July 15
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Flags Off Sanitation Awareness Initiative, Tasks Residents On Cleanliness
Premium Times
Mr Sanwo-Olu called on residents to take action and prioritise environmental cleanliness in their daily lives. Read more »
Nigeria: Finally, UAE Lifts Travel Ban On Nigerians
Leadership
The Federal Government and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reached an agreement vacating travel restrictions imposed on Nigerians with immediate effect. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-VP Osinbajo Celebrates Wife's Birthday With Heartfelt Message
Leadership
Former Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has taken to social media to gush over his wife, Dolapo, as she marks her birthday anniversary on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: After 5 Years' Trial, Court Fixes Judgement Day for Offa Robbery Suspects
Daily Trust
A Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilọrin, the Kwara State capital, on Monday fixed August 2, 2024 for judgement in the bloody April 5, 2018 Offa robbery attack. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Reinstates Zabbey As HYPREP Coordinator, Says He's Fit to Discharge Duties
This Day
President Bola Tinubu has approved the reinstatement of Professor Nenibarini Zabbey as the Project Coordinator of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP). Read more »
Nigeria: Rema Unveils 'Heis' to Throngs At Sophomore Album Listening Party
This Day
Following Rema's critically acclaimed debut album 'Raves and Roses' released in 2022, accompanied by a tour, fans and critics alike have eagerly awaited his sophomore project. On… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Inflation Rate Up 34.19%
Premium Times
The June figure is 0.24 per cent higher than the 33.95 per cent recorded in May. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Reaffirms Ban On Unregulated Commercial Bus Operations On Lekki-Epe Corridor
Premium Times
"Ban on unregulated commercial bus operations along the Lekki-Epe corridor from 1 October aligns with the Lagos State Strategic Transportation Master Plan," Mr Giwa said. Read more »
Nigeria: After Criticism, Tinubu Reinstates Zabbey As HYPREP Coordinator
Premium Times
The reinstatement of Mr Zabbey, a professor, came barely 24 hours after Mr Tinubu was severely criticised for initially sacking him. Read more »
Nigeria: Transforming Healthcare Access in Kano State - BHCPF's Sustained Funding and Accountability [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Historically, access to healthcare in Nigeria has been a significant challenge, with out-of-pocket (OOP) expenditure accounting for approximately 70% of healthcare financing --… Read more »
Nigeria: Analysts Weigh in On U.S. Advisory Council Visit to Nigeria
VOA
A U.S. advisory council on African diaspora engagement is in Nigeria on a mission to discuss diaspora-led investments across sectors including education, health, technology and the… Read more »
Africa: Africa Aware - Tackling Perceptions of Corruption in Nigeria [analysis]
Chatham House
In this episode, recorded to mark the African Union's African Anti-Corruption Day, the panel discusses Chatham House's Social Norms and Accountable Governance (SNAG) research… Read more »
Nigeria: Our Pension Scheme Pauperizes Workers At Retirement - NLC
Vanguard
*Says retirement under present scheme a death trap; decries non-remittances by FG, state govts Read more »
Nigeria: Poor Economy - More Nigerians Ditch Paid Jobs, Open Petty Businesses
Vanguard
Gone are the days when Nigerians did just anything to get paid employment. The poor state of the economy has opened their eyes. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Food Importation Policy Could Destroy Nigeria's Agriculture - Akinwunmi Adesina
Premium Times
"Nigeria's recently announced policy to open its borders for massive food imports, just to tackle short-term food price hikes, is depressing." Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Investigates Allegations of Land-Grabbing Against Agip, Shell in Bayelsa
Vanguard
The Federal Government has launched an investigation into complaints of land grabbing by oil-producing communities in Bayelsa State against some international oil companies - the… Read more »
Nigeria: Cmris Certification - Nigerians Already Paying Too Many Charges, Taxes - NBA Tells Police
Premium Times
The NBA urged the police to review the introduction CMRIS Certification charges plan as Nigerians are already subjected to multiple taxations. Read more »
Nigeria: LG Autonomy Will Hasten Grassroot Development - Ex-SDP Presidential Aspirant
Leadership
A former presidential aspirant under the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for the 2023 elections, Dr Cesnabmililo Nuhu Aken'Ova, has praised the recent Supreme Court judgement on… Read more »
Nigeria: French Shipping Firm Slams $400 Surcharge On Nigeria-Bound Cargoes, Others
Leadership
French Shipping Company, CMA CGM has announced a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) of US$400 per container effective 5th August on cargo originating from the United States and Canada… Read more »
Nigeria: LG Polls - PDP Wins All Seats in Adamawa, Delta
Leadership
Ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won all the seats in Adamawa and Delta Sta States in last Saturday's local government elections. Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Guber - Orbih Loyalists Back Ighodalo
Leadership
The governorship campaign of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State got a boost ahead of the September 21, 2024 election as members of Legacy Group have supported the PDP… Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Distances Self From Rivers Appeal Court Case
Leadership
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dissociated itself from an appeal at the Court of Appeal, Port Harcourt Division on the unfolding political saga in Rivers State. Read more »
Nigeria: National Assembly Roundup - Change of Plenary Time, Food Crisis, Others Top Stories From Senate Last Week
Premium Times
The Senate amended its resumption time for plenary from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Read more »
Liberia: Nigerian Businessman Alhaji Aliko Dangote Pays Courtesy Visit to President Boakai
Liberian Observer
Africa's renowned business tycoon and leader, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, recently paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency Joseph N. Boakai, Sr., during the President's recent visit to… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Scientists Develop Easy-to-Use Cholera Test to Prevent Outbreaks
Vanguard
...Not less than N500bn needed for medical research annually -- NIMR D-G Read more »