September 21, 2023
Nigeria: Labour Party Rejects Judgment On Enugu Governorship Election
The Enugu State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, on Thursday, affirmed the election of Peter Mbah as the governor of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Rings Closing Bell At World's Second Largest Stock Exchange, Woos Investors
President Tinubu said Nigeria is Africa's greatest economy where investors can do business without fear. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt, South Korea Reopen Talks On Solid Minerals Agreement
The development comes on the heels of President Tinubu's speech at the ongoing 78th United Nations General Assembly in New York accusing foreign entities of stealing Nigeria's… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Seeks UN Reforms, Says World Will Ignore Nigeria At Own Peril
"The poverty ravaging our continent and the question of security and counter-terrorism requires us to work in close and effective synergy. The world will ignore Nigeria at its own… Read more »
Nigeria: UNGA 78 - NNPCL Signs Up to United Nations Global Compact
The NNPCL says the signing places it as the first state-owned oil company to join the global initiative. Read more »
Nigeria: Seven Years After Illegal Dismissal, Nigerian Army Officer Writes Tinubu
Mr Mohamed and 37 other senior officers were illegally forced to retire by the army in June 2016. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Govt Official in Ebonyi to Face Prosecution for Alleged Corruption - Official
The decision was taken at the State Executive Council meeting in Abakaliki. Read more »
Africa: Tinubu Urges UN to Back Africa Against Smugglers Stealing Continent's Mineral Resources
The UN Secretary-General assured President Tinubu of the fullest support of the UN system for ECOWAS in light of the series of military coups which have occurred in the West… Read more »
Nigeria: Central Bank Postpones Interest Rate Decision
"A new date will be communicated in new course," the apex bank disclosed in the document seen by PREMIUM TIMES, with an apology for any inconvenience the change might cause. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Lecturers Demand Payment of Withheld Salaries
The statement by the ministry, however, noted that all academic activities were grounded during the period of the prolonged strike. Read more »
Nigeria: Begging for a Seat At the Table
Following the G-20 summit held in India, I have been amused by the debate about whether or not Nigeria should be more than a guest again at the next G-20 meeting in Rio, Brazil. If… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Journalist Found Dead Three Days After Declared Missing
The reporter was found dead in a soakaway pit in his house. Read more »
Nigeria: Can Laments Incessant Kidnapping in Taraba
There has been an increase in reported cases of abductions in the state in recent weeks. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Celebrates First Lady At 63
"Today is not only a day to mark another year of your purposeful life but a beautiful reminder of the journey we have embarked upon together." Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Asks Nigerians in U.S. to Change Mindset to Succeed
"I want to give you a measure that will resonate with you. I was once a diaspora. What you have been through, I have been through it. Change of mindset is necessary." Read more »
Nigeria: Why Ex-Governor Shema Worked Against Atiku, PDP in 2023 - Aide
Mr Shema's decision to work against his party in his state was premised on honour, integrity, and public interest, Mr Oluwabusola said. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Quiz NPA Over Sale of Vessels, Other Items
The committee also asked NPA to bring the list of properties slated for auctioning and evaluation reports. Read more »
September 20, 2023
Nigeria: Curfew In Kano State After Tribunal Sacks Governor Abba Yusuf
The commissioner warned that violators will be arrested and made to face the wrath of the law. Read more »
September 21, 2023
Nigeria: Kano Governor Rejects Tribunal Judgment, Heads to Appeal Court
The Kano governor said the judgment was marred by human imperfections and misapplications. Read more »
September 20, 2023
Nigeria: Abuja Light Rail Will Be Completed in Eight Months, Chinese Firms Tells Shettima
The $823 million Abuja railway was was due to be completed by 2015. Read more »
September 21, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu's UN General Assembly Speech Needs Action Back Home
Mr Ogu said the president made the announcement of the subsidy removal without putting an alternative plan in place to allow for a smooth transition for Nigerians. Read more »
September 20, 2023
Nigeria: Lagos Agency Set to Honour 24 Schools, Premium Times' Journalist for Promoting School Safety
Mrs Esuruoso said the selection criteria were strictly based on compliance with safety practices and the promotion of school safety initiatives. Read more »
Nigeria: CJN Decries Burden of Political Cases, Swears in New Appeal Court Judges
The CJN, while inaugurating nine new Justices of the Court of Appeal, said political cases "are taking a monumental toll on our dockets". Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Will Be Big Player in Global Supply of Critical Minerals - Dele Alake
Mr Alake said despite being behind other African countries in mining, Nigeria's mineral deposit is valued at over $700bn with very huge potential to increase. Read more »
Nigeria: Decade of Neglect - Abandoned Armed Forces School, Games Village Esa-Oke
The Armed Forces Physical Health School and Games Village project in Esa-Oke, Osun State has become an abandoned project, with the area covered in thick bushes. Read more »