March 27
Nigeria: Rudman - Internet Traffic Domestication Reached 70 Percent in 18 Years [interview]
This Day
Chief Executive Officer of Internet eXchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), Mr. Muhammed Rudman, speaks about the need to domesticate local internet traffic in Nigeria, and how such… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Denies Collecting Money From Sanwo-Olu for 2023 Election Campaign
Premium Times
He said that the report had claimed that Mr Sanwo-Olu had made available to Atiku money purportedly belonging to Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Working to Ease Hardship, Says First Lady
Leadership
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has reassured Nigerians that the administration of President Bola Tinubu was doing all it could to improve the country and make life… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Proposes Conduct of Presidential Poll, Gov'ship, Others Same Day
Daily Trust
The Senate on Thursday passed for second reading a bill seeking to amend the Electoral Act 2022, to provide for the conduct of all elections in one day.Daily Trust reports that the… Read more »
Nigeria: We're in Final Stages of Initial Public Offering, Says NNPCL
Leadership
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has revealed that it was at the final stages of getting listed in the capital market, in keeping with the provisions of… Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna to Recruit 1,800 Health Workers
Leadership
Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani has approved the recruitment of 1,800 staff to fill the personnel gaps across the Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities across the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Pass Bill to Set Age-Limit for President, Governors
Premium Times
If enacted, the bill would render prominent politicians such as President Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and others ineligible to contest the 2027… Read more »
Nigeria: Adamawa Govt Confirms Rabies Outbreak, Plans Mass Pet Vaccination
Premium Times
Mr Maksha also mentioned that the ministry is awaiting the governor's approval to launch a statewide vaccination campaign for all pets, particularly cats, in the state Read more »
Nigeria: Ned Nwoko Tackles Critics, Announces Regina's Third Pregnancy
Premium Times
The announcement comes after weeks of speculation about possible discord in their marriage, fuelled by various social media activities. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt, UN Launch Third SDGs-Focussed Short Film Challenge
Premium Times
The winning film will receive prizes, global exposure, and additional opportunities. Read more »
Nigeria: 555 People Killed in Nigeria's Tanker Explosions in Five Years - FRSC
Premium Times
"The most horrifying aspect of this menace is the scooping of fuel by the citizenry when tanker crashes or spillages occur." Read more »
Nigeria: IMF Appoints Tony Elumelu to Advisory Council On Entrepreneurship and Growth
This Day
International Monetary Fund (IMF) has appointed Heirs Holdings Founder and Group Chair, Tony Elumelu, to its Advisory Council on Entrepreneurship and Growth, convened by IMF… Read more »
Nigeria: Killings, Destruction Ungodly - Adeleke Tells Warring Communities
Vanguard
Charges Osun Governor on peace Read more »
Nigeria: Planned $10.15m Investment Will Raise Nigeria's Statistical Rating - World Bank
Vanguard
..As FG Affirms Independence of NBS Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Setting Pace in Building Tech-Driven Societies, Says Communications Minister
This Day
Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has commended the fast transitioning of Enugu State into a digital economy, saying the state was fast… Read more »
Nigeria: Annie Idibia Expresses Gratitude to Supporters Amid Separation From 2Baba
Vanguard
Nollywood actress Annie Idibia, the estranged wife of award-winning musician Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has expressed gratitude to her family, friends and… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Proposes Same-Day Elections to Cut Costs, Reduce Voter Apathy
Vanguard
The Nigerian Senate is considering an amendment to the Electoral Act 2022 to introduce same-day elections nationwide as a cost-saving measure and to reduce voter apathy. Read more »
Nigeria: Bill to Stop Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, Others From Contesting Election Passes Second Reading At Reps
Vanguard
The House of Representatives on Thursday passed for second reading a bill seeking to bar individuals above 60 years from contesting for the offices of President and Governor in… Read more »
Nigeria: I'll Stay Despite Multiple Women Around, Regina Daniels Replies Ned Nwoko
Vanguard
Actress Regina Daniels has assured her husband, Ned Nwoko, that she will stand by him even if multiple women are linked to him. Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina Chief Judge Grants Bail to 103 Inmates, Discharges Three
This Day
The Katsina State Chief Judge, Justice Musa Danladi Abubakar, has granted bail to 103 inmates and discharged three others on health conditions, duration of stay in custody and age. Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Party Slams NLC Over Call for Abure, Others' Prosecution
This Day
The Labour Party (LP) has asked the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and its officers that are claiming ownership of the party to steer clear of the political organisation. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to Mark 73rd Birthday With Special Prayers At National Mosque - Presidency
Vanguard
The Presidency said on Thursday that President Bola Tinubu would mark his 73rd birthday on Friday with a special prayer at the Abuja National Mosque. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's State of Emergency - Was President Tinubu's Declaration Legal and Justified? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu recently declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, in the country's south-south region. He also suspended the state governor and dissolved the… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Go to Your Parents, Not Boyfriends' - NYSC Coordinator Tells Female Corps Members
Vanguard
Mrs Rifkatu Yakubu, the Bauchi State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has urged female Corps members to return home to their parents after completing their… Read more »
Nigeria: South-South Development Commission Needs Competent Leadership - Rep
Vanguard
A member of the House of Representatives, Awaji-Inombek Abiante, representing Andoni-Opobo/Nkoro Federal Constituency of Rivers State, has emphasized the need for competent… Read more »
