May 23
Nigeria: Aviation Minister, Predecessor Clash Over Emirates' Return to Nigeria
The former aviation minister, Osita Chidoka, said the Emirate's return to Nigeria is a reminder of the deepening lack of Nigeria's "national pride" in the world Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Ginger Farmers Count Losses As Disease Ravages Crop, Ruins Livelihood
Kaduna ginger farmers are struggling to get back on their feet after an infection devastated their crops last year Read more »
Nigeria: Banky W Undergoes Fourth Cancer Surgery
The singer underwent a third surgery for skin cancer in October 2017. Read more »
South Africa: Jonathan Departs Nigeria for Election Observation Mission in South Africa
The seventh South African general elections since the end of apartheid in 1994 will be held on 29 May. Read more »
Nigeria: We've No Plan to Increase Tax Burden On Nigerians - VP Shettima
Mr Shettima said the federal government is targeting a boost in tax collection efficiency. Read more »
Nigeria: Be 'Realistic', Tinubu Can't Solve Country's Problems in One Year - Sanusi to Nigerians
Lamido Sanusi, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, spoke at the Rivers State Economic & Investment Summit 2024 in Port Harcourt. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Probes Abandoned Federal Projects Across Nigeria
The Senate said billions of naira have been expended on the abandoned projects. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Orders Review of Composition of Tertiary Institutions' Governing Councils
The directive, which is contained in a statement issued by Mr Tinubu's Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, followed the controversy that trailed the… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Kingmakers in Government House to Select New Emir
The kingmakers are expected to formalise the reinstatement of Lamido Sanusi as the sole emir of Kano. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Governor Signs Law Scraping Five Emirates to Reinstate Sanusi
The governor signed the bill at Government House on Thursday, the same day it was unanimously passed by the state lawmakers. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Ask Govt to Reopen Banex Plaza
The plaza was shut down by the Nigerian Army following the assault on two soldiers last Saturday. Read more »
Nigeria: Lawmakers Pass Bill to Revert to Old National Anthem
The bill passed through first, second and third reading on Thursday amidst the opposition from some lawmakers. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate in Closed-Door Session to Change Nigerian National Anthem
The Senate is proposing to hurriedly pass the bill returning to the old National Anthem without consultations with Nigeria or organising a public hearing to get their input. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Journalist Re-Elected to International Press Institute Executive Board
Mr Adedoyin will represent Nigeria and Africa on the IPI board, which is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Making Efforts to Reduce the Cost of Living, Enrich Citizens - Minister
The minister said the Tinubu administration came on the strength of the Renewed Hope Agenda and had started laying a solid and enduring foundation that would make life better for… Read more »
Nigeria: Tribunal Announces Date to Deliver Judgment On Kogi Governorship Election
Mr Ajaka, dissatisfied with the outcome of the election, filed a petition before the Kogi tribunal, challenging Mr Ododo's victory. Read more »
Nigeria: SFH, Taraba Govt Empower 87 Indigent Persons Living With HIV
N70,000 cash was given to each of the 87 beneficiaries as seed grant after an assessment of the viability of their business plans. Read more »
Nigeria: Lawmakers Pass Law to Abolish Four Kano Emirates
The bill scraps Bichi, Rano, Gaya, and Karaye emirates Read more »
Nigeria: Nollywood Guilds Pledge Support for Smoke-Free Films Campaign
"Smoking remains prevalent in our movies, contravening the NTC Act and the Tobacco Control Regulations 2019". Read more »
Nigeria: How Procurement Fraud Stalled $100 Million Malaria Project in Nigeria - Minister
Mr Pate also said a Nigerian company, which had earlier won the bidding for the project, was disqualified and blacklisted from all UN contracts for three years. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Police Abduct Nigerian Journalist
Madu Onuorah was abducted from his home in the Lugbe area of Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Lawmakers Set to Amend Controversial Kano Emirate Council Law
The bill to recall the law for amendment passes first reading after a motion by the lawmakers. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Directs All BDCS to Reapply for Licenses
It also directed that BDCs meet the minimum capital requirements for the license category applied for within six months from the effective date of the guidelines. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Remands VeryDarkMan for Allegedly Cyberbullying Iyabo Ojo, Tonto Dikeh, Others
VeryDarkMan was arrested and detained for a similar offence on 22 March 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: #RiversInvestmentSummit - What Rivers Chief Judge Told Fubara, Others
The governor enumerated the steps his administration has taken to revive the state's economy. Read more »