August 13, 2023
Nigeria: I Didn't Discuss El-Rufai's Ministerial Replacement With Tinubu - UBA Sani
Mr El-Rufai told President Tinubu at a meeting on Tuesday that he was no longer interested in becoming a minister. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Farmers Groan As Fertiliser Price Soars Despite Increased Local Production
The price increase is despite over $121 million invested by the Nigerian government in the Presidential Fertiliser Initiative (PFI). Read more »
Nigeria: Suspected Kidnappers Kill One, Abduct Many in Enugu Community
A youth leader told PREMIUM TIMES that only one person was killed in the attack. Read more »
Nigeria: Imo Governorship - Uzodinma Drops Deputy, Picks Another Running Mate
The new running mate explains the values she hopes to bring to the governorship ticket. Read more »
Nigeria: In Nigeria, Road Crashes Claim 4,387 Lives in Six Months - FRSC
"From January to June, a total of 4,387 people were killed as a result of road traffic crashes. The Corps also recorded 14,108 injuries from the crashes within the same period. Read more »
August 12, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Declares Support for Democracy, Rejects Coup Call
"The report's call on the military to interfere in our democracy is highly unpatriotic, wicked, and an attempt to distract the Armed Forces of Nigeria from performing it's… Read more »
August 13, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu Restates Commitment to Enhance Operational Capability of Security Agencies
Mr Tinubu also assured of the commitment of his administration towards improving the welfare of personnel in its renewed drive to address security and related concerns across the… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Whip Says N2 Million 'Holidays', Allowance Not Unusual, May Move Against Akpabio
"All senators received two million naira. And I am making this comment with a heavy heart because he (Akpabio) is the cause of this controversy. Read more »
August 12, 2023
Nigeria: CBN's Annual Report Shows Sharp Deterioration in Credit Quality As Lending to FG Mounts
Credit loss expense for the apex bank rose to N875.2 billion from N498.2 billion a year earlier, according to its recently released audited earnings report. Read more »
August 11, 2023
Nigeria: Niger Coup - Defending Democracy or Combating French Neo-Colonialism
The ECOWAS emergency summit yesterday started well. Chairman Bola Tinubu in his opening remarks called for a focus on the use of diplomatic channels and negotiations. As I was… Read more »
Nigeria: Ohanaeze Wants More Ministers for South-East
"We therefore demand justice, fairness and equity for every ethnic group in Nigeria including the Igbo," the statement read in part. Read more »
Nigeria: Commonwealth Youth Games - Team Nigeria Sets New Record, Wins Three Gold Medals On Final Day
With three more gold medals won on the final day of action, Team Nigeria took its total haul to six gold and two silver medals. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Fixes Date to Hear Emefiele, Govt's Applications Regarding Custody
Godwin Emefiele in his application asked the court to restrain the federal government from further prosecuting him. Read more »
Nigeria: In Lokoja, Traders, Students Lament As Fuel Subsidy Removal Bites Harder
The removal of subsidy on petrol has hit ordinary Nigerians harder than the government envisioned. Nigerians living in Lokoja, Kogi State recounts their experience. Read more »
August 10, 2023
Nigeria: Commonwealth Youth Games - Four Nigerians Qualify for 200m Finals As Team Nigeria Targets Medals in Trinidad and Tobago
Nigeria presently occupies the eighth position on the medal table with three gold and one silver medal. Read more »
West Africa: Niger Coup - What Presidents of Ivory Coast, Senegal Said About Ecowas Resolutions
The President of Cote d'Ivoire, Alhassan Ouatarra, and his Senegalese counterpart, Macky Sall, spokes to journalists in separate interviews in Abuja on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Celebrates Akintola Williams At 104
Mr Tinubu believes Mr Williams's presence and wisdom will continue to inspire the younger generation toward imbibing the timeless values of integrity, hard work, and long-term… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Those Behind Insecurity in Igboland Are Criminals, Not Biafra Agitators' - South-East Govs
The governors stated this after their over two hours closed-door meeting at the Government House, Enugu on Thursday. Read more »
August 11, 2023
Nigeria: El-Rufai Withdraws Interest in Ministerial Appointment, Recommends Replacement
Mr El-Rufai had disclosed during his confirmation hearing that Mr Tinubu asked him to work with him on power. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Hits All-Time Low At Black Market
The Naira plunged to an all-time low at the parallel market on Thursday but clinched a slight gain at the spot market segment. Read more »
Nigeria: EU Presents Management Tools to INEC to Enhance Nigeria's Electoral System
Some of the tools recieved by INEC include Collation and Returning Officers Management System, Election Results Management System, Political Parties Financial Reporting and Audit… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Neutralises Terrorists
The military said the troops laid in wait for the marauding terrorists, before engaging them in a fierce firefight that neutralised two while others fled in disarray. Read more »
August 10, 2023
Nigeria: Tax Education - All You Need to Know About Filing Due Dates
The purpose of tax filing is to determine the amount of tax liable to be paid by taxpayers or the refund a taxpayer may be entitled to. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Artists Generated Over N11 Billion in Revenue On Spotify in 2022 - Report
The music streaming platform said revenues generated by Nigerian artistes - from Spotify alone - grew 74 per cent between 2021 to 2022. Read more »
Nigeria: I Can't Feed, I'm Blind, Please Help Me, Nigerian Actor Cries Out
"The house I have been living in is now for sale. If they sell this house, I don't know where to go." Read more »