Nigeria: Tinubu Directs Finance Minister to Present Potential New Minimum Wage in Two Days

"We were all there to look at all issues, and the president has directed the Minister of Finance to do the numbers and get back to him between today and tomorrow so that we can… Read more »

Nigeria: MSF Overwhelmed By Unprecedented Admissions of Severely Malnourished Children At Facilities in North-East Nigeria

MSF says this is an alarming indication of a premature peak of the lean season and the increase in acute malnutrition that accompanies it, typically anticipated in July. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Decries Vandalisation of 2nd Niger Bridge

The Second Niger Bridge was commissioned in May 2023 by former President Muhammadu Buhari. Read more »

Nigeria: Market Capitalisation Sheds N38 Billion As Investors Sell Off Banking Stocks

The All-Share Index also closed 0.07 per cent or 68 points lower to settle at 99,051.02. Read more »

Nigeria: Criminals Destroy 50 Farmlands, Cattle in Plateau, Kaduna - Commander

"In the same period, we recorded 20 attacks on cattle and, in one of the instances, over 280 cows were killed." Read more »

Nigeria: 50 Miners Trapped As Mining Pit Collapses in Niger

Emergency management official says banditry was hampering rescue operations in the area of the accident. Read more »

Nigeria: Three Nigerian Companies Bag $17 Million UK Investment Support Fund

It said the investments are expected to provide energy for more Nigerians, reduce carbon emissions, lead to the creation of 1100 jobs, and support thousands of livelihoods. Read more »

Nigeria: In Grand Style, UBA Celebrates Children, Marks African Day

UBA said as a pan-African financial institution, celebrating the children and youth and the culture of Africa was one of the few ways of appreciating its clients and staff for the… Read more »

Nigeria: INEC Extends Voter Registration in Edo, Ondo

INEC appealed to eligible voters to seize the opportunity of the extension to register, transfer or correct personal information on their PVCs. Read more »

Nigeria: Solid Mineral Sector in One Year of Tinubu's Administration - the Journey So Far

The solid mineral sector continues to make paltry contributions to Nigeria's revenue despite the promises of successive administrations to use it to diversify and boost the… Read more »

Nigeria: Minimum Wage - While Workers' Strike Lasted, Hospitals Offered Skeletal Services in Nigeria's Capital City

PREMIUM TIMES found that across various hospitals, complex cases requiring more serious procedures were not attended to as only medical doctors were at work while healthcare… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Inaugurates, Names Abuja Road After Wole Soyinka

The Arterial Road N20 is one of the transverse arterial roads connecting the Outer Northern Expressway (ONEX) and the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) through the sector centres. Read more »

Nigeria: Labour Unions Suspend Strike

The announcement was made by the TUC President, Festus Osifo, following a joint extraordinary national executive council meeting of the unions held in Abuja on Tuesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Ningi Resumes Plenary After Recall From Suspension

Mr Ningi was suspended from the Senate for three months in March but was recalled last week. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Why I Never Wanted to Be Like Liz Benson' - Patience Ozokwor

Both actresses have made significant contributions to the Nigerian movie industry despite starting their careers at different times and following unique paths. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Agency Announces One-Hour Power Shutdown At Lagos Airport

Ms Orah said that FAAN would ensure that the shutdown of the power supply was with minimal disruption to flight operations and passenger facilitation. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Invite Premium Times Journalist Over Yet-to-Be-Published Story

The police sent an invitation letter to the PREMIUM TIMES journalist after he requested a formal invitation instead of their initial phone call invitation. Read more »

Nigeria: Nedogas 300 Mmscfd Kwale Gas Facility Ready for Commissioning 6 June

The formal commissioning ceremony of the facility will be performed by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo on 6 June, 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Workers Must Not Perish for Nation to Develop' - Ogun NLC

"It will be 'fire-for-fire' for any state governor that refuses to implement the new minimum wage when signed into law," a labour official said. Read more »

Nigeria: Gov Sani Presents Certificates of Occupancy to Nigeria Air Force

The governor congratulated Mr Abubakar on his remarkable achievements since assuming office. Read more »

Nigeria: World Cup Qualifiers - Super Eagles Not Under Pressure, Nwabali Declares

However, amidst the turbulent preparations, Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has assured fans that there's no need to panic. Read more »

Nigeria: Army Explains Presence of Soldiers At Govt-Labour Negotiation Venue

The NLC had accused the Nigerian army of surrounding its meeting venue with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation with soldiers. Read more »

Nigeria: Super Eagles Unveil Stylish New Jersey Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers

Nigeria has a reputation for producing some of the most stylish and trendy jerseys in the sport. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Uncover Gang Targeting, Killing Uber Drivers

"The discovery of this criminal enterprise targeting Uber drivers in the state followed the disappearance of one Oghenevwarhe Barry Akpobome, an Uber driver." Read more »

Nigeria: NPFL - Massive Fans' Turnout Adds Glamour to Title Race in Lagos, Ibadan

For this weekend, Lagos and Ibadan had exceptional atmosphere, attracting not just regular fans but even celebrities who came to cheer their clubs to victory Read more »