July 03
Nigeria: EU Unveils Digital Platform to Boost Investment in Nigeria's Agribusiness
Premium Times
"The EU-Nigeria Agribusiness Platform will contribute to boosting the exploration and exploitation of agribusiness opportunities between Nigeria and the EU." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Interest Rates Hampering Job Creation, Economic Growth - Dangote
Premium Times
CBN has increased interest rates by a total of 750 basis points across three consecutive Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meetings. Read more »
Nigeria: How Wike's Refusal to Relate With Me Is Hurting FCT - Senator Kingibe [interview]
Premium Times
The Senator representing the FCT, Ireti Kingibe, speaks at length on the rift between her and the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, and the relevance of the road construction projects he… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Sets 3-Month Target to Deliver Renewed Hope Housing Estate in Delta
This Day
The federal government has started the construction of the Renewed Hope Housing project in Delta State with a three-month completion deadline. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: 5 Trafficked Benue Girls Rescued in Cote d'Ivoire - NAPTIP
Vanguard
Five Benue girls, who were trafficked recently to Cote D'Ivoire by a syndicate in the state have been rescued and awaiting repatriation to the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Alone Can't Solve Housing Issue in Lagos - Sanwo-Olu
Vanguard
Govrnor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, yesterday, declared that the state government alone cannot address the housing deficit but promised to bridge the deficit in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps to Probe 'Unethical Practices' By Multinational Companies in Nigeria
Premium Times
The House also asked the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to immediately halt the alleged unfair business practices by multinationals. Read more »
Nigeria: How Soldiers Killed Two Local Security Guards in Enugu - Senate Panel
Premium Times
The Senate Committee said the slain guards were on a mission to foil a robbery attack when they were killed by soldiers. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Urges Nimet to Make Flooding Predictions Available to Nigerians
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Senate urges NiMet to make flooding predictions available Read more »
Nigeria: Reps to Organise a Public Hearing On the Oronsaye Report
Premium Times
The lawmakers said the review of the report will be comprehensive and thorough, taking into cognisance the diverse perspectives and expertise available to them. Read more »
Nigeria: Police, Vigilantes Foil Robbery On Kano-Zaria Highway, As Villagers Kill Suspected Bandit
Premium Times
The armed robbers and suspected cattle rustlers barricaded the road with logs of wood and stones early Tuesday morning Read more »
Nigeria: Borno Attacks - 'Boost Security Now, Save Lives' - Can Urges FG
Vanguard
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged the Federal Government to boost security in the country following the recent attacks in Borno State. Read more »
Nigeria: Dlocal Partners Wakanow Group to Streamline Cross-Border Payments
Premium Times
This partnership, according to the company, aims to streamline and simplify cross-border payments for Wakanow's customers throughout Africa, supporting the company's expansion into… Read more »
Nigeria: Former IGP Arase - Why Nigeria Truly Needs State Police [opinion]
Premium Times
The notion of a monolithic police service for a country as complex and massive as Nigeria is unreasonable and unfit for purpose. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Super Eagles Coach, Finidi George, Lands New Job
Premium Times
The former Super Eagles coach has signed a two-year deal and set to be officially unveiled to the fans and media Read more »
Nigeria: Three-Month-Old Baby Abandoned in Front of School
Premium Times
The police said the baby was picked up by a good Samaritan and brought to their station. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Rescue 10 Victims of Bandits' Attack in Katsina
Leadership
In a swift response to a distress call, the Katsina State Police Command has foiled a kidnap attempt by suspected bandits in Dutsinma local government area of Katsina State. Read more »
Nigeria: High Energy Tariffs - Universities Can Generate Own Electricity - Experts
Leadership
Nigeria's universities are facing a major challenge in the form of high energy tariffs, with many of them spending millions of naira each month to keep the lights on. Read more »
Nigeria: Global Leaders Target Climate Funding for Nigeria, Others
Leadership
Global leaders have set their sights on unlocking climate funding for Nigeria and other developing nations. Read more »
Nigeria: Imo Assembly Suspends 4 Members Over 'Impeachment Plot'
Leadership
Four members of the Imo State House of Assembly have been suspended for allegedly plotting to remove speaker Chike Olemgbe from his position. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Initiate 1,351 Bills, Pass 89, Introduce 679 Motions
Leadership
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen said the Green Chamber of the National Assembly has introduced 1,351 bills and passed 89 of them in its first… Read more »
Nigeria: Rains and Urgent Need to Repair Owerri Roads
Leadership
For road users in World bank, Federal Housing, Umuguma, Okuku, Port Harcourt road, Egbeada, Relief, and the environs, this is not the best of times as potholes filled with dirty… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Condemn Borno Bombings, Want Better Intelligence Gathering
Leadership
House of Representatives has condemned the suicide bombings in Gwoza, Borno State and urged security agencies to intensify their efforts in intelligence gathering and community… Read more »
Nigeria: Volkswagen Shuns Nigeria, Sets Up Auto Assembly Plant in Egypt
Daily Trust
Volkswagen Group Africa has signed an agreement with the Egyptian government to build and operate a new Body Shop and Assembly plant in the East Port Said Automotive Zone (EPAZ). Read more »
Nigeria: The Faces of Federalism - A Perspective for Advocates
Daily Trust
Federalism has been a hot topic in Nigeria, with many calling for 'true federalism' without fully understanding what it means. True federalism is often used in political discourse… Read more »