August 15, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu to Nigerians - There'll Be No More Increase in Fuel Price
The presidential spokesperson says Nigerians pay the least amount for petrol in West Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: Anikulapo, Oloture, Ijogbon Other Must-Watch Nigerian Titles On Netflix
The upcoming slate of Nigerian stories that span various genres and themes include new local films and series from Editi Effiong, Mo Abudu, Charles Okpaleke, Kunle Afolayan and… Read more »
Nigeria: Why We Are Yet to Obey Court Ruling On Emefiele's Custody - Govt
Human rights lawyer says the federal government's explaination was "watery." Read more »
Nigeria: Directors' Scramble for Nigeria's Best-Performing Bank Stock Quickens Ahead of Earnings Release
Sterling Financial Holdings Company has yielded 157 per cent so far this year, making it Nigeria's best-performing banking stock. Read more »
Nigeria: Unical's Law Faculty 'Riddled With Scandals' - Lawyer
The lawyer expressed the fear that the law students who protested against their dean may be unduly punished for it. Read more »
Nigeria: Five Nigerian States to Experience Heavy Rainfall in Next Three Days - Nimet
The expected moderate rainfall will likely have slim chances of flash flooding. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Gains At Parallel Market As Govt Promises to Stabilise Rates
"The rate is dropping...and traders are afraid to even buy the dollar from people as we speak," a trader who declined to have his name in print told PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Gas Ltd Samuel Inyang Is Dead
The late engineer was a devout Catholic who was committed to charity, and was known to have set up endowment funds for the advancement of education in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Disbursed N629 Billion to Farmers Under Anchor Borrowers Programme in 2022
However, the CBN report did not provide further details on the pattern of lending and farmers' compliance with the loan repayments. Read more »
Nigeria: Mubarak Bala - Soyinka Speaks On Why He Hasn't Delivered Imprisoned Humanist's Letter to Tinubu
The atheist had written an open letter to Mr Tinubu, seeking his intervention on the matter. Read more »
Nigeria: Group Asks INEC to Separate Presidential, National Assembly Election Dates
"The practice of holding elections for legislative and executive positions is most likely to result in choosing lawmakers along the lines of a bandwagon trend instead of adequate… Read more »
West Africa: Niger Coup - President Tinubu Welcomes Central African States Support for ECOWAS
Mr Tinubu reinforced the position of the regional body not to accept any attempt by the military junta in Niger to intimidate and harass President Mohamed Bazoum. Read more »
Nigeria: Why We Gave ABU N1bn to Pay Electricity Debt - Govt
"...we had to bail out Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, with about N1 billion to pay its electricity bill. The school just resumed academic sessions because they were in darkness." Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Secondary School Teachers, Injure Vice Principal in Plateau
The group accused Fulani herders of killing the teachers, explaining that the herders opened fire on the school staff when they were asked to leave the school compound while the… Read more »
Nigeria: Advert Regulatory Body Suspends Top Officials Over 'All Eyes On the Judiciary' Billboard
However, Inibehe Effiong, a human rights lawyer, said that the removal of the billboards is a violation of the constitutional right to freedom of expression. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Universities Are Increasing Fees - Ministry of Education
The ministry says the institutions are introducing fees to cover the cost of accommodation and utilities. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Six People for Allegedly Booing Kano Emir
The suspects on Sunday booed the Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado-Bayero, at an event and also called for his replacement with the deposed emir, Muhammadu Sanusi. Read more »
West Africa: Niger Coup - Ecowas Parliament Wants More Dialogue, Supports Sanctions
"While we are pushing for democracy, we (ECOWAS) should also begin to re-examine our relationship with the West..." Read more »
Niger: 2023 Elections - Ogun PDP, APC Trade Words Over Another Police Report
On Monday, a police report emerged from an investigation of a petition received from the PDP accusing Governor Abiodun and the APC of electoral violence, ballot box snatching and… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Seeks to Withdraw Firearms Possession Charge Against Emefiele
Mr Mohammed told journalists that they "will probably come back with more charges, more counts" against the suspended bank chief. Read more »
Nigeria: Gas Suppliers Task Govt On Fixing Bad Roads, Modular Refineries
An official noted that flooding has ravaged many parts of the highways, causing delays for gas suppliers. Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Board Denies Plans to Raise Petrol Prices
"Dear esteemed customers, we at NNPC Retail value your patronage, and we do not have the intention to increase our petrol motor spirit (PMS) pump prices as widely speculated," a… Read more »
Nigeria: Where Is Abdulrasheed Bawa? One Matter That Questions Tinubu's Democratic Acclaim
The protracted detention of Abdulrasheed Bawa, without charge, and the continued violation of court orders for the release of Godwin Emefiele have placed a question mark on… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Panel Queries JAMB Over Secret Recruitment
The paneĺ noted that by the documents available to the committee, JAMB had been recruiting without following the due process of advertisement, shortlisting and interview of… Read more »
August 14, 2023
Nigeria: Lagos Assembly Screens 20 Out of 39 Commissioner Nominees
The 20 nominees were screened despite concerns shown by lawmakers and an Islamic group. Read more »