July 02
Nigeria: NNPC Declares State of Emergency On Crude Oil Production
Mr Kyari said the move is towards increasing Nigeria's crude oil production and growing its reserves Read more »
Nigeria: South-East Governors Resolve to Meet Tinubu Over Nnamdi Kanu
Mr Kanu has been in detention since he was rearrested in June 2021 and brought back to Nigeria from Kenya under controversial circumstances. Read more »
Nigeria: Obi Cubana, Quadrangle Media Launch 'Next Naija Couple' Reality Show
It will feature 24 participants living together in a luxurious villa for eight weeks, starting 6 October. Read more »
Nigeria: Abiodun Orders Manhunt for Kidnappers of Sagamu-Ijebu Ode Highway Travellers
While promising that the perpetrators would be smoked out and punished, Mr Abiodun said Ogun State will not be allowed to become a den for kidnappers. Read more »
Nigeria: South-East Governors, Others in Closed-Door Meeting
Although the reason for the meeting is unclear as of the time of filing this report, there are indications that it may be connected to the growing insecurity in the South-east and… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Tea Company Protests Alleged Intimidation By Multinational Rival
Z&Y Black Tea accuses Promasidor Holdings of harassment of its workers over the similarity of trademarks. Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Advocate Implementation of Local Content Law in Nigeria's Oil Sector
The stakeholders made the call while speaking at the ongoing 2024 Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG) Energy Week in Abuja on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Overhauls Withholding Tax, Grants Exemptions to Farmers, SMEs
Withholding Tax (WHT) serves as a prepayment of Income Tax, deducted at rates between 5 per cent and 10 per cent depending on the transaction Read more »
Nigeria: Police Declare Retired Officer, Seven Others Wanted
PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the declaration was connected to the recent killing of two police operatives and three vigilante members in early May. Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Kill Another Nigerian University Lecturer
The incident in Katsina was the second time in less than 10 days that terrorists killed a university lecturer in Nigeria's north-west. Read more »
Nigeria: Three People Rescued From Collapsed Abuja Building
She said that the victims had been taken to the hospital where they were treated and discharged. Read more »
Nigeria: Driver Sues Nigerian Senator Over 'Illegal Detention'
Oliver Abele has been detained by the police in Abuja since 18 June following a complaint by the senator, Titus Zam (APC- Benue North-West). Read more »
Nigeria: $6bn Hydropower Project - Ex-Minister Seeks Court's Permission to Travel Abroad, EFCC Opposes Request
After his arraignment in January, the court seized Mr Agunloye's passport to grant him a N50 million bail. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Emirate Crisis - Lawmakers Delay Resumption From Recess Over 'Bomb Scare'
Since 23 May when the lawmakers proceeded on a two-week recess, they have not resumed. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Launches Advisory, Task Force to Eliminate Malaria
The ministerial task force, the minister said, will comprise Nigeria-based stakeholders with in-depth knowledge and experience in malaria control and elimination efforts. Read more »
Nigeria: Traditional Rulers Speak On Calls for State of Emergency in Rivers
A protracted political crisis has disrupted peace and governance in the state. Read more »
July 01
Nigeria: Court Frees Man After 15 Years in Prison Without Trial
The judge held that detaining the man in prison without charge or trial was unjustifiable. Read more »
Nigeria: NPFL Transfers - Rangers Secure Young Striker Chimobi Igwilo On Three-Year Deal
The young forward will challenge for a place in coach Fidelis Ilechukwu's squad. Read more »
July 02
Nigeria: How Nigeria's House of Reps Fared Under Tajudeen Abbas in One Year
The House set an agenda for itself and indicated the objectives it seeks to achieve after one year. Read more »
July 01
Nigeria: Deadly Attacks On Police, Imo Killing, Other Top Stories From South-East
This is a review of top events which occurred in Nigeria's South-east within the past week. Read more »
Nigeria: Investigations Revealed N30 Billion Cash Inflow Into Mompha's Bank Account - Witness
The witness told the court what he learned about Mompha and his company and the details of the allegations against them during an investigation. Read more »
July 02
Nigeria: Auditor General Assures of Timely Submission of Reports to NASS
The AuGF said he has initiated a series of reforms since assuming duties, aimed at repositioning the OAuGF for efficient service delivery. Read more »
July 01
Nigeria: Oyo Govt Sets Up Committee for Olubadan's Coronation
The committee is chaired by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Ademola Ojo. Read more »
Nigeria: Wike Fumes Over Allocation of Land Meant for Bus Terminal
Mr Wike said the land designated for the bus terminal in the Central Business District, where a train track was expected to pass through had been allocated to somebody. Read more »
Nigeria: No Explosion At Zungeru Power Plant - Minister
He explained that the Zungeru power plant is on the grid and the plant is running at optimum capacity. Read more »