June 12
Africa: AfDB Unveils Programme to Manage Debt Crises in Africa
Vanguard
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has inaugurated a series of training programmes to support 22 Transitional or fragile African states in managing their debt more… Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Showcase Nigeria's Beauty, Culture With Fashion Show - Group
Vanguard
Panda Media , an Entertainment, PR and Productions company based in Lagos is set to host venusta fashion show where style and beauty will be featured and celebrated. Read more »
Nigeria: June 12 - Declare Abiola Ex-President, Activists Tell Tinubu
Vanguard
Some rights activists and followers of late Chief MKO Abiola on Wednesday appealed to President Bola Tinubu to declare the acclaimed winner of the June 12 1993 Presidential… Read more »
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Unveils Africa's First Water Display Park in Lagos State
Premium Times
The innovative park is expected to be a tourist attraction for leisure and entertainment in sub-Saharan Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy Day - Borno Speaker Rues Decade-Long Boko Haram Hold On Constituency
Premium Times
Mr Lawan lamented the failure of the federal government and the military to reclaim Guzamala Local Government Area from Boko Haram Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy - Leaders Have Failed Nigerians, Plateau Speaker Says
Premium Times
"If I were to score the performance of democracy in Nigeria from 1999 to today, I would rate it at seven per cent out of 100 per cent." Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy Day - Largest Painting Portrait of Tinubu Unveiled
Premium Times
The portrait of the president is said to be the world's largest painting portrait on canvas. Read more »
Nigeria: Sokoto Govt Moves to Address Farmer-Herder Clashes
Vanguard
The Sokoto State Government on Wednesday inaugurated a 28-member committee to revive measures aimed at addressing the recurring farmer-herder clashes in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: How We Can Honour MKO Abiola - Adeleke
Vanguard
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun says conducting free and fair elections is the best way to honour the memory of the late Chief MKO Abiola and other heroes of democracy. Read more »
Nigeria: Presidential Aide Allays Fears After Tinubu Slipped Inside Parade Vehicle
This Day
Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Social media, Olusegun Dada, has allayed fear of any issue with the president after he missed his steps while trying to climb into the… Read more »
Nigeria: Oyetola Unveils Waterways Transportation Regulations, Inaugurates Projects in Kogi
This Day
As part of efforts to reposition the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) for better performance, the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, and the management of the Authority… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Democracy in Recession Because It Doesn't Reflect Our Cultural Experiences - Kukah
Vanguard
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah said the Nigerian democracy is in recession because it doesn't reflect our cultural experiences as a diverse nation. Read more »
Nigeria: Davido Confirms Forthcoming Wedding With Chioma
Premium Times
The couple, who have twin children, had a private wedding months ago. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Bids to Host $5 Billion Africa Energy Bank
Premium Times
Hosting the bank in Nigeria, according to the government, will ensure proximity to key energy technocrats and experts, which is essential for formulating and implementing effective… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Must Go After Forex Stashed in Private Vaults to Strengthen Naira - Dogara
Vanguard
A former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara said the Federal Government must go after foreign exchange stashed in private vaults in order to strengthen the… Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Demands Probe Into Causes of Heritage Bank's Collapse
Vanguard
Organised Labour has demanded thorough investigation into the transactions and activities that caused the collapse of Heritage Bank PLC. Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Our Demand Remains N250,000 - NLC
Daily Trust
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said the organised labour did not agree on any specific figure as the new minimum wage. Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy Day - Don't Make a Meal of Tinubu's Slump At Eagles Square - Former Presidential Aide
Daily Trust
In the wake of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's misstep at the Democracy Day celebrations at Eagles Square, former presidential aide Laolu Akande, has urged the public and media to… Read more »
Nigeria: Obi Urges Citizens to Defend Democracy
Daily Trust
Mr Peter Obi, Labour Party's presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has called on political leaders and ordinary citizens to protect democracy jealously and uphold its… Read more »
Nigeria: Obi Speaks On Tinubu's Eagle Square Fall
Daily Trust
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in last year's elections, Mr Peter Obi, has broken his silence on Wednesday's misstep of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu while… Read more »
Nigeria: Obstetrics Expert Seeks Social Insurance Scheme to Combat Maternal Mortality
This Day
A Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, John Sotunsa has called for social insurance scheme and support to stem maternal mortality in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Blackout in North-East As Vandals Attack Newly Rebuilt Power Towers
Vanguard
Vandals have again attacked power transmission towers taking electricity to the northeast of Nigeria, leaving Maiduguri and its environs in darkness. Read more »
Nigeria: Clean Up Emefiele's Mess Now, Northern Group Urges CBN Governor Cardoso
Leadership
The Northern Ethnic Youth Group Assembly (NEYGA) has urged the new leadership of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to thoroughly clean up its structure and remove any remaining… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Not a Superman, Presidency Reacts to President's Misstep At Democracy Day Parade
This Day
The Presidency has reacted to President Bola Tinubu's misteps at Wednesday's celebration of the Democracy Day at the Eagles Square, Abuja saying the President is just a human being… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Breaks Silence On Eagle Square Fall, Says 'Social Media Is Confused'
Daily Trust
President Bola Tinubu has spoken about the incident at the Eagle Square, Abuja, on Wednesday morning. Read more »