November 13
Nigeria: Hardest Economic Days Behind Us, Tinubu Assures Nigerians
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday declared a new chapter in Edo State's history with the triumph of democratic values as Senator Monday Okpebholo and Dennis Idahosa were sworn in as… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Stands for Two-State Solution to Israel-Palestine Conflict
This Day
It is with a profound sense of duty that I stand before you today as we work to end the Palestinian conflict and realise the two-state solution. This aim is as essential as it is… Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Support Nigeria's Economic Reforms, Saudi Crown Prince, Salman, Tells Tinubu
This Day
Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has assured President Bola Tinubu that his country would support Nigeria's… Read more »
Nigeria: Property Taxes Can Help Nigeria, Others Develop - IMF
This Day
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has highlighted property taxes as a crucial but underutilised revenue source for Nigeria and other low-income countries aiming to achieve… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Grows Crude Oil Output By Over 1 Million Barrels in October
This Day
*IPMAN says it expects to agree petrol price with Dangote refinery in 48 hours*Crude nears two-week low as OPEC cuts demand view Read more »
Nigeria: UBA Appoints Independent Non-Executive Director
Premium Times
UBA also announced the retirement of Owanari Duke, who has served as an Independent Non-Executive Director since 2012. Read more »
Africa: UPDF Sets Sights On Gold At Africa Military Games As Team Heads to Nigeria
Nile Post
The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) are gearing up for a strong performance at the 2nd Africa Military Games in Abuja, Nigeria, with a 27-member team now officially on their… Read more »
Nigeria: Wike Vows to Demolish Buildings On Green Areas in FCT
Leadership
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that any unauthorised building erected on green areas in the nation's capital city will be demolished… Read more »
Nigeria: NSA Eulogises Late Coas, Says Nigeria Lost One of Its Best Officers
Leadership
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu has described the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja as one of the best military officers that Nigeria… Read more »
Nigeria: $700k Fraud - EFCC Arraigns 2 Suspects for Impersonating Olukoyede
Leadership
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned two members of a suspected syndicate, Ojobo Joshua and Aliyu Hashim, for impersonating and attempting to blackmail… Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo Gov'ship Poll - NGO Demands Easy Polling Unit Access to PWDs
Leadership
Ahead of the Saturday November 16, 2024 governorship election in Ondo State, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), the Inclusive Friends Association (IFA), has called on the… Read more »
Nigeria: Pictorial - Navy Receives 3 Helicopters to Boost Operations
Leadership
The Nigerian Navy has received three newly acquired Agusta Westland 109 Trekker helicopters to boost its operations. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Flags Off Maiden National Dry Season Farming in Cross River
Leadership
In an effort to tackle high rate of hunger which has bedeviled Nigerians in recent times, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari has flagged off… Read more »
Nigeria: Appeal Court Affirms Udeze As Aa National Chairman
Leadership
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has affirmed Chief Kenneth Udeze as the National Chairman of the Action Alliance (AA). Read more »
Nigeria: Armed Men Attack TCN Substation Under Construction in Kogi
Leadership
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said that unknown armed men invaded the construction site of its ongoing 330/132/33kV transmission substation project in Obajana, Kogi… Read more »
Nigeria: Okpebholo's Cabinet - Edo Assembly Clears Osagie, Defers Oshiomhole's Confirmation
Leadership
The Edo State House of Assembly has confirmed the nomination of Hon. Samson Raphael Osagie as the State's Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice-designate. Read more »
Nigeria: EU Launches Programme to Enroll 130,000 Jigawa Children in School
Leadership
The European Union (EU) has launched a project to address high rate of out-of-school children through which 130,000 Jigawa State children will be enrolled in school. Read more »
Nigeria: AA Chair Calls for Joint Action On 2030 Dev't Goals
Leadership
The national chairman of the Action Alliance (AA) party, Chief Kenneth Udeze, has called for strategic measures to help developing countries meet the United Nations' 2030… Read more »
Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance - NHRC Calls for Sanctions Against Officials Responsible for Detention, Trial of Minors
Premium Times
There have been growing calls from within and outside Nigeria for probes and adequate punishments for those responsible detention and trial of minors, who were arrested in… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Gymnasts Win Medals in Portugal
Premium Times
Nigeria only had two athletes at the tournament, but they won one gold, one silver, and one bronze medal. Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - States in Panic Mode Over NLC Dec 1 Strike Notice
Vanguard
There is growing tension among states yet to implement the N70,000 new minimum wage, following the December 1 strike notice given by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, to workers in… Read more »
Nigeria: 6 Million Nigerians Face Existential Threat As Cost of Diabetes Care Skyrockets
Vanguard
The Diabetes Association of Nigeria, DAN, has warned that six million Nigerians with diabetes are facing existential threat, following the skyrocketing cost of healthcare. Read more »
November 12
Nigeria: 33 Million Could Face Hunger Next Year
UN News
Three UN agencies appealed on Tuesday for lifesaving support in Nigeria, where record inflation, climate shocks and ongoing conflicts are projected to push the number of food… Read more »
Nigeria: WFP Calls for Urgent Life-Saving Support in Nigeria As 33 Million People Face Food Insecurity in 2025
WFP
This is a summary of what was said by Chi Lael, WFP Spokesperson for Nigeria (speaking from Abuja via Zoom) - to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Dismiss Rumour of Bomb Explosion in Jos
Premium Times
The police on Tuesday morning received a report that a bomb was allegedly planted around Murtala Way, Jos. Read more »
