June 26
Nigeria: Why Nigeria Is Yet to Commence Vaccine Production - Minister
The minister said local production of vaccines is imperative to strengthening the country's health sector. Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - State Govt Must End Open Defecation - Minister
The minister urged other states of the federation to emulate Jigawa State, which he noted is the only state declared free of open defecation. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged N432 Billion Fraud - El-Rufai Sues Kaduna Government, Assembly
The Kaduna State House of Assembly adopted the report of an ad-hoc committee that indicted Mr El-Rufai of fraud and requested his prosecution. Read more »
Nigeria: Rugby Federation Teams Up With Flovale for Global Expansion
The official signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two organisations occurred in Lagos on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Man Arrested Over Alleged Molestation, Gay Sex With 'Several Boys'
Nigeria's anti-gay law enacted in January 2014 stipulates a 14-year prison term for anyone convicted of having sex with members of the same sex. Read more »
Nigeria: Report Diversion of Health Funds in Your Communities, Minister Tasks Nigerians
In March, the Nigerian government authorised the disbursement of N25 billion through the BHCPF across states of the federation. Read more »
Nigeria: Exclusive - Residents Jubilant As Terror Kingpin Relocates to Their Area, Praise Him in New Song
A song released in June by some unidentified singers allegedly from Tsafe says Mr Gide's arrival has allowed them to resume farming in the area. Read more »
Nigeria: #Chivido2024 - Meet Lateef 'Lati' Abiola, Davido's 'Best Man'
Here, PREMIUM TIMES uncovers Lati's background and long-standing friendship with Davido. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Clears Chinese Firm to Seize Nigerian Properties in London
The properties against which Zhongshan sought charging orders are estimated by the company to be possibly worth between £1.3 and £1.7 million Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Total Debt Stock Down 15% in Dollar Terms - Official
In US dollars, the figure fell from $108.2 in December 2023 to $91.4 in March Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Govt Speaks On Whereabouts of Victim of Tuesday's Explosion
The political crisis rocking the oil-rich state turned violent last week, resulting in the death of two persons, including a police officer. Read more »
Nigeria: CSOs, Tech Advocates Discuss Roles of Data, Digital Tools in African Elections
Organisers say applying technology and a data-driven decision-making process will enhance the credibility of elections in African countries. Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Government Restricts Operational Hour of Tricycles, Motorcycles
A government official disclosed this on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Govt. Outlines Plan to Pay Workers' Salary Arrears
The Abia State Government expressed the determination of the present administration to completely change the narrative of owing workers' salaries because "a worker deserves his… Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - NLC, TUC Meet Today
The labour unions will discuss FEC's decision to step down the memo on the new minimum wage at its meeting on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Investors Lose N49 Billion At Nigerian Stock Market Tuesday
The All-Share Index also dropped 0.09 per cent or 87 points to close at 99,217.60, compared to 99,304.12 recorded on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: 2.6 Million Die Annually Due to Alcohol, Drug Use - WHO
Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, says in spite of some reduction in the alcohol-related death rates since 2010, the overall number of deaths due to alcohol consumption… Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Authorities to Relocate Apo Mechanic Village, Other Artisans
"The technical team in charge of the relocation will be set up any moment from now." Read more »
June 25
Nigeria: Tinubu Condoles With Customs Over Officer's Death
Andrew Essien passed away shortly after showing signs of discomfort during a presentation before the National Assembly House Committee on Public Accounts on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Chivido24 - I Would've Been One of Davido's Groomsmen, but Zlatan Ruined Our Friendship - Portable
"He's not in the top ten. He made a mistake, and his tailor let him down. He gave his clothes to a crazy tailor." Read more »
Nigeria: FEC Steps Down Tripartite Committee's Report On Minimum Wage
FEC stepped down the report to allow President Tinubu to make further consultations before sending the proposed minimum wage to the National Assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Your Daughter Will Be Protected, Respected, Connected,'Davido to Chioma's Parents
Despite being held on a weekday, the star-studded event dominated social media all day. Read more »
Nigeria: Emefiele Asks for Court's Permission to Travel Abroad
The judge had ordered the seizure of Mr Emefiele's passport as part of his bail conditions. Read more »
Nigeria: General Taoreed Lagbaja - One Year On the Battle Front
The one year in office of General Lagbaja as the chief of Army Staff has given assurance and renewed hope in the ability of the Nigerian Army to stamp out all forms of criminality… Read more »
Nigeria: Sokoto Govt Speaks On Alleged Plan to Dethrone Sultan
The government's spokesperson, Sambo Danchadi, in a statement, on Tuesday, clarified an executive bill before the State House of Assembly. Read more »