September 19
Nigeria: Edo 2024 - Meet the Governorship Candidates
Sixteen candidates are contesting in Saturday's off-cycle election in Edo State. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Closer to Having Livestock Ministry As Tinubu Receives Jega's Committee Report
Mr Tinubu, on 9 July, inaugurated the committee to implement his government's livestock policy. Read more »
Nigeria: Withheld Salaries - Again, SSANU, Nasu Threaten Indefinite Strike
The unions announced a 'final three-week ultimatum' starting from 17 September 2024, warning that if their demands are not met, they will commence an indefinite strike. Read more »
Nigeria: Emergency Relief - Aminatu Goje Foundation Makes Impressive Donations to Borno Flood Victims
Since it's birth, the Aminatu Goje Foundation has been at the forefront of touching lives in no small measure Read more »
Nigeria: Earth Tremors - FCT Agency Constitutes Committee to Ensure Public Safety in Abuja
There have been a series of earth tremors in the Mpape, Katampe and Maitama areas since 13 September. Read more »
Nigeria: Neco Releases 2024 SSCE Results, Records 60.6 Percent Pass
NECO said a total of 828,284 representing 60.55 per cent of the 1,367,736 candidates who sat the examination, had at least credits in five subjects including English Language and… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Operatives Try to Forcefully Arrest Me, Fire Gun Shots - Yahaya Bello
Apparently puzzled by EFCC's late night's action, Mr Bello's media team said the commission refused to get get hold of the former governor for interrogation after surrendering… Read more »
September 18
Nigeria: Nigerian Geological Agency Allays Fears Over Earth Tremors in Abuja
The residents of Mpape, Katampe, Maitama, and other areas where the tremors were felt are advised not to panic as the tremors can be generally described as low. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Attends to 300 Sexual, Domestic Violence Cases Monthly - Official
"As of last year, we provided services to over 6,333 survivors. We now attend to an average of 300 new cases monthly." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Will Be Leading Hub of Global Halal Market - Shettima
VP Shettima says the halal economy aligns with President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda Read more »
Nigeria: Booker Prize Organisers Announce History-Making Shortlist
While no Nigerian made this year's longlist and shortlist, multiple Nigerian writers have won the Booker Prize in the past. Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Governor Donates N20m to Families of Victims of Gummi Boat Mishap
To avoid a repeat of similar accident in future, Governor Lawal said that the state government would collaborate with the Nigeria Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to provide life… Read more »
Nigeria: Journalist Accused of Sharing Content Critical of Kano Governor, Emir Sent Back to Prison
Mr Dahiru was initially charged with criminal conspiracy, defamation of character, and intentional insult before a magistrate. Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima Calls for Collective Action to Combat Climate Change
Shettima says the past few days have reminded Nigerians of the harsh realities of climate change Read more »
Nigeria: Fidson's Drug Manufacturing Pact With Chinese Firms Raises Hope for Nigeria's HIV Patients
Fidson, which is listed in Lagos where its stock has shed 24.6 per cent this year, is valued at N30.3 billion. Read more »
Nigeria: Sokoto Government, PDP Trade Accusations of Fraud, Wasteful Spending
Sokoto government alleges that the administration of Mr Tambuwal did not account for ₦16.1 billion shares sold through the state's investment company. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN to Enforce 0.005 Percent Cybercrime Levy On Transactions
This rate is lower than the 0.5 per cent levy previously introduced by the CBN in May. Read more »
Nigeria: Keystone Bank Gets New Chairperson, Non-Executive Directors
In January, the CBN dissolved the boards and management of several major banks, including Keystone Bank, due to non-compliance with key regulatory standards. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Red Cross Appeals for $2.5m to Support Borno Flood Victims
Mr Adeaga said "We urgently need the support of individuals, organisations..." Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Minister Speaks On Allegations of Land Grabbing By Enugu Community
Last Friday, Nkomoro, a community in Enugu East Council Area of the state, alleged that the ex-minister had forcefully taken over their ancestral land. Read more »
Nigeria: NPHCDA Releases ₦260m for 40 New PHCs in Niger State
NPHCDA says it mobilised the resources from development partners Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Serves Contravention Notices to Over 280 Property Owners
The Lagos government asks property owners to report with available documents or titles authorising them to use the setback, warning that failure to do so may result in their… Read more »
Nigeria: Leading Sustainable Lending in Nigeria, Boosting Growth for Msmes
In the first half of 2024, FCMB disbursed N180 billion in loans to over 800,000 MSMEs across various industries. This financial support has helped businesses improve operations,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Can Save Thousands of Lives By Fortifying Maggi, Other Bullion Cubes - Report
"Additionally, scaling up the use of high-quality prenatal vitamins for pregnant women in low-income countries, including Nigeria, could save nearly half a million lives by 2040." Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Am a Chosen, Who Are You?' - Nigeria Striker Celebrates Historic Champions League Goal in Style
The 25-year-old's impressive debut sets the stage for an exciting Champions League campaign. Read more »