July 12
Nigeria: Ayra Starr, Tems Most-Streamed Nigerian Artists Globally in 2024 First Half
Ayra Starr's and Tems' albums have been particularly well-received, with several tracks making it to the Global Impact List. Read more »
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Super Falcons Get Boost As Kanu, Ihezuo Join Camp in Spain
Only defender Oluwatosin Demehin and forward Chinonyerem Macleans are still being expected as the Super Falcons intensify preparations for their return to the Women's Olympic… Read more »
Nigeria: NASS to Work With AGF to Ensure 'Real Elections' At Local Govt Level - Akpabio
Mr Akpabio did not provide details on how the elections at the local government level will be improved. Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Discuss Role of Family Planning in Addressing Nigeria's Demographic Challenges (Live Updates)
Organisers said the symposium will contribute to national efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read more »
Nigeria: CAF Champions League - Ilechukwu Reacts As Rangers Get First Opponent
Though hoping to make an "impact" on the continent, Ilechukwu insists his team is a work in progress. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian University Offers Scholarships to Celebrate 20th Anniversary
Under the scholarship terms, incoming students will receive tuition fee discounts ranging from 10 to 50 per cent, depending on the programme they enrol in. Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Can Enforce Minimum Wage Compliance - SGF
"Federal government can come up with a policy and issue circulars, but then the onus lies on those who are monitoring the implementation." Read more »
July 11
Nigeria: Governor Eno in Netherlands, Inspects New Aircraft for Ibom Air
"This new acquisition from Carlyle Aviation aims to enhance Ibom Air's operations as they await the delivery of planes previously ordered from Airbus." Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Hails Supreme Court Judgement On LG Autonomy
"This judgement stands as a resounding affirmation that we can use legitimate means of redress to restructure our country and restructure our economy to make Nigeria a better place… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Dismiss Corporal Over Dereliction of Duty
The corporal refused to report at his new station for nine years. Read more »
July 12
Nigeria: Minister, Perm SEC Disobey Tinubu's Directives
President Bola Tinubu wrote a memo in May to the minister and the SGF issuing specific directives. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Paid N721 Billion Cash As Bribe to Public Officials in 2023 - NBS
According to the survey, bribes paid in a public official's office and in the street accounted for around 35 and 36 per cent of all paid bribes, respectively. Read more »
July 11
Nigeria: Naija Star Search Season 2 - Top Five Contestants in Final Race for N20million Prize
The top five contestants, HighCap, Blakk, Clement Daniel, Alaye Baba, and Accolade TMP, are competing for the number one spot. Read more »
Nigeria: Ahead Autism Conference, Parents Narrate Experiences Managing Children With Special Needs
Mrs Azazi shared how the GTCO Autism Programme empowered her with the right information and network of professionals. Read more »
Nigeria: No Plans to Privatise Teaching Hospitals - Minister
Mr Alausa said the government is focused on boosting growth in the health sector, but has no plans to commercialise its health institutions. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Meets Labour, Expresses Commitment to Just, Realistic Minimum Wage
President Tinubu said he is concerned about the welfare of Nigerian workers and that his administration is prioritising their concerns. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Confirms Premium Times Report On ISWAP Suicide Bombing Threat
PREMIUM TIMES reported exclusively on Wednesday that Nigeria's security and intelligence agencies had been put on alert for possible suicide bombing attacks on prisons and oil and… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Rejects Bill Seeking New Law for Forex Transaction
Senators said the bill would confuse Nigerians if passed into law. Read more »
Nigeria: HIV/Aids - Nigerian Govt Inaugurates Committee to Accelerate Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission
The minister said the committee will focus on closing the treatment gap for pregnant and breastfeeding women living with HIV and optimising continuity of treatment towards… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Lawmakers Express Concern Over Unavailability of Water in Lagos
Mr Shabi expressed concern over the unavailability of water supply in most homes in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: After Premium Times Report, Senate Changes Sitting Time
The Senate shifted the time for plenary sessions from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and will close at 3 p.m. instead of 2 p.m. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria-EU Initiative to Advance Technology Development - Minister
The minister said technology innovation remained the engine of economic growth of any nation. Keywords: Nigeria Read more »
Nigeria: Lassa Fever - Nigeria Records Eight New Cases
The report reveals that the number of new confirmed cases increased from two in week 25 to eight cases, adding that no new health worker was affected in the reporting week. Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo Assembly Orders Probe Into Sumal Worker's Death
The legislators demanded that the House ensures that the international labour law be implemented in Oyo State and that a probe be launched into circumstances that led to the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Removes Buhari's in-Law, Other Officials of Nigeria's Security Printing Company
The shakeup comes months after Investigator Jim Obazee submitted his report to President Tinubu. Read more »