Nigeria: Rainstorm Destroys Ogun School, Kills Student

Five other pupils, two teachers, a food vendor, and her seven-month-old child sustained injuries during the tragic incident. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Assault On Democracy' - CSOs Tackle Tinubu Over Suspension of Fubara, Rivers Lawmakers

Mr Tinubu, on Tuesday, declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and also suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his Deputy, Ngozi Odu and all elected lawmakers in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Breweries Completes Full Acquisition of Distell Wines and Spirits

The approval also cleared the way for the brewing giant to take over the import business of Distell International Limited in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Orders Investigation Into Abuja Tanker Explosion, Condoles Victim' Families

PREMIUM TIMES reported that the explosion claimed six lives while dozens were injured. Read more »

Nigeria: First Holdco Records 25 Percent Oversubscription of Rights Issue

The financial services group noted that the strong interest from investors affirms "the trust and confidence placed in the First HoldCo Group and its vision for the future." Read more »

Nigeria: Netherlands Seeks Partnership With Abia Govt in Waste Management

The Deputy Consul-General of the Consulate General of the Netherlands in Nigeria, Peter Keulers, expressed the Netherlands' interest in learning more about the state's economic… Read more »

Nigeria: Exclusive - Fugitive Nigerian Alleged Scammer Found Living Large in Dubai

The Nigerian is wanted in the US on wire fraud charges. Reporters discovered him in Dubai, where he owns a luxury apartment. Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Arraigns Federal Ministry of Works Officials for Alleged N1.93bn Fraud

The EFCC said the funds allocated for acquiring land titles for federal roads between March 2019 and July 2020 were misappropriated Read more »

Nigeria: Hundreds Stranded As Petrol Tanker Explodes in Abuja

A witness told PREMIUM TIMES that the tanker lost control and went up in flames while speeding towards the Karu Bridge linking Jikwoyi, also a satellite town in the Federal Capital… Read more »

Africa: Nigeria, Other Africa Countries Facing Worsening Humanitarian Crisis - Report

According to the report, ongoing conflict and attacks on civilians are fuelling increased displacement across the region, including in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Fuel Price Hike Looms As Dangote Stops Sale of Petroleum Products in Naira

The company said the decision is necessary to avoid a mismatch between its sales proceeds and its crude oil purchase obligations, which are currently denominated in U.S. dollars. Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Governors, Peter Obi Reject Emergency Rule in Rivers, Demand Reversal

The PDP governors said it is illegal and unacceptable for the president to suspend democratically elected officials of a state. Read more »

Nigeria: Rivers - How Tinubu Erred in Declaring State of Emergency, Suspending Fubara - Lawyers

Mr Tinubu, on Tuesday, declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and also suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his Deputy, Ngozi Odu and all elected lawmakers in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Why State of Emergency in Rivers Is Unconstitutional, Impracticable - PDP

The PDP argued that no provision of the constitution empowered the president to dismantle a sub-national government or suspend a democratically-elected governor under any situation… Read more »

Nigeria: High Interest Rates, Insecurity Top Business Constraints in February - CBN Survey

The survey revealed that 75 per cent of respondents cited high interest rates as a significant hurdle, closely followed by insecurity at 73.9 per cent and insufficient power supply… Read more »

Nigeria: Minister Condemns Another Military Attack On Electricity Staff

"We appeal to all Nigerians, including members of the armed forces, to recognise the importance of protecting our power infrastructure. These facilities are vital to our collective… Read more »

Nigeria: Port Harcourt Refinery Fully Operational - NNPC

The NNPC said all sections of the recently rehabilitated plant are in full operation. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Lifts Injunction On Senate's Disciplinary Process Against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

Earlier on 4 March, the judge granted an interim injunction, suspending the Senate's disciplinary process against thr senator. Read more »

Nigeria: Meningitis Outbreak - Death Toll in Kebbi Rises to 55

Mr Musa-Ismaila said the Public Health Department started receiving reports of people showing symptoms of fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and associated vomiting and… Read more »

Nigeria: No Shortages of HIV Drugs in Nigeria - Naca DG

This is in response to concerns raised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) that Nigeria and seven other countries could face shortages of life-saving HIV medication due to the… Read more »

Nigeria: No Explosion At Port Harcourt Refinery - NNPC

NNPC described the report as 'false', noting that what occurred at the refinery was a flare incident, which has been contained fully. Read more »

Nigeria: Fubara Is Stable, There's High Military Presence in Rivers Government House - Official

The Commissioner for Information in Rivers State, Warisenibo Johnson, spoke with PREMIUM TIMES at about 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday about the situation in Rivers Government House a day… Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged Temperature Surge Due to Equinox - Katsina Climate Change Agency Cautions Against Panic

"While acknowledging the fact that there exists a celestial incidence called Equinox, the Katsina State Climate Change Secretariat however wishes to inform the general public;… Read more »

Nigeria: Strange Disease Kills Four University Students in Kebbi

Some students revealed that the four students died mysteriously last week Read more »

Nigeria: Controversy Trails Airport Reception for Tinubu's Son in Yobe

The president's son arrived last week at the Yobe State Airport as part of his Ramadan goodwill tour of northern states. Read more »