February 27
Nigeria: FBN Holdings Becomes Nigeria's Biggest Lender By Market Value
The total number of the company's shares traded on Monday alone was 197 per cent higher than the average daily traded volume in the last 13 days, by PREMIUM TIMES' calculation. Read more »
February 26
Nigeria: Police Dismiss Officer Over $3,000 Extortion
The money was recovered from the officers and refunded to the victims. Read more »
February 27
Nigeria: 'Bob Marley - One Love' - a Film That Will Live in the Memory, By Yusuf Bangura
I thoroughly enjoyed the film. It is a must watch for those who lived through the Marley years and young people who love reggae and want to understand the life of the man who… Read more »
Nigeria: Ipac - A Failed Experiment or Mere Contraption?
The fate of IPAC and indeed that of Nigeria lies in the hands of its people. It is up to us to demand more from our political institutions. Read more »
February 26
Nigeria: Courting Anarchy - Governments in Need of a Human Face
The president and governors, political kings of the country, must realise the danger of Nigerians 'returning to their tents.' Anarchy sits patiently at the end of foolish counsel,… Read more »
February 27
Nigeria: Jigawa Gov Inaugurates Anti-Corruption Agency, Goes Tough On Mdas
The Jigawa State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has been vested with the authority to investigate Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the State… Read more »
February 28
Nigeria: How I Manage Osun Palliatives, Resources - Governor Adeleke
Mr Adeleke said he has embraced openness and transparency, urging commentators to avail themselves of facts and figures, instead of twisting and falsifying publicly verifiable… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, IOM Evacuate 147 Irregular Nigerian Migrants Stranded in Libya
The evacuees who departed Tripoli International Airport in Libya on Tuesday aboard chartered flight UZ 189 were expected to arrive at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport,… Read more »
Nigeria: New Report Reviews Gender Responsiveness of Education Sector Plans in Nigerian States
dRPC researchers said the review was aimed to determine the explanatory powers of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) gender responsiveness theory of change related to… Read more »
February 27
Nigeria: Reps Ask NCDC to Investigate 'Strange Disease' Ravaging Gombe Communities
The unknown disease has claimed the lives of youth and children within the affected communities in the last few days. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Advocates Greater Home-Grown Skill Retention, Technology Domestication
President Tinubu also canvassed greater balancing of employment opportunities between Nigerians and expatriates and the closure of the wage gap between expatriates and the Nigerian… Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara to Construct Vehicle Transit Areas As Part of the State's Urban Renewal Project
Mr Lawal stated this on Tuesday when he hosted the leadership of the Zamfara State chapter of the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) and Petroleum Tanker Drivers… Read more »
Nigeria: CSO Commends Court's Judgement Upholding Press Freedom
CWPPF equally commended the journalists involved in the case for their demonstration of courage and dedication to their profession even in the face of legal impediments. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Resumes Sale of Dollars to BDCS
Each BDC will have access to the $20,000 at the rate of N1,301/$, representing the lower band rate of executed spot transactions at NAFEM for the previous trading day Read more »
Nigeria: In Ibadan, NLC, ASUU Lead Protesters to Demand End to Hardship
The chairperson of the Oyo State chapter of the NLC called on the government to fix the refineries so the nation could locally refine crude oil. Read more »
Nigeria: After Premium Times' Report, Governor Approves New PHC for Akwa Ibom Community
The governor noted that the healthcare centre will replace a primary health care centre in the area which had been abandoned for about 30 years. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate to Probe N30trn 'Ways and Means' Obtained By Buhari Administration From CBN
During the plenary last Tuesday, members of the upper chamber resolved to probe the facility the Buhari administration obtained from the CBN under the leadership of Godwin… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Imposes Levy On Expatriate Workers
According to the EEL handbook, the levy seeks to balance the benefits of expatriate employment with the protection of Nigeria's local labour markets and resources. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Hospital Smuggled 406 Persons Into Payroll After Govt Takeover - Minister
The Minister said the discovery was made after the federal government took over the hospital from the Anambra State Government. Read more »
Nigeria: Why I'll Prioritise Security, Agriculture, and Job Creation in FCT - Wike
"When you say priority, the creation of jobs is key. If you are not able to create jobs, of course, you know what that will mean for the teeming youth." Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Probes Alleged Payment of $496m to Revive Ajaokuta Steel Company
The lawmakers wondered why the Ajaokuta Steel Company and the National Ore Mining Company (NIOMCO) are still moribund despite the alleged payment of $496 million to contractors… Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles Star Troost-Ekong Undergoes Surgery, Pens Emotional Message
Troost-Ekong initially determined to continue playing for his club, PAOK Salonica, but upon further consultation, it was determined he needed immediate surgery Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers Threaten Warrant of Arrest On Cardoso
In a letter, dated 27 February, the lawmakers accused Mr Cardoso of shunning invitations to its hearing on revenue leakages through the Remita platform. Read more »
Nigeria: Militants Abduct 12, Raze Hospital, Police Outpost, Vehicles in Katsina Community
The attack, which began late evening, lasted for over two hours. Read more »
Nigeria: Five Killed, 26 Rescued in Anambra Building Collapse
The building, which was still under construction, collapsed on Monday evening. Read more »