June 10
Nigeria: Customs to Prioritise Non-Intrusive Inspection, Eyes N2.3trn
Daily Trust
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has revealed that it is prioritising non-intrusive inspection at the country's seaports in order to achieve its revenue target. Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Records N6.5trn Surplus As Foreign Trade Surges to N31.8trn in Q1 2024
Daily Trust
The volume of Nigeria's trade with other countries increased to N31.8 trillion in the first three months of 2024, a report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has shown. Read more »
Nigeria: Appraising Nigeria Customs Service's One Year of Trade Facilitation
Daily Trust
Challenging periods force new thinking and facilitate new ideas. Significantly, these periods also throw up the men to drive the needful innovations and give life to a new,… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria's Medical Haemorrhage - Stopping Brain Drain Before It's Too Late
Daily Trust
With over 200 million population, Nigeria has a maternal mortality ratio of 814 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births - an appalling figure that puts us among the top… Read more »
Liberia: Ecobank Liberia Launches Diaspora Mortgage Scheme
New Dawn
Pan Africanist bank, Ecobank Liberia, partners to bring relief to diaspora Liberians. Read more »
Liberia: -Koijee warns government - It Could Be Deadly
New Dawn
The former ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) accuses the current administration of harassment, provocations, and humiliation. Read more »
Nigeria: Benin Vs Nigeria Preview - Super Eagles Eye First Win in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
Premium Times
Aside from the crucial three points at stake, Monday's match in Abidjan has another twist with Gernot Rohr, the former Nigeria coach, now leading Benin. Read more »
Nigeria: World Cup Qualifiers - Super Eagles Tackle Benin in Must-Win Clash
Leadership
Fifth placed Super Eagles will battle perennial foes and West African neighbour, Cheetahs of Benin Republic Benin in one of the fourth round fixtures of Group C of the 2026 FIFA… Read more »
Nigeria: Osimhen, Finidi Top List of Winners At 10th Nigeria Pitch Awards [press release]
Premium Times
The NFF President reiterated the Federation's support for the Nigerian Pitch Awards while hailing organisers for the transparency and credibility displayed in the award process. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Sprinters, Ofili, Onwuzurike Win At New York Grand Prix
Premium Times
Both Ofili and Onwuzurike are expected to compete at the All-Nigeria national trials next weekend in Benin City, Edo State Read more »
Nigeria/Cote d'Ivoire: Super Eagles in Win or Burst Clash With Gernot Rohr's Benin in Abidjan
This Day
The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash between Benin Republic and Nigeria in Abidjan today will be the defining moment for the Super Eagles in the race to who picks Group C… Read more »
June 09
Nigeria: Girls Failed By Authorities After Escaping Boko Haram Captivity - New Report
AI London
Girls endured abduction, sexual slavery and other crimes by Boko Haram Escape was often followed by further violations in military detention Girls continue to be neglected by… Read more »
Africa: Senegal Win, Tunisia Draw to Lead World Cup Qualifying Groups
Namibian
Senegal got back on the winning trail and Tunisia surrendered a perfect record as the fourth round of 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Africa kicked off on Sunday. Read more »
Malawi: Farming With a Mixture of Crops, Animals and Trees Is Better for the Environment and for People - Evidence From Ghana and Malawi [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Farming just one kind of crop in a field at a time, and using a lot of chemicals, poses a risk to both people and nature. This simplified intensive agriculture often goes hand in… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria and the Minimum Wage Debate
This Day
The debate paints the country in bad shape, reckons Victor C. Ariole Read more »
Nigeria: State Creation, New Minimum Wage, Other Top Stories From House of Reps
Premium Times
A request for the creation of Orlu State in the South-east geo-political zone was introduced in the lower chamber. Read more »
Ghana: NIA Staff Declare Indefinite Strike
Accra Times
NIA distinct and regional offices will not be open to the public to undertake Ghana Card services. The strike also affects operations at the NIA Headquarters and premium centers Read more »
Nigeria: How Ikpeazu's Administration Unlawfully Allocated Lands to Govt Officials in Abia - Report
Premium Times
Okezie Ikpeazu governed the state between 2015 and 2023 under the platform of the PDP. Read more »
Nigeria: Ningi's Resumption, Judicial Officers' Pay, North-West Security Take Centre Stage At Senate
Premium Times
Suspended Bauchi senator Abdul Ningi finally took his seat in the Senate chamber after his suspension was lifted. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct 30 in Nasarawa
Vanguard
No fewer than 30 occupants of two commercial vehicles have been reportedly abducted by people suspected to be kidnappers along Nasarawa-Keffi road in Nasarawa state. Read more »
Nigeria: Northern Group Knocks Obi's Comparison of Nigerian, South African Elections
Vanguard
The Northern Awareness Network (NAN) has tackled Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in 2023, over his comments. Read more »
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Chases Out Criminals From Egan Home Scheme, Handover to Allottees
Vanguard
On June 6, 2024, precisely on Thursday, Lagos residents in Alimosho area of Lagos State, witnessed yet another result of persistence and commitment as the administration of… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Approves New Leadership for National Council On Climate Change, Names Nkiruka Maduekwe As DG/CEO
This Day
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) in… Read more »
Nigeria: Sokoto to Distribute 40 Patrol Vans, 1,000 Motorcycles to Community Guards
This Day
The Sokoto State Government has procured 40 Toyota Hilux SUVs for the newly established Community Guard Corps in line with its commitment to bring an end to insecurity in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Cautions Travellers Against Carrying Laser Pointers After Switzerland Detained Nigerian At Airport
This Day
The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has cautioned Nigerian citizens travelling through Switzerland against the possession of… Read more »