May 24
Nigeria: NFVCB Clarifies Ban On Ritual, Smoking Scenes in Nollywood
"NFVCB aims to classify, not stifle creativity, ensuring appropriate ratings for content depicting tobacco or nicotine product". Read more »
Nigeria: Court Stops New Kano Emirate Law That Allows Sanusi Back
The court adjourned the case to 3 June for hearing of the Fundamental Rights application Read more »
Nigeria: Northern Elders Forum Cautions Kano Governor Over Scrapping of Emirates
The forum says the scrapping of the five emirates showed the struggles that traditional rulers face in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Restates Confidence in Air Peace Aftermath UK Complaint
The Nigerian minister assured the UK Civil Aviation Authority of the government's confidence in the safety of the operations of all Nigerian flag carriers. Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC, Schlumberger Sign Agreement to Boost Upstream Operations
NNPC Ltd says the agreement with Schlumberger is part of strategic reforms aimed at unlocking opportunities in the nation's oil and gas industry. Read more »
May 23
Nigeria: Slain Brother of Premium Times Editor for Burial
He was shot dead by suspected kidnappers Read more »
Nigeria: Banky W Undergoes Fourth Cancer Surgery
The singer underwent a third surgery for skin cancer in October 2017. Read more »
Nigeria: We've No Plan to Increase Tax Burden On Nigerians - VP Shettima
Mr Shettima said the federal government is targeting a boost in tax collection efficiency. Read more »
May 24
Nigeria: How Lawmakers Accelerated, Passed Bill to Change Nigeria's National Anthem
The National Anthem bill was passed on Thursday after it scaled first second and third reading at the same sitting. Read more »
May 23
Nigeria: Be 'Realistic', Tinubu Can't Solve Country's Problems in One Year - Sanusi to Nigerians
Lamido Sanusi, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, spoke at the Rivers State Economic & Investment Summit 2024 in Port Harcourt. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Probes Abandoned Federal Projects Across Nigeria
The Senate said billions of naira have been expended on the abandoned projects. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Orders Review of Composition of Tertiary Institutions' Governing Councils
The directive, which is contained in a statement issued by Mr Tinubu's Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, followed the controversy that trailed the… Read more »
Nigeria: Aviation Minister, Predecessor Clash Over Emirates' Return to Nigeria
The former aviation minister, Osita Chidoka, said the Emirate's return to Nigeria is a reminder of the deepening lack of Nigeria's "national pride" in the world Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Kingmakers in Government House to Select New Emir
The kingmakers are expected to formalise the reinstatement of Lamido Sanusi as the sole emir of Kano. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Governor Signs Law Scraping Five Emirates to Reinstate Sanusi
The governor signed the bill at Government House on Thursday, the same day it was unanimously passed by the state lawmakers. Read more »
Nigeria: Bill to Change Nigeria's National Anthem Passes Second Reading At Senate
The bill seeks to revert to the old anthem, which was adopted at independence in 1960. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Ask Govt to Reopen Banex Plaza
The plaza was shut down by the Nigerian Army following the assault on two soldiers last Saturday. Read more »
Nigeria: Lawmakers Pass Bill to Revert to Old National Anthem
The bill passed through first, second and third reading on Thursday amidst the opposition from some lawmakers. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate in Closed-Door Session to Change Nigerian National Anthem
The Senate is proposing to hurriedly pass the bill returning to the old National Anthem without consultations with Nigeria or organising a public hearing to get their input. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Journalist Re-Elected to International Press Institute Executive Board
Mr Adedoyin will represent Nigeria and Africa on the IPI board, which is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Making Efforts to Reduce the Cost of Living, Enrich Citizens - Minister
The minister said the Tinubu administration came on the strength of the Renewed Hope Agenda and had started laying a solid and enduring foundation that would make life better for… Read more »
Nigeria: Tribunal Announces Date to Deliver Judgment On Kogi Governorship Election
Mr Ajaka, dissatisfied with the outcome of the election, filed a petition before the Kogi tribunal, challenging Mr Ododo's victory. Read more »
Nigeria: SFH, Taraba Govt Empower 87 Indigent Persons Living With HIV
N70,000 cash was given to each of the 87 beneficiaries as seed grant after an assessment of the viability of their business plans. Read more »
Nigeria: Lawmakers Pass Law to Abolish Four Kano Emirates
The bill scraps Bichi, Rano, Gaya, and Karaye emirates Read more »
Nigeria: Nollywood Guilds Pledge Support for Smoke-Free Films Campaign
"Smoking remains prevalent in our movies, contravening the NTC Act and the Tobacco Control Regulations 2019". Read more »