Nigeria: Trade Union Dispute - Lingering Amidst Worsening Economic Indices

Even with the potential increase in the minimum wage of Nigerian workers, the economic challenges that have plagued the country since the era of former President Muhammadu Buhari… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Immigration Truck Conveys Rams to National Assembly

When PREMIUM TIMES enquired about the rams, one of the motor boys said they were ordered by one of their bosses to transport the rams to the National Assembly. Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged Contempt - EFCC Wins Case Against Yahaya Bello At Appeal Court

EFCC's appeal against the Kogi State High Court ruling favouring former Governor Yahaya Bello succeeded on Thursday, paving the way for the EFCC to proceed with his trial. Read more »

Africa: $100 Billion Investment Needed Annually to Meet Africa's Electricity Demand - Official

She explained that Africa is being faced with several challenges including a low electrification rate, low agricultural yields, the lowest integration rate, and a deficit in… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Chief Accuses Finnish Govt, EU of Shielding Simon Ekpa

Mr Ekpa, based in Finland, has been accused of fuelling insecurity in South-east Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints Yar'Adua's Ex-Adviser As DG Budget Office

The new Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation holds a Master of Business Administration degree in Finance from Wagner College, Staten Island, New York. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Emirate Crisis - Federal Court Assumes Jurisdiction in Suit Challenging Reinstatement of Sanusi

Justice Liman says his court has an inherent jurisdiction to entertain, hear, and make determinations on the case Read more »

Nigeria: Sex-for Grades - University Gives Actress Chinwe Splendor Ultimatum to Return Certificate

"Study diligently so you can defend your certificate anywhere; unlike me, as I cannot defend mine." Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Speaks On Report Its Checkpoint Caused Fatal Road Crash in Enugu

The accident, which involved seven vehicles, occurred at about 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday along Ninth Mile-Ugwu Onyeama Road in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: NCDC Alerts On Cholera Outbreak in Nigeria, Records 30 Deaths

According to the NCDC, 10 states contributed 90 per cent to the burden of cholera. Read more »

Nigeria: Shehu Sani Urges Tinubu to Pardon Imprisoned #EndSARS Protesters, Reform Nigerian Prisons

Mr Sani also told President Tinubu that many of the economic reforms have caused hardship to Nigerians. Read more »

Nigeria: Two Killed As Police Battle Suspected Ipob Members in Gun Duel

"The criminals opened fire on the (security) operatives upon sighting them." Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Retired School Principal, Demand Ransom

The police have confirmed the kidnapped but denied knowledge of ransom demand Read more »

Nigeria: Democracy Day - APC Assures of Better Days Ahead for Nigerians

The APC said the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu's administration is on course, with better days ahead for Nigerians. Read more »

Nigeria: One Dead, Two Others Rescued in Anambra Building Collapse

The building, which was still under construction, collapsed at about 3 a.m. on Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Hails Gov Sani's 'Democracy Crusade'

Appreciating the president, Governor Sani said "I am deeply humbled by President Tinubu's recognition of our collective struggle for democracy". Read more »

Nigeria: How Peter Mbah Fared in Enugu After One Year in Office As Governor

This is an assessment of the governor's performance since he assumed office in May 2023. Read more »

Nigeria: Fasehuns Protest Tinubu's Omission of OPC Founder in List of June 12 Heroes

Dr Fasehun, medical doctor, businessman and activist, died 1 December 2018 in Lagos, at 83. Read more »

Nigeria: Jigawa Govt Recruits 300 Animal Health Workers, Empowers 1,200 Farmers

Mr Namadi said the beneficiaries have also been trained to be licensed as veterinary service providers to effectively respond to animal disease incidences Read more »

Nigeria: Ast Awards N10m to Iws As Widows' Grant to Mark 2024 Int'l Widows Day

In commemoration of the 2024 International Widows' Day, the Abdul Samad Rabiu for Africa (ASR Africa) presents a N10 million naira grant to the International Women's Society (IWS)… Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Emirate Crisis - Reject Your Reinstatement, Tijjaniyya Supreme Leader Counsels Sanusi

"We draw inspiration from the examplary leadership of (the) late Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi, who refused to be swayed by personal interests and declined reinstatement after his… Read more »

Nigeria: Vandals Destroy Newly Reconstructed Electricity Transmission Tower - TCN

TCN says vandals used an explosive device to bring down towers 193 and 194 along the 330kV transmission line Read more »

Nigeria: Afcon 2025 Qualifiers - Super Eagles to Know Opponents Soon

Next year's tournament in Morocco will be the 35th edition of Africa's flagship football championship. Read more »

Nigeria: NFF Set to Hire Foreign Coach for Super Eagles

It was not explicitly stated if coach Finidi George will work under the incoming foreign coach like he did under Jose Peserio Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Slips, Falls At Democracy Day Event - Atiku, Others React

Mr Tinubu had hours before the parade addressed Nigerians via live broadcast on the occasion of the Democracy Day celebration Read more »