Nigeria: Among Underserved Nigerians, Awareness of Health Insurance Remains Poor but Insurtech Offers Hope

Signing up to a microinsurance plan could save many vulnerable and low-income earners, but they are mostly unaware of the programmes. Read more »

Nigeria: Aiteo Loses Again to Shell in London Court

The long-running case concerns a debt allegedly owed by Aiteo to Shell and several other claimants. Read more »

Nigeria: 2022 - Seven Disappointing Moments in Nigerian Sports

Though there were some gains and moments that gladdened the hearts of sports enthusiasts, 2022 served a fair deal of disappointments and heartbreaks for all. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Kills Over 100 Terrorists in One Day - Official

The director said that among those neutralised were terrorist kingpins Khalid Tukur, Maimusari, and Bakura Jega. Read more »

Nigeria: Shell to Pay U.S.$16 Million to Nigerian Farmers Over Oil Damage

A Dutch Court in 2021 ordered the international company to pay the claimants compensation over the oil spills that took place in the villages between 2004 and 2007. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt to Sell Five Electricity Companies to Fund 2023 Budget

The government said the sale will take place in the first quarter of 2023 and the proceeds will be used to fund the 2023 budget. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Tems Shortlisted for 95th Oscars

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) unveiled its shortlists for the 2023 Oscars in 10 categories. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Begins Data Collection for Victims of Terrorism in Katsina

"It is a fact that insecurity in Nigeria has continued to restrict access to basic services," an official says in Katsina. Read more »

Nigeria: We're Leaving Behind Better Police Force - Minister

"From what I have personally seen, when I compared it to what I used to see years ago I will say that I am satisfied now," he said. Read more »

Nigeria: Osun Governorship - Forensic Expert Testifies for Adeleke

The forensic report was also admitted as exhibit by the tribunal after Mr Oduntan was crossed-examined by the petitioners' counsel. Read more »

Nigeria: Oyo Assembly Passes State's 2023 Budget

The lawmakers passed the bill after a clause-by-clause consideration of items in the financial proposal. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Eliminate Over 60 Terrorists, Apprehend Over 50 in North-West, North-Central

DHQ also said the troops apprehended more than 50 terrorists and their collaborators as well as rescued 27 kidnapped victims in various operations within the last three weeks. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Nigerians Shouldn't Focus On Presidential Election Alone

It is almost impossible for one party to win every election and take total control of the executive and legislative arms of government. Read more »

Africa: Super Eagles End 2022 As Africa's Fifth-Best Team

FIFA on Thursday officially published its last ranking for the year as Brazil remain the highest-ranked team in the world. Read more »

Nigeria: In Jigawa, Floods Worsened Herder-Farmer Conflict

"After the flood subsided, we are now replanting tomatoes, maize, beans and other cash crops that will partially sustain us, but between October to November, strange herders do… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinsel Now Officially Nigeria's Longest-Running TV Series

The cast of Tinsel, which initially launched in 2008, is in the celebratory mode because they have made it to 3,500 episodes. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Problems' in Buhari's 2023 Budget Stalls Passage

Lawmakers cannot pass the budget because it "came with some problems" that were discovered by the National Assembly Committees on Appropriations. Read more »

Nigeria: Naira Redesigning - CBN Deputy Gov Briefs Reps, Says 500 Million New Notes Ordered

The CBN official says she does not know the total value of money printed. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Comedian Peteru Is Dead

Peteru, a household name in comedy circles due to his unique mimicry, died on Thursday. Read more »

Nigeria: Again, London Court Denies Ekweremadu Bail

The court further argued the flight risk especially because Mr Ekweremadu is a passport holder of two other countries aside from Nigeria and could flee to either of these… Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Poll Projects Peter Obi to Win 2023 Election

Conducted in early December, the results showed 23 per cent of voters willing to vote for Peter Obi if the presidential election were to be conducted today. Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Receives PSC Audited Report, Assures of Improved Police Welfare

Mr Buhari said the federal government has made the welfare of police officers and men a priority and police reforms a sacred duty. Read more »

Nigeria: 'King of Thieves', 'Anikulapo', Other Outstanding of 2022

Although Nollywood might have started the year with the forgettable and unnecessary sequel, Chief Daddy 2, other films eventually saved the day. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Launches Health Insurance, Endowment Fund for Vulnerable Residents

The state government says the initiative comes on the heels of the success of various health insurance plans, including Ilera Eko and EKOTELEMED, a telemedicine service. Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Court Jails Convicted Mama Boko Haram of Fraud

The court jailed Ms Wakil, widely known as Mama Boko Haram, making it her third conviction and sentencing for fraud this year. Read more »