November 24
Nigeria: #EndSARS - Sanwo-Olu's Aide Says Many TVC Arsonists 'Hunted and Executed'
Premium Times
The Senior Special Assistant on Media to Lagos State Governor, Wale Ajetunmobi, stated that the majority of the arsonists have been "hunted and executed". Read more »
Nigeria: Ibrahim Gambari, the Iconic Scholar-Diplomat, At 80 [opinion]
Vanguard
IF Nigeria, our country, were to have been a place where ideas rule - as they do in developed countries and many emerging markets - men like Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari CFR… Read more »
November 23
Nigeria: World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2024 - Nigeria's Fight Against the 'Superbugs' [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
"In the century since Alexander Fleming stumbled across penicillin in a laboratory in London, antibiotics have become a mainstay of medicine, transforming once-deadly infections… Read more »
Nigeria: Ghari PHC - Ambulance Equipment and Staffing Crisis Threaten Community Health [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Ghari Primary Health Centre, the lifeline in the rural town of Ghari Local Government Area (LGA), Kano, is challenged by severe staffing shortages and an inadequately equipped… Read more »
November 22
Nigeria: Nigeria Hopes for Extradition of Separatist Leader, but Analysts Are Skeptical
VOA
Nigerian military authorities are praising the arrest of separatist leader Simon Ekpa in Finland on Thursday. Ekpa was arrested along with four others for alleged terror-related… Read more »
Nigeria: Reeling Back Nigeria's Hunger Emergency
WFP
WFP and partners call for collective action to prevent catastrophic food insecurity in Africa's most populous country Read more »
Nigeria: Yemi Alade in Fresh Feud With Cool FM, Accuses Them of Blacklisting Her Music
Premium Times
'... God, go still give me food. You're beefing an artiste for one full year over your event. I didn't go, too. I apologised and even called your oga him dey form oga no even reply… Read more »
Nigeria: On Reuters' Spurious Allegations Against Nigerian Military in North-East
This Day
The National Human Rights Commission's panel set up to investigate the allegations by an international news medium, Reuters, of unprofessional and inhuman war in the Northeast… Read more »
Nigeria: Appeal Court Nullifies Judgement Against Rivers LG Election
Vanguard
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has nullified the judgement that barred the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, from releasing voters register to the Rivers State… Read more »
Nigeria: Reforms Weakened Nigerians' Purchasing Power but We'll Prioritise Social Investment Programmes - Tinubu [press release]
Premium Times
While acknowledging that the reforms had weakened Nigerians' purchasing power, President Tinubu said his administration will continue to provide social safety nets to cushion the… Read more »
Nigeria: NPA Boss Elected Chair of West African Ports Association
Premium Times
Mr Dantsoho said the recognition represents a significant milestone in the continuing march of West and Central Africa Maritime states towards global competitiveness and delivery… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos, Abuja Airports Get Full Certification From NCAA
Vanguard
Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja have acquired full certification from the Nigeria Civil Aviation… Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Reintroduce Rejected Bill On 6-Year Single Term--34 Rep Members
Vanguard
The 34 House of Representatives members who sponsored the bill to amend the 1999 Constitution to provide for a six-year single term for the president have resolved to reintroduce… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Faces Increased Food Insecurity, Higher Child Stunting - Report
Leadership
The report of new research that tracked Nigerian households to understand their resilience over time--conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics with support from the World… Read more »
Nigeria: 1 Out of 4 Nigerians Want to Migrate - NBS
Leadership
The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, says one out of four individuals between ages 15 years and above would like to leave their communities permanently or at least temporarily. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Records 18,872 Cyber Attacks Monthly - Report
Leadership
Nigeria is facing a significant surge in cyber threats, recording 18,872 cyber attacks monthly, according to a recent report. This alarming statistic highlights Nigeria's position… Read more »
Nigeria: Dozzy Couture Opens New Showroom in Lagos
Premium Times
The showroom features an extensive collection of ready-to-wear men's clothing, including kaftans, traditional attire, corporate and casual wear, and accessories. Read more »
Nigeria: How 70-Year-Old Woman Was Murdered, Buried in Shallow Grave - Police
Premium Times
Police said one of the suspects demanded ransom from the victim's children weeks after allegedly murdering her. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Speaks On Simon Ekpa's Arrest, Possible Extradition
Premium Times
The Finnish police said Mr Ekpa "has contributed to violence and crimes against civilians in South-eastern Nigeria." Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Strikes Deal With IOM On Revised Migration Policy, Says 6.1m Nigerians Still Displaced
This Day
The federal government has revealed that no less than 6.1 million Nigerians are still displaced due to natural disasters and insecurity. Read more »
Nigeria: Constitution Review - Governors in Support of Amendment Process, Says Benjamin Kalu
This Day
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, said he has secured the backing of Nigerian governors for the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution (as… Read more »
Nigeria: We Built Oil Refinery When No IOC Was Willing, Says Dangote Group's Edwin
This Day
The Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, Mr. Devakumar Edwin, has taken a swipe at Shell, ExxonMobil and Chevron as well as other international oil… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to IMF - Our Reforms Now Bearing Positive Results
This Day
President Bola Tinubu has assured that his administration will continue to prioritise the welfare of the poor and most vulnerable, saying his government's economic reforms have… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC to Deploy Low Security Risk, High Integrity Oil Pipelines Nationwide
This Day
Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) yesterday said it was working to ensure the deployment of high integrity crude oil and gas pipeline infrastructure nationwide… Read more »
Nigeria: Ekiti Workers to Enjoy N70,000 Minimum Wage From December
This Day
Yinka Oyebode writes that workers and pensioners in Ekiti State will from December, 2024 begin to earn the N70,000 minimum wage. Read more »
