Saudi Arabia Bans Flights From Nigeria Over Omicron
The Saudi Arabia Government has suspended Nigerians from entering into the kingdom in its bid to prevent further spread of Omicron variant of coronavirus after six reported cases in Nigeria.
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Omicron: Anger, Dismay Across Nigeria after UK Red List
In a policy many have described as racist, misguided and discriminatory, Britain’s ban on Nigerians from travelling to the United Kingdom (UK), while allowing many western countries, where Omicron is
Nigeria: NCC Confirms MTN, Airtel, Mafab Communications for 3.5GHz Spectrum
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), on Thursday confirmed that three telecoms operators submitted their Expression of Interest (EoI) to the commission to bid for the 3.5GHz spectrum licence, whose auction
Nigeria Begins Vaccine Enforcement
The Nigerian Government has commenced the enforcement of mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 at the Federal Secretariat. Security officials barricaded the entrance of the Federal Secretariat preventing unvaccinated workers from gaining
BBC Secures Major Deal with ARISEPlay
Content company, BBC Studios on Wednesday, announced that it has secured a major deal with streaming service, ARISEPlay, in Nigeria. The commercial subsidiary of the BBC disclosed this a few
Nigeria: FG, States Won’t Be Able to Pay Salaries in 2022 If Fuel Subsidy is Retained, World Bank Says
The World Bank on Tuesday sounded the alarm bells to Nigeria, saying further delay in removing the fuel subsidy which had been described as a major drain and waste on
Nigeria: 25 Attacks on Schools, 1,440 Students Abducted in 2O21, Says UNICEF
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said there have been 25 attacks on schools this year, with 1,440 students abducted in Nigeria. This statistics was given on Tuesday even as
Nigeria: Flour Mills Acquires Majority Stake in Honeywell Flour Mills For N80bn
Nigeria’s biggest flour maker, Flour Mills has announced an agreement to acquire Honeywell Group’s portfolio company, Honeywell Flour Mills PLC (HFMP), for 80 billion Naira. The agreement which was disclosed
OPEC+ Exceeded Quota by 116% in October as Nigeria, Angola Underperformed
The compliance by members of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and their allies known as OPEC Plus (OPEC+) with the group’s crude output restraint agreement edged higher in
Nigeria: Peterside, Sanusi, Kukah, Others Partner to Mobilise Youths to Vote in 2023
The President and Founder of Anap Foundation, Mr. Atedo Peterside has announced that the foundation has teamed up with select social influencers across the country to appeal to Nigerian youths
Youths Should Channel Endsars Anger Towards Elections in Nigeria – Atedo Peterside
Last week, Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council approved a five-year National Development Plan, NDP, targeting N348.7 trillion in investments from the federal and state governments as well as the private sector.
Nigeria’s Major Role in the Illegal Wildlife Trade – ARISE Special Report
In 2015, Nigeria emerged as Africa’s key transit hub for the trafficking of pangolin scales and elephant ivory. According to the Environmental Investigation Agency, wildlife criminal networks in Africa
$418m Consultants’ Fee: AGF Malami Should Defend Nigeria, Not Claimants, Governors Chairman Fayemi Says
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) on Thursday maintained that the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami has continued to mislead President Muhammadu Buhari in
Nigeria Increases Surveillance at Airports, Allays Fears of Incursion By Bandits
The federal government has increased surveillance and also deployed more personnel and equipment to the nation’s airports to prevent incursions into the facilities by unauthorised persons and criminals. This was
There Is No Boko Haram Stronghold in Nigeria, Says Lai Mohammed – Trending With Ojy Okpe
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Thursday slammed The Economist, over its controversial article titled ‘Insurgency, Secessionism and Banditry, Threaten Nigeria’, which accused the federal government of
Airlines’ Inability to Remit $208m Threatens International Flights to Nigeria, Says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned that flights to Nigeria may be hampered because of the $208 million blocked funds of foreign airlines that operate to the country.
#EndSARS: Without Justice and Accountability, There Won’t Be Peace in Nigeria, Says Dele Farotimi
For more insight into the events that gave rise to the popular #EndSARS movement in Nigeria, and the subsequent chain of events, lawyer and political activist, Dele Farotimi joined ARISE
Security, Trade Take Centre Stage in Nigeria, Turkey Agreements
Nigeria The need to improve security and trade between Nigeria and Turkey formed the highlight of the bilateral agreements signed on Wednesday in Abuja between President Muhammadu Buhari and his
Glo Brings World’s Biggest Dance Competition, Battle of the Year, to Nigeria
Youth empowerment in the country on Wednesday received a major boost as Globacom announced its sponsorship of the world’s biggest dance reality television show, ‘Glo Battle of the Year’ in
Nigeria: Billionaire Businessman Idahosa Okunbo Buried in Benin Amid Eulogies
It was a gathering of who is who across Nigeria as the remains of Edo State-born business mogul, Captain Idahosa Wells Okunbo were laid to rest after a funeral service
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