December 21, 2022
Nigeria: Buhari Seeks NASS' Approval for N819bn 2022 Supplementary Budget
Mr Buhari said the supplementary budget became necessary because of the devastation caused by floods on farmlands and road infrastructure. Read more »
Nigeria: Death Toll Rises in Zamfara Attack
PREMIUM TIMES reported that at least 64 people were killed in airstrikes by a Nigerian military plane on Sunday at Mutumji Community in the Dansadau District of Zamfara State. Read more »
Nigeria: COP15 - Major Agreements Reached At UN Biodiversity Conference
The UN biodiversity conference concluded with negotiators adopting four goals and 23 targets for achievement by 2030 Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Abducted FGC Yauri Pupils - Dogo Gide
Terrorists led by Dogo Gide invaded the FGC Yauri last year and abducted over 90 pupils and teachers, 11 of whom are still being held by their abductors. Read more »
Nigeria: Taraba Assembly Speaker Resigns, New One Elected
The lawmakers have unanimously elected Kizito Bonzina as the new speaker of the state House of Assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: Constitution Amendment - Workers Disrupt Activities At Ondo Assembly Over LG Autonomy
Ondo local government workers warn of a backlash at the 2023 general elections against lawmakers or parties who reject local government autonomy Read more »
Nigeria: NLC Demands Reversal of Privatisation of Electricity Sector, Rejects Water Bill
The trade union said since the power sector was handed over to private operators, no significant improvement has been recorded. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Passes Business Facilitation Bill
The bill seeks to promote the ease of doing business in Nigeria by amending relevant legislation. Read more »
December 20, 2022
Nigeria: Cash Withdrawal Limit - Again, Emefiele Fails to Attend House Hearing
Mr Emefiele, who was billed to appear before the lower chamber on Tuesday (today) to explain the withdrawal policy, has been asked to honour the invitation on Thursday. Read more »
December 21, 2022
Nigeria: 2022 - Nigeria's Tobi Amusan Named Africa's Best Female Athlete
Kenya's Faith Kipyegon and Ethiopia's Letesenbet Gidey who are both world champions in the 1500m and 10.00m were ranked second and third respectively behind Amusan Read more »
Nigeria: INEC to Use 100,000 Vehicles, 4,200 Boats for 2023 Elections, Signs MOU With Transport Unions
INEC says the security aagencies will escort all vehicles and boats to locations and also ensure the safety and protection of all election personnel and materials. Read more »
Nigeria: Cash Withdrawals From Federal, State, Local Govt Accounts to Stop Soon - NFIU Boss
The NFIU boss said the plan to stop cash withdrawals from federal, state and local governments' accounts is in line with the anti-money laundering law. Read more »
December 20, 2022
Nigeria: Court Removes Nwosu-Led Executive Committee of ADC
The court also nullified all actions the executive committee of the ADC took from 21 August to date. Read more »
December 21, 2022
Nigeria: Public Relations Practice in Nigeria and the Emerging Contexts
Despite some drawbacks, the trajectory of PR in the country is encouraging. Read more »
December 20, 2022
Nigeria: Doyin Okupe Withdraws From Peter Obi's Campaign
Doyin Okupe was convicted and jailed by the federal high court on Monday in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: After 125 Years, Germany Commences Return of Stolen Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
"We are here to return the Benin Bronzes to where they belong- to the people of Nigeria. We are here to right a wrong," Germany's Foreign Minister, Annalena Baerbock, said. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Governor Orders Release of Detained Teenager Who Allegedly Insulted Him - Official
Sixteen years old Umar was reportedly arrested by the police on 11 December in Nguru for allegedly insulting the governor on social media. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - I'll End Poverty in Nigeria, If Elected President - Tinubu
Mr Tinubu said he would deploy all the human and material resources God bestowed on the country to move it out of poverty. Read more »
Nigeria: Withdrawal Limit - Again, Emefiele Fails to Appear Before Reps, Says He's On Official Assignment Abroad
Mr Emefiele, who was billed to appear before the lower chamber on Tuesday (today) to explain the withdrawal policy, has been asked to honour the invitation on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari, Gbajabiamila in Closed-Door Meeting, Discuss Emefiele's Cashless Policy, Others
Tuesday's meeting was held on the same day Mr Emefiele, again, refused to honour an invitation by the House of Representatives. Read more »
Nigeria: Influential Sokoto Prince, Shehu Malami, Dies At 85, Buhari Mourns
Mr Malami reportedly died in Cairo, Egypt on Monday evening. Read more »
Nigeria: Why More Nigerians Will Be Jailed for Money Laundering - Lawyer
"We have had situations where even individuals transport money to the bank in bullion vans in this country." Read more »
Nigeria: Court Rejects SSS' Request for Arrest Warrant Against CBN Governor Emefiele
The judge criticised the SSS for attempting to use the court as a cover for an irregular move to arrest the CBN governor Emefiele Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak - Death Toll Rises to 51 in Cross River Community
The outbreak has also been1 reported in another local government area of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Rejects SSS' Request for Arrest Warrant Against CBN Governor Emefiele
The judge criticised the SSS for attempting to use the court as a cover for an irregular move to arrest the CBN governor Emefiele Read more »