November 13
Nigeria: Infrastructure Takes 50% As Makinde Presents 2025 Budget to Assembly
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The Speaker of the state's assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, praised Mr Makinde for presenting "a comprehensive and forward-thinking budget proposal for 2025". Read more »
Nigeria: 'Why I Can't Apologise to You' - VDM to Falana, Falz Ahead of Court Hearing
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"I have tried to respect them (Mr Falana and Falz), but it didn't work because I went to prostrate, and they said I must go and apologise." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Medical Consultants Declare Seven-Day Warning Strike
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MDCAN is an association of medical and dental consultants who are specialists in various fields of medicine and dentistry, holding the highest qualifications in their professions. Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Subsidiary Signs Gas Sale, Supply Agreement With Dangote Refinery
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The NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has successfully executed a Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement (GSPA)… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Signs 10-Year Deal to Supply 100 (MMSCF/D) Gas to Dangote Refinery
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The NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Ltd.), has executed a Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement (GSPA) with Dangote… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers Pressure Officials to Manipulate Budgets for Their Gains - Jega
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Mr Jega alleged that some legislators attempted to influence budget allocations and secure contracts, undermining public officials' efforts to maintain integrity. Read more »
Nigeria: We're Working to Fulfil All Agreements With Labour - Govt
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-- Pleads for time and patience Read more »
West Africa: Pandemic Preparedness in West Africa - Multiplayer Collaborative Solutions for a Changing Climate [blog]
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified climate change as one of humanity's most significant health threat, with significant impacts across Africa. Rising temperatures… Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Assembly Confirms Okpebholo's Nominee As Attorney-General
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Governor Monday Okpebholo announced Mr Osagie as his nominee for the office shortly after taking the oath of office as governor of the state on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Immigration Raises Alarm Over Increasing Irregular Migrants Entering Nigeria
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The Controller of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Edo State Command, Martins Moye, has raised alarm over the rising number of irregular migrants entering Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Asset Recovery Is Crucial to Fight Against Corruption - EFCC Chair
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"If you allow the corrupt or those that you are investigating to have access to the proceeds of their crimes, they will fight you with it," EFCC chair Olukoyede said. Read more »
Nigeria: Oshiomhole's Son, Eight Other Children of Nigerian Politicians Embarking On Public Service
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In Nigeria, the children of prominent politicians are increasingly stepping into governance, securing key roles at both state and national levels across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: WTO to Hold Special Meeting for Next DG Selection - Okonjo-Iweala
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The World Trade Organization has announced it will hold a special meeting of its General Council to move forward with the selection process for the next Director-General. Read more »
Nigeria: High Interest Rates, Insecurity Lead to Business Constraints in Nigeria - CBN Survey
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Additional constraints identified by the survey include multiple taxation, unreliable power supply, and an unfavourable economic climate. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria to Launch Lithium, Rare Earth Processing Plants
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The move is part of the government's strategy to diversify the economy away from oil and capitalise on the growing demand for lithium, a key component in rechargeable batteries. Read more »
Nigeria: Dasuki Money Trail - How Ex-NSA Approved Suspicious Billions for Family Friends
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Over the three years of Mr Dasuki's tenure, his office made several transfers of millions of dollars to the couple's bank accounts. Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Lawmakers Fret Over Influx of Bandits in Rafi Local Government Area
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Lawmaker says bandits killed seven people, injured four and abducted 21 others during an attack on 5 November Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian University Awards $20,000 Prize to Best-Graduating Student
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During the convocation, the university graduated 749 students, including 30 who graduated with a First Class. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Returns From Saudi Arabia
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The president arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at about 8. 00 p.m. and was welcomed by members of his administration. Read more »
Nigeria: Channel Funds to Industrialisation, Not Palliatives, Anglican Primate Tells Govt
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The cleric commended the government for ensuring that the scope of intervention of TETFund expanded from building infrastructure to carrying out research programmes. Read more »
Nigeria: COP29 - Global Warming Is Over, Global Boiling Begins, Antonio Guterees Warns
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The United Nations, UN, Secretary-General, António Guterres, has warned about the dire need for climate action and increased funding to support vulnerable nations, stressing… Read more »
Nigeria: Meningitis Killed 361 in 1 Year - NCDC
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Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that between 2023 and 2024, the country recorded 4915 suspected and 380 confirmed cases of meningitis, with 361… Read more »
Nigeria: Coalition Calls for Electoral Reforms, Transparent Judiciary in Edo Dispute
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A coalition of INEC-accredited organisations has raised concerns over the recently concluded Edo State governorship election, held on September 21, 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Urged to Drop Mine Rangers Bill Over Overlapping Functions
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The Coalition of Civil Society Groups on Efficiency in Governance has appealed to the Nigerian Senate to drop the controversial Nigerian Mine Rangers Service (NMRS) Bill (SB 253)… Read more »
Nigeria: Epileptic Power Supply in North May Last Longer
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The quest to resolve the power crisis in Northern Nigeria appears increasingly bleak as new revelations have surfaced regarding the mismanagement and neglect that have plunged the… Read more »
