October 01
Nigeria: #endbadgovernance - Thugs Take Over Protest Ground, Vows to Beat Up Journalists
Nigerians are demanding an end to bad governance and economic hardship in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Shell Appoints New Managing Director for Deep-Water Subsidiary
The appointment takes effect from 1 October, a statement by the company, said Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: FG to Support States, FCT With CNG Buses for Cheaper Public Transportation - Tinubu
FG to support states, FCT with CNG buses for cheaper public transportation - Tinubu Read more »
Nigeria: Updated - Tinubu Confers National Honours On Akpabio, CJN Kekere-Ekun, Speaker Tajudeen
"The Senate President and the Chief Justice of the Federation have been conferred with the honour of the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON)," Mr Tinubu said. Read more »
Nigeria: Our Reforms Attracted Over $30 Billion in Foreign Direct Investments - Tinubu
"Thanks to the reforms, our country attracted foreign direct investments worth more than $30 billion in the last year," Mr Tinubu said. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Announces 30-Day National Youth Conference
The Nigerian leader said the "conference will be a platform to address the diverse challenges and opportunities confronting our young people." Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Implement Financial Autonomy of Local Governments - Tinubu
President Tinubu assured that the federal government would implement the judgment of the Supreme Court as part of the measures to promote political economy. Read more »
Nigeria: Bill to Reduce Tax Burden Will Be Transmitted to NASS Soon - Tinubu
President Tinubu assured that the bill after passage would make the country friendly for investors and promote investment. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Tinubu Acknowledges That His Policies Causing Hardship for Nigerians
"Our administration knows that many of you struggle with rising living costs and the search for meaningful employment." Read more »
Nigeria: Interpol Tracks Stolen Nigerian Official's Car to Ghana
The car was stolen after a robbery attack; INTERPOL recovers it in Accra, Ghana. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Working On Measures to Reduce Food Prices, Cost of Living - Tinubu
"My fellow Nigerians, be assured that we are implementing many measures to reduce the cost of living here at home. Read more »
Nigeria: Deborah Quickpen - 12-Year-Old Chess Prodigy Wins Big At John Fawole Chess Awards 2024
Special recognition awards went to notable individuals and organisations, including former President of The Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ibrahim Babangida (GCFR) Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Winning War On Terror, Over 300 Terrorist Leaders Killed - Tinubu
"Within one year, our government has eliminated Boko Haram and bandit commanders faster than ever." Read more »
Nigeria: Without My Reforms, Nigeria's Economy Would Collapse - Tinubu
"We found ourselves at a dizzying crossroads, where we must choose between two paths: reform for progress and prosperity or carry on business-as-usual and collapse." Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Announces 30-Day National Youth Conference
The Nigerian leader said the "conference will be a platform to address the diverse challenges and opportunities confronting our young people." Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Confers National Honours On Akpabio, CJN Kekere-Ekun, Speaker Tajudeen
"The Senate President and the Chief Justice of the Federation have been conferred with the honour of the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON)," Mr Tinubu said. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Set to Launch Initiative to Provide 2.5 Million Jobs
He said the initiative, Renewed Hope Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme (LEEP), is conceived as a comprehensive suite of interventions at job creation by the Federal… Read more »
Nigeria: How We Reduced Nigeria's Debt Service Ratio, Cleared Forex Backlogs - Tinubu
"We inherited a reserve of over $33 billion 16 months ago. Since then, we have paid back the inherited forex backlog of $7 billion," he said. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Arrests Eight Boko Haram Suspects in Taraba
The Nigerian Army says the suspects were arrested during a raid of a residence Read more »
September 30
Nigeria: Why We Dropped Money Laundering Charges Against Bobrisky - EFCC
Bobrisky had alleged in a viral video that he offered N15 million as a bribe to some unnamed EFCC officers to drop money laundering charges against him. Read more »
October 01
Nigeria: EFCC Arraigns Former Taraba Governor Ishaku for Alleged N27 Billion Fraud
The court ordered former Governor Ishaku and his co-defendant to remain in EFCC custody pending the heating of their bail applications. Read more »
September 30
Nigeria: As Nigeria Marks Independence Anniversary Primary Schools Remain Shut in Capital City
In an interview with PREMIUM TIMES, the FCT NUT Chairman, Stephen Knabayi, confirmed that the strike would continue until the government accedes to the workers' requests. Read more »
Nigeria: N15m Bribery - Bobrisky Absent As VDM, Adeyanju, Appear Before House of Reps
Bobrisky, the central figure of the case, was conspicuously absent from the hearing; his lawyer appeared on his behalf, claiming his client's absence due to illness. Read more »
Nigeria: Rights Group Warns Police, Other Security Operatives Against Rights Violations
The NHRC says peaceful protest is a right of every Nigerian. Read more »
Nigeria: UNGA79 - Nigerian Minister Debunks Allegation of Absenteeism, Poor Representation
Mr Hassan alleged that the minister's absence led to the loss of badly needed grants for Nigeria. Read more »