April 23
Nigeria: Nigerian University Speaks On Murdered Professor
The university described Mr Olomojobi as "a vibrant personality who gave his all to imparting knowledge and empowering young people of the university where he taught." Read more »
Nigeria: NERC Transfers Regulatory Oversight of Enugu Electricity Market to State Govt
NERC noted that all transfers envisaged by this order should be completed by 22 October 2024 Read more »
Nigeria: Why Grid Collapse Persists in Nigeria - TCN
The TCN said the nation's power sector is currently faced with various challenges, impacting effective service delivery and the incessant collapse of the national grid Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games - NNPC Makes Bright Start in Tennis, Volleyball
In tennis, NNPC's Awin Ganjang defeated Ibrahim Afuye of SEPLAT in straight sets 6-0, 6-0 in the men's singles. Read more »
April 22
Nigeria: Govt Announces 18 Years As Minimum Age for Tertiary Education
"The minimum age of entry into the university is 18, but we have seen students who are 15, 16 years going in for the entrance examination." Read more »
Nigeria: In Final Report, Commonwealth Identifies Factors That Undermined Nigeria's 2023 Elections
The Commonwealth observers said institutional and legal reform is necessary if Nigeria is to make lasting progress on issues such as campaign finance, electoral offences and… Read more »
Africa: Terrorism Is Alien to Africa, an Imported Evil - Tinubu
President Tinubu said terrorism cannot co-exist with democracy and development. Read more »
Nigeria: We Need Advanced Technology to Fight Insecurity, Zamfara Gov Tells UN Deputy Secretary-General
The Deputy Secretary-General praised the governors for their efforts towards finding a lasting solution to the region's problems Read more »
Nigeria: Yoruba Nation - Akintoye, Igboho Write Tinubu, Seek Exit From Nigeria
"Most of us, Yoruba, have no confidence in the 'restructuring' that some of our most respected Yoruba leaders, such as our fathers in our highly exalted Afenifere, are advocating,"… Read more »
Nigeria: NASENI, Nasarawa, Bobtrack to Establish Tractor Manufacturing Plant in North-Central Geo-Political Zone
This was disclosed on Monday during the visit of Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule to NASENI for discussion on the project Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Terrorism-Related Deaths Drop From 2,600 Monthly to 200 - NSA
The NSA said so far, the counter-terrorism efforts of the present administration have been yielding tremendous results. Read more »
Nigeria: Suspected Boko Haram Bomb Experts Surrender in Borno
Nigerian military says the suspects, who were under the age of 30, surrendered during a clearance operation by the troops on Sunday, April 21 Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima, Jonathan, Abubakar, Others Attend Dialogue On State Police
The state policing bill currently before the National Assembly seeks the removal of police from the exclusive legislative list to the concurrent list. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Eyes $2.25bn World Bank Loan At 1% Interest Rate
"It is virtually a grant. It is for about 40 years, ten years moratorium and about 1 per cent interest. So that also is part of the flow you can count," an official said. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Stops Kano Govt From Charging Litigants Exorbitant Filing Fees - Official
Plaintiff says the judgement will improve access to justice for low-income litigants across the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Yoruba Nation Agitators and the Need to Curb Secessionist Tendencies
With the Ibadan security breach, the police and other units of the intelligence community have once more been exposed for their gross incompetence. Read more »
Nigeria: High-Level African Counter-Terrorism Meeting Holds in Abuja, Nigeria
Representatives from regional and sub-regional organisations, civil society and various entities of the United Nations will attend the meeting. Read more »
Nigeria: War On Insurgency - Badaru-Abubakar's Silent Revolution
Nigeria is certainly not out of the woods but the signs are good and encouraging. Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles - Siasia Canvasses Better Treatment for Indigenous Coaches
Presently, the NFF is undecided between hiring another foreign manager or settling for a deserving Nigerian coach. Read more »
April 21
Nigeria: It's Official - First Bank Confirms Alebiosu As Acting CEO
PREMIUM TIMES reported the appointment of Mr Alebiosu following the surprised resignation of Adesola Adeduntan Read more »
Nigeria: First Bank Appoints New MD/CEO
Mr Alebiosu takes the crown from Adesola Adeduntan, who gave up the role abruptly on Saturday even though he was due to complete his tenure in December. Read more »
Nigeria: Meet the Man Who Will Succeed Adeduntan As First Bank CEO
Segun Alebiosu began his professional career in 1991 with Oceanic Bank Plc and joined FirstBank in 2016. Read more »
Nigeria: The Implications of Naira's Unprecedented Rally
Unprecedented, yes! Never has the naira made such a comeback against global currencies - especially the US dollar - as it has in recent times. Read more »
Nigeria: Tenure Policy - After Premium Times' Reports, NUC Director Retires, Others Sit Tight
Out of the three directors affected, two, including Chris Maiyaki, who now oversees the NUC, have refused to retire. Read more »
April 20
Nigeria: Nigeria's Tunde Onakoya Shatters World Record with 60-Hour Chess Marathon
He originally set out to do 58 hours, Onakoya persevered for a grueling 60 hours. Read more »