Nigeria: CBN Orders Banks to Publish Dormant Account Holders' Details Online

The guidelines aim to enhance transparency and ensure unclaimed funds are properly accounted for. Keywords: CBN, dormant account, publish Read more »

Nigeria: NBA Condemns Benue Governor, Assembly's Move to Remove Chief Judge

In a resolution passed on Tuesday, the Benue State House of Assembly recommended the swearing-in of the next most senior judge to fill the anticipated vacuum. Read more »

Nigeria: Netherlands to Return Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

"We congratulate Nigeria for being at the forefront of efforts to reclaim colonial looted art." Read more »

Nigeria: Obasanjo, Jonathan, Nigerian Governors Mourn Edwin Clark

The Ijaw leader died on Monday night at the age of 97 years. Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Embassy Posts Cryptic Message After American Lawmaker Claimed USAID Funded Boko Haram

While condemning the atrocities of the Boko Haram terrorist groups, the US Mission to Nigeria stated that "comprehensive monitoring and evaluation systems are in place to help… Read more »

Nigeria: Ned Nwoko Isn't My Child's Father, Polygamy Not for Me' - Chika Ike

This is not the first time Chika has been linked to Mr Nwoko. Read more »

Nigeria: NBS Says Nigeria's Inflation Figure Dropped to 24.48% After Rebasing

The NBS said the food index for January 2025 was 110.03, resulting in a food inflation rate of 26.08 per cent year-on-year. Read more »

Nigeria: Paternity Battle - Court Rejects Ex-Minister's Plea to Stop Use of DNA Test Result

The judge rather asked the ex-minister to serve the respondents with all the processes filed in the suit within two days. Read more »

Nigeria: Lassa Fever - Three Health Workers Infected As NCDC Reports Reduction in Confirmed Cases

Data contained in its latest Situation report revealed that 68 new confirmed cases were recorded across seven states which includes Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Taraba, Kogi, Gombe, and… Read more »

Nigeria: 789 Ex-Terrorists Undergoing De-Radicalisation, Rehabilitation, Reintegration - Nigeria's Defence Chief

He said that more than 120,000 insurgents and their families had surrendered since the inception of the programme. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Immigration Service Arrests 40 Illegal Immigrants in Oyo State

The arrests were made possible by credible intelligence, which led officials to the hideouts of the illegal immigrants. Read more »

Nigeria: Burna Boy to Perform At Wireless Festival 2025 Alongside Drake

This marks Burna's third performance at the prestigious event. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Governor Speaks On 'Plan' to Arrest Women Without Bras, Pants

A team of local security forces in Anambra State, last week, announced plans to arrest women who walk around without putting on their bras and pants in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Ogun Police Declare Portable Wanted

"...members of the public are strongly advised to assist the Police by providing any valuable information that can lead to his immediate arrest." Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-Kwara Governor Ahmed Diverted Funds Meant for 51 UBEC Projects - EFCC's Witness

The prosecution witness said the UBEC Project Monitoring Committee discovered the projects were abandoned despite UBEC's approval for the projects and funds for their execution,… Read more »

Nigeria: Six Civilians Accidentally Killed As Nigerian Airforce Repels Terrorists' Attack in Katsina State

The Nigerian airforce described the reports of the accidental killings as troubling as the Chief of the Air Staff, Hasan Abubakar, orders a thorough investigation Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Soldiers Free 59 Kidnapped Victims As Battles With Terrorists Intensify

The victims were rescued on the same day but in different operations. Read more »

Nigeria: Edwin Clark Prominent Ijaw Leader Is Dead

The Ijaw leader died on Monday night at the age of 97 years. Read more »

Nigeria: NHRC, Others Lament Persistent Stigmatization of Persons Living With HIV/Aids

"Despite significant progress in addressing HIV-related discrimination, many affected individuals still encounter violations of their rights in healthcare, employment, and social… Read more »

Nigeria: CBN Orders Bank Directors With Non-Performing Loans to Step Down

The central bank said banks must take steps to recover outstanding debts. Read more »

Nigeria: Family of Dead Teenager Alleges Torture, Say Police Complicit, Petition Ondo Chief Judge

The petition before the Ondo State Chief Judge is to investigate the untimely death of 17-year-old Tolu Bobade after the Police arrested him on 14 February in Ifon Read more »

Nigeria: Controversy Trails SSS' Presence, Actions At Lagos Assembly

A video seen by PREMIUM TIMES shows that the lawmakers physically resisted the SSS officials from occupying the assembly complex. Read more »

Nigeria: NGF Mourns Deaths of Adebanjo, Clark

The NGF says Messrs Adebanjo and Clark played critical roles in the evolution of Nigeria's "democracy, constitutional development, and the discourse around its federal system… Read more »

Nigeria: SSS Invitation Should Not Have Turned Into Chaos - Lagos Lawmakers

The lawmakers said the Assembly did not instruct the SSS to invade the legislative chamber, lock and restrict access to the Speaker's office, the office of the acting clerk, and… Read more »

Nigeria: NNPC Announces Conclusion of Recruitment Exercise

The NNPC said successful candidates will receive their appointment letters after completion. Read more »