Nigeria: Drama As Assembly Steps Down Governor's Supplementary Budget

When the house opened plenary on Thursday and the bill came up for discussion, Mrs Isaac was not present to answer questions from the lawmakers. Read more »

Nigeria: Military Troops Destroy 65 Illegal Refining Sites - Official

The military troops also recovered 789,200 litres of stolen crude oil and 64,950 litres of illegally refined AGO Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Health Workers Threaten Strike, Give 15-Day Ultimatum

The ultimatum, according to the unions, will last between 10-25 October after which a 7-day warning strike will be declared should the government fail to address their demands. Read more »

Nigeria: Too Many Nigerian Children Are Out of School, VP Shettima Says

He pointed out that the risk posed by each out-of-school child should concern all stakeholders, and "what we need is a concerted, multi-sectoral approach." Read more »

Nigeria: Factors That Helped Monday Okpebholo Win 2024 Edo Election

The election was considered a three-horse race between Monday Okpebholo of the APC, Asue Ighodalo of the PDP and Olumide Akpata of the LP. Read more »

Nigeria: Some Fueling Stations Now Selling Petrol Cheaper Than NNPC

Some stations in Abuja, Nigeria's federal capital, are selling petrol at prices lower than NNPC's. Read more »

Nigeria: 2024 MUSON Festival to Begin 13 October in Lagos

As is tradition, this year's festival will feature an art exhibition, a musical brunch, drama, a MUSON Day Concert, a Jazz Night, and a Musiquest Children's Competition, among… Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera - Kaduna Records One Death Out of 86 Suspected Cases

The Kaduna State's irector of public health says the state government reactivated the rapid response team which swung into action on 16 August. Read more »

Nigeria: After Premium Times Report, Kwara Government Probes Revenue Diversion As Middlemen Exploit Mining Sites

This development came after Premium Times' investigation on how a community in Kwara State became a hotbed for illegal mining activities. Read more »

Nigeria: Despite Supreme Court Ruling, Anambra Introduces Bill for Deductions of LG Funds

The bill seeks to compel local governments in the state to remit a portion of their federal allocations into a consolidated account controlled by the Anambra State Government. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt, Jigawa Distribute Palliatives to Flood Victims in Sule Tankarkar LGA

The relief materials provided by the federal government for each of the 17,450 beneficiaries across the state, included a 25kg bag of rice, while the state government augmented… Read more »

Nigeria: NLC Demands Immediate Reversal of Newly Increased Petrol Prices

The Labour leader warned that the increase would deepen poverty, further depress industrial productivity, and increase job losses. Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC Destroys Harmful Products Worth N10 Billion - Official

"NAFDAC stands at the forefront of ensuring that only quality, safe food items, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, chemicals and packaged water are sold and consumed in Nigeria." Read more »

Nigeria: NLC Reacts to Latest Hike in Petrol Price

The recent hike in pump price of petrol comes after the NNPC decided to terminate its exclusive purchase agreement with Dangote Refinery. Read more »

Nigeria: Fuel Price Hits N998 At NNPC Outlets in Lagos - N1,030 in Abuja

The recent development comes after the NNPC decided to terminate its exclusive purchase agreement with Dangote Refinery. Read more »

Nigeria: World Universities Ranking - Top 10 Universities in Nigeria

The number of Nigerian universities in the top spot has decreased for the third consecutive year. Read more »

Nigeria/Ghana: Nigeria, Ghana Renew Rivalry in CHAN Qualifiers

The Nigeria-Ghana rivalry is expected to produce an electrifying two-legged affair, with both teams vying for a spot in the prestigious tournament. Read more »

Nigeria: World University Ranking - Only One Nigerian Institution Makes Top 1,000 List

Since 2019, Covenant, a private university, has consistently featured in the top 1,000 spot. Read more »

Nigeria: Repentant Boko Haram Fighters Escape With Govt Rifles, Motorcycles

The escapees are among thousands of former Boko Haram fighters and their families who had surrendered to the government. Read more »

Nigeria: Malabu Saga - Court Convicts Two Italian Prosecutors for Withholding Evidence in Eni-Shell Case

The Brescia court in Italy held that the Milan prosecutors violated their legal obligations by withholding documents that could have strengthened the defence's case regarding the… Read more »

Nigeria: Three Nigerians Offer Lifeline to Ailing Football Legend Peter Fregene

Renowned sports journalist and former Nigerian international Segun Odegbami shared the update, expressing gratitude for the generosity. Read more »

Nigeria: Capital Punishment Conundrum - in Nigeria, Death Penalty No Longer Serves Its Purpose

The number of people on death row continues to grow because the Nigerian criminal justice system seems to view the death penalty as a form of deterrence. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Asks Govt to Declare State of Emergency On Girl-Child Protection, Welfare

The Senate also asked the government to domesticate laws that would promote the eradication of female genital mutilation and ensure protection of the girl-child. Read more »

Nigeria: How Emefiele Implemented Naira Redesign Policy Bypassing Required Approvals - Witness

The EFCC claimed that between October 2022 and March 2023, Mr Emefiele illegally approved the printing of currency--specifically the N1,000, N500, and N200 denominations--without… Read more »

Nigeria: Fubara Inaugurates Panel to Probe Post-Election Violence in Rivers

Mr Fubara said he would not turn away while "ill-guided youths and sponsored thugs turn the state into a theatre of violence". Read more »