July 01
Nigeria: Cholera - Nigeria At High Risk As Rainy Season Intensifies
Leadership
As Nigerians breathe a sigh relief from Lassa fever and Meningitis outbreaks, another public health emergency has emerged as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control ad Prevention… Read more »
Nigeria: Father, Son Die in Niger Auto Crash, 11 Perish On Abuja-Lokoja Road
Daily Trust
A man, Alhaji Ja'afaru, popularly known as Alhaji Ja'afaru Mai Maganin Feshi and his son, Ibrahim Ja'afaru, have reportedly lost their lives in an auto crash. Read more »
West Africa: Why Insecurity Is Growing in Sahel Region - CSOs
Daily Trust
Civil society organisations (CSOs) have stressed the need for Nigeria and other countries in the Sahel region to step up efforts in addressing issues that lead to insecurity. Read more »
Nigeria: 3 Died, 7 Injured As Heavy Downpour Destroys 50 Houses in Yobe
Daily Trust
No fewer than three people have been confirmed dead while seven others sustained injuries after a building collapsed due to heavy downpours in Nangere Local Government Area of Yobe… Read more »
Nigeria: SERAP Gives CBN 7 Days to Account for Alleged Missing N100bn Dirty Notes, Other Public Funds
This Day
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) yesterday urged the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, to account for the N100 billion… Read more »
Nigeria: South-East Governors Must Work Together in Unity for Region's Development - Peter Obi
This Day
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in 2023, Mr Peter Obi, has reiterated his call for South-East Governors to collaborate, saying such unity was crucial for the region's… Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Theft - Blame Big Players, Not Ijaw Youths, Senator Dickson Insists
This Day
Senator Seriake Dickson representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District in Bayelsa State, over the weekend, insisted that those behind incessant oil thefts in the Niger Delta were… Read more »
Nigeria: 76% of Companies Improved On Cyber Defenses - Report
This Day
Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, has released its findings from its recent survey, titled: "Cyber Insurance and Cyber Defenses… Read more »
Nigeria: NPA Scores 100% in Presidential Ease-of-Doing Business Ratings
This Day
The Nigerian Ports Authority "NPA), over the weekend, emerged with a performance score of 100 per cent in the just concluded Cohort #3 of the Presidential Enabling Business… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Designer Femi Ajose Brings Original Lagos Looks to Paris
RFI
Up-and-coming designers showcased their work in Paris this week at Africa Fashion Up, an event that celebrates young creatives from across the continent. Nigerian stylist Femi… Read more »
Nigeria: Let Heroes Arise, Let Personalities Arise! (2) [opinion]
Premium Times
"The master of the garden is the one who waters it, trims the branches, plants the seeds, and pulls the weeds. If you merely stroll through the garden, you are but an acolyte." --… Read more »
Nigeria: July 7 Celebration - NBM Distance Self, Warns Members Against Participation
Vanguard
The Leadership of the Neo Black Movement of Africa (NBM), a Pan-African Group, has distanced itself from any July 7 (77) celebration, falsely claimed in some quarters to be the… Read more »
Nigeria: Wema Bank Advocates Digital Empowerment for SMEs
Daily Trust
Wema Bank has charged stakeholders to prioritise digital empowerment for MSMEs as a measure for championing a sustainable MSME ecosystem in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Msmes Award - FG Splashes Millions, Cars On 15 Companies
Daily Trust
The federal government has given cash, house and vehicle rewards to over 15 enterprises Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and two state governments that have distinguished… Read more »
Nigeria: Fut Minna Gets Full Accreditation in 17 Courses
Leadership
Federal University of Technology Minna (FUTMINNA) has said all 17 of its academic programmes that underwent the National Universities Commission (NUC) accreditation exercise in… Read more »
Nigeria: Stakeholders Excited Over Executive Order On Local Drug Production
Leadership
Pharmacists and other stakeholders in the health sector have applauded President Bola Tinubu's signing of an executive order aimed at increasing local production of… Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Lauds Ibietan's Election As Apra Secretary General
Leadership
Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris has congratulated Dr Omoniyi Ibietan on his recent election as the secretary-general of the African Public Relations… Read more »
Nigeria: The Scourge of Ritual Killing
Leadership
Nigeria is presently grappling with a sinister phenomenon that has already claimed countless lives and left families devastated. Ritual killing, driven by the belief that human… Read more »
Nigeria: Inter-State Rail System Critical to Southwest Development - Abiodun's Aide
Leadership
Special Adviser to the Ogun State governor on media and strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, has asserted that the inter-state rail system is strategic to the development of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Family Debunks Olu Jacobs' Death Rumour
Leadership
The family has said that Veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs is alive and well. Read more »
Nigeria: NUPENG Publications Designed to Circumvent Election - Tanker Drivers
Leadership
Members from four zones of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has faulted recent publications of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Absenteeism - Kwara Directs Monitoring of Registers, Time Book for Civil Servants
Daily Trust
The Kwara state government had directed Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the state to monitor time books and movement registers in their respective offices… Read more »
Nigeria: Herb Seller Remanded Over Sex With 8-Year-Old Daughter
Daily Trust
Mufutau Taiwo, a herb seller, otherwise known as "concoction" in Akure, the Ondo State capital, has been dragged before a Family Magistrates' Court for allegedly engaging in an… Read more »
Nigeria: Man Sued for Insulting Neighbour Over Stray Dog
Daily Trust
A man identified as Mustapha Yahaya has been dragged to a Shari'a Court at Shahuchi in Kano State over alleged defamation of character of his neighbour following a disagreement on… Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Arrests 60 At Abuja Drug Party
Daily Trust
2 excrete 150 cocaine wraps in Lagos Read more »