Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Overhauls Withholding Tax, Grants Exemptions to Farmers, SMEs

Withholding Tax (WHT) serves as a prepayment of Income Tax, deducted at rates between 5 per cent and 10 per cent depending on the transaction Read more »

Nigeria: Police Declare Retired Officer, Seven Others Wanted

PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the declaration was connected to the recent killing of two police operatives and three vigilante members in early May. Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists Kill Another Nigerian University Lecturer

The incident in Katsina was the second time in less than 10 days that terrorists killed a university lecturer in Nigeria's north-west. Read more »

Nigeria: Three People Rescued From Collapsed Abuja Building

She said that the victims had been taken to the hospital where they were treated and discharged. Read more »

Nigeria: Driver Sues Nigerian Senator Over 'Illegal Detention'

Oliver Abele has been detained by the police in Abuja since 18 June following a complaint by the senator, Titus Zam (APC- Benue North-West). Read more »

Nigeria: $6bn Hydropower Project - Ex-Minister Seeks Court's Permission to Travel Abroad, EFCC Opposes Request

After his arraignment in January, the court seized Mr Agunloye's passport to grant him a N50 million bail. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Emirate Crisis - Lawmakers Delay Resumption From Recess Over 'Bomb Scare'

Since 23 May when the lawmakers proceeded on a two-week recess, they have not resumed. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Launches Advisory, Task Force to Eliminate Malaria

The ministerial task force, the minister said, will comprise Nigeria-based stakeholders with in-depth knowledge and experience in malaria control and elimination efforts. Read more »

Nigeria: Traditional Rulers Speak On Calls for State of Emergency in Rivers

A protracted political crisis has disrupted peace and governance in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Frees Man After 15 Years in Prison Without Trial

The judge held that detaining the man in prison without charge or trial was unjustifiable. Read more »

Nigeria: NPFL Transfers - Rangers Secure Young Striker Chimobi Igwilo On Three-Year Deal

The young forward will challenge for a place in coach Fidelis Ilechukwu's squad. Read more »

Nigeria: How Nigeria's House of Reps Fared Under Tajudeen Abbas in One Year

The House set an agenda for itself and indicated the objectives it seeks to achieve after one year. Read more »

Nigeria: Deadly Attacks On Police, Imo Killing, 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: Investigations Revealed N30 Billion Cash Inflow Into Mompha's Bank Account - Witness

The witness told the court what he learned about Mompha and his company and the details of the allegations against them during an investigation. Read more »

Nigeria: Auditor General Assures of Timely Submission of Reports to NASS

The AuGF said he has initiated a series of reforms since assuming duties, aimed at repositioning the OAuGF for efficient service delivery. Read more »

Nigeria: Oyo Govt Sets Up Committee for Olubadan's Coronation

The committee is chaired by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Ademola Ojo. Read more »

Nigeria: Wike Fumes Over Allocation of Land Meant for Bus Terminal

Mr Wike said the land designated for the bus terminal in the Central Business District, where a train track was expected to pass through had been allocated to somebody. Read more »

Nigeria: No Explosion At Zungeru Power Plant - Minister

He explained that the Zungeru power plant is on the grid and the plant is running at optimum capacity. Read more »

Nigeria: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike Maintains 'Steez' in £1,499 Versace Outfit

Photos of the Minister in the high-end designer coat surfaced online on Monday. Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists Ambush Security Convoy, Kill Five Police Officers in Katsina

The terrorists reportedly stole five AK-47 rifles after killing the officers. Read more »

Nigeria: INEC Proposes 142 Recommendations to Improve Electoral Process

Cases of severe gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach and intestine confirmed to be caused by cholera, have been detected in Kirikiri Medium Security Prison in Lagos… Read more »

Nigeria: WHO Intervenes As Nigeria Records Cholera Outbreak in Prison

This discovery contradicts the previous position of the National Correctional Service (NCoS) spokesperson, Abubakar Umar, who had declared correctional centres cholera-free only… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Kill Wanted Biafra Leader, Arrest Two Other 'Notorious Terrorists'

The Nigerian army said the troops killed the wanted kingpin and arrested others during multiple operations in Nigeria's south-east. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Police Force Wasn't Established to Succeed - Senate Leader

"I maintain that the police have not been set up properly to succeed in this nation. Effective policing in Nigeria is almost impossible unless there are fundamental changes," he… Read more »

Nigeria: Rivers Election Commission Fixes Date for Local Elections

The announcement is coming less than two weeks after Governor Fubara inaugurated caretaker committees for the 23 local councils in the Read more »