Nigeria

Governors pledge progressive budgeting for primary healthcare

Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF), yesterday, declared commitment to progressive increase in provision of funding for primary health care (PHC) through efficient budgeting that is aligned to yearly operational plans.

18/08/2022 07:13 from: Guardian

Abubakar Malami, Health care, Nigeria, Paris Club

Security threats: Lagos CP denies partial lockdown

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi, has said in line with the prevailing security threats in the country, policemen have been deployed to man the entry and exit points of the state to prevent crime from happening.

18/08/2022 07:13 from: The Punch

Lagos, Lockdown, Nigeria

NPI-USA pledges support for Soludo's infrastructure devt

The Nigeria Policy Institute, USA (NPI-USA), a non-partisan organisation, has pledged to support Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, in his infrastructure projects in the state.

18/08/2022 06:13 from: Guardian

Anambra, Charles Chukwuma Soludo, Nigeria

'Incredible' - Sky Sports reporter drops exciting NFFC transfer claim

Nottingham Forest are now in advanced talks over a potential deal to land the 26-year-old striker Neal Maupay from Brighton & Hove Albion. This has been suggested by the Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth, who has been speaking on the latest episode of ...

18/08/2022 05:11 from: MSN UK

Nigeria, Nottingham Forest F.C., Premier League, Taiwo Awoniyi, West Ham United F.C.

Anambra Government Begins Bio-data Capturing Of Native Doctors, Herbalists To Checkmate Insecurity

The Anambra State Government has started the implementation of the bio-data capturing (registration) of indigenous medicine and herbal practitioners popularly known as native doctors in the state. This was made known to newsmen on Tuesday in Awka, ...

18/08/2022 05:11 from: SaharaReporters.com

Anambra, Charles Chukwuma Soludo, Government, Institute, Nigeria

First Bank announces Patrick Iyamabo as Executive Director

FIRST Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced the appointment of Mr Patrick Iyamabo, as an Executive Director. The appointment is subject to the approval.

18/08/2022 04:11 from: NIGERIAN TRIBUNE

Executive Director, Finance, First Bank of Nigeria, Nigeria

Kwankwaso woos Shekarau's camp with juicy appointments

The party's presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, spoke against the backdrop of a rumour that Shekarau may defect to the Peoples Democratic.

18/08/2022 04:11 from: The Nation Newspaper

Abdulmumin Jibrin, Ibrahim Shekarau, Nigeria, People's Democratic Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso

UN Chief Appoints Indian Bureaucrat To Inaugural Internet Governance Forum Leadership Panel

Secretary in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Alkesh Kumar Sharma is among 10 eminent persons from around the world appointed by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on his inaugural Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Leadership ...

18/08/2022 04:11 from: Republic World

António Guterres, Gbenga Sesan, Internet Governance Forum, Leadership, Nigeria, United Nations

No plan to sack Adamu, says APC

The ruling All Progressives Congress on Wednesday said there was no plan to remove its National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu.

17/08/2022 22:11 from: The Punch

Abdullahi Adamu, All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, National Chairman, Nigeria, People's Democratic Party

Sony Music Publishing Opens Nigeria Office with Godwin Tom as Managing Director

As the leader of Sony Music Publishing's Nigeria division, Godwin will further the company's global reach and support its growing roster of songwriters and composers across the region. “I am honored and humbled by the opportunity to work for the number ...

17/08/2022 22:10 from: Digital Music News

Davido, Music industry, Nigeria, Sony Music Publishing

Nigeria electricity workers suspend strike that caused blackout

Workers at the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) have suspended a strike that began on Wednesday and caused a nationwide blackout, a workers union official said after a meeting with the government.

17/08/2022 20:12 from: Reuters

Nigeria, Strike action, Transmission Company Of Nigeria

Nigeria records 144 new cases of coronavirus

The states with the numbers: On its official website on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, the NCDC stated that out of the 144 new infections, Lagos state reported 101 cases, while Abia confirmed 13 additional cases.

17/08/2022 09:14 from: Pulse Nigeria

Federal Capital Territory, Lagos, Nigeria

INEC redeploys Akwa Ibom, Edo RECs, 8 directorate level staff

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has redeployed two Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) and eight directorate level staff. On March 24, 2022, the Commission redeployed 385 staff nationwide, and on that occasion, it announced ...

17/08/2022 09:14 from: Blueprint newspapers Limited

Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Festus Okoye, Independent National Electoral Commission, Nigeria, Resident Electoral Commissioner

COVID-19: Lagos leads as NCDC records 144 new cases

Lagos State is ahead of other states of the federation in the latest COVID-19 cases, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says.

17/08/2022 07:13 from: Guardian

Lassa fever, Monkeypox, Nigeria

Nigeria'll save N2trn from eliminating malaria in 8yrs — Buhari

Inaugurates Dangote-chaired council on malaria eradication. By Johnbosco Agbakwuru,ABUJA. PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari said, yesterday, Nigeria would save about N687 billion in 2022 and N2 trillion by 2030 by ending malaria transmission in the country.

17/08/2022 07:13 from: Vanguard

Aliko Dangote, Malaria, Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria

Fans question Tiwa Savage for showing off her body at a party after saying her hit song was about Jesus [Video]

Popular Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage has come under heavy criticism by fans and netizens after she used an enlightening.

17/08/2022 07:13 from: Vanguard

Fendi, Nigeria, Tiwa Savage

At SRAP basketball clinic, American coach, Baker, points at ways to excellence

American Basketball coach, Ganon Baker, believes building an academy in Nigeria will greatly enhance the game's development. He has promised.

17/08/2022 07:12 from: Guardian

Basketball, Nigeria

Reforms: We've strengthened internal control mechanisms to improve governance outcomes, says Gov Inuwa

As Gombe Receives Accolades For Taking Lead In Implementation Of USAID's State2State Activity. Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya says his administration will continue to strengthen internal control mechanisms and sustain its progress reforms ...

17/08/2022 07:12 from: Vanguard

Accountability, Governance, Nigeria, Transparency, United States Agency for International Development, USAID

Niger Republic denies receiving N1.15bn vehicle gift from FG

The President of Niger Republic, Mohamed Bazoum has denied receiving N1.15 billion vehicle gift from President Muhammadu Buhari's administration. | Pulse Nigeria.

17/08/2022 06:14 from: Pulse Nigeria

Ibrahim Gambari, Muhammadu Buhari, Niger, Nigeria

PremiumTrust Bank unveils Amusan, Brume as Brand Ambassadors

Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Nigeria's premier sports marketing organization which aims to promote sports from the.

17/08/2022 06:13 from: Daily Sun

Ese Brume, Nigeria, Tobi Amusan

MI Abaga unveils tracklist for forthcoming album, features Olamide, Nas

Nigerian rapper and music executive, Jude Lemfani Abaga, popularly known as M.I Abaga has unveiled the tracklist for his 10th studio album set to be.

17/08/2022 06:13 from: Daily Trust

Ice Prince, M.I, Nigeria, Olamide, Phyno

Miyetti Allah divided as South-East faction vows to support Obi

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has made its position clear that it will not be compelled or cajoled into campaigning.

17/08/2022 06:13 from: Paradise - News

Miyetti Allah, Nigeria, Peter Obi

Inflation erodes stock returns amid rake hikes

Nigeria's high-interest rate environment aimed at reducing inflation continues to make fixed income securities more attractive at the expense of stocks. The NGX 30, which tracks the top 30 companies in terms of market capitalisation ...

17/08/2022 06:13 from: Businessday.ng

Central bank, Inflation rate, Nigeria

Equatorial Guinea Detains a VLCC Accused of Oil Theft by Nigeria

A 300000 dwt VLCC got into a dispute with the Nigerian authorities last week and was ultimately chased down and detailed by the navy of neighboring E...

17/08/2022 06:13 from: The Maritime Executive

Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria, Petroleum

UBA launches Experience Centre in Abuja, Nigeria

Africa's Global Bank, the United Bank for Africa has launched a modern and future-forward Experience Centre in Abuja, Nigeria. A statement by the Pan-Africa bank said the new UBA Experience Centre, which was commissioned on Sunday, August 14, 2022, ...

17/08/2022 05:12 from: Blueprint newspapers Limited

Abuja, Experience, Nigeria, Tony Elumelu, United Bank for Africa

Buhari appoints Yaminu Musa as Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of retired Rear Admiral Yaminu Musa as the pioneer Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC). | Pulse Nigeria.

17/08/2022 05:10 from: Pulse Nigeria

Counterterrorism, Femi Adesina, Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria, Terrorism

FG moves to stop foreigners from buying directly from farmers

THE Federal Government has inaugurated a committee to ensure the implementation of its ban on foreigners from purchasing agricultural products directly from farmers in Nigeria. The minister of Industry and Trade, Adeniyi Adebayo, inaugurated the ...

17/08/2022 04:11 from: Internatinal Centre For Investigative Reporting

Committee, Commodity, Enforcement, Nigeria

Police raid IPOB/ESN camp, recover corpse of slain Police Officer

The Enugu State Police Command has raided the camp of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra and its armed wing, Eastern Security Network, in Agu-Ibeje forest, Enugu-Ezike, Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of the state.

17/08/2022 04:11 from: The Eagle Online

Enugu, Indigenous People of Biafra, Nigeria

Policy inconsistency may hurt Nigeria's oil reform

Despite the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), stakeholders have expressed worry that policy flip-flops by the Federal Government, as exhibited in the ExxonMobil-Seplat Energy shares deal, could hurt Nigeria's oil reform.

17/08/2022 04:11 from: Guardian

ExxonMobil, Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Petroleum

NNPC Ltd Renews Production Sharing Contract Agreement On OML 125 With Agip

Four days after the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd renewed its dispute resolution/lease renewal agreement with Oil Majors, the National Oil Company on Tuesday signed the last of the 1993 Dispute Settlement Agreements and Renewed Production ...

17/08/2022 03:12 from: Paradise - News

Agip, Nigeria, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Petroleum, Production sharing agreement

Army thwarts ISWAP ambush, kills IEDs specialist, 3 others in Borno; Termites 'eat up' NSITF documents containing ...

In an ambush attack in Borno State on Sunday, troops from the 25 Brigade's Operation Hadin Kai killed Modu Tafjid, a top IED expert for the Islamic State of West Africa (ISWAP), along with three other terrorists.

17/08/2022 00:14 from: YNaija

Borno, Improvised explosive device, Nigeria

I'll continue to pray for Nigeria from here – Young lady says as she relocates to Canada (Video)

A young Nigerian lady has taken to social media to express her joy and excitement as she successfully relocates from Nigeria to Canada.

16/08/2022 21:10 from: YabaLeftOnline

Canada, Nigeria

Chopstix on Crafting Burna Boy's Biggest Hit "Last Last"

We spoke with Chopstix, one of Nigeria's most in-demand producers, about his career and working on Burna Boy's smash 'Love, Damini' album.

16/08/2022 21:10 from: OkayAfrica

Burna Boy, Gh Gossip, Nigeria, World

Reactions As Rema Gets Kiss From American Singer, Selena Gomez (Video)

Nigerian star singer, Rema has been seen in a video hugging and getting a kiss from American singer and actress, Selena Gomez. The duo were seen sharing.

16/08/2022 11:12 from: Naija News

Los Angeles, Nigeria, Rema, Selena Gomez

Construction Giant, Julius Berger Activates Survival Strategy, To Begin Cashew Processing Business

In a move that could be described as a survival strategy, Julius Berger Nigeria is planning to launch its cashew processing plant. The company which is.

16/08/2022 10:13 from: The Whistler NG

Cashew, Construction, Julius Berger, Nigeria, Plan

Nigerian Bureau Urges Carriers To Form Investigation Units

Nigeria's Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has asked the country's airlines to set up smaller incident investigation units. The comments, made by AIB's Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer Akin Olateru, are meant to improve aviation safety in ...

16/08/2022 07:14 from: Simple Flying

Accident, Accident Investigation Bureau, Nigeria

Keep off Nnamdi Kanu's case, 52 Northern Groups tell UN

COALITION of 52 Northern Group, CNG, has warned the Federal Government to be wary of the United Nation, UN, interest in the case of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

16/08/2022 07:13 from: Vanguard

Compressed natural gas, Emotional security, Indigenous People of Biafra, Nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu, United Nations

Jigawa flood: Tale of woes as victims lament hunger

A day after the report of the impact of floods in Jigawa that left at least 50 people dead and many displaced, victims and relatives of the deceased have.

16/08/2022 05:10 from: Daily Trust

Flood, Jigawa, Nigeria

South Africa Visa Application Centres resume services in two cities for the convenience of Nigerian nationals

To book their appointments based on their purpose of visit to South Africa at a Centre closer to their location, applicants can visit the company's website. Mr. Hariprasad Viswanathan, Head- Sub-Saharan Africa ...

16/08/2022 04:11 from: Guardian

India, Nigeria, South Africa, Travel visa

Ruto ya lashe zaben shugaban kasar Kenya, Buhari ya yaba da atisayen

4 4 An jinkirta sanarwar ne yayin da ake ta cece-kuce da kuma zargin tafka magudi da kungiyar yakin neman zaben Odinga ke yi. 5 5 Hudu daga cikin bakwai na hukumar ...

16/08/2022 03:11 from: NNN

Kenya, Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria, Raila Odinga, Uhuru Kenyatta, William Ruto

Will CBN's RT200 intervention boost Nigeria's non-oil foreign exchange earnings?

R200 was designed to help reduce exposure to volatile sources of Forex and to earn more stable and sustainable inflows. The CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, while introducing RT200 said the programme was would help improve non-oil export receipts.

16/08/2022 02:12 from: National Accord

Central bank, Central Bank of Nigeria, Foreign Exchange Market, Foreign exchange reserves, Nigeria, Week

Ada Ameh: Colleagues Shun Empress Njamah's Fundraising For Late Actress' Mum

Nigerian actors have ignored fellow actress Empress Njamah's fundraising initiative for the mother of their late colleague, Ada Ameh. Njamah, a Nollywood actress who is a close friend to Ameh, had solicited donations for the deceased's mom on social ...

16/08/2022 02:12 from: Paradise - News

Empress Njamah, Fundraising, Nigeria, Nollywood

2023: We Are Open To Engagement, Not Propaganda – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it will be honest and open to a robust engagement in its campaign for the 2023 polls instead of mere propaganda.

15/08/2022 21:10 from: Leadership Newspaper

All Progressives Congress, Atiku Abubakar, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria, People's Democratic Party

Buhari's Exxon Sale Flip-Flop Risks Nigeria's Oil Reform

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari's flip-flop over the sale of Exxon Mobil Corp.'s assets could discourage investment in Africa's largest oil producer in the wake of industry reform meant to grow the sector.

15/08/2022 20:12 from: Bloomberg

ExxonMobil, Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria, Petroleum

FG, states should stop the borrowing binge

The prognosis is frightening and portends dire consequences unless the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), and the state governors restrain their fiscal indiscipline. The World Bank Fiscal Year 2021 audited financial statements ...

15/08/2022 16:12 from: The Punch

Finance, Government, Nigeria, World Bank

Nigeria Piles on Fraud Claims Ahead of $11 Billion Dollar Trial

Nigeria has leveled fresh claims of fraud against a little-known offshore firm that won an $11 billion arbitration award as it ramped up the pressure ahead of one of the biggest London trials to take place next year.

15/08/2022 15:12 from: Bloomberg

Government, Law, Nigeria

Pastel, a Nigerian bookkeeping and digital platform for merchants, raises $5.5M led by TLcom

There's no end to digitizing the operations of small and medium businesses (SMBs) in the traditional retail sector across sub-Saharan Africa. In Nigeria alone, this industry, worth more than $200 billion, consists of over 40 million businesses of ...

15/08/2022 11:13 from: TechCrunch

Accounting, Bookkeeping, Finance, Nigeria, Seed money, Startup company

Machala Changed My Life: Carter Efe Aims at Grammys, Shares Inspiring Throwback Photos of When He Was a Tailor

Carter Efe got his followers talking when he gave shoutouts to Wizkid and said the Machala song he did for him changed his life. He also aimed at the Grammys.

15/08/2022 11:12 from: Legit.ng

2022, Nigeria, Wizkid

Nigeria becomes most indebted to foreign airlines globally as trapped funds at CBN hit $600m

THE ongoing controversy over the foreign airlines' trapped funds in Nigeria may soon explode on the face of the Federal Government as the trapped funds.

15/08/2022 09:14 from: NIGERIAN TRIBUNE

Central Bank of Nigeria, Nigeria

Nigerian Comedian, Mr Macaroni Raises Alarm Over Threat Against His Life, Family For Not Supporting A 'Particular ...

Debo Adedayo, Nigerian comedian and skit maker popularly called Mr Macaroni, has said threats have been made against him and his family by supporters of a certain presidential candidate because they believe he is against their choice.

15/08/2022 09:14 from: SaharaReporters.com

2023, Candidate, Mr macaroni, Nigeria