October 29
Kenya: Google Commits Sh748.2mn for AI Skilling in Kenya, Nigeria, and S. Africa
Capital FM
Google has committed Sh748.2 million ($5.8 million) this year to support foundational AI and cybersecurity training in Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Restore Electricity to Northern States in 5 Days - FG
Daily Trust
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Monday, said electricity would be restored to the 17 northern states that have experienced outages due to the vandalism of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Endbadgovernance Protest, Wake-Up Call - Northern Govs
Vanguard
....Say its against Northern interest Read more »
Nigeria: TCN Promises to Restore Bulk Power to Northern States
This Day
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said it is working to restore power to most parts of the North that have been in darkness for over a week as a result of vandalism of… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu in China - Payoffs for Nigerians
This Day
Nigeria stands to gain immensely from a range of mutually beneficial agreements with China, writes LINDA NWABUWA-AKHIGBE Read more »
Nigeria: Canadian Gets 11 Year Sentence for Importation of Illicit Drugs
This Day
Justice Dehinde Dipeolu of a Lagos Federal High Court, on Wednesday convicted and sentenced a 41-year-old Canadian woman, Adrienne Munju, to a total of 11 years imprisonment, for… Read more »
Nigeria: Lawmaker Caught Assaulting Bolt Driver to Face House's Ethics Committee Probe
Premium Times
The decision to send Mr Mascot to the disciplinary committee followed a point of order moved on Tuesday by Majority Leader Julius Ihonvbere. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Tells NNPC, Oil Marketers to Stop Importing Petrol, Says Refinery Has Enough
Premium Times
Aliko Dangote says his refinery has more than 500 million litres of petrol in stock. Read more »
Nigeria: 5,000 Lawyers Back Governors Over Case On EFCC
Leadership
A historic lawsuit filed by 19 state governors challenging the constitutionality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has gained the support of no less than 5,000… Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Airstrikes Hit Terrorists' Meeting Point, Kill Scores in Borno
Leadership
Airstrikes undertaken by the Nigerian Air Force have struck terrorists' meeting points and eliminated scores of terrorists in Borno State. Read more »
Nigeria: Constitution Review - First Lady Bemoans Women's Exclusion in Politics, Governance
Leadership
Nigeria's first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed worry over the non-inclusion of women, who are still struggling to get their place in politics and governance because of… Read more »
Nigeria: My Administration Restored Hope to Edo Youths - Obaseki
Leadership
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said his government in the last eight years focused on improving the lives of Edo people, creating opportunities and restoring the hope… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Notorious Thug 'Gundura', 14 Others in Kano
Leadership
The Kano State Police Command has apprehended a notorious thug, Inuwa Zakari, also known as "Gundura," along with 14 other suspects involved in thug-related crimes. Read more »
Nigeria: Obasanjo's Swift Assent Prohibited Women Trafficking, Child Labour - Atiku
Leadership
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said former President Olusegun Obasanjo's swift assent to a bill prohibited women trafficking and child labour in Nigeria in 2003. Read more »
Nigeria: Abductors of Edo Catholic Priest Demand N200m Ransom
Leadership
The abductors of the Rector of the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi in Ivhianokpodi, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, Rev. Fr.… Read more »
Nigeria: Address Land Degradation, Insecurity to Boost Farming, Reduce Food Prices, Govt Urged
This Day
Stakeholders in the agriculture sector have warned that unless the problems of insecurity, land degradation, and climate change are effectively tackled, the price of food stuffs… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Writes Congratulatory Letter to New Minister, Oduwole, Lists Expectations
This Day
Dear Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, Congratulations on your nomination as Nigeria's Minister of Industry, Trade and Investments. Read more »
Ghana: Ghana to Import Petroleum From Dangote Refinery - Official
Vanguard
The National Petroleum Authority of Ghana says it is proposing to import refined petroleum products from Dangote Refinery to boost its energy security and sustain business… Read more »
Nigeria: Gavi to Vaccinate 500 Million Children Globally By 2030
Premium Times
Through this initiative, it aims to save 8-9 million lives, including 1.5 million through the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Read more »
Nigeria: Access to Nnamdi Kanu - How Lawmakers Resolved Issues Between Lawyers, SSS - Lawyer
Premium Times
Last week, the Federal High Court in Abuja threatened to jail the SSS DG if he continued to deny lawyers access to Nnamdi Kanu. Read more »
Nigeria: Gbajabiamila Provides Intervention for Occupants of Iponri Estate
Vanguard
The Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila has intervened to provide relief to residents of the 15 failed buildings due for demolition in Iponri Low-Cost Housing… Read more »
Nigeria: Assault On Bolt Driver - I'm Embarrassed By My Actions - - Alex Ikwechegh
Vanguard
Alex Ikwechegh, a member of the Nigerian House of Representatives, has expressed regret for assaulting a Bolt driver who came to deliver a package to him. Read more »
Sierra Leone: Hands Off Our Girls - Sierra Leone Outlaws Child Marriage, Sets a Precedent for Nigeria [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Saio Marah (name changed for privacy), a respected women's leader and farmer in Falaba, still grapples with the anguish of losing two daughters who were forced into early marriage,… Read more »
Nigeria: World Polio Day - Mbah Reaffirms Commitment to Polio-Free Status
Vanguard
In a continued effort to uphold Enugu State's polio-free status, Governor Peter Mbah's administration reaffirmed its dedication to public health initiatives on World Polio Day. Read more »
Nigeria: States, FCT Generate N2.4 Trillion IGR in 2023
Premium Times
The report said the 2023 IGR grew by 26.03 per cent when compared to the N1.93 trillion recorded in 2022. Read more »
