Nigeria: Group Urges Tinubu to Investigate Crude Oil Swap Deals

Policy Alert says terminating the direct purchase contract alone was not enough and would amount to half-measure if the 'corrupt system underpinning the swaps was not investigated,… Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt Freeing Nnamdi Kanu Won't Be 'Act of Mercy' - Lawyer

Several South-east leaders, including governors, have been appealing for the IPOB leader's release from detention. Read more »

Nigeria: UK to Partner Enugu Govt for Economic Benefits

"I am here to listen, learn, and understand more about your priority and that of your new government to explore areas of further collaboration." Read more »

Nigeria: We'll Address Infrastructural Deficit in Country - Shettima

Mr Shettima pledged that the federal government will rehabilitate the Gamboru Ngala/Dikwa roads and Damboa roads in Borno State. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu and His Special Advisers

If morning defines the day, one prominent feature of Tinubu's government is that Nigerians will no longer have to entertain moonlight tales about the waste and impunity that… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Tops Brazil, France, Others As Most Crypto-Savvy Country - Report

The researchers polled a representative sample of over 15,000 people across several countries, including Nigeria, between April and May. Read more »

Nigeria: 'I Don't Want Your Husband,' Davido's Alleged Pregnant Lover Tells Chioma

"I did not know he was married, on God. Go to his page; does it look like he is married. I'm confused". Read more »

Nigeria: Lone Man Repairs Highway in Ogun to Save Motorists From Gridlock

Journalists spotted Olanrewaju Adewuyi at his self-assigned public work on Tuesday on the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway. Read more »

Nigeria: 75 Nigerian Student-Athletes May Miss the World University Games for Lack of Funds

75 athletes chosen at the NUGA trials in May risk missing the opportunity to showcase their talent to the rest of the world due to a lack of funds Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Energy Stocks Close in On Best Quarterly Performance in Nine Years

The NGXOILGAS, the index tracking the performance of that sector, has yielded 50.7 per cent since April as of Tuesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Health Experts Advocate End to Mother to Child Transmission of Diseases

Only 67 per cent of women attend antenatal clinics in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Naira Extends Gain At I&E Window

Naira extended gain at the official market to trade at N763.00 per $1 on Tuesday Read more »

Nigeria: Anthrax - Nigerian Govt Warns Against Slaughtering Sick Animals

Though Nigeria is yet to record any suspected or confirmed case, the government emphasised that the outbreak in Ghana poses a great public health risk to Nigeria. Read more »

Sierra Leone: #sierraleonedecides2023 - APC's Kamara Rejects Presidential Election Results

"These results are NOT credible and I categorically reject the outcome so announced by the electoral commission," Mr Kamara said. Read more »

Nigeria: Eid-El-Kabir - Tinubu, Buhari, Atiku, Obi, Others Felicitate Nigerians

In separate statements shared with PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday, the leaders enjoined Muslims to multiply good deeds, show mercy and compassion. Read more »

Nigeria: Woman Arrested in Anambra for Alleged Trafficking of Underage Girls

The girls were between the ages of 12 and 13. Read more »

Nigeria: EU Observers Present Final Report On Nigeria's General Elections, Highlight Key Priorities

The observers said although the elections showed the commitment of Nigerians to democracy, it also exposed enduring systemic weaknesses and therefore signal a need for further… Read more »

Sierra Leone: President Bio Defeats APC's Kamara, Declared Winner of Sierra Leone Presidential Election

President Bio of Sierra Leone secured victory by polling over 56 per cent of the votes to avoid a run-off against main rival Samura Kamara, who polled about 41 per cent. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Returns to Nigeria, to Celebrate Sallah in Lagos

Mr Tinubu's trip to France was his first foreign trip since he assumed office as Nigeria's president on 29 May. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Football Star Appeals Against Rape Conviction in Denmark

Amoo's legal counsel has wasted no time in promptly filing an appeal against the guilty verdict. Read more »

Africa: Why Nigeria Will Continue to Play Big Brother Role in Africa - Perm SEC

"Right now, we are still suffering from the situation that led to the removal of Muammar Gaddafi in Libya," the Nigerian official said. Read more »

Nigeria: Zamfara - Governor Sacks Permanent Secretaries, Suspends District, Village Heads Appointed By Matawalle

The state government said Mr Matawalle used cronies to 'impoverish' the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Governor Suspends 10,800 Civil Servants Employed By Ganduje

The suspended workers will not receive their salaries for June. Read more »

Nigeria: Controversy Trails 'Plans' to Increase Electricity Tariffs

The uncertainty surrounding the proposal has generated concerns among consumers and key institutions in the industry. Read more »

Nigeria: Sallah - High Fares Prevent Many Passengers From Travelling

"We charged N4,000 to Lagos in 2022 and we are carrying it now for N10,000 due to subsidy removal." Read more »