May 14
Nigeria: Terrorists Sack 50 Communities, Abduct Hundreds of People in Zamfara - Lawmaker
Premium Times
The lawmaker representing Zurmi/Shinkafa federal constituency at the House of Representatives, Bello Hassan, told BBC Hausa Service on Tuesday that terrorists sacked at least 50… Read more »
Nigeria: WHO Predicts 5.1m Global Shortfall of Nurses, Midwives By 2030
Vanguard
The world currently faces a significant shortage of nurses and midwives according to the World Health Organisation, WHO. Stressing this on International Nurses Day, the WHO noted… Read more »
Nigeria: A Silent Threat - Impact of Climate Change On Life Expectancy Rate in Nigeria [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
'The climate crisis is a health crisis, but for too long, health has been a footnote in climate discussions," Director-General, World Health Organisation (WHO) Dr Tedros Adhanom… Read more »
Nigeria: Special Report - Why Many Nigerian Health Workers Are Susceptible to Lassa Fever
Premium Times
An analysis of NCDC data in the last five years shows that 197 healthcare workers contracted Lassa fever in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Shell Faces Accountability for Niger Delta Human Rights Violations Before Business Sale
AI London
Reacting to news that Nigeria's oil industry regulator is prepared to offer a fast-track sales approvals process for oil companies wanting to sell their businesses in the country,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: First Lady Invited to Nigeria By Her Counterpart
The Herald
Tendai Rupapa in ABUJA, Nigeria Read more »
Nigeria: Ikpeazu Reacts to Allegation of Diverting N10 Billion for Airport Project in Abia
Premium Times
Mr Otti, during his recent trip to the US, accused Mr Ikpeazu of allocating N10 billion to a non-existent airport project in Abia State, an allegation the former governor denied. Read more »
Africa: African Union, Ethiopia, and New Developments in Transitional Justice in Africa
Premium Times
While the transitional justice agenda in South Sudan has experienced setbacks, the same cannot be said for The Gambia, Liberia, and Ethiopia. Read more »
Nigeria: NLC'll Disown Peter Obi If He Adopts IMF, World Bank Policies - Ajaero
Vanguard
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Joe Ajaero said the labour union would disown the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi if he adopts the… Read more »
Nigeria: New Police Commissioner Assumes Duty in Anambra, Assures of Security
Premium Times
The new commissioner of police in Anambra State said there was the need to work with other security agencies for a well-coordinated response to insecurity in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: NFVCB to Classify Skits, Digitise Registration Process
Premium Times
"Britain, Kenya, and South Africa have moved from censorship to classification. Hence, Nigeria needs to adapt to the changing times". Read more »
Nigeria: Four Suspects Arraigned for 2021 Kidnap of Uniabuja Lecturers, Family Members
Premium Times
The four suspects were allegedly part of a gang of kidnappers who, on 21 November 2021, invaded the UniAbuja Staff Quarters in Gwagwalada, Abuja, and abducted six persons… Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Govt Releases Forensic Audit Report, Reveals How N10bn Airport Fund Was Wired Into 32 Accounts
Vanguard
...Says those indicted, now guests to EFCC Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina Swears in New Head of Service
Vanguard
...retains former as Reform Adviser to the Governor Read more »
Nigeria: NLC, TUC Picket Electricity Agencies' Offices in Sokoto Over Tariff Hike
Premium Times
NLC and TUC are demanding that the federal government (FG) roll back the increased electricity tariffs Read more »
Nigeria: In UAE, Tony Elumelu Advocates Climate Funding for Healthcare Delivery
Premium Times
According to WHO, between 2030 and 2050, climate change is expected to cause approximately 250,000 additional deaths per year from health issues. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Considers Introducing Wage System for Workers
Premium Times
An official says, under the proposed system, employees on the same salary scale can earn different wages. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Gives Reasons for Introducing Helicopter Landing Levies, Names Revenue Collector
Premium Times
The ministry says it recognises the importance of helicopter operations in Nigeria's aviation industry and is committed to implementing international best practices in helicopter… Read more »
Nigeria: FCT Authority Serves 24-Hour Demolition Notice On 500 Structures in Abuja - Official
Premium Times
An official of the FCTA says demolishing the illegal structures was necessary because they constituted nuisance on the road in addition to heavy traffic, especially on their market… Read more »
Nigeria: We're Not Spending N100bn to Revive United Palm Products - Enugu Govt
Leadership
Enugu State government has explained that it is not committing N100 billion into its partnership with a private firm to revive the moribund United Palm Products Ltd (UPPL). Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Atiku, Obi, Saraki, Lamido Begin Alliance Talks
Leadership
Ahead of the 2027 election, moves towards a political alliance between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, came to the… Read more »
Nigeria: AGN Prohibits Unnecessary Photographs, Videos At Jnr Pope's Burial
Premium Times
Jnr Pope will be buried in Enugu State. Read more »
Nigeria: Suspected Robber Arrested in Bank With IED After Demanding N100m
Premium Times
The yet unidentified man had approached a teller with a note demanding N100 million Read more »
Nigeria: Electricity Tariff Hike - Labour Shuts Down Nerc, Discos in States
Leadership
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) yesterday shut down electricity distribution companies (DIsCos) and offices of the Nigerian Electricity… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Ltd/First E&p Joint Venture Launches 'Impact First' Initiative, Donates Over N50m to NGOs [press release]
Premium Times
The 'Impact FIRST' programme is designed to provide much needed support to NGOs that are addressing critical issues ranging from healthcare access, education access, poverty… Read more »