The federal government has approved the increase in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members' monthly payment from N33,000 to N77,000.
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga disclosed that the President has expressed his intention to reshuffle his cabinet, and he intends to do so.
Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has been confirmed as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).
As Nigeria's petrol crisis deepens, the impact on businesses and the workforce has become more pronounced.
President Bola Tinubu has called for debt forgiveness for Nigeria and other developing countries from creditors and multilateral financial institutions.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has concluded acomprehensive mop-up operation across key markets in Maiduguri.
Aliko Dangote says his focus in the oil and gas industry is in the downstream sector over the upstream, despite having two oil blocks.
The United States Mission in Nigeria has released a comprehensive guide to assist its citizens living in Nigeria in voting for the upcoming November 5, 2024 elections.
The chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has insisted that the Nigerian government’s tax reforms do not include an increase in value-added tax (VAT).
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the average pump price of petrol surged by 32.51% to sell at N830.46 per litre in August 2024 from N626.70 in August 2023.
The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has commenced discussions with investors to bring back two Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) projects: Brass and Olokola LNG.
Zimbabwe and Namibia have unveiled plans to cull hundreds of wild elephants and other animals in response to the severe drought conditions affecting the southern African nations. The meat will be distributed to feed communities struggling with hunger.
An economist, Kelvin Emmanuel, says the 16.8 million liters of petrol lifted from the Dangote refinery by the NNPC on Sunday was not paid for in cash because the state oil company lacked the necessary funds.
The World Trade Organization's (WTO) Director General (DG), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has formally declared her desire to run for a second, four-year term in office.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has released the projected costs of petrol that it would procure from the Dangote Refinery in September.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has insisted it bought petrol from the Dangote refinery at N898 per liter on Sunday.
The Federal Government has announced Monday, September 16th, 2024, as a public holiday in celebration of Eid-ul-Mawlid, marking the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.
The Director General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations NESREA, Dr. Innocent Barikor, has warned facilities to address compliance gaps in their operations to avoid sanctions.
A civil society organization, Resource Center for Human & Civic Education (CHRICED) has stressed that journalists and Civil Society Organizations CSOs must put effort into monitoring constituency projects to check corrupt practices.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued a directive to Payment Service Providers (PSPs) requiring them to adhere to improved routing guidelines for Point of Sale (POS) transactions.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says the flooding in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state, has resulted in over 400,000 people being displaced and over 30 dead.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima deems the recent floods in Maiduguri as the most catastrophic in Borno State in three decades.
Severe flooding in Maiduguri, the capital city, has led to the escape of at least 200 inmates from the correctional center there.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the federal government's proposed increase in Value Added Tax, saying it will sever citizens' livelihoods and leave them in ruins.
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero.
In rural Kano, maternal mortality remains alarmingly high. Kolawole Omoniyi reports on how traditional birth attendants (TBAs) dominate childbirth practices due to limited access to skilled healthcare providers, while cultural beliefs and corruption hinder the implementation of the federal government's Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF).
With almost everything set for the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations between host country Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria, the Confederation of Africa Football CAF has vowed to address issues of possible threats and harassment from home fans towards Nigerian fans.
On July 17, 2023, Russia decided to pull out of the Black Sea grain deal. The deal would have allowed Ukraine to continue exporting grains through the Black Sea
Reactions and condolence messages have continued to pour in for Lagos based lawyer, Bolanle Raheem who was shot dead on Christmas Day by an operative of Ajiwe Police Station in Ajah.
The Premier League and English Football League have postponed this weekend’s round of fixtures following the Queen’s death on Thursday.
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has announced Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed as his running mate.
The member representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajola Federal Constituency, (Oyo State) at the House of Representatives, Shina Peller has announced his exit from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The Delta State Commissioner for Information, Charles Aniagwu has praised the emergence of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as the vice-presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).
The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has found Safiyanu Ameerah (Amira) the lady whose tweet of being abducted went viral Tuesday.
Over eighty AC technicians were trained in two-day intensive sessions by Gree Air Conditioning Company, which focused on different installation techniques and common mistakes that cause AC damage and fires.
The presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has chosen Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa as his running mate.
The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Muhammad Bello, on Tuesday swore in the six newly elected area council chairmen and their deputies in compliance with a court order.
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja has sentenced two drug traffickers, Chibunna Patrick and Emeka Ezenwane to six years imprisonment.
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has assured protesting indigenous youths of Abuja that it will inaugurate the chairmen-elect of six area councils on Tuesday, 14 June at 10 am.
Staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Friday afternoon regretted coming to work as protesting Abuja indigenes invaded the FCTA Secretariat premises and ground all activities.
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi is calling on the Independence National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure a smooth process of registering Nigerians ahead of the 2023 general election.
A presidential aspirant and the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu has donated N75 million to support victims of the Owo church massacre.
Nigerians are reacting to the statement by the National Leader of the All Progressive Congress, Bola Ahmed saying he deserves to be Nigeria’s President in 2023.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Screening Committee has screened out 10 of the 23 aspirants seeking the party’s presidential ticket.
A group known as "Jonathan Support Group" on Fridaya besieged the national secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) demanding the adoption of former President Goodluck Jonathan as the concensus candidate of the party.
The Nigerian Railway Corporation has announced a shift in the date of the resumption of the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service which was earlier fixed for Monday, 23 May.
The FCT Minister, Mohammad Bello has ordered the indefinite closure of Dei-Dei International Market, Abuja following Wednesday’s destruction of the market by thugs.
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed all members of the Federal Cabinet as well as all appointees vying for elective offices in 2023, to resign from office.
A fire has destroyed the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Vice-President of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osibajo has commended Physicians in Diaspora for contributing ‘’very considerably to healthcare in Nigeria.’’
Tesla CEO, Elon Musk has made an offer to buy Twitter for the sum of $54.20 per share in cash.
7:15 am on Thursday, a lady identified as Toyosi put out a disturbing tweet that she was being kidnapped and raped. She also added an address of her location and a number to call.
The minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has directed the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to hand over tickets and passengers’ identification to Secure ID, the company in charge of the e-ticketing platform for the Abuja-Kaduna rail service.
As the political plot thickens ahead of the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, there are strong indications that many state governors whose tenure expires next year may aspire to be in the Senate.
Last week, I started this piece talking about the three individuals who I think are best placed, to be the closest thing to what Nigeria needs as president, come 2023.
The former Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Adedibu Ojerinde wants the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission to grant him soft landing over an alleged N5bn fraud.
It’s that season when politicians battle for positions. And the fight for Nigeria’s highest office will be an interesting watch. In this piece, our Head of News, Ufuoma Egbamuno takes a critical look at some of the candidates he believes are the country’s best options.
President Muhammadu Buhari has formally unveiled the National Development Plan 2021-2025.
The Senate has passed the 2022 Appropriation bill of N17.126 trillion. The figure is N735 billion higher than the N16.391 trillion presented to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari.
United' Nations International Children Education Fund (UNICEF) has joined civil society groups in reminding the federal government of Nigeria not to forget its promise of creating enabling environment for persons living with disability.
Family of a medical doctor, Morenikeji Oluwaniyi, who was killed by a four-man gang in Abule Egba area of Lagos State, is seeking speedy justice into the matter.
The lawmaker representing Oyigbo/Tai/Eleme at the House of Representatives, Chisom Dike is giving reasons why he left the ruling Peoples Democratic PARTY (PDP) to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has sentenced a Prophetess, Edina Loverly-Worleru and Onyema Bright-Worlu to life imprisonment.
Commandant General of the Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA), Major-General Ibrahim Yusuf says efforts are in place to ensure the release of the abducted soldier during the attack on NDA last month.
British Deputy High Commissioner (DHC) in Lagos, Ben Lewellyn-Jones, says Lagos loses about 3.9 billion dollars - that’s almost 2 trillion naira - every year in the economy as a result of flooding.
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Army Senator Ali Ndume, has charged the security agencies to be ruthless with bandits terrorizing the country.
Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has debunked reports that he likened IPOB, Yoruba Nation Agitators with Boko Haram and ISWAP.
Embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus is shocked at the decision of a court in Port Harcourt which affirmed his suspension in his ward.
As Nigeria’s Super Eagles get ready to play Liberia this weekend, 2013 FIFA U17 world cup winning team coach, Manu Garba has been speaking about one of his protégés who is on the fringes of breaking into the team.
Nigeria’s male basketball team, D’Tigers may have started their 2021 Afrobasket campaign on a winning note but former captain, Olumide Oyedeji believes it will be difficult for the country to win the ongoing competition in Kigali, Rwanda.
President Muhammadu Buhari is defiant despite the attack on the Nigerian Defence Academy insisting it will not “throw a dampener into the morale of our Armed Forces as it is intended to.”
Oil is Nigeria’s moneymaker, it has remained a major contributor to the financial strength the country attained through decades of boom and it has also led to failed earnings during difficult times. It’s believed that the management process of administration of petroleum products had given way to many tunnels of corruption and exploration since its inception.
Why do we have more clean up regulations but less clean up action
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