Nigeria: OML 25 - NNPC Brokers Truce Between Shell, Belema Oil

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) with its joint venture partners, Shell Production Development Company (SPDC) and Belema OIL, have resolved the dispute on the… Read more »

Nigeria: Three Things I'll Focus On As UNGA President - Muhammad-Bande

The President of the United Nations General Assembly, Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, has revealed that poverty eradication, quality education, and inclusion are his main priorities. Read more »

Nigeria: Suleja Heroines Who Break Stones for Peanuts

On a sunny July day in Kwamba, Suleja, Niger State, 12-year-old Rachael smiled shyly with a heavy hammer in her hand. Alongside other children, she used the tool to manually crush… Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara Names 26-Year-Old, Three Other Women As Commissioners

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has forwarded the names of four women to the State House of Assembly as commissioner-nominees, including a 26-year-old Joana Nnazua Kolo… Read more »

Nigeria: MTN's Momo Agent Plans to Aid Financial Inclusion in Nigeria

A subsidiary of MTN Nigeria, Y'ello Digital Financial Services, last month launched its super-agent network service named 'MoMo Agent.' Read more »

Nigeria: Gates Foundation Report Spotlights New Data On Global Inequality

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today launched its third annual Goalkeepers Data Report, which features new data showing that while progress on health and development… Read more »

Nigeria: Independence of Judiciary Under Threat Under Buhari - NBA President

The president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Paul Usoro, has accused the Buhari-led government of undermining the independence of the judiciary. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Confirm Death of ACP in Sokoto

The Police Command in Sokoto State has confirmed the sudden death of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Sulaiman Zubairu on Sunday. Read more »

Nigeria: Governor Appoints 800 New Aides

Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi has announced his plan to appoint 800 aides, in addition to the 4,000 appointments already made by his administration. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Nigeria, Other Sub-Saharan Countries Won't Achieve SDG Targets By 2030 - Report

Nigeria and other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa will not achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in health and education by 2030, the 2019 Goalkeepers Report has said. Read more »

Nigeria: 74th UNGA - Nigeria's Muhammad-Bande Takes Over As President

Maria Espinosa, the President of the 73rd UN General Assembly, on Monday handed over to Nigeria's Muhammad-Bande, who will lead the 74th session of the assembly in the next one… Read more »

Nigeria: Bill Gates to African Leaders - Invest More in Girl-Child Education, Health

Bill and Melinda Gates have called on African leaders to invest in quality girl-child education and health in order to achieve the sustainable development target. Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Condemns Attack On Saudi Refineries

President Muhammadu Buhari says the Federal Republic of Nigeria stands in solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, following drone attacks yesterday on the refinery plants at… Read more »

Nigeria: Tiwa Savage Promotes New Single Under Obalende Bridge

Ahead of her album release slated for 2020, pop diva, Tiwa Savage, on Tuesday promoted her latest single '49-99' under the popular Obalende bridge in Lagos. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Super Eagles Set for Brazil Friendly in Singapore

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be testing their might against former world champions, Brazil, in an international friendly next month in Singapore. Read more »

Nigeria: Xenophobia - What Nigerian Govt Gives to Returnees From South Africa - Official

Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Executive Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has urged state governments to ensure proper reintegration of returnees from South Africa… Read more »

Nigeria: Watch Some Nigerian Goals Abroad

Dennis celebrates Eagles' cap with a rasping effort Read more »

Nigeria: Meet Buhari's New Economic Management Team Members

President Muhammadu Buhari has constituted an Economic Advisory Council (EAC). Read more »

Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Govt, Public Servants Again Fail to Reach Agreement

The Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) and the Representatives of the Federal Government have again failed to reach an agreement over relativity and… Read more »

Nigeria: South Africa Apologises to Nigeria for Xenophobic Attacks

South African Government on Monday formally apologised to Nigerians and the Nigerian Government over recent xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals including Nigerians in that… Read more »

Nigeria: 10,000 Nigerian Girls Forced Into Prostitution in Burkina Faso - Ambassador

The Nigerian Ambassador to Burkina Faso, Ramatu Ahmed, says no fewer than 10,000 Nigerian girls are forced into prostitution in Burkina Faso. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria, UAE 'Renew Commitment On Security' - Official

The Nigerian government and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to continue to work together to build the capacity of the security agencies under the purview of the Ministry… Read more »

Nigeria: GenCos Releases 3,306 MW/H of Electricity - Report

Electricity Generation Companies (GenCos), comprising gas-fired and hydro stations, said they released an average of 3,306 MegaWatts/Hour of electricity into the national grid on… Read more »

Nigeria: Fear Grips Port Harcourt Residents Over Alleged Targeting of Women By Serial Killers

There is apprehension in Rivers State, South-South Nigeria, over the alleged existence of serial killers, said to be targeting women in Port Harcourt, the state capital. Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari's Tribunal Victory - PDP Governors Back Party On Supreme Court Appeal

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors forum has supported the party's decision to appeal the judgment of the presidential election petition tribunal upholding the reelection… Read more »