Nigeria: Slain Brother of Premium Times Editor for Burial

He was shot dead by suspected kidnappers Read more »

Nigeria: Banky W Undergoes Fourth Cancer Surgery

The singer underwent a third surgery for skin cancer in October 2017. Read more »

Nigeria: We've No Plan to Increase Tax Burden On Nigerians - VP Shettima

Mr Shettima said the federal government is targeting a boost in tax collection efficiency. Read more »

Nigeria: How Lawmakers Accelerated, Passed Bill to Change Nigeria's National Anthem

The National Anthem bill was passed on Thursday after it scaled first second and third reading at the same sitting. Read more »

Nigeria: Be 'Realistic', Tinubu Can't Solve Country's Problems in One Year - Sanusi to Nigerians

Lamido Sanusi, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, spoke at the Rivers State Economic & Investment Summit 2024 in Port Harcourt. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Probes Abandoned Federal Projects Across Nigeria

The Senate said billions of naira have been expended on the abandoned projects. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Orders Review of Composition of Tertiary Institutions' Governing Councils

The directive, which is contained in a statement issued by Mr Tinubu's Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, followed the controversy that trailed the… Read more »

Nigeria: Aviation Minister, Predecessor Clash Over Emirates' Return to Nigeria

The former aviation minister, Osita Chidoka, said the Emirate's return to Nigeria is a reminder of the deepening lack of Nigeria's "national pride" in the world Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Kingmakers in Government House to Select New Emir

The kingmakers are expected to formalise the reinstatement of Lamido Sanusi as the sole emir of Kano. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Governor Signs Law Scraping Five Emirates to Reinstate Sanusi

The governor signed the bill at Government House on Thursday, the same day it was unanimously passed by the state lawmakers. Read more »

Nigeria: Bill to Change Nigeria's National Anthem Passes Second Reading At Senate

The bill seeks to revert to the old anthem, which was adopted at independence in 1960. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Ask Govt to Reopen Banex Plaza

The plaza was shut down by the Nigerian Army following the assault on two soldiers last Saturday. Read more »

Nigeria: Lawmakers Pass Bill to Revert to Old National Anthem

The bill passed through first, second and third reading on Thursday amidst the opposition from some lawmakers. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate in Closed-Door Session to Change Nigerian National Anthem

The Senate is proposing to hurriedly pass the bill returning to the old National Anthem without consultations with Nigeria or organising a public hearing to get their input. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Journalist Re-Elected to International Press Institute Executive Board

Mr Adedoyin will represent Nigeria and Africa on the IPI board, which is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Making Efforts to Reduce the Cost of Living, Enrich Citizens - Minister

The minister said the Tinubu administration came on the strength of the Renewed Hope Agenda and had started laying a solid and enduring foundation that would make life better for… Read more »

Nigeria: Tribunal Announces Date to Deliver Judgment On Kogi Governorship Election

Mr Ajaka, dissatisfied with the outcome of the election, filed a petition before the Kogi tribunal, challenging Mr Ododo's victory. Read more »

Nigeria: SFH, Taraba Govt Empower 87 Indigent Persons Living With HIV

N70,000 cash was given to each of the 87 beneficiaries as seed grant after an assessment of the viability of their business plans. Read more »

Nigeria: Lawmakers Pass Law to Abolish Four Kano Emirates

The bill scraps Bichi, Rano, Gaya, and Karaye emirates Read more »

Nigeria: Nollywood Guilds Pledge Support for Smoke-Free Films Campaign

"Smoking remains prevalent in our movies, contravening the NTC Act and the Tobacco Control Regulations 2019". Read more »

Nigeria: How Procurement Fraud Stalled $100 Million Malaria Project in Nigeria - Minister

Mr Pate also said a Nigerian company, which had earlier won the bidding for the project, was disqualified and blacklisted from all UN contracts for three years. Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Police Abduct Nigerian Journalist

Madu Onuorah was abducted from his home in the Lugbe area of Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: Lookman Joins Esteemed List, Says Playing for Eagles Has Elevated Him

Lookman became just the fifth player and first African to score a hat-trick in a European Cup final Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Lawmakers Set to Amend Controversial Kano Emirate Council Law

The bill to recall the law for amendment passes first reading after a motion by the lawmakers. Read more »

Nigeria: CBN Directs All BDCS to Reapply for Licenses

It also directed that BDCs meet the minimum capital requirements for the license category applied for within six months from the effective date of the guidelines. Read more »