September 07, 2022
Nigeria: Women and Girls Suffer in Nigeria's War With Biafra Group
Gender-Based Violence has become a painful fallout of the Nigerian government's efforts to quell a secessionist bid by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in the South East… Read more »
Nigeria: Polish President Visits Nigeria, Seeks Increased Energy Supply
"We want to further this cooperation and we want to increase the supplies from Nigeria to Poland and by this way we want to contribute to the development of economic cooperation… Read more »
Nigeria: Panel Presents Report On Imo Mayhem to Uzodinma
The governor expressed conviction that the report would help bring to rest, issues of insecurity in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Yobe North Senatorial District - TMG Expresses Concerns Over INEC's Role in Lawan, Machina's Case
TMG says an affidavit dated August 11, filed before the Federal High Court in Damaturu, Yobe State, is tantamount to probable disobedience to the sanity and sanctity of the… Read more »
Nigeria: I've No Disagreement With APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu - Tinubu
Mr Tinubu said the report that he and the APC National Chairman have disagreement is "fake news." Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Hits New Low Against Dollar
Naira touched an all-time low at the Nafex Window on Wednesday, depreciating 0.11 per cent from N436.00 it traded on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Digital System Startup, NowNow, Raises $13 Million in Seed Round
Founded in 2018, the Fintech platform allows users to send and receive money, purchase airtime and pay bills. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Approves Bilateral Air Services Agreement With Kuwait
The government also approved a contract for the hiring of consultants for revalidation and collection of aviation height clearance for high rise buildings and masts that can… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity, Money Politics, Others May Frustrate 2023 Elections - CDD
The report titled 'Nigeria's presidential polls: A SWOT analysis' raised concerns about the safety of election personnel, voters and materials. Read more »
Nigeria: FEC Approves N829m to Rehabilitate Anambra-Enugu Link Road
The Minister of State for Works and Housing, Umar El-Yakub, said the project is expected to be completed in six months. Read more »
Nigeria: Nine Months to Exit, Buhari Govt Wants Law to Institutionalise NSIP
With the approval of the FEC, the Executive will now send a bill to the National Assembly which has the power to make such laws. Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Laments High Number of Uncollected PVCs in Lagos
An official said a staggering amount of the uncollected PVCs belonged to women, who are important participants in elections. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Names Third Campaign Spokesperson
Mr Aniagwu, a statement by Atiku Media Office said, will handle the responsibilities of keeping the electorates abreast with activities in the presidential campaign. Read more »
Nigeria: IPMAN Strike - NMDPRA Says Will Fast-Track Settlement of Marketers' Claims
The midstream and downstream petroleum regulator says it has paid markteters N103 billion in nine months. Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Train Hostage Negotiator Arrested in Egypt
Mr Mamu was arrested on Tuesday and detained by Interpol at the Cairo International Airport, while awaiting a connecting flight to Saudi Arabia. Read more »
Nigeria: Kebbi Governor Dissolves Cabinet
Some members of the dissolved cabinet are expected to be reappointed. Read more »
Nigeria: LAWMA to Begin Enforcement of Waste Bin Usage
The agency said each household in Lagos ought to have two waste bins Read more »
Nigeria: Truck Driver Kills Motorcyclist in Anambra - FRSC
The driver was driving against the traffic, according to an FRSC official. Read more »
Nigeria: Owo Attack - Three Months After, Ondo Govt Donates to Victims
The government said it would continue to disburse funds to the victims as more funds are received Read more »
Nigeria: Falcons Suffer Second Defeat to U.S. in Four Days
A second-half consolation from Uchenna Kanu broke the 20-year-long jinx of not scoring against the Americans. Read more »
September 06, 2022
Nigeria: Govt Suspends Proposed Tax On Phone Calls
The communications minister says the planned excise duty on telecommunication services has been suspended. Read more »
Nigeria: Tribunal Raises Hope Over 'Pay-As-You-View' TV Subscription Plan
Two petitioners had demanded that MultiChoice, the operator of DSTV and GOTV, should be ordered to adopt a 'pay-as-you-view' TV subscription regime in Nigeria as it does in other… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Constitutes Another Committee to Review Briggs-Led Team's Report
The newly constituted 14-man committee is to be chaired by the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, said the Federal Ministry of Education Spokesperson, Ben Goong, on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: International Literacy Day - Adult Illiteracy in Nigeria Now 31% - Minister
Last year, while marking the annual event, the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, put the figure at 38 per cent. Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Strike - Nigerian Govt May Withdraw From Future Negotiations, Vows to Resolve Current Impasse
The minister made this disclosure on Tuesday during a meeting with the pro chancellors and vice-chancellors of federal government-owned universities. Read more »