Nigeria: Reps Ask Govt to Reopen Banex Plaza

The plaza was shut down by the Nigerian Army following the assault on two soldiers last Saturday. Read more »

Nigeria: Lawmakers Pass Bill to Revert to Old National Anthem

The bill passed through first, second and third reading on Thursday amidst the opposition from some lawmakers. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate in Closed-Door Session to Change Nigerian National Anthem

The Senate is proposing to hurriedly pass the bill returning to the old National Anthem without consultations with Nigeria or organising a public hearing to get their input. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Journalist Re-Elected to International Press Institute Executive Board

Mr Adedoyin will represent Nigeria and Africa on the IPI board, which is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Making Efforts to Reduce the Cost of Living, Enrich Citizens - Minister

The minister said the Tinubu administration came on the strength of the Renewed Hope Agenda and had started laying a solid and enduring foundation that would make life better for… Read more »

Nigeria: Tribunal Announces Date to Deliver Judgment On Kogi Governorship Election

Mr Ajaka, dissatisfied with the outcome of the election, filed a petition before the Kogi tribunal, challenging Mr Ododo's victory. Read more »

Nigeria: SFH, Taraba Govt Empower 87 Indigent Persons Living With HIV

N70,000 cash was given to each of the 87 beneficiaries as seed grant after an assessment of the viability of their business plans. Read more »

Nigeria: Lawmakers Pass Law to Abolish Four Kano Emirates

The bill scraps Bichi, Rano, Gaya, and Karaye emirates Read more »

Nigeria: Nollywood Guilds Pledge Support for Smoke-Free Films Campaign

"Smoking remains prevalent in our movies, contravening the NTC Act and the Tobacco Control Regulations 2019". Read more »

Nigeria: How Procurement Fraud Stalled $100 Million Malaria Project in Nigeria - Minister

Mr Pate also said a Nigerian company, which had earlier won the bidding for the project, was disqualified and blacklisted from all UN contracts for three years. Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Police Abduct Nigerian Journalist

Madu Onuorah was abducted from his home in the Lugbe area of Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Lawmakers Set to Amend Controversial Kano Emirate Council Law

The bill to recall the law for amendment passes first reading after a motion by the lawmakers. Read more »

Nigeria: CBN Directs All BDCS to Reapply for Licenses

It also directed that BDCs meet the minimum capital requirements for the license category applied for within six months from the effective date of the guidelines. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Remands VeryDarkMan for Allegedly Cyberbullying Iyabo Ojo, Tonto Dikeh, Others

VeryDarkMan was arrested and detained for a similar offence on 22 March 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: #RiversInvestmentSummit - What Rivers Chief Judge Told Fubara, Others

The governor enumerated the steps his administration has taken to revive the state's economy. Read more »

Nigeria: Cop Accidentally Killed By Colleague in Jos Market

The police officer was struck by a stray bullet fired by a member of the security personnel patrolling Terminus Market Read more »

Nigeria: Slain Brother of Premium Times Editor for Burial

He was shot dead by suspected kidnappers Read more »

Nigeria: Lookman Joins Esteemed List, Says Playing for Eagles Has Elevated Him

Lookman became just the fifth player and first African to score a hat-trick in a European Cup final Read more »

Nigeria: May 29 - Tinubu Orders Low-Key Celebration of First Anniversary

"The anniversary is going to be low-key, there would be no major ceremony but a sectorial briefing by the ministers. The essence is to ensure that government funds are kept for the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Confirms 12 New Lassa Fever Cases, 1 Death in One Week

NCDC noted that one health worker was affected in the reporting week Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Bemoan Exorbitant Cost of Living As Inflation Reaches Record High

Rising prices have taken many essential items, including food and housing, beyond the reach of millions of citizens across Nigeria, as highlighted by a PREMIUM TIMES' market survey… Read more »

Nigeria: It's a New Dawn in Abuja! President Tinubu Set to Flag-Off Rail Transport in FCT

Rail transportation, as distinct from road and air systems, is a key mode of transport in which the FCT administration has recorded outstanding achievements under the Renewed Hope… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Grants Abba Kyari Bail

Abba Kyari and his co-defendants are facing eight charges of conspiracy, illegal dealing in cocaine, importation of cocaine and obstruction. Read more »

Nigeria: #RiversInvestmentSummit - What We're Doing to Revive Rivers' Economy - Fubara

The governor said it was sad that Port Harcourt, the Rivers capital, once revered as an established commercial centre in Nigeria, has lost its shine. Read more »

Nigeria: Correctional Centres in Lagos Overstretched By 104 Per Cent - Justice Commissioner

The seven centres currently house 9691 inmates as against 4757, which they have the capacity for. Read more »