June 27
Nigeria: My Opponents Plotted Explosion to Force Emergency Rule in Rivers - Fubara
Daily Trust
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has said his opponents tried to use a dynamite attack at the Hotel Presidential in the state capital to give the impression that the… Read more »
Nigeria: 65% of Nigerians Depend On Agriculture - NBS
Daily Trust
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), in collaboration with the World Bank, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and the Food and Agriculture Organisation… Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Call for Water Quality Testing in Lagos, Ogun States
This Day
Society for Testing Laboratory Analysts of Nigeria (SOTLAN) has urged the government to conduct comprehensive water quality testing in areas affected by cholera outbreak in Lagos… Read more »
Africa: 90% of Global Tramadol Seizures in Past Five Years Occurred in Africa - UNODC
This Day
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC), has disclosed that 90 per cent of tramadol seized globally in the past five years occurred in Africa, predominantly in the… Read more »
Nigeria: We've Changed the Narrative in Ekiti With Our Welfare Packages, Oyebanji Declares
This Day
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has said his government had been able to change the narrative in the state by being strong on welfare issues and creating economic… Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Raids Illegal Mining Sites, Arrests Seven Miners, Women in Minna
This Day
Officials of the Niger State Ministry of Mineral Resources have raided several illegal mining sites in Minna the state capital during which seven male illegal miners and " several… Read more »
Nigeria: How National Lottery Trust Fund Chief, Maigari Remains Winner By Betting On Tinubu
This Day
In democracies all over the world, there are political figures who stake their all to make electoral victory possible. Read more »
Nigeria: Army Chief of Staff Urges Aggrieved Nigerians to Drop Arms, Seek Dialogue
This Day
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has declared that it is only in a peaceful atmosphere that the economy of any country could thrive, hence the need for all… Read more »
Liberia: CDC Strategizes to Retake Power in 2029
New Dawn
The former ruling Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) announced a series of activities here in preparation for the 2029 elections. Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Eno Releases N4.755bn for Gratuities, Allowances for Akwa Ibom Civil Servants
Premium Times
"The governor believes strongly in promoting the wellbeing of retirees and the current workforce." Read more »
Liberia: CAF Referee Instructor Urges Liberian Referees to Be Professional
FrontPageAfrica
CAF Referee Instructor Jason Damoo has urged young Liberian referees to train to meet the "demand of the game" after completing a two-week training program in Liberia for both… Read more »
Nigeria: Bauchi Gov Emphasises Need to Strengthen Security Architecture, Improve Military Personnel Welfare
This Day
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed yesterday expressed confidence that the Nigerian Army is well- equipped and determined to defend Nigeria and Nigerians against all… Read more »
Nigeria: Governors' Forum Chairman Leads Condolence Visit to Shettima
Leadership
Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) and Kwara State Governor, Alhaji AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, led other state governors on a condolence visit to Vice President Kashim… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - How to Get It Right
Daily Trust
As the editorial of Thisday newspaper, 17th June 2024 puts it, in more than four decades, the Cholera outbreak has been a recurring episode in Nigeria. Still, we are nowhere near… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Battling 2.3m Housing Gap - Commissioner
Daily Trust
The Commissioner for Housing in Lagos State, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, says the state is currently battling a housing gap of 2.3 million. Read more »
Nigeria: Playback Nigeria Launches Project to Tackle Violence Against Women
Daily Trust
Playback Nigeria, with the support of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Women Affairs Secretariat, has inaugurated a groundbreaking initiative aimed at tackling violence against… Read more »
Nigeria: School Principals Converge On Abuja, Brainstorm On Education Standard
Daily Trust
The All-Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS) have converged on Abuja to brainstorm on possible ways to improve teaching and learning in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 Fed Cup - Abia Warriors, El-Kanemi Warriors Talk Tough
Daily Trust
... Naija Ratels, Rivers Angels battle-ready Read more »
Nigeria: Sterling Bank Unveils N5bn SMEDAN Fund
Daily Trust
Sterling Bank has partnered with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to launch the Databanc platform. Read more »
Nigeria: On Disrespect and Speaking Up [analysis]
Daily Trust
I had the misfortune of sitting in front of a really loud, opinionated Naija man on a flight from the US recently. He was chatting with two women he had met on the flight and… Read more »
Nigeria: Nelfund Board Meets On Disbursement of Student Loan
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has met over the approval for disbursement of student loan to successful applicants. Read more »
Nigeria: Guarding the Sultanate - A Plea for Stability and Heritage in Sokoto
Daily Trust
In the heart of Nigeria's cultural and spiritual landscape, the Sultanate of Sokoto stands as a beacon of heritage, unity and leadership. As the state governor of Sokoto, the… Read more »
Nigeria: Rugby Federation to Establish Clubs Across Nigeria - Aare
Daily Trust
The president of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), Dr. Ademola Aare has revealed plans of the federation to establish clubs across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Nuprc Seeks Improved Value Delivery for 1.67bn Crude Reserve
Daily Trust
The Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) yesterday stressed the need for improved value addition to the heavy crude reserves in Nigeria to leverage on the rich Read more »
Nigeria: Redefining Our Local Governments [editorial]
This Day
We need to prioritise the reengineering of governance at the grass roots, writes Monday Philips Ekpe Read more »