November 08
Nigeria: Obasanjo, Atiku, Others to Grace Onyema Ugochukwu's 80th Birthday Event in Abuja
This Day
Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo and his deputy Atiku Abubakar, will lead dignitaries to the events commemorating the 80th birthday of the iconic economist and… Read more »
Nigeria: Cardoso Showcases 1-Year Achievements, Commits to $1 Billion Remittance Target
This Day
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has outlined critical milestones in the bank's ongoing economic reform agenda, including a new target to… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, USAID Unveil Joint Research Study On HIV Vaccine
This Day
The federal government yesterday formally announced the commencement of the HIV Vaccine Innovation, Science, and Technology Acceleration in Africa (HIV-VISTA) project in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC May Pick Me Up Next Week, Insists He Has Nothing to Hide - Obaseki
This Day
The Edo State governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, yesterday, hinted that he could be arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after his eight-year tenure in… Read more »
South Africa: Walking Joburg's Biggest Baddest River - a Very Old Church and a Mermaid
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As the magnitude of Johannesburg's water crisis becomes clear, water authorities are beginning to look at what it would take to use water from alternative sources, including… Read more »
Nigeria: How Bank's Recapitalization 'Ll Boost Lending to Real Estate - Expert
Daily Trust
A real estate expert and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Manroe Realty Limited, a real estate company, Dr. John Edumoh has stated that the current drive by the Central Bank of… Read more »
Nigeria: Senator Ndume's Kinsmen Denounce Recall Plot Over Tax Bill Stance
Daily Trust
Kinsmen of Senator Mohammed Ndume, under the aegis of Southern Borno Concerned Citizens (SBCC), have rallied behind him, following a recall threat by a group called the Northern… Read more »
Nigeria: 37 Drug Suspects Nabbed At Tin-Can Island Port in 2023 - NDLEA
Daily Trust
No fewer than 37 suspected drug traffickers were arrested at the Tin-Can Island Port by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Tin-Can Island Port in… Read more »
Nigeria: Vigilantes, Hunters Kill Many Kidnappers, Rescue 14 Victims in Nasarawa
Daily Trust
Several kidnappers were said to have been killed after vigilantes and hunters engaged them in a gun duel at the Achido forest, which borders FCT and Nasarawa State. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, Seven Others Begin African-Led HIV Vaccine Development
Premium Times
The World Health Organisation (WHO) had on Tuesday named HIV, malaria, Tuberculosis, and 14 other pathogens as top priorities for new vaccine development Read more »
Nigeria: Incessant Grid Collapses - Minister Orders Immediate Implementation of Committee's Report
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Mr Tunji said that the committee was set up to address the incessant grid collapses in the power sector. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Equity Market Rebounds With N217 Billion Gain
Premium Times
Japaul Gold led the activity chart in volume with 100.93 million, while Julius Berger led in value of deals worth N4.55 billion. Read more »
Nigeria: Plan International Nigeria Expended N150 Billion On Projects in 10 Years - Official
Premium Times
The organisation also presented a strategy to reach 20 million girls through its projects in the next five years (2024 - 2028). Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Court Dismisses Nigeria's Objection to Death Row Inmate's Trial
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The ECOWAS Court held that it had jurisdiction over the matter, noting that the case raised allegations of human rights violations. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Economic Policies Yielding Positive Results - Minister
Premium Times
"You see, we are not seeing it physically but in terms of indices ... you will see that the economy is performing." Read more »
Kenya: Parliamentary Committee Approves Sh10 Fuel Levy Increase
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The Committee on Delegated Legislation, chaired by Ainabkoi MP Samuel Chepkong'a, has approved a legal notice to raise the road maintenance levy by Sh10 to Sh28 per liter for… Read more »
Uganda: Three Advanced Treatments for Non - Communicable Diseases Launched On Ugandan Market
Nile Post
C&D Pharma, an Indian pharmaceutical innovator has launched three new novel treatments for Non-Communicable Diseases on the Ugandan market. Read more »
Nigeria: Blackout - Why National Grid Collapse'll Not End Soon - Experts
Vanguard
Nigeria's weak electricity grid system collapsed again yesterday barely 24 hours after a committee set up by the Federal Government to end the national power grid incessant… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Use 336 Gigabytes Per Second - Report
Vanguard
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced a significant surge in daily data usage, with a 39% increase from last year, averaging 336 gigabytes per second. Read more »
Nigeria: Anti-Corruption Groups Petition EFCC, Demand Arrest, Prosecution of Ganduje
Vanguard
A coalition of 51 anti-corruption groups has formally petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, seeking the immediate arrest and prosecution of former Kano… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote, Pinnacle Oil Signed Deal for Product Distribution Facility
Vanguard
At the backdrop of the recent controversy between Dangote Refinery and Pinnacle Oil & Gas Limited over petroleum products imports and distribution, it is now revealed that the… Read more »
Nigeria: NUPENG Threatens Nationwide Strike As Naval Officers Invade Oil Platform
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Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, has threatened a nationwide strike as Naval Special force stormed the Oritsetimeyin oil drilling rig to eject workers Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 Polls - Let's Fix PDP to Save Nigeria - Saraki, Makinde
Vanguard
AHEAD of the 2027 general elections, former Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki and Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, yesterday, urged stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic… Read more »
Nigeria: What Do Nigerian Laws Say About Prosecution of Underage Children?
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A PREMIUM TIMES review of the relevant Nigerian laws and speaking with lawyers reveal a series of legal violations in the recent trial of minors arrested in connection with the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Onion Farmers, Marketers Record 50% Post-Harvest Losses - Association
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Rising production costs, post-harvest losses, inflation, and climate change are major challenges confronting onion farmers nationwide. Read more »
