July 15
Nigeria: 'Remi Tinubu, Save My Farm' - Abuja Widow Cries Out Over Alleged Persecution
Vanguard
An Abuja-based widow, Ebere Mogbo, has cried out to First Lady Remi Tinubu for help after her farming dreams were allegedly crushed by the management of the Power Holding Company… Read more »
Nigeria: Food Import Tax Suspension Depressing - AfDB President Adesina
Vanguard
President of the African Development Bank, AfBD, Mr Akinwumi Adesina, has said the Federal Government's decision to suspend duties and taxes on imported food commodities was… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, EU Plot Strategies to Use Technology Unlock Nigeria's Potentials
Vanguard
The Federal Government is collaborating with the European Union to use technology to unlock great potentials to revive Nigeria's economy. Read more »
Nigeria: Bloggers, Tinubu-Shettima Support Group Laud Agric Minister On Job Generation
Leadership
Over 1000 bloggers under the aegis of the Bloggers and Vloggers Content Creators Association in Nigeria (BAVCCA) and Tinubu-Shettima Support Group have lauded the creation of… Read more »
Nigeria: Some Religious Organisations More Corrupt Than Public Offices - EFCC Boss
Vanguard
CHAIRMAN of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr Ola Olukoyede has alleged that some religious organisations are "more corrupt" than public offices in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: 2 Killed As Tanker Explodes On Ijebu-Ode-Ibadan Expressway
Daily Trust
Two people have been killed in a petrol tanker accident that occurred in Imope village in Oru Ijebu on the Ijebu-Ode-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State. Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Kills Scores of Terrorists in Kaduna
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Component of Operation Whirl Stroke has eliminated scores of terrorists in recent airstrikes in their enclaves at Giwa and Igabi local… Read more »
Nigeria: 6 Years After, Abuja-Kaduna Road Project Uncompleted
Daily Trust
Almost six years after the federal government awarded the contract for the reconstruction of the Abuja-Kaduna highway, the project has still yet to be completed and portions of it… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Speaks On 7.2% Stake in Dangote Refinery
Premium Times
Mr Dangote said NNPC no longer owns a 20 per cent stake in the refinery. Read more »
Nigeria: Navy Claims Credit for Increase in Nigeria's Oil Production
This Day
The Nigerian Navy has said the collaborative efforts of its personnel and other security agencies in tackling cases of oil theft in the Niger Delta region led to the increase in… Read more »
Nigeria: National Assembly Roundup - Death of Member, Controversial Samoa Agreement, Other News From House of Reps
Premium Times
The death of Olajide Akinremi brings to three the number of lawmakers that have died since the House was inaugurated on 13 June 2923. Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Has Only 7.2% Stake in Our Refinery - Aliko Dangote
This Day
Contrary to widely held notion that Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) had a 20 per cent stake in Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals, President of Dangote Group,… Read more »
Nigeria: Olu of Warri Bags Award in UK, Wife Advocates Return to Cultural Values
This Day
The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has received the Leadership and Community Development award at the 14th African Achievers Awards (AAA), which took place at the Parliament… Read more »
Nigeria: Amid Price Volatility, 10 Banks' Exposure to Oil & Gas Sector Rise to N12.08tn
This Day
Despite crude price volatility, a total of 10 banks' exposure to the Oil & gas sector stood at N12.08 trillion in 2023, representing about 80 per cent increase from N6.71… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Museum to Return Looted Bronzes to Oba of Benin
This Day
A prominent Museum in United States of America has concluded plans to present looted Benin Bronzes to Omo N' Oba N' Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Hails Nduka Obaigbena At 65, Says He Has Demonstrated Passion for Human Development
This Day
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, feted Chairman of THISDAY and Arise Group, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, as he marked his 65th birthday, saying through his enterprising spirit and… Read more »
Nigeria: We've Destroyed 7,500 Illegal Refineries - NNPCL
Daily Trust
The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has said that as part of an effort to tackle oil theft, the company… Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Wins All Chairmanship Seats in Adamawa, Delta LG Polls
Daily Trust
The Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC) has declared the People's Democratic Party (PDP) the overwhelming winner of the local government elections held on… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Warns Oyo Monarch Over Land Grabbing
Daily Trust
An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ogbomoso has warned Oba Solomon Akinola, the Oloko of Oko, that he may be made to face contempt of court for continuously trespassing on a piece… Read more »
Nigeria: Lessons From Kenya's Tax Hike Uprising [editorial]
Premium Times
A growing concern is food insecurity, with the new minimum wage crisis still unresolved, more than a year after President Tinubu's economic policies devalued the naira. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Lose By 3 Wickets to Nigeria in Bilateral Series
Capital FM
Vincent Adewoye emerged as the hero for Nigeria, guiding his team to a historic 3-wicket victory over Kenya in the third match of the Kenya-Nigeria Bilateral Series on Monday at… Read more »
Nigeria: How (Not) to Make Reforms Work, By Uddin Ifeanyi [opinion]
Premium Times
The worrying lack of a thread that links the administration's policy platform and implementation is a major weakness of the Tinubu government.. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, Starmer, Macron, Other World Leaders Condemn Attack On Trump
This Day
Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu, UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer and the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, were among the horde of world leaders that condemned weekend's… Read more »
Nigeria: Towards Genuine Local Government Autonomy, By Dakuku Peterside [opinion]
Premium Times
Last week, Nigeria's Supreme Court took a fundamental step towards dismantling the grip of state governors on the local government system and local government funds. Read more »
July 14
Nigeria: Nigeria's Military Spending in 2023 Highest in Sub-Saharan Africa, Says Report
This Day
Nigeria's military spending rose by 20 per cent to $3.2 billion in 2023, making it the country the biggest spender on defence in sub-Saharan Africa, and the third highest on the… Read more »