November 05
Nigeria: Mourinho Asks Fenerbache to Give Osayi-Samuel New Improved Contract
This Day
Fenerbahçe Coach, Jose Mourinho, has asked the Turkish giants to give Super Eagles defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel, a new and improved contract. Read more »
Gambia: Hon Fatou Kinteh Attends OIC High Level Ministerial Donors' Conference in Jeddah PS Kah With Hon. Fatou Kinteh
The Point
Honorable Fatou S. Kinteh, Minister of Gender, Children and Social Welfare attended the OIC High Level Ministerial Donors' Conference in Jedda, Saudi Arabia, to support the… Read more »
Nigeria: United Nigeria Boosts Fleet With Six E190 Aircraft, Signs Pact On Mro
Daily Trust
United Nigeria Airlines is to boost its fleet with six new Embraer Aircraft (E190s) with the first of the planes arriving last weekend. Read more »
Nigeria: Education System to Be 80% Practical - Minister
Premium Times
Addressing frequent strikes in tertiary institutions, Mr Alausa assured unions of a 'new beginning', pledging a supportive environment to prevent prolonged school closures due to… Read more »
Nigeria: New Education Minister Unveils Agenda to Tackle Education Challenges
Premium Times
The new minister announced an agenda targeting major educational challenges, including reducing the high number of out-of-school children, updating the curriculum, and promoting… Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Demolition - Displaced Residents Warn FCT Minister Against Selling Land
Premium Times
The affected residents, whose properties were demolished in October, claimed that Mr Wike had authorised the sale of the land for N30 billion despite an ongoing court case over its… Read more »
Nigeria: Cutting Governance Costs Key to Nigeria's Economic Recovery - Ex-NERC Chair
Premium Times
"Today, Nigeria is highly indebted to the point that we service our debts with almost 80-90% of our revenue" Read more »
Nigeria: Two Die, Many Injured in Imo Market Bomb Explosion
This Day
The reccurring incidents of violence and killings in Imo State Tuesday took a different dimension as an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated at Orlu International Market in… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Rescue 19 Travellers Kidnapped in Niger
Premium Times
The travellers were abducted on Saturday in Niger State Read more »
Gambia: NCCE Engages Stakeholders to Address Challenges Affecting Security in Gambia
Foroyaa
The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE), in partnership with UNFPA the Gambia, recently held an extensive dialogue on human security with key national stakeholders and… Read more »
Nigeria: Who Targets 17 Deadly Pathogens for New Vaccine Development
Premium Times
According to the study, three diseases- HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis - claim nearly 2.5 million lives annually, reinforcing the need for continued vaccine research and… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Air Force Bombs Terrorists Frustrating Repairs of Shiroro-Kaduna Transmission Line
Premium Times
Our reporter identified at least 12 communities in Niger and Kaduna states where sustained terror activities may hinder the full restoration of power. Read more »
Nigeria: Viral 'U$57.5bn Loan' to Nigerian Biafra Secessionists Not True
Africa Check
Viral 'U$57.5bn loan' to Nigerian Biafra secessionists not true Read more »
Senegal: Wafu a U17 - Senegal Stage Remarkable Comeback to Clinch Title On Penalties
CAF
Senegal emerged victorious in a pulsating WAFU A U17 Cup final, overcoming Mali 5-4 on penalties after an extraordinary 3-3 draw in regulation time on Monday night. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Targets 8,000 Individuals for 2025 HIV/Aids Survey
Premium Times
In 2018, Lagos State reported a prevalence rate of 1.4 per cent, with more than 170,000 residents living with HIV. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Legal Proceedings a Violation of Children's Fundamental Human Rights'
VOA
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu ordered the immediate release Monday of some 29 minors detained during anti-government protests in August after their court trial sparked outrage and… Read more »
Nigeria: MTN Nigeria Plans N50 Billion Commercial Paper
Premium Times
MTN Nigeria hopes to use the cash to bridge the working capital gap in the short term. Read more »
Nigeria: One Killed As Gunmen Attempt to Free Detainees in Police Facility
Premium Times
"The assailants used dynamite to blow off our roof." Read more »
Nigeria: 'If My Wife Has an Affair, That's Her Business' - Peter Obi
Premium Times
"It is a sealed matter. As long as I am alive, she is my wife, and I won't have anything to do with another woman." Read more »
Nigeria: Kano APC Crisis - Letter to President Tinubu [document]
Vanguard
I hope this letter finds you well Your Excellency. As Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads, I write to you today as a concerned and dedicated member of the All Progressives… Read more »
Nigeria: Leadway Assurance Emerges Insurance Company of the Year
Vanguard
Leadway Assurance has reaffirmed its leadership position as the company emerged Insurance Company of the Year at the 2024 Businessday Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI)… Read more »
Nigeria: Record High $15.9 Bn Spent On US Election Campaigns
Vanguard
The 2024 US election, which went to the polls on Tuesday, is set to become the most expensive in history, with total contributions reaching $15.9 billion. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Nab Man for Allegedly Beheading Father Inside Farm
Vanguard
- Osun State Police Command has arrested a suspect, simply identified as Saudi, for allegedly beheading his father inside a farm. Read more »
Nigeria: H1'24 - Oando Records 51 Percent Growth in Revenue to N2 Trn
Vanguard
Oando PLC, Africa's leading energy solutions company listed on both the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX) and Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has announced a 51% growth in revenue of… Read more »
Nigeria: Q3'24 - Unilever Nigeria Records 46 Percent Growth in Turnover to N103.8bn
Vanguard
Unilever Nigeria Plc has announced its unaudited interim result for the nine months period ended 30th September 2024, Q3'24 recording turnover of N103.8 billion, up by 46% from… Read more »
