Nigeria: Militants Kill One, Abduct Seven Others in Fresh Zamfara Attack

The abductees include a retired civil servant, a prince, and a married woman. Read more »

Nigeria: WHO Red List Fails to Stem Exodus of Health Workers From Nigeria, Others

The Nigerian Association of Nurses and Midwives has reported that Nigeria now has a nurse-to-patient ratio of one nurse to about 1,160 patients, whereas the OECD average is one… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Committed to Peaceful Restoration of Democracy in Niger Republic - Presidency

ECOWAS ordered the activation and deployment of its standby force to restore constitutional order in Niger. Read more »

Nigeria: NCDMB Partners ACAN On Zero-Tolerance for Corruption in Workplace

The ICPC Chairman, Professor Bolaji Owasanoye, expressed appreciation for the principled stance of the NCDMB Management on zero-tolerance for corruption in the workplace Read more »

Nigeria: Challenging Nigeria's New Ministers

Nigerians want ministers who can exhibit innovative thinking and demonstrate the capacity for practical, impact-oriented solutions to national issues. Read more »

Nigeria: How to Address Nigeria's Forex Crisis - Agora Policy

The goal is to ensure that FX adjustments reflect the trends in the balance of payments in a credible manner over the near and medium term," the think-tank said. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Our Plan to End Open Defecation in Enugu' - Gov Mbah

The governor vowed to end perennial water scarcity in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu 'Very Concerned' About Naira Exchange Rate, Meets Central Bank Governor

At the meeting, both men discussed what "could be done to stabilize" the Nigerian currency and how to "improve the liquidity in the market." Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria - a Requiem for Production? By Wole Olaoye

It is not just GlaxoSmithKline that is leaving Nigeria, it is Nigerian jobs that are growing wings! Do we love our country enough to staunch this economic haemorrhage? Read more »

Nigeria: Hajj - Cargo Operators Apologise to Pilgrims Over Delay in Delivery of Goods

Mr Yahaya explained that the delay was as a result of some extra charges newly introduced by the Nigeria Customs Service and other agencies during the just concluded Hajj… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Air Force Airstrikes Hit Oil Thieves, Militants, Others

Mr Gabkwet said that airstrikes were targeted at the nefarious activities of oils thieves which had continued to affect the general environment of the region as well as the oil… Read more »

West Africa: Why Military Takeover of Govt in West Africa Increasingly Re-Emerging - Shehu Sani

"We have seen in the past few years how democracies in the West African sub-region have collapsed. It has happened in Guinea, Burkina Faso, Mali, and now Niger Republic..." Read more »

Nigeria: #Under30EntrepreneursInNigeria - 'You Can Have Your Dream Body By Exercising, Eating Right' - Fitness Trainer Alessandra

"Money is not the end game for a fitness enthusiast, you have got to love it with all of your heart." Read more »

Nigeria: Central Bank's $7.5 Billion Loans From U.S. Lenders Mar Nigeria's Credit Rating

Nigeria's dollar bond due in 2030 sank 2.295 cents to its lowest level in the past one month on Friday at 83.221 cents as a crisis of confidence in the economy heightened among… Read more »

Niger: Niger Needs Deeper Mediation Diplomacy, Not Military Intervention

Niger is one of the poorest countries in the world, a victim of a callous history and geography. Read more »

West Africa: Niger Coup Leader Meets With Nigerian Clerics, Gives Reason for Snubbing Ecowas Delegation

Mr Tchiani claimed the coup was well intended, stating that they struck to starve off an imminent threat. Read more »

Nigeria: Speaker Abbas Condemns Zaria Killings, Seeks Immediate Investigation

The speaker urged security agencies to bring the perpetrators to book. Read more »

Niger: Niger Coup - Nigerien Protesters Tried to Attack Our Embassy - Nigerian Ambassador

Nigeria's Ambassador to Niger, Mohamed Usman, stated this in a statement signed by a staff of the embassy. Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »