October 29, 2025
Nigeria: Special Report - Hypertension Surges Among Young Nigerians, Defying Age Beliefs
The number of Africans living with hypertension has steadily risen over the past three decades and is projected to reach about 216 million by 2030. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Approve Tinubu's $2.3bn External Borrowing Plan to Finance 2025 Budget Deficit
President Tinubu, on 7 October, wrote to the House, seeking approval to secure external funding for the 2025 budget, refinance maturing debts, and issue the debut Sukuk. Read more »
Nigeria: Delta Assembly Passes Anti-Terrorism, Anti-Cultism Bill
Delta, like many other states in Nigeria, is facing a surge in cultism, which is common among the youth. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Strategic Partnerships - What French Military Academy's Visit to NDA Really Means
The French visit was earned, not solicited. It was Nigeria's capacity, not its dependency, that drew attention. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Consider Bill to Entrench LGs As Federating Units in Nigerian Constitution
If passed, the proposed law will grant constitutional recognition and full autonomy to local governments and area councils of the FCT. Read more »
Nigeria: Seven Years After 13-Year-Old Ochanya Ogbanje's Death, Nigerians Renew Calls for Justice
Ochanya, a Junior Secondary School student at the Federal Government Girls College, Gboko in Benue State, died on 17 October 2018, following complications linked to years of sexual… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers Raise Alarm Over Terrorists' Threats to Bomb National Assembly Complex
"We have received threats from terrorists to bomb the National Assembly complex and threats from protesters to lock up the National Assembly." Read more »
Africa: Saraki Calls for African Renaissance, Urges End to Dependency At Nairobi Forum
Mr Saraki observed that more than six decades after independence, Africa's project of full sovereignty--economic, political, and intellectual--remains incomplete. Read more »
Nigeria: Anambra 2025 - Police Step Up Operation As INEC Extends Date for Voter Card Collection
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Commissioner of Police in Anambra, Ikioye Orutugu, has ordered coordinated security raids on identified flashpoints across the state… Read more »
Nigeria: Ooni of Ife Inspires New Wave of Female Tech Talents in Lagos
The Hope Alive Initiative event connects 60 girls from underserved communities to tech mentors and opportunities. Read more »
Nigeria: How We Can Win War Against Insecurity - CDS Nominee Olufemi Oluyede
The CDS also noted that Nigeria's security situation has improved significantly compared to previous years, but said more work remains to be done. Read more »
Nigeria: NCC Strikes Deal With Swedfund for 5g Network Security and Reliability in Nigeria
The NCC stated that improving the country's 5G network will not only ensure faster speed, lower latency and support for millions of connected devices, but also strengthen security… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Chieftain Hails Cross River Senator's Defection to Ruling Party
Cross River North Senator, Agom Jarigbe, defected from the PDP to the APC last Wednesday after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu, which was facilitated by the Senate President,… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Begins Screening of New Service Chiefs
President Bola Tinubu appointed the new service chiefs on 24 October. Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara Govt Spends ₦2bn On Indoor Sports Hall Renovation - Official
The Chairman of the State Sports Commission, Bola Magaji, says the George Innih Stadium, Ilorin, now accommodates 32 different sporting activities within one complex Read more »
Morocco/Nigeria: Wafcon 2026 - Ajibade Demands More As Super Falcons Seal Qualification for Showdown in Morocco
Tuesday's performance may not make the highlight reels, but elite teams judge themselves differently. They celebrate progression and correct the imperfections Read more »
Nigeria: Court Reinstates Funmi Olawepo As Transnational Energy Shareholder, Director, Awards Her N300m Damages
The court said Transnational Energy's actions constituted a breach of fiduciary duty and a clear disregard for due process. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Set to Screen Newly Appointed Service Chiefs
Speaker Abbas Tajudeen has constituted a committee to screen the new service chiefs after Wednesday's plenary. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate to Screen New Service Chiefs Wednesday
President Tinubu had on 25 October announced the appointment of the new service chiefs after relieving their predecessors of their duties. Read more »
Nigeria: Lookman Finds His Scoring Touch Again Ahead of Nigeria's World Cup Playoff
With Victor Osimhen in red-hot form and Lookman rediscovering his rhythm, the Super Eagles' attacking options are looking increasingly dangerous Read more »
Nigeria: Court Orders Final Forfeiture of $49,700 Alleged Bribes Recovered From Ex-INEC Rec's House
The ex-INEC REC was said to have told SSS that he received cash gifts in dollars from two former governors. Read more »
Nigeria: Premium Times, Nigeria Health Watch, and the Punch to Host Webinar On Investing in Health Financing Reform
The webinar will consolidate key outcomes from the recently held National Health Financing Dialogue (NHFD), translating its technical recommendations into clear advocacy priorities… Read more »
Nigeria: Nestoil Group Speaks On Asset Seizure, Says Operations Unaffected
PREMIUM TIMES had reported how armed police officers sealed the Lagos office of Nestoil Limited on Tuesday, following a Federal High Court order granting liberty to First Trustees… Read more »
Nigeria: Judicial Interpretation Key to Tax Clarity, Investor Confidence - FIRS Chairperson
Mr Adedeji stressed that prompt and consistent judicial decisions are significant for enhancing voluntary tax compliance, strengthening investor confidence and boosting national… Read more »
Nigeria: Visiting Greek Medical Team Fascinated By Jigawa's Infrastructure Development
A delegation of professionals from the humanitarian team Heart Doctors, commended Jigawa State for its exceptional organisation, hospitality, and modern infrastructure Read more »
