Nigeria: Edo Records Three Suspected Cases of Mpox - Official

The official said that the patients were not in critical condition but are being isolated as part of the state's enhanced surveillance measures. Read more »

Nigeria: Amnesty Accuses Security Agencies of Enforced Disappearances in South-East Nigeria

The police and the military have yet to react to the accusation. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Wasted Over $500,000 At COP28 - Tinubu's Aide

"President Bola Tinubu is fully aware of and sensitive to the economic conditions confronting our people, and as a result, he approved an audit of the expenditure profile of last… Read more »

Nigeria: Why NNPC Reduced Stake in Dangote Refinery - Audited Report

"As at 31 December 2023, NNPC Limited holds a 7.25 per cent interest in DPRP FZE," the NNPC Ltd said in its report. Read more »

Nigeria: Vow2024 - Annual Voice of Women Conference Holds in October

The conference will host grassroots and urban women in constructive conversations on the crucial roles of grassroots women in achieving inclusive policies. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Records More Cholera Cases As Death Toll Increases

Lagos recorded the highest number with 117 new suspected cases while Abia, Kwara, Adamawa and Kano recorded one each. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Offers Dollar-Denominated Bonds for Subscription

It is a five-year domestic FGN dollar bond due in 2029, at an interest rate of 9.75 per cent per annum. Read more »

Nigeria: Urgent Action Needed to Save Millions of Nigerian Children From Malnutrition - UN

"The scenes I saw were heart-wrenching because I saw babies fighting for their lives. It is unconscionable that we should see this level of suffering today." Read more »

Nigeria: Mpox - Nigeria Records Decline in Cases

The Nigerian government said that the new Mpox cases were recorded across 26 local government areas (LGAs) in 18 states. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Sacks Hajj Commission Chair Amidst Corruption Allegations, Appoints Replacement

PREMIUM TIMES had earlier reported that Mr Arabi and NAHCON secretary Abdullahi Kotangora were indicted in an ongoing investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission… Read more »

Nigeria: Amidst Fuel Crisis, NNPC Retail Cedes Total Control to Ovh

Nigerians largely blame NNPC Ltd for the fuel crisis in the country. But in reality, the NNPC Retail no longer exists. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Approves Use of NNPC Dividends for Payment of Petrol Subsidy - Report

The president approved Mr Kyari's request on 6 June, a report has said. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu's New Presidential Jet Will Save Nigeria Millions of Dollars - Presidency

Many Nigerians have criticised the purchase of the presidential jet at a time when most are experiencing austerity measures. Read more »

Nigeria: Investors Lose N750bn to Selloffs in Dangote Cement,Tier-1 Banks

Market breadth closed positive with 31 gainers and 19 losers. Read more »

Nigeria: More Lagos Doctors Protest As Abductors Hold Colleague Captive for Eight Months

Mrs Popoola's husband has since been released after a ransom was reportedly paid, but she and her nephew remain in the abductors' captivity. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Psquare May Never Reunite Again - Paul (Rudeboy)

"Even if we're not doing P-Square, can't we still be brothers? Even if we're not making music, can't we still be brothers?" Read more »

Nigeria: Police Summon NLC President Over Alleged Terrorism Financing, Cybercrime, Others

On 7 August, security operatives had raided the NLC headquarters in Abuja. Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria Donates Secretariat Space for West African Anti-Corruption Institutions Network

President Tinubu reiterated the importance of cross-border cooperation, harmonization of legal frameworks, and concrete actions to secure the West African region's future. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Call Out Nursing Council Over Refusal to Verify Licence to Practise Abroad

The NMCN licence verification is a mandatory requirement for any Nigeria-trained nurse to relocate abroad. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Implementation of New Minimum Wage Is Delayed in Akwa Ibom - - - Official

The state government says it is willing to discuss the matter with labour. Read more »

West Africa: Tinubu Urges Ecowas Countries to Ratify, Fully Implement Anti-Corruption Protocol

President Tinubu said he strengthened "all the anti-corruption agencies in Nigeria by not interfering in their activities and ensuring that they are adequately funded. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Disgraceful Paris Olympics Performance

The athletes need not be blamed for the unfortunate outcomes but the sports administrators for their fabled incompetence. Read more »

Nigeria: Nasarawa Stadium - Players, Others Lament Lack of Maintenance, Sub-Standard Work

The Nasarawa Stadium is currently in a state of disrepair, with grass overgrowth and neglect evident, reflecting a lack of upkeep and maintenance. Read more »

Nigeria: Exclusive - Ex-First Bank Official Accuses Billionaire Oba Otudeko of Massive Fraud

Mrs Ezenwa alleges that unsecured loans of roughly N12 billion were given to a company in which Mr Otudeko has significant investment even though the facility was masked as loans… Read more »

Nigeria: JTI Certifies Environment Newspaper, Naturenews for Media Integrity

Launched on 1st October, 2020 NatureNews is an independent online newspaper edbased in Abuja, Nigeria. Read more »