MTN scraps mobile money business in South Africa
South African mobile phone operator MTN Group on Thursday scrapped its local…
LASG to employ 150 final year students, says Ambode
Gov. Akinwumi Ambode of Lagos State on Thursday said 150 of the…
Fayose’s govt to build new governor’s office, high court at N1.9bn
Ekiti State Government said on Thursday that it had set aside N1.9…
Nigeria has dedicated military under Buhari administration–Gov. Gaidam
Gov. Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe on Thursday said Nigeria under President Muhammadu…
Buhari challenges cabinet members on ways out of economic recession
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday challenged participants of the 2016 Cabinet Retreat…
NPFL Title: Rivers United captain wants teammates to concentrate on 3 remaining matches
Rivers United captain, Festus Austin, has urged his teammates not to be…
Earth Tremor: 300 houses affected – NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said on Thursday that over 300…
No serious Brexit talks likely for 12 months, ex-EU president says
Former EU President Herman van Rompuy on Thursday said no serious negotiations…
NCC establishes industry working group on multiple taxation
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) on Thursday said the commission had established…
Current increase in food items’ prices hampering fight against malnutrition – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Thursday said prevailing increase in…
Britain approves China-invested nuclear project after security review
The British Government gave the green light to the controversial Hinkley Point…
Amosun, Dickson laud tourism potentials of Ojude Oba Festival
Gov. Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun has on commended the organisers of the…
Gov. Ugwuanyi orders release of N50m world Bank counterpart fund
Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has ordered the release of N50…
Debts owed to power company by MDAs will be paid, says BPE DG
The Acting Director-General, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Dr Vincent Akpotaire, has…
Gov. Obiano sets up 28 IDPs in readiness for predicted flooding
Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra has announced that the state government has…
Ngige Leads FG committe to resolve health sector crisis
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, will lead the…
Rio Paralympics: Orji breaks new records to win Nigeria’s 8th gold medal
Josephine Orji won a gold medal in women power-lifting’s +86 kg category…
Rio Paralympics: Nigeria in quarter-finals of men’s table tennis team event
Team Nigeria recorded good success on Wednesday in the table tennis competition…
NSE: Trading resumes after sallah on positive trend, indices up 0.23%
Equity transactions on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) resumed after the Eid-el-Kabir…
FG has not awarded licences for coal mining, says Fayemi
Mr Kayode Fayemi, Minister of Mines and Steel Development, said that licences…
US decries sexual abuse on vulnerable communities by UN personnel
Amb. Isobel Coleman, U.S. Representative to the United Nations Management and Reform,…
3 in court for alleged kidnapping, armed robbery
The Police on Wednesday arraigned three suspected armed robbers at a Makurdi…
Gombe govt. spends N2b on erosion control in 11 locations
Gombe State Government says it has so far spent N2 billion to…
Troops kill 15 bandits, injure more in Zamfara
Troops of the 223 Light Tank Battalion , Gusau, Zamfara, have killed…
Cause of Kaduna tremor still under investigation – NASRDA
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has attributed the cause…
Edo to produce 450mw of electricity by 2017, says Obaseki
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo, Mr…
Fashola charges association to evolve housing finance scheme mechanism
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, has charged…
Gunmen attack NTA Onitsha office, burn down building
Suspected gunmen on Wednesday attacked the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) office in…
Shouting ‘liar, liar,’ protesters disrupt Lochte’s dancing debut
“Dancing with the Stars” host Tom Bergeron was shocked and unnerved by…
Minister blames Merkel’s refugee policy for terrorist sleeper cell
Bavaria’s Interior Minister has blamed the presence of an Islamist terrorist cell…