September 01, 2022
Nigeria: Pandora Papers - New UK Law to End Secret Property Investments By Nigerians, Others
Before the new provision, individuals could launder suspicious funds through notorious secrecy and tax havens and hide behind shell companies incorporated in those havens to… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's First-Ever Basketball Reality Show Set to Berth in Lagos
The organisers describe the reality show as a fusion of sports, lifestyle and entertainment, focusing on basketball this season. Read more »
Africa: Digital Humanitarianism in Africa: Hope or Hype?
Technology can help deliver aid and services more effectively - but can be harmful if users don't know the risks. Read more »
Nigeria: INEC to Publish Final List of Presidential, Nass Candidates As Campaign Begins 28 September
INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, appealed to political parties and candidates to focus on issue-based campaigns. Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Vaccinates 1 Million People Against Cholera
Rotavirus vaccine a vaccine used to protect children against certain viruses. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian B2B Payment Startup, Duplo, Raises $4.3 Million in Seed Round
The startup said it raised a $1.3 million pre-seed investment in February, bringing the total funds raised to $5.6 million. Read more »
Nigeria: My Father Will Use Lagos Experience to Develop Nigeria - Tinubu's Daughter
"Tinubu's presidency will surely consolidate on present achievements and improve in other areas." Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - 'As Former President, I'm Neutral' - Jonathan
"The election is a good opportunity for Nigerians to select whom they believe can rule this country. I decided to be politically neutral as a former president. I should be a bit… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Arrests Ogun Assembly Speaker
The anti-graft agency arrested Mr Oluomo around 9:00 a.m. at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun Assembly Summons Former Directors of Lands Bureau Over Alleged Financial Infractions
The directors are expected to appear before the House committee on 15 September. Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency Tackles Governor Ortom, Says His Lies Insult Nation's Security System
Mr Ortom had claimed that President Muhammadu Buhari ordered security forces not to move against criminal herdsmen. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Man for Stealing Boss' Car to Fund Relocation Abroad
Police said the suspect also fraudulently transferred N75,000 from his boss' account. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Workers Seek Review of National Housing Fund
"At my place of work, we heard some have benefited, but it seems they are those at the top of their career." Read more »
Nigeria: CAF Champions League - Bayelsa Queens Into the WAFU B Final
The Nigerian side has earned qualification for the main CAF Champions League event scheduled to be held in Morocco in October Read more »
Nigeria: Okada Ban - Lagos Govt Say Defaulters Risk Three Years Imprisonment
An official said the riders could approach the government as a cooperative to get the approved buses. Read more »
Nigeria: NFF Presidential Election - Impeachment Is My Biggest Fear - Idah Peterside
Mr Peterside promised that if elected, state FAs will get enough money to run football from the grassroots. Read more »
August 31, 2022
Nigeria: How Work Culture Promotes Consumption of Unhealthy Foods By Nigerian Journalists
Studies have shown that a poor and unhealthy diet and eating unsaturated or trans fat can result in high cholesterol. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Mourns Late Soviet Leader, Mikhail Gorbachev
Mr Buhari described Mr Gorbachev, who died on Tuesday evening, as "a courageous reformer, who will be remembered for years to come because of his immeasurable contributions to… Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Crisis - Those Calling for My Resignation Are Children - Ayu Blasts Wike's Group
"I co-founded the PDP in Nigeria and some boys who don't know how we struggled and what we went through can't cause problems for the party." Read more »
Nigeria: Anambra Govt Faults Autopsy Result On Late Wife of Council Chairman
The council chairman had been suspended over the wife's death. Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi Speaks On Prolonged ASUU Strike, Proffers Solution
In another tweet on Wednesday, Mr Obi applauded the decision by the state governors to intervene in the matter. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arraign Three for Allegedly Invading Osun Monarch's Palace
The prosecutor alleged that the defendants attempted to dethrone the monarch. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Announces Traffic Diversion At Alakija - Ijora Causeway
The commissioner explained that alternative routes had been mapped out and would be repaired to enable seamless vehicular movement. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Energy Transition Plan - Osinbajo Departs for U.S.
Nigeria needs 410 billion dollars to deliver the Transition Plan by 2060. Read more »
Nigeria: APC Governor Tackles Buhari Over Pipeline Contract to Tompolo
"The award of contract to private organisations to protect vandalisation of pipelines raises fundamental questions on the sincerity of the advisers of the Government on security… Read more »