July 04
Nigeria: Gwoza Suicide Bombings Signal End to Terrorism - Military
Daily Trust
The military high command says the recent suicide bomb attacks in Gwoza area of Borno have signalled an end to terrorism, reiterating that "Nigeria is at war" with the way… Read more »
West Africa: Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Not Showing Intention to Return - Ecowas President
Daily Trust
The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Commission, Dr Omar Alieu Touray, has lamented that despite several efforts being made by the regional bloc… Read more »
Ghana: Commit to Ambitious Energy Transition Timelines ...Political Parties Urged
Ghanaian Times
The new government to be formed after this year's election must commit to more ambitious energy transition timelines and to actively attract investments into the renewable energy… Read more »
Liberia: U.S.$9.2m for Lawmakers' Vehicles
New Dawn
At the time, Liberians lacked public transportation and good roads; the Liberian Government spent over US$9.2 million on just 103 lawmakers' vehicles every six years. This amount… Read more »
Nigeria: Charly Boy Hails South-East Governors for Advocating Nnamdi Kanu's Release
Leadership
Charles Oputa, widely known as Charly Boy, has praised South-East governors for their recent efforts to address the prolonged detention of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the outlawed… Read more »
Nigeria: Many Terrorists Killed in Aerial Bombardment in Borno - NAF
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, has eliminated several terrorists in an aerial bombardment in their hideouts in Borno. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Workers Spend 65% of Salary On Foods - UN
Daily Trust
The United Nations (UN) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government to make dedicated budgetary allocation to curb food insecurity. Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna, Jigawa, Delta, Govt Lists States to Experience Devastating Flood
Daily Trust
The Federal Government has warned that River flooding will begin by the ending of July, saying 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are likely to be severely impacted. Read more »
Nigeria: Reverse New Electricity Tariff, Its Killing People, Economy - NLC
Vanguard
Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC has demanded for the immediate reversal of the new electricity tariff which took effect on July 1, saying it is killing the people and the economy. Read more »
Nigeria: Our Economy Can Be Turned Around in Few Months - Dangote
Vanguard
President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said that Nigerian economy can be turned around in few months. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Missing Out of the $110bn Global Bitumen Market, Senate
Vanguard
...As Stakeholders support establishment of Bitumen Development Commission Read more »
Nigeria: Many Feared Dead As Two-Storey Plaza Collapses in Amawbia Market
Vanguard
MANY people were feared dead when a two-storey plaza collapsed at Eke Amawbia market in Awka South local government area of Anambra State. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Releases 44, 656 Bags of Rice, Maize, Others to FCT Residents
Vanguard
Following the soaring food prices in the country and the lack of money to purchase same, the Federal Government has released 44,656 bags of assorted food items to residents of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Samoa Agreement Not Detrimental to Nigeria's Interest - Govt
This Day
The Federal government has assured that the $150 billion Samoa Agreement which the country signed on June 28, 2024 at the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC, NIPCO Commission 12 CNG Stations in FCT, Lagos
Premium Times
These CNG stations, according to NNPC Ltd, feature advanced reciprocating and hydraulic booster compressors Read more »
Nigeria: Obi Backs Dangote, Says Interest Rate Stifling Growth
Premium Times
"We need to reverse course and only initiate policies that can lead to growth and the birth of a new Nigeria." Read more »
Africa: Nigeria Wins Bid to Host $5 Billion Africa Energy Bank
Premium Times
The bank, according to the government, is expected to facilitate access to funding for energy projects, thereby catalysing economic growth and enhancing energy security Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Court Orders Judges to Quit Judicial Commissions Probing Ganduje's Administration
Premium Times
Governor Yusuf appointed Farouk Adamu and Zuwaira Yusuf in April to the Judicial Commission of Inquiry he set up to probe former Governor Ganduje. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Warns Banks Not to Reject Mutilated Naira Notes
Premium Times
The CBN shall not hesitate to apply strict sanctions on DMBs who are reported to have rejected deposits of Naira banknotes from the public, under any guise. Read more »
Nigeria: No State Can Pay New Minimum Wage Without Increase in Earnings - Oyebanji
Premium Times
Mr Oyebanji said that whatever is going to be approved as the new minimum wage must reflect fiscal federalism, ability and capacity to pay Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Emirship Tussle - Bayero's Counsel Withdraws Legal Services
Premium Times
The applicants are asking the court to restrain Aminu Ado Bayero, and four other dethroned emirs of Bichi, Rano, Gaya and Karaye from parading themselves as emirs. Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Stages Protest, Demands Unpaid Salaries, Renegotiation With Govt
Premium Times
Mr Adeleye warned that if the government continues to disregard the union's demands, it might have no choice but to embark on another industrial action. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Has Lost More Lecturers Than Doctors to 'Japa' Syndrome - Minister
Premium Times
The minister said despite the brain drain in the tertiary education sector, more private institutions are springing up to compete with the existing ones for the few lecturers… Read more »
Nigeria: Your Appointment Not Full-Time, Nigeria Minister Advises New Governing Council Members
Premium Times
Mr Mamman said there have been reported cases of chairpersons of councils making extravagant demands like chartered aircraft to attend functions and a house in the capital city,… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Inaugurates Economic Coordination Council, Targets Increased Oil Production, Power Generation
Premium Times
"As a nation, it is so shameful that we are still generating 4.5GW of electricity." Read more »