startup Boom As SEC Approves Listing Rules for Tech Board
The technology board is a specialised platform for technology-based companies to list and raise capital on The Exchange. Read more »
Nigeria: Three Dead, 12 Injured in Ondo Auto Crash
12 other persons sustained varying degrees of injuries in the accident. Read more »
Nigeria: NDDC - Ex-Militants in Ondo Kick Against Appointment of Ogunmola Into Commission's Board
Ex-militants urge President Buhari to withdraw the nomination of Charles Ogunmola and replace it with an indigene of the oil-producing area of Ondo State Read more »
Nigeria: Dozens Killed As Nigerian Military Plane Bombs Zamfara Community
Residents said the the victims included armed militants and civilians resident in the community. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Hitching Currency Redesign to CBN's Cashless Policy Isn't As Smart As It Sounds
Our currency has been debased by and inflation is rampant because of the Central Bank's unwillingness and/or inability to aim for and maintain stable prices. Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Intercepts 1.7 Million Narcotics Pills in Noodles At Lagos, Gombe Airports
NDLEA also arrested a female freight agent in connection with the consignment. Read more »
Nigeria: ICPC to Appeal Ruling Acquitting Ex-Bauchi Governor's Aide of Corruption Charges
The Bauchi State High Court had, on 13 December 2022, discharged and acquitted Mr Isa of all the 36 charges of corruption preferred against him by the ICPC. Read more »
Nigeria: Sad Tale of Chibok Girls' Cries to Finish Schooling
Nigeria failed these girls in 2014 by not securing their lives while in school. It should not repeat it by abandoning them to a cruel fate. Read more »
December 18, 2022
Nigeria: Gunmen Attack Benue Community, Kill Three People
The Adaka community is about 20 kilometres on the outskirts of Makurdi Local Government Area. Read more »
Nigeria: Many Killed As Suspected Herders Attack Enugu Community
The armed persons, said to be over 100, attacked the Enugu community at about 8 a.m. Read more »
Nigeria: Counting the Kidnapped and the Killed Among Nigeria's Judges and Lawyers
To survive in Nigeria's legal profession these days, practitioners and judges require skills in the martial arts; nimbleness of feet on an Olympian scale; weapons handling; not to… Read more »
December 17, 2022
Nigeria: Over 20 People Killed , All Males of Zamfara Community Taken
The abducted locals are still being held in captivity. Read more »
Nigeria: Why You Should Invest in Nigeria, President Buhari Tells Corporate America
"It is therefore, imperative that I reiterate at the outset, the comparative advantages that exist within Nigeria's economy," President Buhari says. Read more »
Nigeria: Shell Completes Acquisition of Nigerian Solar Firm Daystar Power
First announced in late September, the deal, having scaled regulatory hurdles, is the latest phase of Shell's march towards providing clean energy via carbon emissions. Read more »
Nigeria: President Muhammadu Buhari Turns 80
Mr Buhari turns 80 years on Saturday. Read more »
December 16, 2022
Nigeria: World Bank Lowers Nigeria's Growth Forecast to 3.1 Percent
The World Bank says the revision is due to slow economic growth in the third quarter, and due to a weak performance in critical areas of the economy. Read more »
Nigeria: How Poor Infrastructure Worsened Flood Disasters in States Across Nigeria
Farmers and residents said they were warned about the flood this year, but that they never thought the volume of water they had experienced this year would be that destructive. Read more »