November 24, 2022
Nigeria: Money Laundering - Appeal Court Affirms Conviction of Maina's Son, Faisal
But the Court of Appeal reduced the jail term imposed on Maina's son, Faisal, by the trial court. Read more »
Africa: Idris Elba to Speak At Creative Africa Nexus Weekend
Idris Elba will grace the "When giants speak" Fireside Chat on Saturday Read more »
Nigeria: HIV/Aids - Nigeria Records Decline in New Infections - Official
Mr Aliyu said the development is an indication that Nigeria will meet the United Nations target of ending HIV/AIDS by 2030. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Atiku Pledges to Set Aside $10 Billion for Women, Youth Employment
The former Vice President said the Fund would be used to create employment opportunities for women and the youths. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Data Firm Says Saving $10 Million Switching From Diesel to Gas Power Source
The development, the CEO said, provides a total IT power of 13.5MW at the Nigeria campus, "built using modern, efficient and green design architecture." Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Departs Abuja for Niamey
Mr Buhari billed to attend AU Summit on Industrialisation, Economic Diversification in the Nigerien capital. Read more »
November 23, 2022
Nigeria: Kingship Tussle - One Killed As Arsonists Raze Palace in Osun State
There had been tension in Ikirun since Yinusa Akadiri was installed as traditional ruler of the town. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Unveils Nigeria's New Naira Notes
The old notes would still be valid until the 31st January, 2023, as stated by the CBN. Read more »
Nigeria: In New Exhibition, French Artist Revisits Plight of Chibok Girls
The exhibition was a collaboration between the Department of Fine & Applied Arts of the Obafemi Awolowo University and the families of the Chibok girls Boko Haram kidnapped in… Read more »
Nigeria: Three Nigerian Innovators, Others Shortlisted for African Award
The three Nigerians are part of a group of 16 African innovators, spanning 10 countries, who will compete for the £25,000 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Approved Redesign of Naira Notes - Buhari
According to the president, "the new Naira banknotes have been fortified with security features that make them difficult to counterfeit." Read more »
Nigeria: Kolmani Oil - We'll Avoid Mistakes of Niger Delta - Gombe Governor
"We have learnt our lessons. With the developments and what has been happening around the Niger Delta and other oil-producing areas of the world, naturally, no government will… Read more »
Nigeria: How Zamfara Governor Allegedly Laundered State Funds Through Cash Withdrawals
The Chairman of EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa has since confirmed that three serving state governors were being monitored over their suspected moves to launder stashed billions of naira… Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Presidential Candidate Raises Alarm Over Influx of Arms
The candidate says arms and drugs are entering the country through the border causing concerns among security agencies. Read more »
November 22, 2022
Nigeria: 20 Million Out-of-School Children Are Potential Boko Haram Members - Obasanjo
Mr Obasanjo says government must devise innovative means to reduce out-of-school children in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Over a Billion Barrels of Oil Found in Northern Nigeria, Buhari Says As Drilling Starts
The president says the country also found 500 billion cubic feet of gas within the Kolmani area of Gombe and Bauchi, and has attracted $3 billion investment already. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari to Unveil New Naira Notes Wednesday
Barring any last minute change of plan, the unveiling of the new notes will precede the weekly cabinet meeting at the State House in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Senate Summons Finance Minister Over Unexplained U.S.$464 Million In Ministry's Budget
The Senate committee says the finance minister should appear with details and plans for the allocation made despite the country's dwindling revenue and struggling economy. Read more »
Nigeria: Covid-19 - Nigerian Govt Insists On Travel Protocols, Says Pandemic Not Over
266,283 COVID-19 infections and 3,155 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Read more »
Nigeria: Allegation of Lobbying to Delay New NDDC Board Fake - Official
The NDDC said the group which made the allegation was working against the interest of the people of the Niger Delta region, and that they wish to reduce the agency to a "cash cow". Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Atiku, Okowa to Wade Into Imo State PDP Crisis
"Unity is crucial. And it's only with unity that we can regain or recover Imo. And the route to that recovery is by winning the presidential election next February." Read more »
Nigeria: Average Retail Price of Petrol Up 17.93% in October - NBS
The NBS report said the highest average retail price of N211.00 for petrol was recorded in Kebbi state Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Earned U.S.$741.48 Billion From Oil and Gas in 21 Years - NEITI
NEITI calls for the effective implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act. Read more »
Nigeria: National Assembly - Controversy Trails Appointment of New Clerk
The NASC allegedly breached its Act by bypassing other senior officers of the National Assembly to appoint the new acting Clerk, Magaji Tambuwal. Read more »
Nigeria: Access Bank Disowns Fake News On Association With Cryptocurrency Platform
A statement by the Bank's management dissociated the financial institution from the information pushed out by a fictitious webpage Read more »