Nigeria

A powerful earthquake hit the Pacific island of Vanuatu on Tuesday, severely damaging buildings in the capital Port Vila including one housing foreign embassies, with a witness telling AFP of …

As part of its efforts to achieve universal health coverage, the Kogi State Government said it has so far enrolled 167,000 persons in its health insurance scheme. The Executive Secretary …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested 193 foreign nationals in a busted operation against a cybercrime and cryptocurrency fraud syndicate in Lagos. The Executive Chairman of the Economic …

Nigeria’s inflation rose to 34.60 per cent in November 2024, reflecting a 0.72 per cent increase from October’s rate of 33.88 per cent. This came as Nigerians expressed optimism that …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed a dismantling of a major cybercrime syndicate in Lagos, resulting in the arrest of 792 suspects. The post 792 arrested as …

One person was confirmed dead and four others rescued during a collision involving a J5 Ford bus (FKJ 724 YC) and a Mercedes truck (FKJ 746 YC) at Ilubirin, inward …

The Nigerian Army has arrested 29 suspected oil thieves and seized stolen products following a major crackdown on oil thieves and illegal refiners in the Niger Delta Region (NDR). The …

The World Bank is set to decide on three major loan projects for Nigeria in 2025, totalling $1.65bn, as part of efforts to address critical developmental challenges in the country. …

PUNCH Nigeria Limited consolidated its position as Nigeria’s leading media organisation at the 2024 Nigerian Media Merit Awards, held at the MUSON Centre in Lagos on Sunday. PUNCH journalists were …

The National Association of Nigerian Students, Zone E, has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to mobilise contractors to the site of four ongoing major road projects in …