Nigeria: New Sustainability Fund Aims to Empower Local Journalists in Conflict-Hit Nigerian Communities

The session spotlighted a new Local Sustainability Fund being developed to strengthen grassroots reporting, rebuild trust in local media, and protect journalists working under… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Game Developer Urges Nass to Enact Child Online Safety Laws

"So we need proper laws, not just general laws, but real child online safety laws that tell studios what to allow and what not to allow. The National Assembly should come up with… Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Oluremi Tinubu Warns Against False Reports, Misinformation On Social Media

Mrs Tinubu urged Nigerians to exercise caution and verify before sharing any information on social media. Read more »

Nigeria: Energy Transition - Nigeria Will Not Abandon Its Oil, Gas - Official

"The world is changing, but Nigeria is not abandoning oil and gas; we are repositioning them," he said. Read more »

Nigeria: Jigawa Targets 1.5 Million Children in Polio Immunisation

The November immunisation drive is scheduled to be conducted from 27 November to 3 December 2025 Read more »

Nigeria: Gov Radda Awards Contract for Construction of Dilapidated Yankara Road in Faskari Lga

Governor Radda, while inspecting the road, was visibly disturbed by its poor and unsafe condition. He expressed concern that residents of Yankara New Extension had endured years of… Read more »

Nigeria: Security Coordination in Zamfara 'Won't Work Without Me' - - Defence Minister Matawalle

Bello Matawalle warns that any security efforts without his involvement "will amount to nothing." Read more »

Nigeria: Group Pushes for Anti-Slapp Law to Protect Journalists From Abusive Lawsuits

SLAPPs (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) are legal actions designed to suppress freedom of expression. Read more »

Nigeria: Gov Otti Seals Tinubu's Campaign Office in Abia, Gives Reason

The governor explained that the sealing of the campaign office was not politically motivated, contrary to misinterpretation by the office and the APC. Read more »

Nigeria: MDC 2025 - Experts Call for Localisation of Digital Tools to Drive Food Security in Nigeria

The plenary session, themed "Harnessing Digital Innovation to Achieve Food Security in Nigeria," was moderated by PREMIUM TIMES reporter Abdukareem Mojeed Read more »

Nigeria: Wike Debunks School Closure Order Over Insecurity, Suspends Fcta Official

The minister urged parents, students, and school authorities to dismiss the rumour, stressing that the approved academic calendar remained unchanged. Read more »

Nigeria: Video Shows Bandits Grilling Kebbi Schoolgirls Before Their Release

The footage appears to capture a farewell ceremony as a bandit, believed to be the group's leader, is heard asking the students how they had been treated during their captivity. Read more »

Nigeria: Actionaid Nigeria Marks 25 Years, Sets Agenda for Next Phase of Operations

Although ActionAid International is 53 years old, ActionAid Nigeria was established in 2000, coinciding with Nigeria's return to democratic governance. Read more »

Nigeria: UCL Roundup - Chelsea Outclass Barcelona As Osimhen's Absence Hurts Galatasaray

In Istanbul, Galatasaray fell 1-0 to Union Saint-Gilloise, ending their three-match winning run. Read more »

Nigeria: Ibrahim Gambari, Scholar-Diplomat, Elder Statesman At 81, By Simbo Olorunfemi

Professor Gambari's life and work is a rare fusion of intellectual rigour and unparalleled commitment to service. Read more »

Nigeria: Turkish Fugitive Arrested in Nigeria, Repatriated

He had been sentenced to 14 years, 8 months, and 10 days in prison by a Turkish court, but fled to Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Stanbic Ibtc Hosts 11th Together4alimb Walk - Empowers 200 Children Across Nigeria

The event, which has become a hallmark of corporate social responsibility in Nigeria's financial services sector, saw participants embark on a symbolic walk in Victoria Island. Read more »

Nigeria: Eight People Abducted in Fresh Kano Attack

Tsanyawa Local Government Area is situated in the remote Kano North Senatorial District, bordering Katsina State, where bandits have intensified attacks Read more »

Nigeria: Six Key Measures Outlined By Tinubu to Tackle Nigeria's Insecurity

A major component of the new security push is large-scale recruitment into the police and the military. Read more »

Nigeria: How Youth Unemployment Drives Deforestation in Rivers Community

"I have been doing this work for one year and three months now," he said. "My parents are poor farmers. I've written WAEC and passed, but there's no money to continue school. This… Read more »

Nigeria: Special Report - Persons With Disabilities Suffer Exclusion From Healthcare in Kano Communities

The PWDs rely on poorly equipped PHCs that make no provisions for them. Read more »

Nigeria: Nollywood Mourns Actor Odira Nwobu Following Reported Death in South Africa

His passing has sparked confusion, grief and unanswered questions across social media and within the film community. Read more »

Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Presents N4.237 Trillion Budget for 2026

The proposal marks a significant increase of over N1 trillion compared to the N3.005 trillion budget for 2025, presented last November. Read more »

Nigeria: Breaking - Kidnapped Kebbi Schoolgirls Freed

PREMIUM TIMES reports that 25 students were kidnapped on 17 November from the Government Girls' Comprehensive Secondary School (GGCSS) in Maga, Kebbi State, Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Meets Two of Three Global HIV Targets - Naca

Under the UNAIDS 95-95-95 global targets, countries are expected by 2030 to ensure that 95 per cent of people living with HIV know their status, 95 per cent of those diagnosed… Read more »