January 09
Nigeria: Naira Gains At Official Market As CBN Moves to Clear Airlines' Forex Backlog
Monday's rate represents a 1.5 per cent appreciation from the N869.39/$1 rate the naira closed on Friday last week. Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Electric Gets New CEO
In his address to the executive management committee members and staff, Mr Hashidu urged every staff member to look in the mirror and challenge themselves to do better. Read more »
January 08
Nigeria: Anambra Boat Mishap - National Inland Waterways Authority Says Eight People Died
The police said five people were killed in the incident. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians in UK Narrate Ordeal Assessing Healthcare, As Doctor's Strike Continues in England
The doctor's strike, according to reports, has led to the cancellation of as many as 200,000 appointments. Read more »
Nigeria: Trapped Airlines Funds - CBN Pays $61.6m, Brings Total Settled Backlog to $2bn
There had been concerns globally about Nigeria's status as the country with the highest amount of foreign airlines' trapped funds, which accrued from ticket revenue. Read more »
January 07
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu to Sign 2024 Budget This Week, As Tinubu Commissions Rail Project February
Mr Sanwo-Olu said his administration remained dedicated to the successful implementation of pivotal projects to foster the robust growth of the state and ensure the well-being of… Read more »
Nigeria: Five Killed As Boat Capsizes in Anambra
Thirty passengers were rescued from the river. Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Lawal Flags Off Distribution of Vital Inputs to Zamfara-West Farmers, Construction of Tsangaya School
The programme in Gummi LGA aims to provide essential input support and services to the Zamfara-west senatorial district farmers. Read more »
January 06
Nigeria: Oil Theft - Govt Strengthens Collaboration With Traditional Rulers
The minister stressed the imperative of collective efforts in curbing pipeline vandalization and oil theft. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Approves Air Peace, Two Other Airlines as Official Carriers for Hajj 2024
The government also approved Cargo Zeal Technologies Ltd, Nahco Aviance and Qualla Investment Limited as the official cargo companies for the exercise. Read more »
January 04
Nigeria: Third Mainland Bridge Closure - Govt, Lagos Issue Travel Advisory
From 12 a.m. to 12 noon, the bridge would be open for Mainland Inbound Island travels. Conversely, from 12 noon to 12 a.m., motorists would be able to access the bridge from the… Read more »
Nigeria: We're Restructuring, Not Ending Operations in Nigeria, Says Syringe Company
The "restructuring phase will only make the company experience a brief break within this period." Read more »
Nigeria: Ebonyi Workers Call for Review of Civil Servants' Salaries
Nigerians are going through a tough time because of economic hardship. Read more »
Nigeria: Electricity Company Announces Power Outage in Port Harcourt
The company did not state how long the outage will last. Read more »
South Africa: South African Businessman Overtakes Dangote As Africa's Richest Person
The South African counts his biggest regret as the failure to acquire 50 per cent of Gucci when he had the chance to buy it for just $175 million. Read more »
January 03
Nigeria: No Increase in Petrol Pump Price - NNPC
"Motorists nationwide are advised against engaging in panic buying, as there is presently ample availability of PMS across the country," NNPCL said. Read more »
Nigeria: After Premium Times' Report, Contractors Return to Complete Abandoned Road Project
Following the story, the two contractors, Rubila Nigeria Limited and Archad Project Limited, returned to the site and commenced grading and laying asphalt on the road. Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Speaks On Petrol Prices, Clash With Marketers
The report quoted the National Public Relations Officer, Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Ukadike Chinedu, as saying that subsidy on petrol was rising and… Read more »
January 02
Nigeria: Shakeup At FRSC - Top Officers Redeployed, New Spokesperson Appointed
The FRSC gets new spokesperson following the promotion of Bisi Kazeem as deputy corps marshal. Read more »
January 01
Nigeria: Abia Governor Apologises Over Inability to Pay Pension Arrears As Promised
The governor gave a new deadline for the payment of the arrears. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Signs 2024 Budget
The National Assembly passed the 28.7 trillion on Saturday. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt to Revoke More Mining Licences
Mr Alake disclosed this in his New Year goodwill message to Nigerians. Read more »
Nigeria: We Won't Use Central Bank Loan to Fund Nigeria's 2023 Budget - Minister
Ways and Means is being eliminated by taking the funding that is required from the market, as opposed to the printing of money by the Central Bank of Nigeria, the minister said Read more »
December 31, 2023
Nigeria: Old Farm Settlements Cry for Attention As Food Inflation Bites Harder
Between 1955 and 1960, the late Obafemi Awolowo, then Premier of the defunct Western Region, established farm settlements and institutes across the region, an idea his… Read more »
December 28, 2023
Nigeria: 2024 Budget - Justice Ministry Significantly Slashes Amount to Prosecute Boko Haram Suspects
The allocation for the prosecution of Boko Haram suspects received N500 million in each of the 2022 and 2023 appropriations of the immediate-past administration of President… Read more »