Wike Revokes Lands of Prominent Nigerian Leaders Over Payment Default
In a decisive move, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revoked land allocations belonging to…
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Nigerian Customs Achieves Major Milestones with N196.94trn in Trade Processed and N35.2bn Seizures
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reported impressive achievements for the year 2024, showcasing a remarkable surge in trade processing,…
Naira Appreciates in Parallel Market, Depreciates in Official Market
The Nigerian Naira showed mixed results on the foreign exchange market on Monday. It appreciated to N1,655 per dollar in…
U.S. Embassy in Nigeria Closes to Honor Late President Jimmy Carter
The U.S. mission in Nigeria announced the closure of its operations on Thursday, January 9, to pay tribute to former…
France Dismisses Niger’s Claims as Baseless Allegations
France has rejected accusations by Niger’s military leader, Abdourahamane Tchiani, that it collaborated with Nigeria to destabilize Niger. Bertrand de…
Nigerian Model Nwajagu Samuel Makes History as First African to Win Mister International
Nwajagu Samuel has etched his name in history as the first African to win the prestigious Mister International title. The…
Nigeria’s Debt: Government Plans More Borrowing Despite Rising Concerns
As President Bola Tinubu prepares to unveil the 2025 national budget to the National Assembly, the Nigerian government is facing…
Bitcoin Surpasses $100,000: A Milestone for Global Cryptocurrency, with Nigeria Set to Benefit
Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, has reached an unprecedented milestone, surpassing the $100,000 mark. This historic surge, which saw Bitcoin…
Nigeria Partners with Netzence to Combat Climate Change Through Carbon Registries
In a significant move towards sustainable development and climate action, the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) has signed a…
Interswitch Sponsors CeBIH 2024 Conference to Shape Nigeria’s Digital Payment Future
Interswitch Group, a major player in Africa’s digital payments and commerce space, has been announced as a key sponsor of…
Shell Awards $1.98 Billion in Contracts to Nigerian Firms, Boosting Local Content
Shell Companies in Nigeria, including the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo), and Shell…
Asake Reigns as Spotify’s Most-Streamed Nigerian Artiste for 2024
For the second consecutive year, Afrobeats sensation Asake has been crowned Spotify’s most-streamed Nigerian artist. Known for his genre-bending sound…
Nigerian Police Officers Caught in N75 Million Smuggling Scandal, Attempted Theft Exposed
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has uncovered a shocking case of corruption involving officers attempting to steal ₦43.16 million from…
Rising Hookup Culture in Nigeria Linked to Ritual Killings: Police Sound Alarm
The Nigeria Police Force has raised serious concerns over the connection between the growing “hookup culture” and the alarming rise…
Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede Confirmed as Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff
The Nigerian Senate, during a plenary session on Tuesday, confirmed the appointment of Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede as the substantive Chief…
Lekki Deep Sea Port Boosts Nigeria’s Maritime Sector with New Global Shipping Alliances
In a landmark development for Nigeria’s maritime industry, the management of Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise Limited (LPLEL), Lekki Freeport Terminal,…
Nigerian Police Set for Major Reforms with New Training Programs in 2025
The Inspector General of Police (I-G), Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, has announced a series of mandatory training programs aimed at improving…
Nigeria Police Deny Viral Video Linking Officers to Fuel Theft from Tanker Crash
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has refuted a viral video that allegedly shows officers siphoning fuel from an overturned tanker.…
Gowon Urges Northern Elites to Prioritize Nigeria’s Unity Over Regional Interests
Elder statesman and former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (Retd.), has called on northern elites to champion causes that…
Nigeria’s Call for Transparency and Unity in Africa’s Resource Sector
Nigeria has called for stronger governance, transparency, and collaboration among African leaders and industries to turn the continent’s vast resource…
Nigeria Urged to Re-industrialise and Boost Local Drug Production
Former Health Minister and immediate past President of the Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy, Prince Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi, has made a resounding…
Abaribe: Nigeria Would Have Thrived Better Under Peter Obi
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has voiced his belief that Nigeria would be in a better position today had Peter Obi, the…
IMF Offers Survival Guide for Economic Reforms in Nigeria and Africa
As countries like Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, and Kenya grapple with the effects of sweeping economic reforms, the International Monetary Fund…
Unilever Nigeria Reports Strong Growth in Q3 2024, Driven by Increased Turnover and Profit
Unilever Nigeria Plc has reported impressive financial results for the third quarter ending on September 30, 2024 (Q3’24), showcasing substantial…
Bobrisky Leaves Nigeria Following Arrest and Legal Troubles
Controversial Nigerian cross-dresser and social media personality, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has reportedly left Nigeria after a series…
Stakeholders Urge Reforms in Nursing Education and Healthcare Access in Nigeria
At the 14th Annual General Meeting and National Scientific Conference of the Association of General Private Nursing Practitioners of Nigeria…
Study Reveals Neurological Effects of Long COVID in Nigeria; Building Collapse Claims Lives in Ibadan
A recent study conducted by Nigerian and American researchers has found that numerous individuals in Nigeria are experiencing neurological manifestations…
Experts Urge Action to Tackle Child Mortality Crisis in Nigeria
Health experts at the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) Summit have raised urgent concerns regarding the high rates of…
Obasanjo, Danjuma Decry Declining Leadership Standards in Nigeria
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and retired General T. Y. Danjuma have expressed deep concerns about the deteriorating quality of leadership…
Three States Withdraw from Supreme Court Case Challenging EFCC’s Legality
In a significant legal development, Anambra, Adamawa, and Ebonyi states have withdrawn from a lawsuit before the Supreme Court that…