April 23
Nigeria: Terrorism - Renew Social Contract With Citizens, UN Tells Nigeria, Others
Daily Trust
The Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, Ms Amina Mohammed, suggested that one of the ways to remove the engenders of terrorism on the continent is for Africa to work to… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Grid Collapse Persists in Nigeria - TCN
Premium Times
The TCN said the nation's power sector is currently faced with various challenges, impacting effective service delivery and the incessant collapse of the national grid Read more »
Ethiopia: Save the Children Open Call for Innovation Partners to Help More Children Receive Vaccinations in Ethiopia and Nigeria [press release]
savethechildren_uk
The Save the Children Immunisation Accelerator is open for applications from community-based organisations, and from local and national NGOs, research teams, social enterprises and… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Fixes May 17 to Rule On Detained Binance Executive's Request for Bail
Vanguard
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed May 17 to determine whether a top official of Binance Holdings Limited, Tigran Gambaryan, who is currently in prison custody,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games - NNPC Makes Bright Start in Tennis, Volleyball [press release]
Premium Times
In tennis, NNPC's Awin Ganjang defeated Ibrahim Afuye of SEPLAT in straight sets 6-0, 6-0 in the men's singles. Read more »
Nigeria: Publish Forensic Audit Report, Prove Your Claims, Ikpeazu Tells Otti
Leadership
Former Abia State Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has challenged Governor Alex Otti to make the allegations of corrupt practices against him public. Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Guber - Campaigns Kick Off Wednesday
Leadership
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has announced the publication of the final list of candidates for the September 21 Edo State governorship election. Read more »
Nigeria: FG Plans N100bn Police Housing Fund
Leadership
The inspector-general of police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun said the federal government plans to establish a N100 billion Police Housing Fund for officers and men of the Nigeria… Read more »
Nigeria: Yahaya Bello - Protesting Lawyers Storm Supreme Court
Leadership
Dozens of lawyers yesterday stormed the Supreme Court to protest what they described as harassment and intimidation of former Kogi State governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, by the… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara Governor, Speaker Greet Emir of Ilorin At 84
Leadership
Kwara State governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazq has rejoiced with the Emir of Ilorin and chairman of the state Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari on his 84th birthday. Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency Rallies Stakeholders Against Malnutrition
Leadership
The Presidency has called for a multi-stakeholder approach in ongoing efforts to combat the problem of malnutrition in Nigeria, saying improved nutrition is crucial for national… Read more »
Nigeria: How E-Commerce Can Leverage Computer Vision Technology to Boost Sector - NCC
Leadership
The rapid adoption of Computer Vision Technology (CVT) has revolutionized business operations and transformed e-commerce by improving efficiency in a variety of ways. Read more »
Nigeria: Coalition Seeks Exit of Minister, TCN Boss Over Frequent Grid Collapse
Leadership
Citing intermittent and continuous collapse of the national grid, a coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to sack the minister of… Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Threatens Strike Over Attacks On Lecturers in Uniben
Daily Trust
The University of Benin chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said it will not resume academic activities next Monday, citing concerns about increased… Read more »
Nigeria: IGP Kicks As Jonathan, Others Canvass State Police
Daily Trust
Former President Goodluck Jonathan and other stakeholders Monday supported establishment of state police as a way of addressing the security challenges in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Low Turnout As Schools Resume in FCT
Daily Trust
There was low turnout of pupils/students of both secondary and primary schools across the six area councils of the FCT as schools resume for 3rd tern academic season on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Newsdirect Founding Publisher Honoured With Posthumous Award
Daily Trust
The founding publisher of Nigerian NewsDirect, Late Dr Samuel Ibiyemi, has been honoured with a posthumous award for his contributions to the energy sector at the maiden edition of… Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 Hajj - NAHCON Urges States to Submit Pilgrim Groupings
Daily Trust
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has urged State Pilgrims' Welfare Boards, commissions and agencies to conclude the grouping of pilgrims into 45s and conclude data… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Surrender Weapons After Negotiation - Plateau Govt
Daily Trust
The Plateau State Government on Monday said bandits terrorising communities in the Wase Local Government Area of the state have surrendered a significant number of AK47 rifles to… Read more »
Nigeria: Unilag Begins Award of Double Certificates
Daily Trust
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has introduced a new programme called the Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Business Incubation Certification (EIBIC), which will lead to students… Read more »
Nigeria: Iran-Israel War - Shehu Sani Urges Warring Parties to Sheathe Swords
Daily Trust
A former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central senatorial district, Senator Shehu Sani, has appealed to the Islamic Republic of Iran and Israel to sheathe their swords and stop… Read more »
Nigeria: Assassination - Rep. Agbese Denies Benue Deputy Speaker's Claims
Daily Trust
The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has insisted that there was an attempt to assassinate him in Benue State. Read more »
Nigeria: Taraba Gov, Others Seek Completion of Abandoned N70bn Bridge Project
Daily Trust
Taraba State governor, Agbu Kefas and other influential individuals from the state have expressed deep concern over the stalled construction of the multi-billion naira Ibbi Bridge. Read more »
Nigeria: We Need Advanced Tech to Address Insecurity, Zamfara Gov Tells UN
Daily Trust
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has called for the deployment of advanced technology to combat insecurity in the state and the Northern region in general. Read more »
Nigeria: After 16 Years, Airspace Agency Considers Review of Navigation Charge
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has hinted on the review of navigation charges paid by airlines operating in the country's airspace. Read more »