July 01
Nigeria: Book On 2004/2005 Banking Consolidation to Be Unveiled in Lagos
Premium Times
The Power of One Man: How the Soludo-Engineered Consolidation Transformed Nigerian Banks to Global Players will be reviewed by Azu Ishiekwene. Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage Delay - Labour Urged to Declare Nationwide Strike
Vanguard
The Campaign for Democratic and Workers' Rights, CDWR, has called on Ogranised Labour to immediately mobilise and declare a nationwide strike over the minimum wage and the recent… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S., UN Condemn 'Horrific Attacks' in Borno
Vanguard
The United States of America and the United Nations have condemned recent suicide bomb attacks that targeted civilian populations in the Borno local government area, Gwoza, that… Read more »
Nigeria: Low Patronage - Supermarts, Food Stores Shun Noodles, Embrace Spaghetti
Vanguard
Nigerians are known for their addictive nature to items that come with ease, which is usually called 'awoof' in pidgin. Read more »
Nigeria: 71,459 Nigerians' Obtain Canadian Citizenship in 19 Years
Vanguard
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, IRCC, has said over 71,459 Nigerians obtained Canadian citizenship between 2005 and 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct 20 Travellers Along Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode Expressway
Vanguard
About 20 travellers have been reportedly kidnapped along the Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode Expressway by gunmen on Sunday at about 9. pm Read more »
Liberia: Supreme Court Hears Cllr. Scott Case
New Dawn
Liberia's Supreme Court has scheduled to hear the appeal against the conviction of former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott and three of her family members this Tuesday, July 16,… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Operatives to Face Disciplinary Panel Over Alleged Assault of Woman
Premium Times
The EFCC disciplinary panel will investigate the two officers for allegedly assaulting a woman during an arrest operation and make recommendations. Read more »
Nigeria: The Rivers Storm: Time to Crush Political Godfatherism [editorial]
Premium Times
A sustainable democracy is wishful thinking if it is allowed to remain within the grip of centrifugal elements at whatever level in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Can Be Global Player in Raw Materials Use, Says Ex-SSG
Leadership
A former secretary to Ebonyi State government (SSG), Prof. Benard Odoh, has said Nigeria needs to leverage its expertise in order to stay competitive in the global raw material… Read more »
Africa: AU Sells Nigeria School Feeding Programme to Other African Countries
Leadership
African Union (AU) has called on African leaders to emulate Nigeria in transitioning its school feeding programme from federal government-led to state government's ownership. Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Lawyers Back NLC, Say FEC Can't Negotiate for Workers
Leadership
Lawyers have agreed with organised labour that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) cannot decide on the salaries for Nigerian workers. Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - Nigeria At High Risk As Rainy Season Intensifies
Leadership
As Nigerians breathe a sigh relief from Lassa fever and Meningitis outbreaks, another public health emergency has emerged as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control ad Prevention… Read more »
Nigeria: Father, Son Die in Niger Auto Crash, 11 Perish On Abuja-Lokoja Road
Daily Trust
A man, Alhaji Ja'afaru, popularly known as Alhaji Ja'afaru Mai Maganin Feshi and his son, Ibrahim Ja'afaru, have reportedly lost their lives in an auto crash. Read more »
West Africa: Why Insecurity Is Growing in Sahel Region - CSOs
Daily Trust
Civil society organisations (CSOs) have stressed the need for Nigeria and other countries in the Sahel region to step up efforts in addressing issues that lead to insecurity. Read more »
Nigeria: 3 Died, 7 Injured As Heavy Downpour Destroys 50 Houses in Yobe
Daily Trust
No fewer than three people have been confirmed dead while seven others sustained injuries after a building collapsed due to heavy downpours in Nangere Local Government Area of Yobe… Read more »
Nigeria: SERAP Gives CBN 7 Days to Account for Alleged Missing N100bn Dirty Notes, Other Public Funds
This Day
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) yesterday urged the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, to account for the N100 billion… Read more »
Nigeria: South-East Governors Must Work Together in Unity for Region's Development - Peter Obi
This Day
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in 2023, Mr Peter Obi, has reiterated his call for South-East Governors to collaborate, saying such unity was crucial for the region's… Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Theft - Blame Big Players, Not Ijaw Youths, Senator Dickson Insists
This Day
Senator Seriake Dickson representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District in Bayelsa State, over the weekend, insisted that those behind incessant oil thefts in the Niger Delta were… Read more »
Nigeria: 76% of Companies Improved On Cyber Defenses - Report
This Day
Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, has released its findings from its recent survey, titled: "Cyber Insurance and Cyber Defenses… Read more »
Nigeria: NPA Scores 100% in Presidential Ease-of-Doing Business Ratings
This Day
The Nigerian Ports Authority "NPA), over the weekend, emerged with a performance score of 100 per cent in the just concluded Cohort #3 of the Presidential Enabling Business… Read more »
Ghana: Olu Jacobs Alive and Well - Joke Silva Slams Death Rumors
Accra Times
Olu Jacobs is widely regarded as a cultural icon and one of Africa's most influential actors. But since his diagnosis with dementia in 2021, rumours have increased about his death Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Designer Femi Ajose Brings Original Lagos Looks to Paris
RFI
Up-and-coming designers showcased their work in Paris this week at Africa Fashion Up, an event that celebrates young creatives from across the continent. Nigerian stylist Femi… Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Farkarlum Signs Contract With Austin FC in Mls
FrontPageAfrica
Liberia winger Bryant Jimmy Farkarlun has signed his first Major League Soccer contract with Austin FC. Read more »
Liberia: Salala Rubber Corporation Shutdown After Violent Protest, Leading to Over 800 Job Losses
FrontPageAfrica
In a significant blow to the local economy, the management of the Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC) has announced the immediate indefinite closure of its operations following a… Read more »