September 29, 2022
Nigeria: NECO Releases 2022 SSCE Results, Records 60% Pass
NECO said apart from four schools recommended for de-recognition over examination malpractice, 29 teachers were also sanctioned for their involvement. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt to Borrow India's Model to Distribute 20 Million Cylinders in 5 Years
To be christened Gas Funding Company Limited, the new unit is to be solely focussed on LPG business and will commercially drive national penetration of cooking gas. Read more »
Nigeria: Yobe North - Machina's Lawyer Applauds Judge for 'Courageous Judgement'
The judge rule that the case was not status barred as it was filed within the 14 days window provided by the law. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Tinubu to Miss Peace Pact Signing
The APC presidential candidate is currently in the UK where he is meeting with some unnamed groups. Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Ikpeazu Charges Army to Battle Insecurity in Abia
Security has deteriorated in the South-east with frequent attacks by armed persons across the region. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Considers Bill to Regulate Employment of Domestic Workers, Interns
The bill also seeks to empower the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) to issue licenses and monitor the activities of privately owned agencies in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: NFF Fixes Date for Annual General Assembly, Elective Congress
A ruling by the Court of Appeal on Thursday morning ordered a stay-of-execution of an ex-parte injunction, which means the elections can go ahead Read more »
September 28, 2022
Nigeria: Don't Allow Politicians Wreck Nigeria, Obasanjo Tells Religious Leaders
The former president said it is a mistake to say politics is not for the righteous. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Calls for Global Justice While Perpetrating Injustice in Nigeria
Injustice such as human rights abuses and disrespect for court orders characterise Mr Buhari's seven years as Nigeria's president. Read more »
Nigeria: Independence Day - Govt Declares Public Holiday
The government declared Monday a public holiday to mark the nation's 62nd Independence Anniversary Celebration. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Most Prepared Presidential Candidate - Ex-VP Sambo
"Atiku Abubakar is a political driver who not only has the experience to drive a car but also knows the rules on how to rescue Nigeria," Mr Sambo said. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Inaugurates Nigeria's Climate Change Council
The president said it marked the commencement of the implementation of the Climate Change Act 2021 and a new chapter in the renewed response to climate change in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Why We Can't Work With Obi - ADC Presidential Candidate
Dumebi Kachikwu says his party, ADC, is having a conversation with the African Action Congress (AAC) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP) on possible collaboration on sharing of… Read more »
Nigeria: Lawan Loses As Court Orders INEC, APC to Recognise Machina As Yobe Senatorial Candidate
The judge ruled that the Senate President is not the candidate of the APC in the senatorial district. Read more »
Nigeria: Ogoni Clean-Up - Federal Govt Targets Polluted 2,196 Hectare Shoreline
An official said the remediation of the 2,196 hectare shoreline was the largest shoreline clean-up embarked upon in the world. Read more »
Nigeria: NES 2022 - Experts Discuss Challenges, Opportunities for Women's Economic Empowerment (Live Updates)
The organisers of NES 2022 said the theme is chosen to reflect Nigeria's current macroeconomic and fiscal challenges. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Considers Bill to Remove CBN Governor As Board Chairman
The CBN Act No. 7 of 2007 currently allows any incumbent governor of the bank to also serve as chairman of its board. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Arraigns Civil Servant for Defrauding 23 Church Members
The civil servant allegedly collected various sums of money from church members promising to help them to secure employment. Read more »
Nigeria: Soldiers Rescue Seven Kidnap Victims in Another Clearance Operation in Kaduna
Troops of Operation Forest Sanity rescued seven kidnapped persons in another clearance operation in Birnin Gwari and Chikun Local Government Areas of Kaduna State. Read more »
Nigeria: Power Outage Disrupts Plenary, Forces Reps to Adjourn Proceedings Abruptly
The lawmakers were in the middle of a session when power bulbs in the hall started blinking thereby affecting the sound system. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Falae Opposes Afenifere Over Endorsement of Peter Obi
Mr Falae said it was too early to endorse a candidate Read more »
Nigeria: Paris Club - Another Nigerian Heist That Won't Go Away
The governors should go and rue what their predecessors did, rather than mount a high horse demanding for non-existent refunds. Read more »
Nigeria: Terry, Ighalo, Eguavoen Lead Tribute As Mikel Announces Retirement
Mikel won at least 13 major titles for club and country during his playing days. Read more »
Nigeria: NFF Elections - Nothing Has Changed, Presidential Candidates Say After Meeting Minister
The minister assuaged the candidates' concerns, although the Friday elections are still uncertain. Read more »
Nigeria: Cricket - ICC Hails Nigeria's Facilities
ICC General Manager reveals his delight at the level of facilities Nigeria has put in place for Africa qualifiers Read more »