October 26, 2023
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Nigeria Judo Federation Invites 16 Judokas for Olympic Qualifiers
Mr Iliya said that the 16 Judokas comprise eight men and eight women, adding that five coaches will handle the national camp. Read more »
Nigeria: Amidst Extreme Climatic Events, Rice Farmers Commence Paddy Harvesting
Rice and maize are major staple foods (grains) widely consumed across many households in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Begins Screening of Musa Aliyu As ICPC Chairman
President Bola Tinubu appointed Mr Aliyu as the ICPC chairman on Tuesday last week. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Dismisses Atiku's Appeal, Affirms Tinubu's Election
The seven-member panel of the Supreme Court unanimously dismissed the appeal after resolving all seven raised by Atiku in favour of Mr Tinubu. Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Arrest Alleged Ammunition Suppliers, Recover Weapons, Motorcycles in Kaduna
The arrest was made following credible intelligence received from a collaborator of the terrorists. Read more »
Nigeria: Premium Times Journalist, 14 Others Trained On Climate Reporting
The 15 journalists participated in a three-day capacity-building workshop in Abuja to strengthen media capacity for better climate change reporting. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Dismisses Atiku's Application to Tender Fresh Evidence Against Tinubu
The Supreme Court dismissed Atiku's application to tender fresh evidence on the grounds that the court lacked the jurisdiction to entertain such evidence that was not tendered… Read more »
Nigeria: What Jigawa Must Do to Enhance Immunisation - Study
Health experts at the event advocated a budget line for routine immunisation to reduce dependence on donors. Read more »
Nigeria: Uyo Set for Historic Leg of MTN Champs With 115 Schools
Five trophies would be won by the top schools across the three age categories Read more »
Nigeria: State Security Service Releases Former Anti-Graft Agency Chair Abdulrasheed Bawa
Mr Bawa's freedom came three days after PREMIUM TIMES published a blistering editorial calling for his release. Read more »
October 25, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Breweries Reports N57 Billion Loss After Big Blow From Naira Devaluation
Shares in the company depreciated by 2.6 per cent at market close on Wednesday at N38 per unit. Read more »
Nigeria: Inside KWAM1's Multi-Million Naira Membership-Only Resort
KWAM 1 says the resort is not open to the general public. Read more »
October 26, 2023
Nigeria: Supreme Court Delivers Final Judgement On Tinubu's Election
Today's judgement of the Supreme Court will be the final court decision on the legal disputes over the election of President Bola Tinubu. Read more »
October 25, 2023
Nigeria: Reps Probe $1.25 Billion Intervention Fund in Power Sector
The lawmakers noted that the federal government made several financial interventions in the sector, yet Nigeria does not have an adequate electricity supply. Read more »
Nigeria: Flight Cancellations - Reps Condemn Ill-Treatment of Passengers By Airlines
The lawmakers asked the aviation authorities to develop policies and regulations to protect and preserve the rights of air travellers in Nigeria and ensure stringent… Read more »
October 26, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu Approves N18bn Life Assurance Benefits for Families of Fallen Heroes
President Tinubu said the country owed a debt of gratitude to its gallant troops, who have risen to the challenge of securing the country. Read more »
October 25, 2023
Nigeria: Why It's Difficult to Track Terrorism Financing in Nigeria - Experts
"They (terrorists) have become so independent and localised that they generate their own funds locally. Read more »
Nigeria: It's Mistake to Stop Your Children From Taking HPV Vaccine, Minister Advises
The Nigerian government launched the HPV vaccine initiative on Tuesday for girls between the ages of nine and 14 years to guard against HPV types 16 and 18, which cause about 70… Read more »
Nigeria: Business Cabals Holding Down Nigeria's Economy - Lai Omotola
He argued that when there is a gap of over N300 in the exchange rate, speculators would make a huge return even at the detriment of the nation's economic development. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Slips in Rule of Law Ranking
Similarly, in order and security, Nigeria is the second worst country in the sub-Saharan region as it is ranked 33rd out of 34 countries. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints Nine New INEC Recs
The president said he expects the new appointees to abide by the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct in the discharge of their duties. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Moves to Bar Central Bank Governor, Deputies From Politics
The two bills considered by the Senate also seek to reposition the CBN towards the pursuit and advancement of its core mandates. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Removes Afolabi Olaoye As Soun of Ogbomoso, Orders Fresh Selection Process
The judge nullifies the selection and installation of Afolabi Olaoye as Soun of Ogbomoso and ordered a fresh selection process. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Seals Off More 'Dirty' Markets
The two markets were shut down for flouting the state's environmental laws. Read more »
Nigeria: Edo to Tackle Herder-Farmer Conflict With Inauguration of Animal Identification System
Nigeria has been battling herder-farmer crisis in different parts of the country. Read more »