April 22
Nigeria: Worshippers' Death in Road Crash, Soludos' Anger At Ezeife's Funeral, Other South-East Top Stories
This is a review of top events which occurred in Nigeria's South-east within the past week Read more »
Nigeria: Tips to Self-Fulfilment in Life
You are greater than who you are now! Does that surprise you? It shouldn't really. Most of us intuitively sense it that we are actually greater than who we are right now. Do you… Read more »
April 23
Nigeria: Again, Dangote Refinery Announces Reduction in Price of Diesel, Aviation Fuel
This development comes a week after the company announced a reduction in the price of diesel from N1,200 to N1,000 per litre 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 »
April 22
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: 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 »
April 21
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 »
April 22
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 »
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 »
April 19
Nigeria: Energy Expert Advises Governors to Domesticate Electricity Act
The energy expert advised governors to domesticate the electricity law and make tax break offers to encourage private sector investment in their states. Read more »
Nigeria: Nestle Reacts to Allegation of Adding Sugar to Infant Formulas in Nigeria
The reaction is contained in a statement issued on Thursday and shared with PREMIUM TIMES by the company's Head of Corporate Communications, Victoria Uwadoka. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote's Bid to Merge Sugar, Salt, Rice Businesses Hits Brick Wall
The suspension "centred around the current non-operational status of Dangote Rice Limited" by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Nascon Allied Industries said. Read more »
April 18
Nigeria: Four in 10 Nigerian Children Trapped in Child Labour - NBS
"Stakeholders cannot ignore the urgency to act decisively to safeguard the rights and restore the childhood of the children trapped in child labour," ILO Country Director Vanessa… Read more »
April 17
Nigeria: Grid Collapse - TCN Deploys Generation Loss Detection System
"This new innovation stands as a testament to the company's commitment to advancing grid management capabilities," Ms Mbah said. Read more »
April 18
Nigeria: Naira Gains At Official Market Amidst Depleting Reserve
Market data published on the FMDQ website on Wednesday indicated that the naira closed at N1,072.74 against N1,148.14 recorded in the previous market session on Tuesday. Read more »
April 17
Africa: World Bank, AfDB Partner to Connect 300 Million Africans to Electricity By 2030
The bank said 600 million Africans lack access to electricity, creating significant barriers to health care, education, productivity, digital inclusivity, and ultimately job… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Suspends Mining Activities Within Obafemi Awolowo University, Environs
Mr Bamire, a professor, expressed gratitude to the minister for the audience, highlighting the capacity of the university to play an active role in exploration, research, and other… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Breweries to Shut Down Two Plants
Job cuts are a strong possibility among the "operational efficiency measures" to be adopted by the company in the days ahead Read more »
April 16
Nigeria: FG Launches National Single Window Project for Enhanced Trade Efficiency
The project is designed to reduce clearance times, improve economic metrics, increase transparency, and minimise trade costs Read more »
April 17
Africa: G-24 Calls for Increased Financing for Developing Nations Battling Inflation, High Debts
The bloc called for increased channeling of Special Drawing Rights (SDR) from donor countries to needy countries Read more »
April 16
Nigeria: Lagos to Extend Blue Rail Line to Ogun - Official
Lagos and Ogun state governments are holding talks over the proposed extension of the Blue Rail Line, according to an official. Read more »
April 17
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Announces Reduction in Price of Diesel
The company said the significant reduction in the price of diesel is expected to positively affect all the spheres of the economy and ultimately reduce the high inflation rate in… Read more »