Buhari Demands Approval of 413bn Subsidy Claims

President Muhammadu Buhari has requested for the payment approval of fuel marketers’ N413 billion claims from the National Assembly, cites The Nation. This is deemed to be the solution to the ongoing fuel scarcity issue in Nigerian cities. According to

FG Announces Plans to Invest in Renewable Energy

The Federal Government is considering the use of alternative energy sources for electricity supply including renewable energy, The Nation news reports. This was announced by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo yesterday while receiving a delegation of the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission

Muhammadu Buhari Set to Announce 14 Special Advisers

According to Daily Trust, President Muhammadu Buhari is set to announce the names of fourteen special advisers for his administration. On June 3, the senate approved President Buhari’s request to appoint 14 special advisers for his administration. So far the

#PhotoSpeaks: Ambode Commissions New BRT Buses

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode recently commissioned the Mile 12-Ikorodu Road widening and new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) buses in Lagos. Here are pictures from the event:      

FG Extends MTN’s $5.2 Billion Fine

Daily Post News reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria has declared its intention to not enforce South African telecommunications company, MTN’s imposed fine of $5.2 billion until negotiations between both parties have been finalised. This was publicly announced by

Current Nationwide Fuel Scarcity Predicted to Continue till December

The ongoing nationwide fuel scarcity could continue till December as predicted by petroleum product marketers. Punch News cites the N413 billion subsidy arrears by the Federal Government, which is still awaiting clearance at the National Assembly, as a cause provided

Chinese Motor Company Assembles 1000 Vehicles in Nigeria

A Chinese company, Yutong, has assembled nearly 1,000 buses and coaches in Nigeria, PM News reports. This was made public in a statement by Robben Xion of the International Business Department of the company on Thursday in Abuja. It was

Countdown Begins: Register for the 48 Hour Film Challenge Today!

Are you a filmmaker in Nigeria? Can you make an amazing film in just 48 hours? Get ready for an amazing challenge! The weekend? 20 – 22 November, 2015 The challenge? To make a film in only 48 hours! Filmmakers

Kunle Afolayan, Steve Babaeko and Others Set to Celebrate 10 Years with LAIF

The 2015 edition of the Lagos Advertising and Ideas Festival (LAIF) will celebrate ideas in the industry and reward the nation’s advocates of excellence in advertising, media and marketing on November 21, 2015 at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.

World Bank Pledges Support to Nigerian Mining Sector

The World Bank has made a pledge to support the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM Bank) in an effort to accelerate progress in the Nigerian mining sector. This was made known during a visit with Senior Mining Specialist, Energy & Extractives

Practice Licence Now a Prerequisite for Medical Graduates’ Participation in NYSC Scheme

The Federal Government has barred all graduates of medicine from participating in the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme until they qualify as medical doctors and secure practice licence from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN). The

Meet Banky W, Courtesy of Uber

Are you a huge Banky W fan? If yes, you’re definitely going to love this news! Uber is offering two lucky Nigerians the chance to hang out with the superstar with their latest promo – Banky W on Demand. To

Ibrahim Magu Replaces Ibrahim Lamorde as the Chairman of EFCC

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Lamorde, has been replaced by Ibrahim Magu, who is a top level official of the Economic and Governance Unit of the EFCC. Ibrahim Magu and Lamorde worked together in the

Pamela Peter-Vigboro Leesi Crowned Miss Nigeria 2015

Congratulations to Miss Pamela Peter-Vigboro Leesi, a representative of Cross River State, who was crowned Miss Nigeria 2015 this past weekend. She was chosen from among the 36 beautiful ladies vying for the crown. Apart from the highly coveted title,

Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

1. According to a statement by President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, Nigeria aims to be self-sufficient in both rice and wheat production within three years. 2. Traffic solution provider, Tsaboin, has announced a strategic partnership with mobile operators in Nigeria, MTN

MTN Launches CarFi Sticks to Boost Internet Access

MTN Nigeria has introduced MTN CarFi Sticks to aid subscribers’ access to internet while they are in traffic. The MTN CarFi Stick, which was launched at the 2015 Abuja Motor Fair, is the first of its kind to be introduced

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