September 15, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Signs U.S.$24 Million Agreement With France to Improve Electricity Supply
The Northern Corridor Project, being implemented by the TCN, is meant to strengthen low-carbon economic growth in West Africa by improving the quality of the electricity network in… Read more »
Nigeria: Anambra State Governor Deploys Telemedicine to Address Shortage of Healthcare Workers
"If this pilot hub works as expected, we will replicate it in the other 179 communities in the state." Read more »
September 14, 2022
Nigeria: How NNPC Contributes to Nigeria's Dwindling Oil Fortunes - Ex-Director
The Petroleum Industry Act 2021 hasn't significantly improved oil and gas operations in Nigeria, the former official says. Read more »
Nigeria: 'President Buhari May Present 2023 Budget in October'
"I am hoping that the budget will be presented latest by the first week of October," he said. Read more »
September 13, 2022
Nigeria: Egbin Power Appoints Bounour As CEO
Mr Bounour's appointment is expected to accelerate Egbin's ongoing transformation and propel the company's energy mix transition towards enhanced environmental sustainability. Read more »
September 12, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerian Startup, Kippa, Raises $8.4 Million to Expand Offerings to Nigerian SMEs
Kippa said it has also obtained a licence from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to operate as a Super Agent Read more »
September 13, 2022
Nigeria: Death Toll Rises to Seven in Jigawa Boat Accident
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported how two people died and six others were reported missing in the boat accident that occurred on Sunday. Read more »
September 12, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria's Energy Transition Plan: Challenges for Decade of Gas
In preparation for COP 27, Nigeria's government recently launched its Energy Transition Plan (ETP), which is purported to be its homegrown, data-backed and multi-pronged strategy… Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU - Court Adjourns Nigerian Government's Suit Against Striking University Lecturers
The court ordered parties in the suit - the federal government and ASUU - to file and exchange their written submissions, and adjourned the case. Read more »
Africa: Africa Should Consider Criminalising Ecocide
It would be no easy task, but given the environmental devastation across Africa, it's one worth debating. Read more »
Nigeria: Traders Lament As Osun's Multi-Billion Naira Market Remains Deserted
Traders and the administrator of the multi-billion naira Aiyegbaju Market in Osogbo gave three major reasons for the near desertion of the facility built by the administration of… Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Over N41 Billion Debt, Unpaid Pensions, Umahi Builds N1.2 Billion Governor's Lodge
The National Bureau of Statistics, in 2020, ranked Ebonyi State as the fourth poorest state in Nigeria and the least in the South-east, regarding economic development. Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Theft - Nigeria Loses $700 Million Monthly - Official
An official lamented that pipeline vandalisation impacts negatively on crude oil production, gas supply, refineries' operations, among others. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Takes ASUU to Court
A statement by the Ministry's spokesperson said the matter has been scheduled for mention on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: How Nigeria's Only State-Owned Airline, Ibom Air, Is Dominating Nigeria's Sky
Many Nigerians are talking about Ibom Air, helping to amplify the beautiful experiences of the airline passengers. Read more »
September 09, 2022
Nigeria: UBA's Half-Year Profit Tops N70 Billion On Growth Across Key Income Streams
Pre-tax profit enlarged by 12.6 per cent to N85.7 billion; profit after tax by 16.1 per cent to N70.3 billion. Read more »
September 08, 2022
Nigeria: Landwey Launches 'The Future Cities' to Create Landmarks for Sustainable Developments in Lagos
LandWey launches new multi-million naira project to tackle Nigeria's housing deficit and expand to various locations within Lagos and its environs. Read more »
September 07, 2022
Nigeria: Naira Hits New Low Against Dollar
Naira touched an all-time low at the Nafex Window on Wednesday, depreciating 0.11 per cent from N436.00 it traded on Tuesday. Read more »
September 08, 2022
Nigeria: How Broke Nigeria Lost U.S.$10 Billion to Crude Oil Theft in Seven Months
Between January and July, Nigeria, Africa's biggest oil producer, lost an average of 437,000 barrels of oil a day to criminals. Read more »
September 07, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerian Digital System Startup, NowNow, Raises $13 Million in Seed Round
Founded in 2018, the Fintech platform allows users to send and receive money, purchase airtime and pay bills. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Approves Bilateral Air Services Agreement With Kuwait
The government also approved a contract for the hiring of consultants for revalidation and collection of aviation height clearance for high rise buildings and masts that can… Read more »
Nigeria: IPMAN Strike - NMDPRA Says Will Fast-Track Settlement of Marketers' Claims
The midstream and downstream petroleum regulator says it has paid markteters N103 billion in nine months. Read more »
Nigeria: Polish President Visits Nigeria, Seeks Increased Energy Supply
"We want to further this cooperation and we want to increase the supplies from Nigeria to Poland and by this way we want to contribute to the development of economic cooperation… Read more »
Nigeria: Truck Driver Kills Motorcyclist in Anambra - FRSC
The driver was driving against the traffic, according to an FRSC official. Read more »
September 06, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerian Bank Wants Students to Suggest How Govt, ASUU Can Resolve Conflict
According to Foundation, only digitally sent applications will be assessed. Read more »