October 25, 2023
Nigeria: Why It's Difficult to Track Terrorism Financing in Nigeria - Experts
"They (terrorists) have become so independent and localised that they generate their own funds locally. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Slips in Rule of Law Ranking
Similarly, in order and security, Nigeria is the second worst country in the sub-Saharan region as it is ranked 33rd out of 34 countries. Read more »
Nigeria: Amnesty International Demands Release of Suspected Gays Arrested in Gombe
Amnesty International says the arrest violated a range of human rights of the suspects. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Ranks 16th World's Worst Country to Live for Women
The report also attributed the decline in women's representation in the National Assembly to the growing political violence against women in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Moves to Bar Central Bank Governor, Deputies From Politics
The two bills considered by the Senate also seek to reposition the CBN towards the pursuit and advancement of its core mandates. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Seals Off More 'Dirty' Markets
The two markets were shut down for flouting the state's environmental laws. Read more »
Nigeria: P&ID Illegally Had Access to Nigeria's Internal Documents, Court Rules
The judge said P&ID retained the documents so as to monitor Nigeria's position and awareness as the arbitration continued. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Breweries Reports N57 Billion Loss After Big Blow From Naira Devaluation
Shares in the company depreciated by 2.6 per cent at market close on Wednesday at N38 per unit. Read more »
Nigeria: Inside KWAM1's Multi-Million Naira Membership-Only Resort
KWAM 1 says the resort is not open to the general public. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Probe $1.25 Billion Intervention Fund in Power Sector
The lawmakers noted that the federal government made several financial interventions in the sector, yet Nigeria does not have an adequate electricity supply. Read more »
Nigeria: Flight Cancellations - Reps Condemn Ill-Treatment of Passengers By Airlines
The lawmakers asked the aviation authorities to develop policies and regulations to protect and preserve the rights of air travellers in Nigeria and ensure stringent… Read more »
Nigeria: It's Mistake to Stop Your Children From Taking HPV Vaccine, Minister Advises
The Nigerian government launched the HPV vaccine initiative on Tuesday for girls between the ages of nine and 14 years to guard against HPV types 16 and 18, which cause about 70… Read more »
Nigeria: Business Cabals Holding Down Nigeria's Economy - Lai Omotola
He argued that when there is a gap of over N300 in the exchange rate, speculators would make a huge return even at the detriment of the nation's economic development. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Removes Afolabi Olaoye As Soun of Ogbomoso, Orders Fresh Selection Process
The judge nullifies the selection and installation of Afolabi Olaoye as Soun of Ogbomoso and ordered a fresh selection process. Read more »
Nigeria: Veteran Singer Pretty Okafor Re-Elected PMAN's President
He was first elected PMAN's president in October 2016. Read more »
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - Reps Reject Motion to Make WAEC, NECO, JAMB, Others Free for Nigerian Students
The motion sought to urge the Ministry of Education to declare 2023 and 2024 WAEC, NECO and JAMB examinations registration free to enable the common man have a direct benefit of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian University Suspends Examination Over Rape of Female Students
The Registrar of the university, Ajiroba Oke, confirmed the development to PREMIUM TIMES on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Govt Bans Dumpster Scavenging, Warns Against Improper Refuse Disposal
"We are not sleeping at all, Enugu State must be clean." Read more »
Nigeria: Bayelsa 2023 - Sylva's Lawyer Writes INEC, Seeks Withdrawal of Amended Candidates' List
INEC had, earlier on Wednesday, released an amended list of candidates vying in the election without including Mr Sylva's name. Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Theft - Navy Deploys 10 Warships, Helicopters to Nigeria's Waters
The Nigerian authorities have been struggling to curb oil theft in the Niger Delta region. Read more »
Nigeria: All Progressives Grand Alliance Cancels Anambra Rally
The party leadership has given a reason for the cancellation. Read more »
Nigeria: 'We're Losing Our Husbands,' Igbo Women Demand End to Insecurity in South-East
"Nothing seems normal anymore." Read more »
Nigeria: MohBad's Father Appears Before Coroner, Speaks On Son's Relationship With Naira Marley, Wife
Joseph Aloba, the father of deceased singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba (a.k.a Mohbad), appeared before a Lagos State coroner on Wednesday over an inquiry into his son's death. Read more »
Nigeria: Niger State to Boost Agriculture With N3.5bn Development Fund - Official
The initiative is aimed at boosting agriculture. Read more »
Nigeria: Cybercrime Act 2015 Amendment Bill Scales Second Reading in Senate
Following the second reading of the bill, the Deputy President of the Senate, who presided over plenary, referred the bill to the Committee on Cyber Crime and National Security for… Read more »