July 19
Nigeria: Food Sufficiency - Southern Governors to Promote Regional Trade - Abiodun
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"I and my colleagues in the southern part of Nigeria have met and have said that we have resolved to promote inter-state or inter-region trade. Read more »
Nigeria: Woman Dies, Several Injured in Crash on Campus
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The deceased have been taken to the morgue while other victims are at the hospital. Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 Utme - JAMB Releases List of Most Preferred Nigerian Universities By Candidates
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This would be the fifth time in a row the University of Ilorin would be emerging as the most preferred institution for candidates. Read more »
July 18
Nigeria: Breaking - Reps to Take Salary 'Pay Cut' for Six Months
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The pay cut announced by the lawmakers will affect only their basic salaries, not their allowances. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Breaks Guiness Records By Playing Videogame Non-Stop for 75 Hours
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"No one in the past has broken this record by such a large margin as Oside has. It was first set in 2010 with a time of 24 hours and gradually increased to 50 hours after being… Read more »
Nigeria: 22 Building Collapses, 33 Deaths Recorded in 7 Months
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"Records also showed that Lagos takes the lead in the incidences of building collapse." Read more »
Nigeria: Special Report - in Northwest Nigeria, Insecurity Is Fueling Medical Deserts
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Terrorism in the Nigerian north-west is worsening access to primary healthcare, maternal and child health, malnutrition, and increasing mortality rates. Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Makes U-Turn, Asks JAMB, Institutions to Admit Candidates From 16 Years
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PREMIUM TIMES reported that the minister had, earlier in his speech, directed the institutions not to admit candidates below the age of 18. Read more »
Nigeria: Breaking - Police Block SSANU, Nasu Protest in Abuja Over Four Months Withheld Salaries
Vanguard
The Nigeria Police, Federal Capital Territory, FCT Command, on Thursday stopped the Joint Action Committee, JAC, of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU,… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Canvasses Enhancement of Economic Value As Foreign Envoys Presents Letters of Credence [press release]
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President Tinubu expressed his appreciation for Nigeria's long-standing relations with Portugal and the shared interest in the areas of trade and culture, as well as partnership in… Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Governor Tasks New Permanent Secretaries On Knowledge Sharing [press release]
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"Today, we are making another milestone in our journey towards a greater Jigawa. We've sworn in permanent secretaries to take charge of various ministries in our state." Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Nigeria Drops On FIFA Ranking
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The drop on the global stage in July, however, did not affect the Nigerian team's position in Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu Finally Allowed Access to His Doctor - - Lawyer
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The lawyer said the preliminary report by the doctor "presented complex medical conditions that require that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu be taken to a hospital for a more detailed diagnosis." Read more »
Nigeria: TotalEnergies Sell Its Nigerian Onshore Oil Business for $860 Million
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The company said closing of the deal is subject to customary conditions, including regulatory approvals. Read more »
Nigeria: Delta Enrols More Than Two Million Persons Into Health Insurance Scheme
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"Since we started operations in January 2017 till date, we have enrolled over 35 per cent of Delta residents into the scheme." Read more »
Nigeria: US Advisory Council Ends Nigeria Visit, Signs Student Exchange Deal
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Members of a U.S. presidential advisory council have approved a student exchange deal between an American college and a Nigerian university as part of the council's effort to… Read more »
Nigeria: NGOs Demand 10 Percent of Mining Revenue for Host Communities in Re-Enacted Mining Bill [press release]
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The groups also encouraged the federal government to formalise artisanal and small scale miners so that they can have access to loan facilities and start operating within accepted… Read more »
Nigeria: Actor Chinedu Ikedieze Confirms Split From Nneoma Nwaijah, Unveils Wife
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Chinedu Ikedieze and his wife recently welcomed a son. Read more »
Nigeria: New Look National Theatre - Bankers' Committee Restores National Pride [press release]
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By restoring the glory of an iconic asset, the Bankers' Committee aims to unlock opportunities for the youth in the creative sector, leading to job creation, income generation,… Read more »
Nigeria: LG Autonomy - Ondo Govt Yet to Receive Ctc of Supreme Court Judgement - Official
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Mr Ajulo said the Ondo State government will carefully examine the judgement and set the necessary mechanisms in motion. Read more »
July 17
Nigeria: Shifting Power - Three Ways Local Government Financial Autonomy Can Impact Primary Healthcare in Nigeria [blog]
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Last week, Nigeria's Supreme Court delivered a judgement granting financial autonomy to Local Government Areas (LGAs) in a suit filed by the Honourable Attorney-General of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt to Impose Windfall Tax On Banks
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The tax will help "fund capital infrastructural development, education and healthcare access as well as public welfare initiatives all of which are essential components of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Attack Abuja Community, Shoot Man
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The bandits reportedly invaded the Kuchiko El-Rufai between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Naval Operatives, Seven Others
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The police have confirmed the incident. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Insists IOCs Are Frustrating Its Crude Supply
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Mr Edwin, had last month accused IOCs in Nigeria of doing everything to frustrate the survival of Dangote Oil Refinery and Petrochemicals Read more »