April 17
Nigeria: 'Forgive Me If You Have Videos of Me Spraying Money' - Portable to EFCC
"I use my money to build love. I used my money to build relationships. Did I spray money at the club? I was spraying money in the area where they need me". Read more »
Nigeria: PAU Press to Release New Book On Youth and Social Movements
Pan-Atlantic University Press is thrilled to announce that a new book titled Digital Youth and Social Movements: Perspectives from Nigeria will be released on 23 April. Read more »
Nigeria: Police to Prosecute Suspect Allegedly Caught With Fake Naira Notes
The police said the suspect confessed to the crime and have recovered some fake naira notes from him. Read more »
Africa: G-24 Calls for Increased Financing for Developing Nations Battling Inflation, High Debts
The bloc called for increased channeling of Special Drawing Rights (SDR) from donor countries to needy countries Read more »
Nigeria: Tenure Policy - NUC Management 'Ignores' Director's Retirement Notice
Sources told this newspaper that due to the systemic issues at NUC, the circular on the tenure policy was not presented to the management and staff of the agency. Read more »
Nigeria: Updated - EFCC Lays Hours-Long Siege to Ex-Governor Bello 'S Abuja Residence
It was learnt that EFCC operatives arrived at the house at about 9.30 a.m. on Wednesday in a bid to effect Mr Bello's arrest. Read more »
April 16
Nigeria: Over 1,680 Children Abducted, 180 Killed in Nigerian School Attacks - Unicef
UNICEF warned that Kaduna and Sokoto states despite being at risk of abduction have not done well In implementing the safe school programme Read more »
Nigeria: Corruption Biggest Threat to Security in Nigeria - Minister
The minister promised that the government would work tirelessly to provide safe schools for children across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Begins Allocation of Houses Under National Housing Programme
The authorities say the first batch of the allocation process was concluded after a review of the conditions and procedures for sales of houses under the national housing scheme. Read more »
Nigeria: FG Launches National Single Window Project for Enhanced Trade Efficiency
The project is designed to reduce clearance times, improve economic metrics, increase transparency, and minimise trade costs Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Lawmakers Say Party Must Take Back Aso Rock, Give Govt Ultimatum On Insecurity
The lawmakers said they remain united despite recent demand by some members for the resignation of the party's acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum. Read more »
Nigeria: NBA Rolls Out Plan for 2024 Elections
The NBA said the election scheduled to be held in July will be through electronic voting. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. House Passes Resolution On Chibok Girls, Boko Haram
While extolling the survivors of violence in northern Nigeria for mustering courage to tell their stories "at great personal risk", the congress enjoined the Nigerian government to… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos to Extend Blue Rail Line to Ogun - Official
Lagos and Ogun state governments are holding talks over the proposed extension of the Blue Rail Line, according to an official. Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Namadi Leads Jigawa Delegation to Ethiopia On Wheat Farming Study Tour
Jigawa is currently the foremost wheat producing state in Nigeria, significantly contributing to the nation's agricultural sector and food security, and the study tour is expected… Read more »
Nigeria: As Naira Gains in Forex Markets, Inflationary Pressures Persist
Despite a significant appreciation recorded in the value of the naira in recent weeks, the impacts on the prices of goods and services are yet to be felt by Nigerians Read more »
West Africa: Medlab West Africa - the Biggest Medical Lab Event in the Region Returns to Lagos
Scheduled from 22nd to 24th April, 2024 at Landmark Centre, the event is set to feature a bustling exhibition show floor with local and international healthcare manufacturers… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Declares 7 April National Police Day
President Tinubu said the police would be transformed into "a modern, professional, and accountable institution that mirrors the aspirations and values" of Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Issue Ultimatum Over N45bn Alleged Unremitted Funds
The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) had brought the case before the House of Representatives, accusing the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of not responding to its… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Needs About 300 Storage Facilities to Address Post-Harvest Losses - Institute
The Nigerian Stored Produce Research Institute (NSPR) said the country required nothing less than 300 cold chain hubs across the 774 local government areas. Read more »
April 15
Nigeria: How Zamfara University Students, Staff Were Rescued After 207 Days
Mr Laka, said the 22 people, comprising 15 students and seven workers of the university, were abducted from the university in September 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Chibok and Nigeria's Unremitting Plague of Kidnappings
The failure to deal effectively with the fallout of Chibok has arguably opened the floodgates. Read more »
Nigeria: Junior Pope's Death, Lecturer-Student Wedding, Other Top Stories From South-East
This is a review of top events which occurred in Nigeria's South-east within the past week Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Speaks On Alleged Shooting of Civilians
The Coalition of Bokkos Ethnic Youth Nationalities alleged that soldiers shot civilians and compounded the vulnerability of residents of their locality Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Inflation Hits 33.20 Percent Amid High Food Prices
The food inflation rate in March 2024 quickened to 40.01 per cent on a year-on-year basis Read more »