Nigeria: After Premium Times Report, Kwara Government Probes Revenue Diversion As Middlemen Exploit Mining Sites

This development came after Premium Times' investigation on how a community in Kwara State became a hotbed for illegal mining activities. Read more »

Nigeria: Despite Supreme Court Ruling, Anambra Introduces Bill for Deductions of LG Funds

The bill seeks to compel local governments in the state to remit a portion of their federal allocations into a consolidated account controlled by the Anambra State Government. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt, Jigawa Distribute Palliatives to Flood Victims in Sule Tankarkar LGA

The relief materials provided by the federal government for each of the 17,450 beneficiaries across the state, included a 25kg bag of rice, while the state government augmented… Read more »

Nigeria: NLC Demands Immediate Reversal of Newly Increased Petrol Prices

The Labour leader warned that the increase would deepen poverty, further depress industrial productivity, and increase job losses. Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC Destroys Harmful Products Worth N10 Billion - Official

"NAFDAC stands at the forefront of ensuring that only quality, safe food items, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, chemicals and packaged water are sold and consumed in Nigeria." Read more »

Nigeria: NLC Reacts to Latest Hike in Petrol Price

The recent hike in pump price of petrol comes after the NNPC decided to terminate its exclusive purchase agreement with Dangote Refinery. Read more »

Nigeria: Fuel Price Hits N998 At NNPC Outlets in Lagos - N1,030 in Abuja

The recent development comes after the NNPC decided to terminate its exclusive purchase agreement with Dangote Refinery. Read more »

Nigeria: World Universities Ranking - Top 10 Universities in Nigeria

The number of Nigerian universities in the top spot has decreased for the third consecutive year. Read more »

Nigeria/Ghana: Nigeria, Ghana Renew Rivalry in CHAN Qualifiers

The Nigeria-Ghana rivalry is expected to produce an electrifying two-legged affair, with both teams vying for a spot in the prestigious tournament. Read more »

Nigeria: World University Ranking - Only One Nigerian Institution Makes Top 1,000 List

Since 2019, Covenant, a private university, has consistently featured in the top 1,000 spot. Read more »

Nigeria: Repentant Boko Haram Fighters Escape With Govt Rifles, Motorcycles

The escapees are among thousands of former Boko Haram fighters and their families who had surrendered to the government. Read more »

Nigeria: Malabu Saga - Court Convicts Two Italian Prosecutors for Withholding Evidence in Eni-Shell Case

The Brescia court in Italy held that the Milan prosecutors violated their legal obligations by withholding documents that could have strengthened the defence's case regarding the… Read more »

Nigeria: Three Nigerians Offer Lifeline to Ailing Football Legend Peter Fregene

Renowned sports journalist and former Nigerian international Segun Odegbami shared the update, expressing gratitude for the generosity. Read more »

Nigeria: Capital Punishment Conundrum - in Nigeria, Death Penalty No Longer Serves Its Purpose

The number of people on death row continues to grow because the Nigerian criminal justice system seems to view the death penalty as a form of deterrence. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Asks Govt to Declare State of Emergency On Girl-Child Protection, Welfare

The Senate also asked the government to domesticate laws that would promote the eradication of female genital mutilation and ensure protection of the girl-child. Read more »

Nigeria: How Emefiele Implemented Naira Redesign Policy Bypassing Required Approvals - Witness

The EFCC claimed that between October 2022 and March 2023, Mr Emefiele illegally approved the printing of currency--specifically the N1,000, N500, and N200 denominations--without… Read more »

Nigeria: Fubara Inaugurates Panel to Probe Post-Election Violence in Rivers

Mr Fubara said he would not turn away while "ill-guided youths and sponsored thugs turn the state into a theatre of violence". Read more »

Libya/Nigeria: Afcon Qualifiers - Iheanacho, Ejuke Join Super Eagles in Uyo Ahead of Libya Clash

The Super Eagles will host the Mediterranean Knights at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday, 11 October, Read more »

Nigeria: Ondo Governor Sacks Aide Over Alleged Bribery

Governor Aiyedatiwa also ordered a probe into the activities of those saddled with the responsibility of managing forest reserves in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Appeal Court Upholds Sack of PDP Reps Member in South-East, Declares LP Candidate Elected

The sacked lawmaker emerged as a winner in a rerun election in the constituency in February, which was ordered after the Court of Appeal in Lagos nullified the LP candidate's… Read more »

Nigeria: New Petrol Prices Take Effect As NNPC Quits Off-Taker Role

The recent development comes after the NNPC decided to terminate its exclusive purchase agreement with Dangote Refinery. Read more »

Nigeria: NCC Begins Pre-Enforcement Action On Starlink Over Price Hike

"The decision by Starlink to unilaterally review their subscription packages upwards did not receive the approval of the Nigerian Communications Commission. Read more »

Nigeria: Burna Boy - Speed Darlington Released On Bail After Five-Day Detention

In a contentious video, Speed Darlington allegedly mocked Burna Boy's association with American rapper Diddy, who the FBI arrested on multiple charges, including sexual… Read more »

Nigeria: Jigawa Begins Processing Sesame, Fumigating Hibiscus for Exportation

The Jigawa State Government and the Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) collaborate to upscale commercial production of sesame and hibiscus by farmers in the state for local… Read more »

Nigeria: Flood Kills Pregnant Women, One Other in Ebonyi - Official

"The flood also affected 12 schools, six houses and 45 shops at the Abakaliki Building Material Market." Read more »