Nigeria: NHRC to Monitor Nationwide Protest, Cautions Security Operatives

The NHRC says protests and peaceful assemblies offer an opportunity for the people to participate in shaping their societies and upholding the principles of democracy. Read more »

Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance - One Year Not Enough to Solve Nigeria's Problem - Akpabio Tells Protesters

Mr Akpabio urged the protesters to be patient and give more time to the federal government to address the hardship and suffering. Read more »

Nigeria: Student Loan - NELFUND Disburses N1.17 Billion to Nigerian Students, Pledges Accountability

The Managing Director of the agency, Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this during a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Faces $200m Funding Gap of Required Sum for Immunisation - Official

Mr Yakubu disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at a Multi-Stakeholders Technical Workshop for the Optimisation of Immunisation Financing in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Otedola Backs Tinubu's Windfall Tax, Blasts Bank Chiefs for Owning Private Jets

Mr Otedola says "I am particularly critical of the culture of flamboyance, especially the ownership and operation of private jets." Read more »

Nigeria: Falcons Out of Olympics After Third Consecutive Loss

Three first-half goals left the Falcons with a mountain they were unable to climb against Japan on Wednesday in Nantes. Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery - for Love of Country, Beyond Profit and Passion

Critics of the Dangote Refinery might be called "deniers." Their scepticisms stem from Nigeria's history of failing its citizens, making it difficult for them to believe that an… Read more »

Nigeria: Most Nigerians Support #EndBadGovernance Protest - Poll

The PREMIUM TIMES poll was conducted via this newspaper's accounts on two social media platforms - Facebook and X (Twitter) - to survey readers' stances on the planned protest. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Records 170 New Cholera Cases, Three Deaths

According to the report, the number of deaths represents a case fatality rate of 1.8 per cent, which is lower than that of the previous week (2.9 per cent). Read more »

Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance Protest - Oyebanji Talks Tough in-State Broadcast

"We cannot afford another massive destruction of our economic base as witnessed during the #EndSARS protest that led to the destruction of many private and government… Read more »

Africa: Nigeria's Creative Forces Dominate TikTok's Inaugural Visionary Voices Africa List

The Visionary Voices Africa List highlights the significant impact the honourees have on media, entertainment, and cultural representation across the continent Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Nigerian Govt Begs Youth to Shelve Planned Protests

The government says it acknowledges that some of its policies have caused challenges for Nigerians. Read more »

Nigeria: Uncompleted Classrooms Keeping Kaduna Pupils Out of School

This structure, intended to be part of a new block of 24 classrooms, stands as a stark symbol of broken promises and unfulfilled potential. Read more »

Nigeria: Hardship Protest - Kano Organisers Outline Demands

The group vowed to continue the processions until their demands are accepted by the government Read more »

Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Sports Minister Threatens to Sanction Erring Officials Over Ofili's 100m Registration Controversy

The minister has directed the AFN and NOC to ensure that Ofili is not deprived of the opportunity to compete in the races for which she is qualified and registered to represent the… Read more »

Nigeria: President Tinubu Mourns Iconic Artiste Onyeka Onwenu

The President stated that Onyeka Onwenu lives on in her immortal masterpieces. Read more »

Nigeria: Ayuba, Femi Kuti, Patience Ozokwor, Charly Boy, Others Pay Tribute to Late Onyeka Onwenu

Onyeka Onwenu reportedly collapsed after performing at an event on Tuesday in Lagos. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Loses About N7.2 Trillion to Healthcare-Associated Infections Annually - Official

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are infections that patients acquire while receiving treatment for medical or surgical conditions within a healthcare setting. Read more »

Nigeria: In Ekiti, Students, Lecturers Groan Over High Cost of Living

"The current situation has the potential to disrupt academic activities if the government doesn't act to bring down the cost of living," a student said. Read more »

Nigeria: Hardship Protest - Nigerian University Issues Safety Guideline

Scheduled for 1 to 10 August, some Nigerians have planned a nationwide protest to demand economic and political reforms. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Activates National Emergency Operation Centre

An official says 52 local government areas in 20 states have already been affected by flooding. Read more »

Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Super Falcons Ready for Must-Win Clash Against Japan

Though the Super Falcons are beaming with confidence, nothing suggests the Japanese team will be easy to trample upon. Read more »

Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Team Nigeria's Captain Suffers Defeat in Opening Game

Opeyori lost to Swiss opponent Tobias Kuenzi in two straight sets (22-20, 21-14) Read more »

Nigeria: Paris 2024 - AFN's Negligence Dashes Favour Ofili's 100m Olympic Dream

This unpardonable exclusion has been attributed to the negligence of both the Athletic Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and the Nigeria Olympic Committee, NOC Read more »

Nigeria: Music Legend Onyeka Onwenu Dies

Onyeka Onwenu was born in 1952, in Obosi, Anambra State. Read more »