February 29
West Africa: Will the Humble Pie Heal Ecowas?,
As things are, ECOWAS will have to swallow its pride and set up credible negotiating teams with the Delinquent Four that take into account their grievances. Read more »
Nigeria: Unilag Suspends Exam Over Rowdiness
Mrs Alaga-Ibrahim said the university is evaluating the situation to come up with an improved system. Read more »
February 28
Nigeria: Mixed Reactions Trail Central Bank's Monetary Policy Decisions
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria Tuesday announced a significant increase in its benchmark lending rate by 400 basis points to 22.75 per cent Read more »
Africa: African Countries Unite Against Israeli Occupation
The timing of last week's ICJ hearings could lead to greater compliance with the court's ruling than in previous cases. Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Clamps Down On Illegal Sachet Water Companies in Anambra
The agency urged residents to volunteer information on any illegal water production facility in their neighbourhood. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Approves Tinubu's Request to Remove FCCPC CEO
President Tinubu in a letter dated 30 January, asked the Senate to approve the disengagement of Babatunde Irukera as CEO of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection… Read more »
Nigeria: Inside Details of How Nigerian Govt Detained Binance Executives
One of the two detained Binance executives is an American, while the other is British-Pakistani. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to Issue Executive Order Over Rising Cost of Drugs - Minister
The minister described the rising cost of pharmaceuticals in Nigeria as a pressing concern. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, IOM Evacuate 147 Irregular Nigerian Migrants Stranded in Libya
The evacuees who departed Tripoli International Airport in Libya on Tuesday aboard chartered flight UZ 189 were expected to arrive at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport,… Read more »
Nigeria: New Report Reviews Gender Responsiveness of Education Sector Plans in Nigerian States
dRPC researchers said the review was aimed to determine the explanatory powers of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) gender responsiveness theory of change related to… Read more »
Nigeria: How I Manage Osun Palliatives, Resources - Governor Adeleke
Mr Adeleke said he has embraced openness and transparency, urging commentators to avail themselves of facts and figures, instead of twisting and falsifying publicly verifiable… Read more »
February 27
Nigeria: Militants Abduct 12, Raze Hospital, Police Outpost, Vehicles in Katsina Community
The attack, which began late evening, lasted for over two hours. Read more »
Nigeria: Five Killed, 26 Rescued in Anambra Building Collapse
The building, which was still under construction, collapsed on Monday evening. Read more »
Nigeria: International Oil Companies Not Leaving Nigeria - Minister
"I want to use this opportunity to assure everyone that no IOC is leaving Nigeria. They are only going deep offshore," Mr Lokpobiri said. Read more »
Nigeria: Exclusive - Top Nigeria Customs Officers Enmeshed in Multi-Billion Naira Corruption Scandal
Some of the Customs officials were arrested and detained and some of them have returned money to the EFCC. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Ask NCDC to Investigate 'Strange Disease' Ravaging Gombe Communities
The unknown disease has claimed the lives of youth and children within the affected communities in the last few days. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Advocates Greater Home-Grown Skill Retention, Technology Domestication
President Tinubu also canvassed greater balancing of employment opportunities between Nigerians and expatriates and the closure of the wage gap between expatriates and the Nigerian… Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara to Construct Vehicle Transit Areas As Part of the State's Urban Renewal Project
Mr Lawal stated this on Tuesday when he hosted the leadership of the Zamfara State chapter of the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) and Petroleum Tanker Drivers… Read more »
Nigeria: CSO Commends Court's Judgement Upholding Press Freedom
CWPPF equally commended the journalists involved in the case for their demonstration of courage and dedication to their profession even in the face of legal impediments. Read more »
Nigeria: In Ibadan, NLC, ASUU Lead Protesters to Demand End to Hardship
The chairperson of the Oyo State chapter of the NLC called on the government to fix the refineries so the nation could locally refine crude oil. Read more »
Nigeria: After Premium Times' Report, Governor Approves New PHC for Akwa Ibom Community
The governor noted that the healthcare centre will replace a primary health care centre in the area which had been abandoned for about 30 years. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate to Probe N30trn 'Ways and Means' Obtained By Buhari Administration From CBN
During the plenary last Tuesday, members of the upper chamber resolved to probe the facility the Buhari administration obtained from the CBN under the leadership of Godwin… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Imposes Levy On Expatriate Workers
According to the EEL handbook, the levy seeks to balance the benefits of expatriate employment with the protection of Nigeria's local labour markets and resources. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Hospital Smuggled 406 Persons Into Payroll After Govt Takeover - Minister
The Minister said the discovery was made after the federal government took over the hospital from the Anambra State Government. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Probes Alleged Payment of $496m to Revive Ajaokuta Steel Company
The lawmakers wondered why the Ajaokuta Steel Company and the National Ore Mining Company (NIOMCO) are still moribund despite the alleged payment of $496 million to contractors… Read more »