September 19
Nigeria: Coca-Cola to Provide Economic Boost Via $1bn Investment in Nigeria
The US $1 billion investment will support job creation across the value chain Read more »
Nigeria: Poll - Edo Govt Declares Friday Work-Free Day
Over 2.2 million voters are expected to participate in Saturday's poll in Edo State. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Another Multinational to Ditch Nigeria, Other African Countries
PZ Cussons currently holds a 73.3 per cent stake in its Nigerian unit. Read more »
Nigeria: Withheld Salaries - Again, SSANU, Nasu Threaten Indefinite Strike
The unions announced a 'final three-week ultimatum' starting from 17 September 2024, warning that if their demands are not met, they will commence an indefinite strike. Read more »
September 18
Nigeria: Nigeria Will Be Leading Hub of Global Halal Market - Shettima
VP Shettima says the halal economy aligns with President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda Read more »
Nigeria: Fidson's Drug Manufacturing Pact With Chinese Firms Raises Hope for Nigeria's HIV Patients
Fidson, which is listed in Lagos where its stock has shed 24.6 per cent this year, is valued at N30.3 billion. Read more »
Nigeria: Sokoto Government, PDP Trade Accusations of Fraud, Wasteful Spending
Sokoto government alleges that the administration of Mr Tambuwal did not account for ₦16.1 billion shares sold through the state's investment company. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN to Enforce 0.005 Percent Cybercrime Levy On Transactions
This rate is lower than the 0.5 per cent levy previously introduced by the CBN in May. Read more »
Nigeria: Keystone Bank Gets New Chairperson, Non-Executive Directors
In January, the CBN dissolved the boards and management of several major banks, including Keystone Bank, due to non-compliance with key regulatory standards. Read more »
Nigeria: Leading Sustainable Lending in Nigeria, Boosting Growth for Msmes
In the first half of 2024, FCMB disbursed N180 billion in loans to over 800,000 MSMEs across various industries. This financial support has helped businesses improve operations,… Read more »
September 17
Nigeria: CBN Issues New Guidelines On Ways and Means to Govt
The CBN also clarified that any Ways and Means Advances provided must be repaid by the end of the fiscal year. Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Governor Mourns Victims of Fatal Road Accident
The governor has directed the Commissioner of Health to ensure that those injured receive adequate medical attention. Read more »
Nigeria: Another Kano Governor's Aide Resigns, Join APC
Mr Jibrin announced the development in a statement he posted on Facebook. Read more »
Nigeria: 25 Persons Die in Fatal Autocrash - FRSC
Some of the victims died instantly when the fatal accident occurred on Sunday, according to the FRSC. Read more »
September 16
Nigeria: National Nutrition Financing Committee Calls for Prioritization of Nutrition in 2025 Budget
By leveraging partnership with the Budget Office of the Federation, the ANRiN Project and its partners hope to build a more sustainable and well-funded nutrition ecosystem,… Read more »
Nigeria: One Dead, Eight Injured in Third Mainland Bridge Accident
At least two separate accidents occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge on Monday, an official says. Read more »
Nigeria: Hope Dashed As Petrol From Dangote Refinery Costs More Than Imported Fuel
Petrol sourced from Dangote Refinery in Lagos will now cost more than gasoline imported from abroad. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Nigeria's Inflation Rate Eases in August
According to the NBS, food inflation was 37.52 per cent in August 2024 as against 39. 53 per cent recorded in July. Read more »
Nigeria: Again Nigeria's Inflation Rate Eases in August
According to the NBS, food inflation was 37.52 per cent in August 2024 as against 39. 53 per cent recorded in July. Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC to Sell Dangote Petrol in Lagos for N950, N992 in Abuja
"Estimated Pump Price in Lagos" is N950.22, the document states. Read more »
September 15
Nigeria: NNPC's Claim On Our Petrol Price 'Misleading and Mischievous' - Dangote Refinery
Dangote refutes NNPC's statement on refinery petrol price Read more »
September 16
Nigeria: Multiple Killings, Innoson's First Electric Vehicle, Other Top Stories From South-East
This is a review of top events which occurred in Nigeria's south-east within the past week Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Administration and the Necessity of Real, Efficient Economic Reforms
"... however well thought-out and/or implemented, reforms end up empowering some sectors of society while leaving others feeling like they lost out." Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Insists It Bought Petrol From Dangote Refinery At N898 Per Litre
Mr Soneye insisted that the company bought petrol from Dangote refinery at N898 per litre. Read more »
September 15
Nigeria: We Bought Petrol From Dangote Refinery At N898 Per Litre - NNPC
"But today, for this initial 16.8 million litre that was given to us, it was at the rate of N898," Mr Soneye told PREMIUM TIMES. Read more »