Nigeria: Rights Group Demands Justice for Slain16 Travellers

"We call on the government to take concrete steps to prevent such incidents in the future," the NHRC said. Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria Seeks Collaboration of Sahel States On Border Control

"We need more data sharing and better collaborations to make sure we don't just solve the problem but we stop the problem from happening." Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Faces Surge in Meningitis Cases, Deaths As Peak Season Sets in

"We are experiencing a sharp increase in (meningitis) cases, and urgent intervention is required to prevent more deaths." Read more »

Nigeria: 'People Misunderstand Me, I Want to Be Role Model to Girls,' Kunle Afolayan's Son to Critics

The debate over his sexuality intensified over the weekend following his appearance at the premiere of his father's latest film, 'Recall.' Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Revokes Houses of Defaulting Housing Programme Subscribers

The full list of individuals whose provisional offer of allocation had been revoked would now be available on the ministry's official website. Read more »

West Africa: Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso Impose 0.5% Import Levy On Ecowas Countries

The levy, which took effect last Friday, applies to all goods from ECOWAS member states entering any of the three nations, except for humanitarian aid. Read more »

Nigeria: Edo Election - Tribunal Delivers Judgment in PDP, Ighodalo's Petition Against APC, Gov. Okpebholo's Victory

The PDP and Mr Ighodalo are challenging the declaration of Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as winner… Read more »

Nigeria: Restore Fubara's Authority in Rivers, Muslims Leaders Tell Tinubu

The group urged the President to restore Mr Fubara's full authority, stressing that the governor was performing effectively despite the political crisis in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Kogi Govt Bans Rallies Ahead of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's Homecoming

The development comes amid the homecoming ceremony of suspended Kogi Central District senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, scheduled for Tuesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Governor Okpebholo Pledges Compensation for Uromi 16 Victims

"I also commend the good people of Kano State and the entire North for not taking the law into their own hands and carrying out reprisal attacks," he said. Read more »

Nigeria: Governor Threatens to Dethrone Traditional Rulers If Violence Recurs in Three Communities

According to the governor, the warning comes amidst reports of planned attacks by faceless groups in the conflict areas. Read more »

Nigeria: How I Was Offered N5 Billion Over Impeachment Plot Against Fubara - Governor's Chief of Staff

The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike and his successor, Siminalayi Fubara, have been locked in a protracted fight over the control of the political structures in Rivers State, which… Read more »

Nigeria: Neiti Plans Review of $6.03bn Divestments By IOCs, Amid Environmental Issues, Other Concerns

NEITI said the oil and gas divestments were reshaping Nigeria's industry, hence the need to ensure that the divestments adhered to due process. Read more »

Nigeria: Promoting 'Made in Nigeria' - Strategic Imperatives for Economic Growth

Despite notable strides in local manufacturing, agriculture, and services, Nigerian products continue to face challenges in competing with imports Read more »

Nigeria: Why Enugu Local Councils Delayed Appointment of Supervisors for Over Five Months - Official

He said Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State was not responsible for the delay. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Nigeria Must Increase Domestic Funding for Family Planning - UNFPA Official

However, the main reason for the unmet need for family planning services is the insufficiency of the commodities in the country Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu, Stop This Gratuitous Proliferation of Universities!

In the first three months of this year, nine of these institutions have sprung up, including the repurposing of existing public tertiary and even moribund private universities. Read more »

Nigeria: MTN Nigeria Vests 1.3 Million Shares to Key Staff

In 2022, MTN Nigeria introduced new share schemes called Performance Share Plan (PSP) and Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP) for its staff, both replacing an old scheme called… Read more »

Nigeria: Oando Seals Underwriting Pact With Afreximbank's Insurance Subsidiary

The deal allows AfrexInsure to provide critical risk management solutions to Oando by ensuring that Afreximbank's investment in the energy company's Nigerian operations is… Read more »

Nigeria: Recruitment - Police Announce Date for Constable Training

"Successful candidates must report to their designated police training institutions on the date and time indicated on their call-up slip for documentation." Read more »

Nigeria: How Hotel Manager, Two Others Allegedly Murdered Guest - Police

The incident happened on 21 March in Owhelogbo, a village in Isoko community, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, according to the police. Read more »

Nigeria: Labour Party Governorship Candidate Rejoins PDP

The Labour Party candidate's defection came exactly two months after some PDP leaders in the state asked him to rejoin the party. Read more »

Nigeria: Wema Bank's Profit Rises 135 Percent

The bank has proposed a dividend of N1.00 per share following its strong financial performance in 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: Mbah Pledges 24-Hour Service for New Enugu PHCs

"Each Type Two PHC will have 24-hour electricity, powered sustainably by renewable energy." Read more »

Nigeria: How I Nearly Dropped Out of 2023 Presidential Race - Tinubu

Mr Tinubu appreciates Nigerians for birthday wishes, reveals he nearly quit 2023 presidential race. Read more »