The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) say the Kaduna International Airport is now set for international operations. The Managing Director of FAAN, Mr Saleh Dunoma, in an interview with the News Agency … read more
A Niger Delta Ex-Militant on Monday applauded Acting President Yemi Osinbajo for directing oil firms to relocate their headquarters to the oil bearing states within the Niger-Delta region. Chairman of the Phase II Amnesty Programme beneficiaries, Mr Salvation Ibena Rufus … read more
Since their kidnapping by Boko Haram in 2014, only a couple dozen Chibok girls have been reunited with their parents. Some 21 girls were released last October following negotiations brokered by the Swiss government while another was rescued by armed … read more
A High Court in Yola, Adamawa State, has convicted and jailed former Gov. Bala James Ngilari for failing to adhere to the procurement laws of the state. In a 75-minute long ruling, Justice Nathan Musa found the former governor guilty … read more
A thick cloud of black smoke has hovered over the coastal city of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, since November 2016, causing soot to pile up on every surface. Exasperated and worried for their health, city residents are demanding that the government … read more
The Emir of Bukkuyum in Zamfara, Alhaji Muhammadu Usman, has said that over 300 children died as a result of lead poisoning at Yar-Galma village of Bukkuyum Local Government Area of the state. The Emir made the disclosure on Friday … read more
Nowhere has a nation’s currency value been more arbitrary than in Nigeria. As you arrive in the country and step into the main arrivals hall at Lagos Murtala Muhammed airport, there are a few official-looking kiosks with electronic displays offering … read more
Nigerian pirates have released seven Russian sailors and one Ukrainian sailor after they were kidnapped early last month on the cargo ship the BBC Caribbean, Russian news agencies reported on March 5. Citing a human rights activist in Crimea, Russian … read more
Nigeria’s anti-graft agency filed new charges against Royal Dutch Shell and Italian multi-national oil and gas company Eni, alleging the companies “corruptly” paid $801m in 2011 when acquiring an offshore oil field. The European oil majors gave that sum to … read more
It’s been a tough few weeks for MTN. Last week, many of its 62 million users in Nigeria (where the South Africa-based MTN is the biggest mobile operator) found themselves without service after the network crashed. It wasn’t the usual … read more