The Federal Ministry of Health in response to the current cerebrospinal meningitis outbreak across some states in the country has issued a public advisory note on how to curtail the spread of the disease and advised Nigerians to remain calm … read more
The ambitious plans produced by the Lagos state government to redevelop the most populous city in Africa are often lauded in Nigeria. Moving around in this buzzing yet often dysfunctional commercial capital is often tortuous, with thick traffic and poor … read more
Nigeria’s military is “ransacking” territory it said it has recaptured from Boko Haram in recent months in a search for its elusive leader, the country’s defence minister said on Tuesday. The Nigerian military has said on multiple occasions that it … read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reviewed down the rate at which it was selling dollars to Bureau De Change (BDC) operators nationwide. Alhaji Aminu Gwadabe, President, Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), told the News … read more
The government of Nigeria has commenced the process of replacing expatriates occupying positions in some sectors by training Nigerians in technical and vocational skills to be able to function effectively in the same capacity. The Director General/Chief Executive Officer of … read more
Consumers of Sprite and Fanta have more to worry about than rotting teeth according to a Lagos High Court judge, who ruled that the Coca-Cola products could be “poisonous.” The court held that high levels of benzoic acid and sunset … read more
Nigeria’s “ailing” president Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly reduced his working hours since he returned from medical leave. According to Voice of America, the development was likely to slow down the pace of economic reforms “advanced in his absence”. Quoting diplomats … read more
Nigeria’s Senate chief has been named in a fresh corruption scandal, with the country’s anti-graft agency accusing him in a report leaked to the media late on Sunday of laundering at least $61.3 million of public funds. The money is … read more
Runway repairs at Abuja’s international airport will continue for an 18-week period once the aviation hub re-opens next month, the Nigerian government said, promising that the work would be done overnight with no further disruption to flights. The Nigerian capital’s … read more
Nigeria’s central bank on Monday said it will sell the dollar to consumers needing to pay foreign school and medical fees at 360 naira after the local currency firmed sharply on the black market. It amounts to an increase of … read more