Nigeria: CBN - Turning Brain Drain to Brain Gain Through Diaspora Remittances

Diaspora remittances constitute the most underrated foreign exchange earner for the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Eight Rescued As Search for Survivors Continues in Lagos Building Collapse

The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho, confirmed that eight people have so far been rescued by the LASEMA team. Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Soldiers in South-East Nigeria, Burn Patrol Vehicle

IPOB earlier this month announced that there would be a sit-at-home on 30 May across the South-east to mark the Biafra Day which is celebrated annually in the region. Read more »

Nigeria: End of the Road for Six Suspected Terrorists, As Soldiers Arrest Three Others in Kaduna

Soldiers conducted a special fighting patrol to the Galadimawa general area of the LGA after intelligence reports alerted them of terrorist activities in the area. Read more »

Nigeria: Tribute - the Ibrahim Lamorde I Knew

Despite his rank and exalted position, Ibrahim Lamorde was never carried away with the allure of power. He was humble yet firm in his convictions. Read more »

Nigeria: How Frances Benda, Not Frances Berda, Composed 'Nigeria We Hail Thee'

'Nigeria We Hail Thee' was adopted as Nigeria's first national anthem on 1 October 1960. Read more »

Nigeria: Otedola Battles Zenith Bank Over Alleged 'Fraudulent Transactions' On Companies' Account

Mr Otedola triggers legal battle and police action after accusing Bank of unauthorised withdrawals of billions of naira from his company's account. Read more »

Nigeria: After Premium Times' Report, Contractors Return to Complete Abandoned Road Project in Ekiti

The report had captured the suffering of residents, majorly farmers, in the interconnected agrarian communities. Read more »

Nigeria: Ayetoro Residents Protest Over Ocean Surge, Seek Govt's Intervention

Though it was a peaceful protest, the residents poured out in large numbers to the main streets of the community to lament their perennial ordeal. Read more »

Nigeria: Hajj 2024 - Airline Grieves Over Death of Lagos, Kebbi Pilgrims

Three pilgrims from Kebbi and Lagos State died recently in Saudi Arabia where they were performing the hajj. Read more »

Nigeria: Ekiti Directs BEDC to End Estimated Billing, Provide Meters to Residents

Mr Aluko said the essence of the meeting was to address and put an end to estimated billing practices while ensuring that customers paid for only what they consumed Read more »

Nigeria: NAHCON Suspends Staff Allowances Due to Financial Constraints, Offers Option for Early Return

"Staff will be given the option to return to Nigeria after 21 days of service if they choose to do so." Read more »

Nigeria: How Police Manipulated Verydarkman Into Custody - Lawyer Alleges

It is VDM's fourth arrest in 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Government Mulls Reenactment of Fire Service Act

The minister said current events have overtaken the usefulness of the 1963 law. Read more »

Nigeria: Jigawa Government Employs 3,143 Teachers, 147 First-Class Graduates

Mr Namadi presented the appointment letters at the Aminu Kano Triangle in Dutse, the state capital, in a series of events to mark his first year in office. Read more »

Nigeria: Half of Global Population Lacks Essential Health Care - WHO

The DG stated that at a global level, there's a regression in the rate of financial protection of citizens seeking health care. Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Secures 3,175 Convictions, Recovers N156 Billion in One Year

This was disclosed on Wednesday at the launch of Zero Tolerance Club in University Abuja, Gwagwalada, Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: I Don't Know Why Terrorists Repeatedly Attack Zamfara - Governor Lawal

Governor Lawal also speaks of the motives of the terrorists and why he and some Northern Nigerian governors travelled to the US. Read more »

Nigeria: Commuters to Enjoy Free Train Rides On Abuja Metro Line Till End of Year

President Tinubu described the operations on the Abuja Metro Line as a symbolic milestone of enduring progress as a country and in the FCT. Read more »

Nigeria: Why New National Anthem Was First Sung At National Assembly - Akpabio

President Bola Tinubu signed the bill to revert the old national anthem into law on Wednesday morning. Read more »

Nigeria: Cost of Healthy Diet in Nigeria Up N1,035 in April - NBS

The NBS said this is 5.4 per cent higher than the amount recorded in the previous month. Read more »

Nigeria: Meet Lillian Jean Williams, British Woman Who Wrote 'Nigeria We Hail Thee' (Full Lyrics)

'Nigeria, We Hail Thee' was first adopted from independence in 1960 until 1978, when it was dropped in 1978 by the then-military administration of Olusegun Obasanjo. Read more »

Nigeria: NASS, Tinubu Synergy Yielding Results - Reps Deputy Spokesperson

"President Tinubu's approach to legislative matters has fostered a collaborative environment, encouraging open dialogue and constructive engagement between the executive and… Read more »

Nigeria: Governing Councils - Nigerian Govt Directs Out-Going Vice-Chancellors to Hand Over to Deputies

NUC said the deputy vice-chancellors to be so appointed as VCs in acting capacity should be nominated through the recommendation of the universities' senate. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Makes U-Turn, Addresses Lawmakers for Seven Minutes 'Out of Respect'

President Tinubu addressed the joint sitting for about seven minutes before touching on the newly signed National Anthem law Read more »