October 17
Nigeria: Historic Handover As Nigerian Navy Refits Benin Republic Warship to Strengthen Regional Maritime Security
This Day
In a landmark collaboration between two West African nations, the Nigerian Naval Dockyard has successfully refurbished the Beninois Naval Ship Pendjari, a patrol vessel of the… Read more »
Nigeria: With 41 Arrests, 750 Seizures, We're Tightening Noose On Drug Barons, Cartels in the Maritime Domain, Says Marwa
This Day
Following the volume of recent arrests of 41 suspects and seizures of 750 tonnes of illicit substances on the waterways and seaports, Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug… Read more »
Nigeria: Goalkeepers2024 - Tackling Malnutrition in a Warming World
This Day
As climate change accelerates, so too does its devastating impact on global health, particularly on malnutrition. At the recent Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's 2024… Read more »
Nigeria: Use ICT to Propagate Love, Peace Cleric Urges Nigerians
This Day
Nigerians have been called upon to take advantage of the fast growing penetration of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) tools in the country to spread the message of… Read more »
Nigeria: In Two Kogi Communities, NLTF Intervenes With Donation of Medical Equipment
This Day
The National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF) has donated multimillion-naira medical equipment to Primary Healthcare Centre Ikoyi and Cottage Hospital Iyah-Gbede in Kogi. Read more »
Nigeria: Analyst Calls for Enhanced Cyber-Security Measures to Prevent Breach of National Security
This Day
As Nigeria records an increasing trend in cyber-related crimes in various facets of the economy, a security analyst and consultant; Mr. Matthew Ibadin has called for urgent upscale… Read more »
Nigeria: First Touch Games - The Rise of a Mobile Gaming Powerhouse
This Day
Davidson Abraham reports that First Touch Games, a relatively young indie studio, has quickly made a name for itself in the competitive world of mobile gaming. Founded in 2011, the… Read more »
Nigeria: NPFL - Ahmed Musa Powers Kano Pillars to Victory in Seven-Goal Thriller With Rangers
This Day
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) reigning champions, Rangers International FC were handed a bitter 4-3 defeat in a seven-goal thriller inside their Cathedral in Enugu by… Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency - No Vacuum in Leadership Even As Tinubu, Shettima Are Out of Country
This Day
*Says all state organs functioning as expected Read more »
Nigeria: Akpoborie, Olapade Shine At Nsitf Golf Day
This Day
Former Super Eagles forward, Jonathan Akpoborie and professional Golf sensation, Olapade Sunday, took turns to shine at the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund's (NSITF),… Read more »
Nigeria: Shearer, Lineker Back Tuchel for England Job
This Day
Former England Captain, Alan Shearer, has said that the Three Lions "need a manager who can deliver a trophy" following the appointment of German Thomas Tuchelas boss. Read more »
Nigeria: Cardoso - Taming Inflation Is Key Priority
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Dimon: Nigeria's Tough Decisions for Growth Read more »
Nigeria: Oyebanji - Ekiti Has Taken Bold March Forward in Two Years
This Day
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, last Tuesday expressed satisfaction that the State under his watch has taken a bold march forward in all the key sectors of the economy… Read more »
Nigeria: How Melbet Is Protecting Players From Fraudulent Betting Platforms
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Following a rocky 2022 marked by a series of fake websites that closely mimicked Melbet's domain, Country Manager Alexander Ezekiel detailed the uphill battles Melbet faced and the… Read more »
Nigeria: Smile Communication Repositions, Appoints New CEO, GMD
This Day
Smile Communication, a pan African telecommunications group with presence in Nigeria, has repositioned its operations for better services delivery, with the appointment of Abhulime… Read more »
Nigeria: Siban Delists Erring Members, Calls for Caution
This Day
The management of Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN), has delisted some of its members for various offences. Read more »
Nigeria/Libya: Govt Didn't Apologise to Libya After Maltreating NFF Officials, Players - Minister
Vanguard
The Federal Government has refuted a report, which claimed that Nigeria had apologised over the recent maltreatment of Nigerian Football Federation officials and its senior… Read more »
October 16
Nigeria: Fuel Costs Force Some Nigerian Commuters to Quit Jobs
VOA
Surging fuel prices in Nigeria are making it unaffordable for some workers to commute to their jobs, forcing them to quit. The trend is hitting low-income and informal workers… Read more »
Nigeria: Dozens Killed in Tanker Explosion
Premium Times
Most of the victims were killed in an explosion after they surrounded the accident scene, the police said. Read more »
Liberia: Methodist Churches Consider Breaking Away Over Gay Rights
FrontPageAfrica
The Bishop of the United Methodist Church (UMC) in Liberia, Samuel J. Quire Jr., has expressed concern over Methodist churches that are considering leaving the denomination,… Read more »
Liberia: Attempt to Remove Speaker Koffa Uncovered
New Republic
An online platform says it has uncovered another plan by several 'rebel' Lawmakers including some Senators to stage another attempted pilot to remove current Speaker of the House… Read more »
Nigeria: No Leadership Vacuum, Presidency Says As Tinubu, Shettima Outside Nigeria At Same Time
Premium Times
"All state organs are functioning as usual," President Tinubu's spokesperson wrote. Read more »
Nigeria: Elite Corruption Has the Power to Ignite Mass Protests in Nigeria - Why Police Corruption Doesn't [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Nigerians took to the streets in August 2024 to voice their frustration at a series of government policies. These policies had been ostensibly designed to make Nigeria more… Read more »
Nigeria: Anti-Drug Agency Seizes 115.226kg of Illicit Drugs, Arrests 149 Suspects in Ebonyi
Premium Times
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Ebonyi State said it has seized 115.226 kilogrammes of illicit substances and arrested 149 suspects in the third quarter of the… Read more »
Liberia: Anthony Souh Takes Over As Acting Ldea Director
Liberian Investigator
Anthony Souh has taken over as the new Acting Director of the Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA), succeeding Christopher Peters. Read more »
