August 19
Nigeria: Why We Should Update 10-Year-Old Basic Education Curriculum [analysis]
Daily Trust
In today's rapidly evolving world, education is the bedrock of national development and economic growth. Yet, in Nigeria, the basic education curriculum, a crucial component of our… Read more »
Nigeria: I Will Spend My Fortune to Ensure Jaiz Bank Flourishes - Indimi
Daily Trust
A major shareholder in Jaiz Bank and one of its Non-Executive Directors, Alhaji Muhammadu Indimi, has said that he will spend any amount of money to keep the bank flourishing. Read more »
Nigeria: How Domestic Dollar Bond Will Impact Nigerian Economy - Prof Uwaleke [interview]
Daily Trust
Uche Uwaleke is a professor of capital market at the Nasarawa State University, Keffi and President of Capital Market Academics of Nigeria. In this interview, he explains the… Read more »
Nigeria: Ipac Condemns Exorbitant Nomination Fees for LG Polls
Daily Trust
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has condemned the exorbitant nomination fees demanded by some State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs) for local government… Read more »
Nigeria: What to Make of July's Inflation Figures?, By Uddin Ifeanyi [opinion]
Premium Times
We are still far from accommodative monetary policy territory. Read more »
August 18
Nigeria: Is Nigeria's Move to Enforce 18 Years Admission Benchmark the Right One?
Premium Times
The minister reiterated the government's position that only applicants who were 18 years and above were eligible for admission into tertiary institutions. Read more »
Nigeria: Latest On Seized Presidential Jets - Two Ex-Govs Open Up
Vanguard
The controversy surrounding seized presidential jets in Paris, France, linked to Ogun State government, has taken a new turn as two former governors, Ibikunle Amosun and Gbenga… Read more »
Nigeria: Tribute to General Babangida (Retd) At 83, By Dele Sobowale
Vanguard
"Truth shall make you free; but, first, it shall make you miserable" - Anonymous, VANGUARD BOOK OF QUOTATIONS, VBQ, p 253. Read more »
Nigeria: Kidnapping of Medical Students Severe Setback, Fmoh Laments
Vanguard
***Demands immediate, unconditional release of abductees Read more »
Nigeria: Rmafc's Misleading Claim On Senators' N21m Monthly Pay
This Day
A recent misleading claim by the Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, Mohammed Shehu, that each Nigerian senator earns N1 million as monthly… Read more »
Nigeria: Outrage Over Abduction of 20 Medical Students in Benue
This Day
*Gov Alia, Pate, NMA, lawmakers kick, IG deploys rescue team Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria and the Paris Olympics' Debacle
This Day
Nigeria duly served up a disaster class at the just concluded Paris Olympics failing to pick up a medal of any sorts and ensuring that the country's drought of medals in recent… Read more »
Nigeria: #endbadgovernance - Over 1,000 Protesters in Detention, Amnesty International Alleges
This Day
Human rights watchdog, Amnesty International, has stated that over 1,000 #EndBadGovernance protesters are currently in prison custody nationwide following the recent hunger… Read more »
Nigeria: Northern Governors Celebrate Gen. Babangida At 83
Leadership
Chairman of the Northern States Governors' Forum (NSGF) and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has congratulated former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida… Read more »
Nigeria: Arewa Think Tank Faults Obj On Jail Comment for Leaders
Leadership
The Arewa Think Tank (ATT) has faulted former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, over his recent remark that many Nigerian leaders ought to be in jail for alleged corruption and… Read more »
Nigeria: Chidinma - What Fib Will the Builders Tell the Rejected Stone? [analysis]
Leadership
All the negative energy unleashed against Miss Chidinma Adetshina's participation in the 2024 Miss South Africa beauty pageant would not have happened if the South African… Read more »
Nigeria: Bayelsa Moves to Check Mpox Spread
Vanguard
YENAGOA Disturbed by the surge in reported cases of Monkeypox, the Bayelsa State government has embarked on a strategic response framework to stem the spread of the deadly disease… Read more »
Nigeria: 5 Early Signs of Mpox You Should Watch for
Vanguard
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced on Thursday that Mpox cases in the country have surged to 39. In response, the agency issued a health advisory, alerting the… Read more »
Nigeria: Blood-Stained Sokoto Emir Begs for Rescue From Bandits in Video
Premium Times
Mr Bawa and his son were kidnapped on 18 July while travelling to the state capital from Sabon Birni Read more »
Nigeria: Boosting Indigenous Arms Production in Nigeria [opinion]
Premium Times
The time is ripe for Nigeria, as the Giant of Africa, to start harnessing its human and technological potential in the mass production of weapons to meet security demands and… Read more »
Nigeria: Just in - Gunmen Release Abducted Anambra Commissioner, Wife
Premium Times
The gunmen attacked the victims in Edo State while they were heading to Abuja for the wedding ceremony of Adaora, daughter of Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State. Read more »
Nigeria: Bayelsa Govt On Electricity Towers' Vandalisation - It's Sabotage of Our State's Economy
Premium Times
Bayelsa has been without electricity supply for several weeks after vandals destroyed 13 towers on the Ahoada-Yenagoa 132kV Double Circuit transmission line on 29 July. Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency Announces Tinubu's Trip to France Days After Chinese Firm Leaked It
Daily Trust
President Bola Tinubu will, on Monday, travel to France for a "brief work stay". Read more »
Nigeria: Sex and Alcohol in Nigeria - Marketing Tactics Send Dangerous Messages to Young Drinkers [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Nigeria has a high rate of heavy drinking among young people. One study found that 55.8% of teenagers between 15 and 19 years old had engaged in binge drinking in the past month. Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Queues Resurface in Lagos Amid Shortage
This Day
Fuel queues have resurfaced in Lagos as many filling stations ran out of stock, leading to closures and long lines at the few stations still dispensing fuel. Read more »