Nigeria: How Explosion At Abuja Judge's Residence Killed Three

The explosion occurred on Thursday when a welder and his two apprentices were working on a fuel tank. Read more »

Nigeria: U.S.$6 Billion Hydropower Project - Ex-Minister Files N1billion Suit Against EFCC

EFCC had declared Mr Agunloye wanted in December 2023 over the stalled multi-billion-dollar Mambilla Hydropower Project. Read more »

Nigeria: Oronsaye Report - Reps Raise Concern Over Tinubu's Directive, Call for 'Thorough Review' Before Implementation

The lawmakers said the recommendations in the Oronsaye Report may not reflect the present realities in the country and therefore may not address the cost of governance as envisaged… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints New Management for FGN Power Company

The president anticipates that with the full constitution of the management team, the FGN Power Company Limited will work assiduously to realize the core objectives of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints New Executive Directors for TCN

The president expects that the appointees will commit themselves wholly to realising the innovative and expansive energy vision of his administration. Read more »

Nigeria: MTN Suffers Outage in Nigeria, Gives Reason

"We apologise for the inconvenience and ask for your patience and understanding as the team works to restore full service as soon as possible." Read more »

West Africa: Failed Sanctions and Need for Ecowas to Reinvent Itself

ECOWAS urgently needs to reinvent itself, especially having set what can be characterised as a wrong precedent Read more »

Nigeria: Heads of Parastatals Sign Performance Bond, As Minister Sets Goals

The minister organised the Performance Contract Signing Ceremony with Heads of Agencies on Wednesday in Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Offsets $120 Million Debt to Gas Companies

"The arrears gas producers are owed as of last year was about $ 1.3 billion. But between October 2023 and the end of January, the government has paid over $120 million to offset… Read more »

Nigeria: Eight-Year-Tenure Policy - Premium Times Writes Minister, Civil Service Boss for Clarifications

PREMIUM TIMES specifically requested the reactions of the officials to the perceived refusal of the National Universities Commission (NUC) to implement the directive as contained… Read more »

Nigeria: Seplat Rakes in Record N885 Billion Income Amid Foreign Currency Gains

"Our revenue exceeded $1bn, and while costs increased, our proactive approach meant we generated more than $260m of free cash flow in the year," said CEO Roger Brown. Read more »

Nigeria: Exclusive - Eight-Year-Tenure Policy: After Premium Times' Report, NUC Issues Fresh Directive

Mrs Omorodion said following the established facts, the "non-compliance with the provisions of the Public Service Rules (2021) and circular would amount to breach of rules and… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu to Send 'Emergency Fiscal Bill' to National Assembly - - FIRS Chairman

The FIRS chief said the bill aims to provide clarity on the fiscal direction of the president amid the current economic hardship the country is grappling with. Read more »

Africa: World Must Move Beyond Waste Era and Turn Rubbish Into Resource - UN Report

With municipal waste set to rise by two-thirds and its costs to almost double within a generation, only a drastic reduction in waste generation will secure a liveable and… Read more »

Nigeria: NNPC, Opec Pledge Collaboration to Attract Investments

Both parties pledged to attract investments and boost production Read more »

Nigeria: Northern Cameroon Losing Battle Against Arms Trafficking. What Nigeria, Others Must Do

Surrounded by countries in conflict, the cross-border area has become a hub for gun-running. Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Reps Pass Peace Corps Bill

Both former President Muhammadu Buhari and the incumbent, President Bola Tinubu, had at different times failed to assent to the Peace Corps bill. Read more »

Nigeria: South-East Nominee for Membership of CBN Board Rejects Tinubu's Appointment

Urum Eke, a consultant to the World Bank and other international financial institutions, rejected his nomination to avoid conflict of interest. Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna Govt Speaks On Road Blockage By Protesters

Residents of Gonin Gora blocked the Abuja-Kaduna highway following an attack on the community by bandits. Read more »

West Africa: Will the Humble Pie Heal Ecowas?,

As things are, ECOWAS will have to swallow its pride and set up credible negotiating teams with the Delinquent Four that take into account their grievances. Read more »

Nigeria: Unilag Suspends Exam Over Rowdiness

Mrs Alaga-Ibrahim said the university is evaluating the situation to come up with an improved system. Read more »

Nigeria: Mixed Reactions Trail Central Bank's Monetary Policy Decisions

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria Tuesday announced a significant increase in its benchmark lending rate by 400 basis points to 22.75 per cent Read more »

Africa: African Countries Unite Against Israeli Occupation

The timing of last week's ICJ hearings could lead to greater compliance with the court's ruling than in previous cases. Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC Clamps Down On Illegal Sachet Water Companies in Anambra

The agency urged residents to volunteer information on any illegal water production facility in their neighbourhood. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Approves Tinubu's Request to Remove FCCPC CEO

President Tinubu in a letter dated 30 January, asked the Senate to approve the disengagement of Babatunde Irukera as CEO of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection… Read more »