April 16
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 »
Nigeria: Blackout - Collapse Grid Fully Restored - TCN
The collapse of the national grid on Monday morning was caused by a fire incident at the Afam power generating station, leading to a sudden generation loss of 25 MW and 305 MW,… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Six Suspects After Deadly Clash in Minna
The hooligans fought themselves with dangerous weapons before turning on other members of the community. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Attempts Breaking Two Guinness World Records Simultaneously
The Nigerian hopeful says expertise garnered at the Guinness World Records event scheduled for October would help Nigerian entrepreneurs thrive in their businesses. Read more »
Nigeria: Chibok Community, BBOG Task Govt On Release of 82 Remaining Abducted School Girls
The groups also demanded a formal apology from the Borno government for the unlawful cohabitation of rescued girls with alleged terrorists. Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Warns Against New Illicit Drugs Mixture 'Combine'
NDLEA said "Combine" is a mixture of strains of canabis, colos, loud and opioids soaked in raw gin, saying there's no shorter route to death than taking it. Read more »
Nigeria: 19 Killed in Oyo-Ogbomoso Road Crash - FRSC
FRSC says the road crash occurred at about 07:45 a.m. was due to route violation, referred to in local parlance as 'One Way'. Read more »
Nigeria: Avoid Corrupt Politicians, Governor Nwifuru Advises New Supreme Court Judge
The judge was inaugurated alongside 10 other justices to the Supreme Court bench in February. Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Release Zamfara University Students Seven Months After Abduction
The released students spent over 200 days in the terrorists' camp following their abduction last September. Read more »
Nigeria: Betta Edu, Sadiya Farouq, Others Not Yet Cleared of Alleged Fraud - EFCC
EFCC clarified in a statement on Sunday that it "has not cleared anyone allegedly involved in the fraud at the humanitarian ministry. Read more »
Nigeria: After Bobrisky, More Celebrities to Face Trial for Naira Abuse - EFCC
Days after securing the conviction of Bobrisky, EFCC says some celebrities have been invited for investigations for naira abuse, and made useful statements. Read more »
April 14
Nigeria: Chibok Girls - 10 Years After Abduction, 91 Still Missing
The success of the Chibok abduction emboldened other terror groups to target schools and kidnap students. Read more »
Nigeria: 21 Chibok Girls Forced Into Motherhood, Some Returned to Their Abductors
"We have been married for eight years," Ms Grema, who escaped with her child, had said. "I first came out of the forest and then he followed me." Read more »
Nigeria: Soldier Who Killed Woman in Enugu Not Repentant Boko Haram Terrorist - Army
The army has never enlisted Boko Haram members to its strength. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Confirms Soldier's Murder of Woman in Enugu Barracks
The army said the soldier accused of the murder of the woman has been arrested. Read more »