Nigeria: 11 Years and Counting - Nigeria's U-17 World Cup Heroes Still Await Reward

During a reception at the Government House in Calabar, Mr Imoke had promised houses to 21 players and ten team officials. Read more »

Nigeria: Naira Appreciates Significantly Against Dollar At Official Market

Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ Exchange, revealed that the Naira gained N42.15 on the day. Read more »

Nigeria: Reckless Driving Kills More Passengers Than Drivers - FRSC

"Crashes do not discriminate, and we must all take responsibility for creating safer roads." Read more »

Nigeria: Road Accidents - Forty-Three People Die in 10 Months in Imo - FRSC

The agency disclosed this on Thursday in Owerri. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria, Seven Others Begin African-Led HIV Vaccine Development

The World Health Organisation (WHO) had on Tuesday named HIV, malaria, Tuberculosis, and 14 other pathogens as top priorities for new vaccine development Read more »

Nigeria: Incessant Grid Collapses - Minister Orders Immediate Implementation of Committee's Report

Mr Tunji said that the committee was set up to address the incessant grid collapses in the power sector. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Equity Market Rebounds With N217 Billion Gain

Japaul Gold led the activity chart in volume with 100.93 million, while Julius Berger led in value of deals worth N4.55 billion. Read more »

Nigeria: Plan International Nigeria Expended N150 Billion On Projects in 10 Years - Official

The organisation also presented a strategy to reach 20 million girls through its projects in the next five years (2024 - 2028). Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Court Dismisses Nigeria's Objection to Death Row Inmate's Trial

The ECOWAS Court held that it had jurisdiction over the matter, noting that the case raised allegations of human rights violations. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu's Economic Policies Yielding Positive Results - Minister

"You see, we are not seeing it physically but in terms of indices ... you will see that the economy is performing." Read more »

Nigeria: What Do Nigerian Laws Say About Prosecution of Underage Children?

A PREMIUM TIMES review of the relevant Nigerian laws and speaking with lawyers reveal a series of legal violations in the recent trial of minors arrested in connection with the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Onion Farmers, Marketers Record 50% Post-Harvest Losses - Association

Rising production costs, post-harvest losses, inflation, and climate change are major challenges confronting onion farmers nationwide. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu's New Ministers Undergo Induction Retreat, Tasked to Shun Sectional Interests

"As ministers in your respective ministries, the president has entrusted you with the mandate of driving the administration's Renewed Hope agenda." Read more »

Africa: Unusual Reasons Africa Wanted Trump to Win, By Azu Ishiekwene

I understand wealthy US citizens and conservatives of the evangelical hue rooting for Donald Trump. The rich believe he would loosen regulations and protect them and their… Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorist Leaders Begging to Surrender - Nigerian Military

"We are opening a surrendering corridor for that purpose." Read more »

Nigeria: New Terror Group Emerges in Northwest Nigeria - DHQ

He said that the terrorists began incursions into northern parts of Sokoto and Kebbi states from the Niger Republic. Read more »

Nigeria: Inside Controversies Trailing Recruitment, Appointment of Unizik Vice Chancellor

A new twist has now been added to the controversy as the Federal Ministry of Education nullifies the recruitment and appointment. Read more »

Nigeria: IGP Orders Personnel to Wear Black Band in Tribute to Late Coas for Seven Days - Lagbaja

The Federal Government had on Wednesday ordered the national flag to be flown at half-mast to mourn the deceased COAS, who was appointed on 19 June 2023 by President Bola Tinubu. Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorised Inter-Border Communities in Niger, Kaduna Mourn Army Chief Lagbaja

Mr Lagbaja, a lieutenant general, while serving as General Officer Commanding, I Division Kaduna, led operations against groups terrorising border communities in Birnin Gwari,… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Women Run - Organisers Thrilled With Massive Turnout As Foreign Runners Arrive

Coordinator Tayo Popoola expressed delight at the response while emphasising the need for control to maintain the event's integrity. Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Kill 10, Burn Homes in Niger

Eyewitnesses said the bandits set homes and goods ablaze during the attack. Read more »

Nigeria: My Talent, Not Looks, Got Me Far in Nollywood - Carolyna Hutchings

Born to a Scottish father and a Nigerian mother, Carolyna began her acting journey in 2004 and gained the spotlight with her role in Deadly Care. Read more »

Nigeria: Nimet Predicts Three-Day Sunshine, Haziness From Thursday

NiMet urged the public to take necessary precautions as dust particles are in suspension. Read more »

Africa: Experts Converge in Lagos to Discuss Africa's Preparedness Against Global Health Threats

The two-day conference is organised by the Global Emerging Pathogens Treatment Consortium (GET) in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Health. Read more »

Nigeria: NAPTIP Trains 500 Teachers On Human Trafficking

The agency's Director-General, Binta Bello, said this at the opening of a Training of Trainers Workshop for teachers in Colleges of Education in Benue, Delta and Enugu on Wednesday… Read more »