The Government of Ukraine has stepped in to offer 25,000 tonnes of wheat as emergency food aid to 1.3 million vulnerable individuals in northeast Nigeria, amidst...
The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government has denied slamming a $10 billion fine on the cryptocurrency trading platform, Binance, over the free fall of the...
Cryptocurrency giant, Binance Holdings Ltd, has refuted a claim that it has been fined $10 billion by the Nigerian government. Naija News reported that the Special...
In a revelation that underscores the ongoing challenges in Nigeria’s oil sector, Pinnacle Oil and Gas Limited has disclosed that the country is incurring about N1...
Naija News looks at the top happenings making headlines on the front pages of Nigeria’s national newspapers today Saturday 2nd March 2024. Saturday PUNCH: Over 70...
In a sweeping move that could affect over 70 million bank customers, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to enforce a new directive that...
The ascendancy of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Nigeria’s highest office came with revelations that might have given the new President pause, had he been privy...
The Nigerian military has arrested five criminals at Sarkin Pawa, Munya Local Government Area of Niger State, alleged to have damaged railroad tracks and sleepers. While...
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Over 70 million bank customers are at risk of losing access to their accounts when the...
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Saturday, 2nd March 2024. The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal...
The search for greener pastures and better opportunities has seen Nigerians leave the country in large numbers in recent years. Naija News understands that Data has shown...
MTN Nigeria Plc has disclosed a staggering pre-tax loss of N177.8 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, marking a drastic downturn from the...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his recent comment on labour unions. In a statement issued on Friday (today), the...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of four Nigerian professionals to serve as Executive Directors of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). Naija News...
President Bola Tinubu has sent a congratulatory birthday message to the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye. Naija News...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of new management team members of FGN Power Company Limited. Naija News reports that this was made known...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the licenses of 4,173 Bureaux De Change (BDC) Operators, Naija News reports. This is in exercise of the...
The immediate past Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Zikrullah Hassan, has denied reports that he was invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes...
In a significant development in Ondo State’s administration, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has officially sworn in six commissioners and eight special advisers, urging them to prioritize public...
The Nigerian Government has announced that it has settled $120 million out of the $1.3 billion gas debt. Naija News understands that the gas debt has...
The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has refuted media allegations suggesting that he took legal action against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Government....
Former Minister of Power and Steel during ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo’s tenure, Olu Agunloye, has taken legal recourse by filing a N1 billion lawsuit against the Economic...
A former spokesperson of the Atiku/Okowa Presidential Campaign Organisation, Daniel Bwala, has made a public appeal to President Bola Tinubu for the removal of Olayemi Cardoso...
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have warned of potential disruptions to industrial...
The Defenders of Democracy (DoD), a pro-democracy group, has lambasted Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, over the recent ban on political gatherings, labelling it a diversionary...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has given an update regarding the upcoming governorship election in Edo State. Naija News reports that the National Commissioner and...
Some weeks back, the $18.5 billion Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Company, which was commissioned on Monday, May 22, 2023, finally commenced production seven months after it...
Nigeria’s journey through the decades has seen a dynamic shift in the price of fuel, reflecting broader economic trends, policy decisions, and global oil market fluctuations....
Scientists in China have reportedly cloned two Tibetan goats. The scientists are working under Xi Jingping’s plan to succeed the Western world in technological advancements. The...
The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government has slammed a $10 billion fine on the cryptocurrency trading platform Binance over the free fall of the naira. Naija...
The United States has said it is proud to be one of the largest foreign investors in Nigeria, with the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) totalling 5.6...
The Nigerian Army clarified that selected trainees at the Depot, Nigerian Army, Zaria, were not asked to pay any money for vetting. In a statement issued...
The bill for an Act to amend the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act 2007 passed a second reading on the floor of the Nigerian Senate....
Paul Ibe, the senior spokesman to former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has questioned Nigerians on the electioneering promise of President Bola Tinubu. Naija News reports that...
In a significant development for air travelers in Nigeria, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has confirmed that foreign airlines have resumed offering low-inventory tickets, making...
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has warned Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, not to take action against bandits terrorising the people of the...
The ripple effects of Nigeria’s current economic challenges have extended beyond the soaring costs of rice, significantly impacting the prices of other essential food commodities. Among...
The Federal Government is set to commence the free distribution of 42,000 metric tonnes of grains across the country starting next week. Governor Mohammed Bago of...
Potiskum Cattle Market in Yobe State faced turmoil on Thursday due to a rise in tax rates imposed by the Potiskum local government council, leading to...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has addressed recent criticisms directed at its Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, urging detractors to engage more constructively. In an exclusive interview...
The former Chief Executive of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, Babatunde Irukera, has asserted that his silence is not a weakness amidst his...
Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa has officially stepped down from his position as the Commander General of Kano’s Hisbah Board. Naija News reports that Daurawa announced his...
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has vowed to punish any telecommunication companies that fail to comply with the directive to block Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards...
At a chicken farm in Sabon-Wuse, Tafa local government area of Niger state, four suspects were taken into custody after being found in possession of an...
Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has called on President Bola Tinubu and State Governors to desist from taking citizens as fools amid the economic hardship in...
The British Council in Nigeria has again raised the examination fees for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), marking the second increase within the same...
Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has suspended all political meetings till further notice due to the tense security situation in the state. Making this disclosure...
The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has revealed that the reason for the continued decline of the value of the naira at the Forex market...
In a significant move that promises to impact the construction industry positively, the Group Executive Director of BUA Cement PLC, Kabir Rabiu, has announced the company’s...
Naija News looks at the top happenings making headlines on the front pages of Nigeria’s national newspapers today Friday 1st March 2024. The PUNCH: Nobel laureate,...
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has revealed his predecessor, Okezie Ikpeazu, left the state in bad shape. Lamenting the condition at which he met the state...
The draft report of the current review of the 1999 constitution will be available in August 2025, according to Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives,Benjamin...
Good morning Nigeria and welcome to the month of March, the third month of the year 2024 A happy new month to you, your friends and...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Doha, Qatar, ahead of his two-day official state visit to the country. The Nigerian leader arrived at the Doha...
President Bola Tinubu has been asked by the House of Representatives to thoroughly examine the Oronsaye report before going ahead with its implementation. In plenary on Thursday,...
Ambrose Alli University chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, claimed on Thursday that it had lost no fewer than 25 members since 2022...
In a surprising turn of events, Urum Eke, a consultant with the World Bank, has declined President Bola Tinubu’s nomination to serve as a member of...
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has identified areas where criminal elements are lurking in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. On Thursday, the...
Elder statesman and Ijaw leader, Edwin Clark, has reacted to the decision of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to lift sanctions earlier imposed...
The Kaduna State Security Council has warned protesters to desist from blocking public roads and harassing innocent citizens. Naija News understands that residents of Gonin Gora...
The House of Representatives has instructed the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to prolong the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration period by two...
In a significant development for Nigeria’s construction and housing sector, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a directive to cement manufacturers to revert to previous pricing...
Even though the month of February is known for love due to the Valentine’s Day celebration, Nigeria witnessed many tragic incidents. At first, it was all...
In a significant political development, former House of Representatives member Shina Peller and thousands of Accord Party members from Oyo North Senatorial District have officially joined the...
The presidency has said President Bola Tinubu is working assiduously to address the economic hardship of Nigerians. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and...
The Senate has endorsed a bill seeking to increase the retirement age of National Assembly staff from 60 to 65 years. The Senate granted concurrence to...
Bank depositors across Nigeria are facing a crucial deadline as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) enforces a directive that could see accounts without a Bank...
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, departed Nigeria for Doha, Qatar, on a state visit. Naija News reports President Tinubu departed Nigeria through the Murtala Muhammed International...
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration is committed to ending corruption. The President stated this on Thursday while delivering his speech at the...
The Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi has urged residents of the state to be patient with President Bola Tinubu. The governor stated that the president...
A nominee for membership of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Board of Directors, Urum Kalu Eke, has declined the offer, citing his current engagement with...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has warned protesting labour unions in the country against causing unrest. Naija News reports that the Nigerian leader gave the warning in...
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will bar over 42 million inactive mobile numbers from February 28, 2024. Recall that in December 2020, the Federal Government announced...
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris has called on Nigerians to give the administration of President Bola Tinubu more time to fix Nigeria....
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, commissioned the Red Line Rail Mass Transit project in Lagos State. The President was earlier received by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu,...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has been accused of sidelining the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in the planning and efforts leading to the 27th and 28th...
The bill to designate Anambra State as a member of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) sparked controversy in the Senate on Wednesday, with members expressing...
In a significant move, the Kano State Government has directed the Bichi Emirate Council to suspend the scheduled turbaning ceremony of Salisu Ado Bayero, appointed as...
The political system across the world has been structured in a way that gives an advantage to men to take over political space. However, this has...
Nigeria’s political landscape has been significantly shaped by a series of military coups, which have played a pivotal role in the country’s governance since gaining independence...
Renowned political economist, Pat Utomi, has berated the opposition parties in Nigeria for failing to lead protests amid worsening economic hardship in the country. Naija News...
A report has indicated that the Nigerian Army has reviewed the Ration Cash Allowance (RCA) for its personnel. According to SaharaReporters, the allowance was increased from...
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the last general election, Peter Obi, has condemned the recent decision of the Monetary Policy Committee to hike the Monetary...
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubarkar, has hailed the commissioning of the 188MW Geometric Power Plant in Aba, Abia State....
The Federal Government has promised Nigerians that the economic hardship felt across the country will only be temporary. The Minister Of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed...
Africa, a continent rich in cultural diversity and natural resources, faces significant economic disparities among its nations. These disparities are often reflected in the strength of...
The Nigeria Police Force has stated that a significant number of reported kidnapping cases in the country are either fabricated or orchestrated. Naija News reports that...
The Health and Social Welfare Minister, Muhammed Pate, has announced that President Bola Tinubu will soon sign an Executive Order to significantly reduce the cost of...
The City Management Team of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has carried out the demolition of makeshift shelters located at the Bureau De Change (BDC)...
Nearly two years have passed since the demise of Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, yet the throne of the Alaafin of Oyo remains vacant, with the people of...
The Federal Government has said the implementation of the Stephen Oronsaye report will not lead to the sack of Nigerian workers. The Minister of Information and...
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, arrived in Lagos State ahead of the inauguration of the Red Line Rail project slated for today, February 29, 2024. The...
MTN Nigeria has provided an explanation for the service disruption experienced by its subscribers on Wednesday, attributing the issue to multiple fibre cuts. The telecommunications giant,...
In a notable turn of events, the Nigerian currency, the naira, has shown signs of robust appreciation at the parallel section of the foreign exchange (FX)...
In a decisive move to address the alarming rise in kidnapping incidents within Abuja, the Senate on Wednesday summoned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory...
Naija News looks at the top happenings making headlines on the front pages of Nigeria’s national newspapers today Thursday 29th February 2024. The PUNCH: The Nigerian...
Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga claims that Nigeria was in serious financial crisis when his principal, President Bola Tinubu assumed office as the country’s president. Making this...
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has ruled out an extension of the February 28, 2024, deadline...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his administration is working to ensure that Nigeria is reformed for greater efficiency with a particular emphasis on systematically inculcating...