Nigeria

According a new report, increased demand for solar power will drive a more than two-fold jump in the number of Nigerians working in the renewable energy sector by 2023.

Report: Renewable energy industry promising over 76,000 jobs

October 2, 2022

The Marine Unit of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Ebute Ero jetty, Lagos State, has arrested two Malians, Mohammed Demoele, 38 and Coulibaly Maliki, 56, for attempting to export 34.2kg bottles of new psychoactive substance.

NDLEA arrests two Malians over attempt to export drugs illegally

October 2, 2022

The second Niger bridge has reached 95 per cent completion and will be ready for use by the beginning of 2024.

Nigerian government says second Niger Bridge 95% ready

October 2, 2022

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has reiterated the commitment of the bank towards developing the critical sectors of the economy through its intervention schemes.

Godwin Emefiele: CBN to accelerate intervention in critical sectors

October 2, 2022

Abia NLC begs IPOB not to interfere in 2023 census

October 2, 2022

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU) Federal University of Technology, Akure, (FUTA) chapter said it was still reviewing the processes leading to the appointment of Professor Adenike Oladiji, as the eighth substantive Vice-chancellor.

ASUU: Nigeria experiencing internal colonialism

October 2, 2022

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Ekiti hospital delivers mentally-challenged woman of twins

October 2, 2022

Solomon Peter, a House of Representatives candidate on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), said Nigeria will be greater after the 2023 General Elections.

ADC candidate: Nigeria will be stronger after 2023 polls

October 2, 2022

Super Eagles striker, Umar Sadiq, on Sunday, sustained an injury in Real Sociedad’s away defeat to Getafe.

Nigeria’s Umar Sadiq vows to return stronger from injury

October 2, 2022

(Left) Consul-General of Nigeria in New York, Amb. Lot Egopija and New York City Mayor, Mr Eric Adams raising Nigeria flag at a Carnival to commemorate 62nd Nigeria Independence Day in New York on Saturday in New York

New York City mayor: ‘No one celebrates life like Nigeria’

October 2, 2022

Yakubu Dogara: Muhammadu Buhari okays CFR national honours for ex-House Speaker

October 2, 2022

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested an ex-footballer, Okafor Emmanuel Junior at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport with 1.40kg of crack cocaine concealed in his bags.

NDLEA arrests ex-footballer, two others for illicit drugs smuggling

October 2, 2022

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, appealed to contestants and their media representatives to commit to issue-based campaigns and avoid insults and personal attacks as the election campaigns begin.

Full List: Muhammadu Buhari to confer national honours on 437 prominent Nigerians, foreigners

October 2, 2022

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has charged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to assert its independence by ensuring that the full weight of the law is brought to bear on parties that have introduced the illegal “place holder“ candidate into the nation’s political lexicon.

Toyin Amuzu: PDP set to rescue Nigeria

October 2, 2022

Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq of Kwara has described Nigeria as a nation on the rise regardless of some drawbacks in its nation-building efforts and its share of the global challenges.

AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq: Nigeria on the rise despite challenges

October 2, 2022