June 09
Nigeria: Ningi's Resumption, Judicial Officers' Pay, North-West Security Take Centre Stage At Senate
Suspended Bauchi senator Abdul Ningi finally took his seat in the Senate chamber after his suspension was lifted. Read more »
Nigeria: NAHCON Secures Release of Seven Nigerian Pilgrims Arrested in Saudi
The pilgrims were arrested at different locations in Mecca between Monday and Saturday. Read more »
Nigeria: Scorecard - Under Tinubu, Nigeria's Education Sector Yet to See Renewed Hope
The education sector under Mr Tinubu has witnessed some avoidable challenges. Read more »
Nigeria: EU's Planned Sanction On Methane Emissions Heightens Pressure On Nigeria
The 5.3 billion cubic metres of natural gas that oil companies flared in Nigeria in 2022 can fill 177 million units of 12.5 kg cylinders. Read more »
Nigeria: How Super Eagles Can Revive Fading 2026 World Cup Dreams
Ahead of Monday's matchday 4 fixture for the Super Eagles in the qualifying series, PREMIUM TIMES highlights some of the gaps that need to be addressed. Read more »
Nigeria: Temi Otedola Is L'oréal Paris' First Nigerian Digital Ambassador
Temi joined the ranks of Kendall Jenner and Viola Davis, who are also ambassadors for the brand. Read more »
Nigeria: Refinery - How Dangote Shamed Past Nigerian Govts - Akpabio
The Senate President says Mr Dangote stunned skeptics by establishing a refinery some nations cannot build. Read more »
Nigeria: Inside Illegal Operations of Mining Firm Responsible for Ibadan Fatal Explosion
On the evening of 16 January, an explosion rocked Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. According to the state government, five lives and properties worth billions of Naira were lost to… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire/Nigeria: 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier - Eagles Land in Abidjan, Set for Official Training
Occupying fifth place in the six-team Group C after three rounds of matches, the Super Eagles know only a win against the Cheetahs on Monday evening will keep them seriously in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Let's Talk STD - Sexually Transmitted Distinction
In a country and a season in which candour is not always seen as a virtue, those who make it the currency of their daily lives are either idolised, endangered or idolised into… Read more »
Nigeria: Mixed Bag for Nigeria's Economy in Tinubu's First Year
With borrowing not offering a lot of prospects, the government's attention shifted more to alternative means of growing the economy including attracting foreign direct investments… Read more »
Nigeria: Soldiers' Killing - Nigerian Troops Kill Six Suspected Ipob Members in Abia Forest
The army said the suspected IPOB members were killed during a clearance operation to track down the killers of five soldiers on 30 May in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints New Leadership for Nigeria's Climate Change Council
The president has also approved that Mr Shelleng is to assume the position of Secretary of the Intergovernmental Committee on National Carbon Market Activation Plan (NCMAP). Read more »
Nigeria: Scorecard - How Nigeria's Oil Sector Fared Under Tinubu in One Year
Mr Tinubu promised to implement key reforms in the energy sector, ensure collaboration between security agencies and oil industry operators to stem oil theft and abolish fuel… Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Collapsed Mine - Alake Condoles Victims, Vows to Enforce Miners Insurance
To enhance safety measures and relieve miners and their families in the event of accidents, Mr Alake declared that insurance policies for miners across the country will be… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Approves Mandate for Envoy On Climate Action, Expands Green Economy Membership Committee
Mr Tinubu emphasised diligence, dedication, and patriotism in executing this critical national assignment to realise his administration's agenda on climate action and green… Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Proposed N62,000 Grossly Inadequate for Nigerian Workers - Group
"The current economic realities make the proposed wage of N62,000 by the federal government to the labour union grossly inadequate to meet the basic needs of workers and their… Read more »
Nigeria: How Naira Devaluation Impacts Imports Positively, Exports Positively - Official
According to the official, imports and exports are usually affected by market forces, which implies the forces of demand and supply. Read more »
Nigeria: Group Condemns Attack On Journalist By FCMB Security Guards
The journalist, Emmanuel Nwazue, who works at Afia TV, was allegedly assaulted by the security guards while he was monitoring the indefinite strike declared by the labour unions. Read more »
Nigeria: Two Nigerian Pilgrims Die in Saudi Arabia
The two pilgrims from Kwara State have been buried according to Islamic rites in Madina. Read more »
Nigeria: $10 Billion Gas Project - National Assembly, NLNG Head for Showdown Over Contract Details
The NLNG has instructed the project contractors not to give access to committees of the National Assembly to the details of the Train-7 gas project in Rivers State. Read more »
June 07
Nigeria: Autopsy Reveals Possible Cause of Mohbad's Death
The Lagos State Police exhumed Mohbad's body for an autopsy on 21 September 2023 to unravel the uncertainties that surrounded his death. Read more »
Nigeria: How Bank Security Guards Assaulted Me During Labour Strike - Journalist
The journalist Emmanuel Nwazue, who works at Afia TV, was allegedly assaulted by the security guards while he was monitoring the strike declared by the labour unions. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Remands Traditional Ruler, Four Others Over Alleged Murder of Security Operatives
The victims were ambushed and murdered on 3 May by "a large group of armed criminals", according to the police. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Gains Slightly At Forex Markets
Naira closed on Thursday at N1,481.49 as against N1,488.60/$1 posted in the previous segment on Wednesday Read more »