June 01
Nigeria: Electricity Tariff - AEDC Threatens to Disconnect Nigeria's Defence HQ, FCDA, Others
"We therefore urge all customers with debts to pay all outstanding bills before the deadline to avoid service interruption," it said Read more »
Nigeria: Nationwide Strike - Nigerian Govt Insists On N60,000 Minimum Wage
"Though the FG is desirous of ample remuneration for workers, President Tinubu will not encourage any action that could lead to massive job losses, especially in the private… Read more »
June 02
Nigeria: WAEC Speaks On Ongoing Wassce Amidst Proposed Workers' Strike
WAEC said though it cannot dictate to the Nigerian labour unions on any matter, it is appealing for understanding "for the sake of the future of the affected Nigerian children." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Declares Looming Labour Strike Illegal
The government said the impending strike violates statutory provisions of Nigeria's labour laws. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt, NASS Leadership in Emergency Meeting With NLC, TUC
The meeting is coming a day before the an indefinite strike called by the two Labour centres over the proposed minimum wage. Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage Demanded By Labour May Cause Collateral Damage to the Economy - Akpabio
"But we must also be mindful of collateral damage. I don't want us to; in the course of trying to arrive at minimum wage, we end up with a lot of serious issues of unemployment… Read more »
May 30
Nigeria: National Anthem or National Issues?, By Toyin Falola
Nostalgic feelings, memory nodes, and reverberations have often spurred me into euphoric celebrations, bursting out to retrace the relics of history resurrected by the Nigerian… Read more »
May 31
Nigeria: Lagos CSOs Converge to Discuss Domestication of Women's Economic Empowerment Policy (Live Updates)
One year after its launch, most states have yet to domesticate Nigeria's Women's Economic Empowerment Policy. Read more »
Nigeria: Zenith Bank Launches State-of-the-Art Digital Screen At Ajose Adeogun Roundabout
Positioned strategically at one of Lagos' busiest intersections, the screen will captivate audiences with high-definition visuals and dynamic content... Designed to seamlessly… Read more »
May 30
Nigeria: CBN - Turning Brain Drain to Brain Gain Through Diaspora Remittances
Diaspora remittances constitute the most underrated foreign exchange earner for the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Eight Rescued As Search for Survivors Continues in Lagos Building Collapse
The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho, confirmed that eight people have so far been rescued by the LASEMA team. Read more »
Nigeria: Otedola Battles Zenith Bank Over Alleged 'Fraudulent Transactions' On Companies' Account
Mr Otedola triggers legal battle and police action after accusing Bank of unauthorised withdrawals of billions of naira from his company's account. Read more »
Nigeria: After Premium Times' Report, Contractors Return to Complete Abandoned Road Project in Ekiti
The report had captured the suffering of residents, majorly farmers, in the interconnected agrarian communities. Read more »
Nigeria: Hajj 2024 - Airline Grieves Over Death of Lagos, Kebbi Pilgrims
Three pilgrims from Kebbi and Lagos State died recently in Saudi Arabia where they were performing the hajj. Read more »
Nigeria: Ekiti Directs BEDC to End Estimated Billing, Provide Meters to Residents
Mr Aluko said the essence of the meeting was to address and put an end to estimated billing practices while ensuring that customers paid for only what they consumed Read more »
Nigeria: Commuters to Enjoy Free Train Rides On Abuja Metro Line Till End of Year
President Tinubu described the operations on the Abuja Metro Line as a symbolic milestone of enduring progress as a country and in the FCT. Read more »
May 29
Nigeria: Cost of Healthy Diet in Nigeria Up N1,035 in April - NBS
The NBS said this is 5.4 per cent higher than the amount recorded in the previous month. Read more »
Nigeria: I'll Present Supplementary Budget Soon - Tinubu
President Tinubu urged members of the parliament to be united and see themselves as brothers and sisters despite the political, ethnic and religious differences. Read more »
May 28
Nigeria: Nigeria Recorded 41 Building Collapses in 17 Months, Institute Says
"This means that Nigeria recorded more than two building collapse monthly. This is a worrisome trend that needs to be reversed." Read more »
Nigeria: Why Prices of Tomatoes Skyrocketed Across Nigerian Markets
Mr Danladi revealed that Tuta absoluta reappeared in Kano, Katsina, Kaduna and Jigawa states in February. Read more »
Nigeria: Dubawa Launches AI Tools to Check Misinformation
One of the Dubawa tools does instant fact-checks on WhatsApp. Read more »
May 27
Nigeria: Crayfish, Garri Prices Soar As Hardship Bites Harder in Akwa Ibom
Crayfish which sold for N4,500 for five-litre containers in the third week of April, now sells for N10,000 for the same quantity. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to Review Buhari's Concession of Two Nigerian Airports
The minister said they are reviewing the concession process of major airports to ensure it is more transparent to deliver world-class infrastructure. Read more »
Nigeria: Tajudeen, Oyetola, Others Back Review of Shippers' Council Law
The council law is being reviewed to address the existing loopholes in governing the maritime sector. Read more »
Nigeria: Inflation, the Central Bank, and the Federal Government, By Uddin Ifeanyi
In the schema, the fiscal side has a richer toolkit in the design of policies for the growth and development of the economy. Read more »