August 14, 2023
Nigeria: NCDMB Partners ACAN On Zero-Tolerance for Corruption in Workplace
The ICPC Chairman, Professor Bolaji Owasanoye, expressed appreciation for the principled stance of the NCDMB Management on zero-tolerance for corruption in the workplace Read more »
Nigeria: Challenging Nigeria's New Ministers
Nigerians want ministers who can exhibit innovative thinking and demonstrate the capacity for practical, impact-oriented solutions to national issues. Read more »
Nigeria: How to Address Nigeria's Forex Crisis - Agora Policy
The goal is to ensure that FX adjustments reflect the trends in the balance of payments in a credible manner over the near and medium term," the think-tank said. Read more »
Nigeria: Hajj - Cargo Operators Apologise to Pilgrims Over Delay in Delivery of Goods
Mr Yahaya explained that the delay was as a result of some extra charges newly introduced by the Nigeria Customs Service and other agencies during the just concluded Hajj… Read more »
West Africa: Why Military Takeover of Govt in West Africa Increasingly Re-Emerging - Shehu Sani
"We have seen in the past few years how democracies in the West African sub-region have collapsed. It has happened in Guinea, Burkina Faso, Mali, and now Niger Republic..." Read more »
Nigeria: 'Our Plan to End Open Defecation in Enugu' - Gov Mbah
The governor vowed to end perennial water scarcity in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: #Under30EntrepreneursInNigeria - 'You Can Have Your Dream Body By Exercising, Eating Right' - Fitness Trainer Alessandra
"Money is not the end game for a fitness enthusiast, you have got to love it with all of your heart." Read more »
Nigeria: Ighalo Extends Stay in Saudi Arabia After Signing Deal With Al Wehda
Ighalo has been playing in Saudi Arabia since February 2021, when he joined Al-Shabab Read more »
August 13, 2023
Nigeria: Central Bank's $7.5 Billion Loans From U.S. Lenders Mar Nigeria's Credit Rating
Nigeria's dollar bond due in 2030 sank 2.295 cents to its lowest level in the past one month on Friday at 83.221 cents as a crisis of confidence in the economy heightened among… Read more »
Nigeria: Speaker Abbas Condemns Zaria Killings, Seeks Immediate Investigation
The speaker urged security agencies to bring the perpetrators to book. Read more »
Niger: Niger Coup - Nigerien Protesters Tried to Attack Our Embassy - Nigerian Ambassador
Nigeria's Ambassador to Niger, Mohamed Usman, stated this in a statement signed by a staff of the embassy. Read more »
Nigeria: I Didn't Discuss El-Rufai's Ministerial Replacement With Tinubu - UBA Sani
Mr El-Rufai told President Tinubu at a meeting on Tuesday that he was no longer interested in becoming a minister. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Farmers Groan As Fertiliser Price Soars Despite Increased Local Production
The price increase is despite over $121 million invested by the Nigerian government in the Presidential Fertiliser Initiative (PFI). Read more »
Nigeria: Suspected Kidnappers Kill One, Abduct Many in Enugu Community
A youth leader told PREMIUM TIMES that only one person was killed in the attack. Read more »
Nigeria: Imo Governorship - Uzodinma Drops Deputy, Picks Another Running Mate
The new running mate explains the values she hopes to bring to the governorship ticket. Read more »
Nigeria: In Nigeria, Road Crashes Claim 4,387 Lives in Six Months - FRSC
"From January to June, a total of 4,387 people were killed as a result of road traffic crashes. The Corps also recorded 14,108 injuries from the crashes within the same period. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Restates Commitment to Enhance Operational Capability of Security Agencies
Mr Tinubu also assured of the commitment of his administration towards improving the welfare of personnel in its renewed drive to address security and related concerns across the… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Whip Says N2 Million 'Holidays', Allowance Not Unusual, May Move Against Akpabio
"All senators received two million naira. And I am making this comment with a heavy heart because he (Akpabio) is the cause of this controversy. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria - a Requiem for Production? By Wole Olaoye
It is not just GlaxoSmithKline that is leaving Nigeria, it is Nigerian jobs that are growing wings! Do we love our country enough to staunch this economic haemorrhage? Read more »
West Africa: Niger Coup Leader Meets With Nigerian Clerics, Gives Reason for Snubbing Ecowas Delegation
Mr Tchiani claimed the coup was well intended, stating that they struck to starve off an imminent threat. Read more »
August 12, 2023
Nigeria: CBN's Annual Report Shows Sharp Deterioration in Credit Quality As Lending to FG Mounts
Credit loss expense for the apex bank rose to N875.2 billion from N498.2 billion a year earlier, according to its recently released audited earnings report. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Declares Support for Democracy, Rejects Coup Call
"The report's call on the military to interfere in our democracy is highly unpatriotic, wicked, and an attempt to distract the Armed Forces of Nigeria from performing it's… Read more »
August 11, 2023
Nigeria: El-Rufai Withdraws Interest in Ministerial Appointment, Recommends Replacement
Mr El-Rufai had disclosed during his confirmation hearing that Mr Tinubu asked him to work with him on power. Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Coup - Defending Democracy or Combating French Neo-Colonialism
The ECOWAS emergency summit yesterday started well. Chairman Bola Tinubu in his opening remarks called for a focus on the use of diplomatic channels and negotiations. As I was… Read more »
Nigeria: Ohanaeze Wants More Ministers for South-East
"We therefore demand justice, fairness and equity for every ethnic group in Nigeria including the Igbo," the statement read in part. Read more »