August 12
Nigeria: Nigerian University Bans Use of Hot Plates, Boiling Rings in Hostels
The ban is a fallout of the rise in the monthly electricity bill of the university to N250 million from N88 million. Read more »
Nigeria: Addressing Brain Drain in Nigeria's Health Sector
An average of two to three doctors reportedly resign from Lagos State's primary and secondary facilities every month without commensurate replacement. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Polytechnic Seeks Patent to Produce Fuel-Less Generators
An official said the 2.5kva generating set was environmentally friendly, safe and could run for 21 hours. Read more »
Nigeria: Reform in Nigeria's Hard Environment (II)
In an earlier article, attention focused on the antecedents to public service reform in Nigeria. As argued in the article, a number of factors accounted for the increasing interest… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Governor Warns Council Officials Against Sabotaging Govt Projects
He warned them against diverting items meant to empower the people. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Detain Teenager Accused of Raping Minor
The survivor's father reportedly went to the police station requesting to withdraw the case. Read more »
Nigeria: How Paul Teamed Up With Jude, Marginalised, Humiliated Me - Peter P-Square Breaks Silence
"I blame myself for not responding to your tweet in April 2015, claiming that you wrote and sang all of P-SQUARE's songs. As advised by family and friends, I didn't respond to… Read more »
Nigeria: Two Federal Lawmakers Trade Words Over Political Tension in Kano
Abdulmummin Jibrin accused Ado Doguwa of fuelling the fued among political elites in Kano State. Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Will Be Bigger Than Them All' - the Trap of Fame and Status in Ministry, By Ayo Akerele
When the church becomes an institution of class and caucuses, rather than that of oneness, unity, and collaboration, the quality of Christian leadership will be gravely… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Must Investigate Coup Calls and Waving of Russian Flags
PREMIUM TIMES believes that as we monitor and forge our position in the ongoing geo-political transformation, Nigeria's ambition must be to retain its strategic autonomy derived… Read more »
Nigeria: Heritage Bank - 17.6% of Depositors Unpaid Due to Verification Issues - NDIC
The remaining 17.64 per cent of the insured deposits yet to be paid were largely depositors whose accounts have post no debits (PND) instructions or have no BVN." Read more »
August 11
Nigeria: As Mpox Cases Rise in DRC, Others, Nigeria Reintroduces Health Declaration Forms At Airports
While Nigeria recorded 24 cases with no deaths, the DRC topped with 13,791 cases and 450 deaths. Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Condemns Burning of Redeemed Church in Kontagora
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (Champion Zonal Headquarters) located along the Federal College of Education (FCE) Road in Kontagora was looted and set afire in the early… Read more »
Nigeria: NLC Demands Apology From Nigerian Government, Police for for Raid On Secretariat
NLC said "the response of the government to our queries will determine what our next line of action will be in the coming days." Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Replies Obasanjo, Denies Fixing Own Salaries, Allowances
The Senate said its members received only the salaries and allowances fixed by RMAFC. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Lawyer, Two Others in South-East
The incident occurred at about 8 a.m. on Sunday in Nkpologwu Community, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, residents told PREMIUM TIMES. Read more »
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Nigeria's Rena Wakama Named Best Basketball Coach
Remarkably also, Nigeria's Ezinne Kalu was named in the All-Second Team of Paris2024 Women's Basketball. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Customs Address Smuggling, Other Ills in New Movie 'Beyond the Badge'
The movie, 'Beyond the Badge,' not only tells a gripping story but also delves into themes of love, faith, acts of service, and dedication. Read more »
Nigeria: Deadly Attack On Police, Simon Ekpa's Hiring of American Lobbyist, 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: NLC Demands Apology From Nigerian Government, Police for Raid On Secretariat
NLC said "the response of the government to our queries will determine what our next line of action will be in the coming days." Read more »
Nigeria: How to Manage Dangote, Other Interests in Nigerian Oil Refining Sector - Oshoma
"NNPC has allocated over 35 cargoes of crude to the Dangote refinery. Dangote has received about 23, rejected two based on pricing, and is currently negotiating pricing on at least… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Disqualifies Six Àbanks in Bids in Retail Dutch Auction
The disqualified bids, which included $279 million from six banks, were rejected due to various compliance failures, including late submissions and invalid forms. Read more »
Nigeria: Another Nigerian Professor Faces Panel Over Sexual Harassment Allegations
A suspended professor of law at the University of Calabar, Cyril Ndifon, is currently standing trial for alleged sexual harassment of his students. Read more »
Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance Protests - How Dangote's Mother's Charity Food Store, Others Were Looted
"What we lost is estimated at over N5 billion. Two containers from China and two and a half containers from Turkey that arrived recently were looted." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Rena Wakama - From Greenhorn to Overachiever
Halfway into her two-year contract, Wakama has shut her critics up and wowed those who agreed she deserved a chance to prove her mettle. Read more »