August 21, 2023
West Africa: West Africa and the Cost of Living Crises
There is also an urgent need for measures to improve access to credit, especially for economic actors lower down the ladder. Read more »
August 20, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu's Ministers - the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The allocation of portfolios to the ministers-designate has generated mixed reactions among Nigerians, expectedly. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Announces Minister for Niger Delta, Reshuffles Three Ministers-Designate
President Tinubu redeployed Abubakar Momoh from Edo State from the Ministry of Youth to the Ministry of Niger Delta Development. Read more »
Nigeria: Group Declares Support for Tinubu's Policies, Demands More Appointments for Youth
Although the FG and some state governments have rolled out some palliative measures, Nigerians are groaning as they lament the unbearable cost of living. Read more »
Nigeria: Deplorable Primary Healthcare Centres - Ogun Govt Reacts to Premium Times' Report
Out of 531 registered PHCs in the state, the governor's aide said the Abiodun-led administration has only "renovated and equipped" 42. Read more »
August 19, 2023
Nigeria: APC Governors, Ganduje Meet, Strategise On Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi Governorship Elections
The off-cycle governorship elections in the three states hold on 11 November. Read more »
West Africa: Niger Coup - ECOWAS Defence Chiefs Agree on Date for Military Intervention
"The D-day is also decided. We've already agreed and fine-tuned what will be required for the intervention." Read more »
August 18, 2023
Nigeria: Akpabio's Six Most Embarrassing Public Comments
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has been in the spotlight lately because of his comments during plenary but the senator is not new to controversial and embarrassing… Read more »
Nigeria: Forum Charges Federal Govt to Impose 20% Tax On Sugary Beverages
High levels of sugar consumption had increased the population of obese people and also the incidence of Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, renal problems and other… Read more »
Nigeria: How We Reduced Ondo Debts By N128 Billion in Six Years - State Government
Ongo Government says Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu met a debt of N220 billion in 2017 Read more »
Nigeria: Economy - Nigeria in Trouble, Help Yourselves, Nigerian Governor Tells Residents
The federal government on Thursday announced N5 billion palliative to each of the 36 states to cushion the effect of the removal of petrol subsidy. Read more »
August 17, 2023
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - Nigerian Govt Approves N5bn for Each State, FCT
The governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, made the announcement in Abuja on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Tribunal Reserves Judgment in LP Candidate's Petition Against Enugu Gov
The LP candidate in the election, Chijioke Edeoga, is challenging the victory of Governor Peter Mbah of the Peoples Democratic Party. Read more »
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - Nigerian Govt Releases 200 Trucks of Farming Inputs to States As Palliatives
"He (President Bola Tinubu) also asked me to tell this gathering that we are going through a difficult phase in the history of this country but these pains are pains of birth, the… Read more »
Nigeria: 'We're Here to Shape Our Tomorrow Today' - Tinubu
Mr Tinubu assures that there will be broad digital adoption across government processes. Read more »
Nigeria: Mohammed Idris - Shaping Nigeria's Future Through Information and Orientation
Alhaji Idris's advocacy for good governance and accountability through his media platform reflects his dedication to societal progress. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Committed to Harnessing Mineral Wealth - Official
"This event promises to be a significant platform for key stakeholders in the mining industry to converge and discuss the pivotal role that Nigeria's critical mineral resources… Read more »
August 16, 2023
Nigeria: No Official Information That Petrol Subsidy Will Return - APC Chieftain
"We should always rely on official sources. No such information has come from any official source to say we are going to bring back the subsidy," he said. Read more »
Nigeria: President Tinubu Assigns Portfolios to Ministers
Ex-Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike was named Minister of the FCT while Wale Edun was named finance minister. Read more »
Nigeria: Patience Jonathan Visits Tinubu's Wife, Pledges Support for First Lady
Mrs Jonathan says it is imperative for her, as a former president's wife, to also support and encourage Mrs Tinubu on things that would move the nation forward. Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Govt Presents Cash Gifts to Victims, Families of Mosque Collapse
Victims who were discharged from the hospital would receive N200,000 each. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Arraign Emefiele for Fresh N6.9 Billion Fraud
The suspended CBN governor, Mr Emefiele, is scheduled to be arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja on 20 charges of conspiracy and procurement fraud. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Administration Remains Committed to Deepening Democracy - Shettima
Mr Shettima emphasised the need for all Nigerians to work together to nurture the nation's democracy. Read more »
August 15, 2023
Nigeria: Inflation Hits 24.08% As Food Prices Rise
The food inflation rate increased to 26.98 per cent in July from 25.25 per cent in June. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to Nigerians - There'll Be No More Increase in Fuel Price
The presidential spokesperson says Nigerians pay the least amount for petrol in West Africa. Read more »