Nigeria: Disquiet As Air Peace Chair Claims Nigerian Air Fares Among World's Cheapest

"It is untrue that every fare is ₦400,000 or ₦500,000. If you check the inventory, you will still see tickets from ₦150,000. During Christmas, passengers who book ahead can… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Sympathises With Anthony Joshua After Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Accident

Mr Tinubu described the fatal accident survived by Anthony Joshua but which claimed two lives as tragic. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Released N30bn Not N50bn Over Ibadan Explosion, Gov Makinde Replies Fayose

Governor Makinde said the federal government released N30 billion and not ₦50 billion to Oyo State in the afteath ofñ. Read more »

Nigeria: Safeguarding Press Freedom in Nigeria

There is an avalanche of determined efforts by governments at the federal and sub-national levels to cripple press freedom in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Why the CJN Must End Abuse of Power in Judicial Appointments

It seems evident that Nigeria's process of judicial appointments has become largely performative, rigged to the pre-determined end of preferring children into judicial… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Speaks With Anthony Joshua, Mother After Fatal Road Accident

President Tinubu added that he spoke with Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, who was with the boxer at the hospital, and received assurances on the quality of care being provided. Read more »

Nigeria: How Nigeria's New Tax Laws Aim to Cut Airline Costs, Stabilise Fares - Official

Under the new tax laws, airlines become fully VAT-neutral. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian University Reacts As Memo On Concessional Pass Stirs Controversy Online

The university's circular had announced the university council's decision to set 25 marks as the minimum concessional pass, stirring controversy on social media. Read more »

Nigeria: Breaking - Otedola Sells Ownership in Geregu Power, to Invest Billions in Financial Sector

The deal was valued at $750 million, a source close to Mr Otedola, with knowledge of the transaction told PREMIUM TIMES. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Is Still Losing the Narrative War, and It Should Concern Us All

...Nigeria must urgently rebuild its diplomatic machinery but not as a political patronage and bureaucratic exercise, but as a strategic imperative. Ambassadors must have… Read more »

Nigeria: Major Health Stories Across Nigeria in November

The 2025 National Health Dialogue convened key voices in Nigeria's health sector for crucial conversations on reform and accountability. Read more »

Nigeria: With Reforms, Better Security, Nigeria Could Enter Robust Growth Phase in 2026 - Cppe

Nigeria could enter a stronger and more sustainable growth phase in 2026 if economic reforms were sustained and security challenges addressed, the Centre for the Promotion of… Read more »

Nigeria: Afcon 2025 - How We Strategised, Defeated Tunisia - Chelle, Lookman

Nigeria defeated Tunisia 3-2 on Saturday at the African Cup of Nations. Read more »

Africa: Nigeria Joins AU, Jordan, Others to Reject Israel's Recognition of Somaliland

In a statement on Saturday, Nigeria said it "unequivocally" supports the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Somalia. Read more »

Nigeria/Tunisia: Afcon 2025 - Six Key Takeaways From Nigeria's Narrow Win Against Tunisia

Chelle's greatest challenge is balance. Nigeria's ceiling is high, arguably higher than most teams in Morocco. Read more »

Nigeria: NNPC Completed Main Line of AKK Pipeline - Ojulari

Since the flag-off of the project by former president Muhammadu Buhari in June 2020, the NNPC Ltd said it has recorded significant feats and the project is well on course to… Read more »

Nigeria: 'How I Was Kidnapped, Humiliated, Stripped' - Don Pedro Obaseki Speaks On Oba of Benin Palace Incident

PREMIUM TIMES reported that he was attacked and stripped at Uwa Primary School, where he went to play football and dragged to the palace. Read more »

Nigeria: Nollywood Filmmaker Don Pedro Obaseki Stripped, Dragged to Oba of Benin's Palace Over Alleged Disrespect

The Director General of the Nigerian Film and Video Censors Board, Shaibu Husseini, condemned the act, calling on Nigerians, especially friends of Mr Obaseki, to desist from… Read more »

Nigeria: NNPP Nominates Children of Deceased Lawmakers for Kano Assembly By-Elections

The vacancies for the Municipal and Ungogo constituencies became vacant following the deaths of their fathers on 24 December. Read more »

Nigeria: 'I'm Sorry, I'm Not Perfect' - Pastor Chris Okafor Apologises to Doris Ogala, Other Ladies

The founder of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry, Chris Okafor, has bowed to public pressure and issued an apology to actress Doris Ogala. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Attends Eyo Festival, Says It Underscores Nigeria's Tourism Potential

"It is a reminder that our culture and traditions hold great tourism potential." Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Nigeria Trains, Deploys 7,000 Forest Guards to Reclaim Forests From Criminals

National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu said the guards would serve as a critical layer in Nigeria's security architecture. Read more »

Nigeria: Major European Contractor Active in Nigeria Faces Multi-Billion-Dollar Legal Pressure Abroad

Tecnimont has an established presence in Nigeria, where it has been involved in refinery-related and energy infrastructure projects linked to fuel processing, downstream capacity… Read more »

Nigeria/Tunisia: Afcon 2025 - Nigeria's Player Ratings in Five-Goal Thriller Against Tunisia

Coming into the contest, Nigeria were buoyed by a narrow opening-day win over Tanzania, while Tunisia arrived full of confidence after dispatching Uganda Read more »

Nigeria: IPI Honour - Abiodun Hails DSS Director-General for Upholding Press Freedom

The honour was bestowed on the DSS Director-General at the IPI's annual conference held earlier this month in Abuja Read more »