Exclusive

Publication

Byline

UP-CLOSE: Key achievements, downsides of Nigeria's ex-finance minister, Wale Edun

Nigeria, April 23 -- Wale Edun, Nigeria's immediate past minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, who gave up his role on Tuesday, was essentially a corporate finance professional... Read More


Lagos confirms solar permit fees in viral video, makes clarifications

Nigeria, April 23 -- The Lagos State Government has clarified that permits and administrative fees for installing solar power systems apply only to residents of its social housing estates, not to priv... Read More


European Union ambassador to Nigeria visits Peter Obi in Onitsha

Nigeria, April 23 -- The European Union Ambassador to Nigeria, Gautier Mignot, visited Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, at his residence in Onitsha, Anambra State, on Wednesday... Read More


N33.2bn Fraud Trial: Another EFCC witness insists Dasuki's co-defendant wrote statement without coercion

Nigeria, April 23 -- An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness insisted on Wednesday that one of former National Security Adviser (NSA) Sambo Dasuki's co-defendant in their N33.2 bill... Read More


Anaemia, not bleeding, may be leading driver of maternal deaths - Report

Nigeria, April 23 -- A new global study is reshaping understanding of the causes of maternal deaths, suggesting that anaemia, rather than excessive bleeding, may be a major underlying driver of mortal... Read More


Nigeran lawmakers move to amend cybercrime law, seek protection for journalists

Nigeria, April 23 -- The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the first reading of a landmark bill aimed at amending the controversial Cybercrime Act. The proposed legislation, titled, "Cyber... Read More


Emmanuel Dennis scores first goal for Brøndby IF amid injury struggles

Nigeria, April 23 -- Emmanuel Dennis has waited, endured, and now delivered. When the moment finally came, it carried the weight of patience, pressure, and persistence. The former Watford and Nottin... Read More


Mixed fortunes as Osimhen, Onyedika return from injuries

Nigeria, April 23 -- Two Nigerian stars. Two different scripts. One defining moment in the season. For Victor Osimhen, return brought frustration. For Raphael Onyedika, it restored control. After mo... Read More


Troops repel midnight terror attack in Yobe, kill 24, recover weapons - Official

Nigeria, April 23 -- The Nigerian Army says the troops of Operation Hadin Kai, a joint task force in the North-east, have foiled a coordinated terror attack on Kukareta in Yobe State, killing at least... Read More


Adelabu resigns as power minister

Nigeria, April 23 -- The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has resigned from office, taking effect from the end of April. He resigned on Wednesday, stepping down from his position in the Federal Ex... Read More