September 15, 2022
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: Understanding How Corruption Impacted Nigeria's Covid-19 Response
The details of how the billions of naira donated under the Nigerian Private Sector Relief Fund Against COVID 19 (CACOVID) was spent remain hazy and unaccounted for till date. 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: Why Legislative Aides Need Training - NASS Commission
"Where we are in National Assembly is where laws are made for the country. The laws are made by elected politicians, who may or may not have the knowledge or expertise of… Read more »
September 14, 2022
Nigeria: Constitution - Ekiti Assembly Ratifies State Police, Judicial Autonomy
The amended bills were transmitted to the House of Assembly for ratification in March 2022. Read more »
September 13, 2022
Nigeria: Presidentianl Candidate Tinubu Healthy, Works 20 Hours Daily, APC Campaign Says
The APC campaign council says Mr Tinubu is physically fit to be the president of Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Blames Elite for Insecurity, Poor Infrastructure
The president praised Governor Uzodinma's administration in Imo State. Read more »
Nigeria: I've Never Seen Lagos So Mobilised for PDP - Atiku
"I have come to see for myself that PDP is on ground in Lagos State, and I have seen things for myself." Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 Budget - Senate Panel Frowns At N12.42 Trillion Deficit
The panel said the borrowing trends by the government "cannot be allowed to continue unchecked and conscious efforts must be made to reduce budget deficits." Read more »
Nigeria: Wike Renews Fight With Amaechi
"This should be the last time you open your mouth to talk about this state because you are a total failure as far as this state is concerned." Read more »
Nigeria: EU Tasks INEC, CSOs On Neutrality, Professionalism in 2023 Polls
The EU says it has spent over €150 million on Nigeria's elections and other democratic engagements in the last 23 years and will spend another €39 million between now and… Read more »
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Orders Removal of Abandoned Vehicles Under Bridges
The official said the government will begin enforcement after seven days. Read more »
Nigeria: Exclusive - Nigeria Should Boycott Russia As Evidence It Disapproves of Invasion - Ukraine Envoy
"I think neutrality means condoning evil," the Ukrainian ambassador said. "This is how many African governments express their position." Read more »
Nigeria: Families of Deceased Plateau Workers Decry Non-Payment of Death Benefits
Relatives of the deceased, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Jos, accused the state government of refusing to heed their pleas for the entitlements. Read more »
Nigeria: Osinbajo Arrives in Nairobi for Ruto's Inauguration
Nigeria and Kenya, both former British colonies, enjoy good diplomatic relationship. Read more »
September 12, 2022
Nigeria: INEC Detects Several Double Registrants in CVR
INEC said the irregularities were discovered during the cleaning up of the voters register using the Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS). Read more »
September 13, 2022
Nigeria: Inside Abuja's Forgotten Communities Lacking Basic Amenities
A PREMIUM TIMES reporter moved across rural communities in four of the six area councils of the FCT and found that they have common challenges but modest expectations of… Read more »
September 12, 2022
Nigeria: Tinubu Not Dropping Out of 2023 Race - Campaign Council
The APC campaign council says the report suggesting that Mr Tinubu is planning to withdraw from the race was planted by supporters of the LP candidate, Peter Obi. Read more »
Nigeria: Kebbi Govt Co-Opts Hisbah As Security Outfit, Announces N100 Million Donation
The government also announced the co-optation of the moral police into a security outfit. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Elected to Lead African Governors' Forum
The NGF President has been elected the chairperson of the African forum. 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 »
September 11, 2022
Nigeria: Is PDP's Sacrifice Enough to Appease Wike, Aggrieved Members?
Hopes of final reconciliation in the PDP may have been dashed as the party appears to still be in chaos regardless of the resolutions made at the NEC meeting of the opposition… Read more »
Nigeria: Wike Exhumes APC Plot Against Tinubu As Atiku Calls Bluff
Conditions in the APC appear to be different from those in the PDP as the parties prepare for the campaigns. But a remark by Mr Wike suggests that the tranquillity in the ruling… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwankwaso Not Stepping Down for Atiku, Tinubu - Campaign Spokesperson
The spokesperson said Mr Kwankwaso was in the race to win. Read more »
Nigeria: Inside APC - Is There Another Conspiracy Against Tinubu By Buhari's Men?
Rivers Governor Nyesome Wike alleges that some unnamed persons in the Presidency are backing the presidential candidate of the main opposition PDP, Atiku Abubakar, against the… Read more »