July 18
Nigeria: 22 Building Collapses, 33 Deaths Recorded in 7 Months
"Records also showed that Lagos takes the lead in the incidences of building collapse." Read more »
Nigeria: Special Report - in Northwest Nigeria, Insecurity Is Fueling Medical Deserts
Terrorism in the Nigerian north-west is worsening access to primary healthcare, maternal and child health, malnutrition, and increasing mortality rates. Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Makes U-Turn, Asks JAMB, Institutions to Admit Candidates From 16 Years
PREMIUM TIMES reported that the minister had, earlier in his speech, directed the institutions not to admit candidates below the age of 18. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Canvasses Enhancement of Economic Value As Foreign Envoys Presents Letters of Credence
President Tinubu expressed his appreciation for Nigeria's long-standing relations with Portugal and the shared interest in the areas of trade and culture, as well as partnership in… Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Governor Tasks New Permanent Secretaries On Knowledge Sharing
"Today, we are making another milestone in our journey towards a greater Jigawa. We've sworn in permanent secretaries to take charge of various ministries in our state." Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Nigeria Drops On FIFA Ranking
The drop on the global stage in July, however, did not affect the Nigerian team's position in Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu Finally Allowed Access to His Doctor - - Lawyer
The lawyer said the preliminary report by the doctor "presented complex medical conditions that require that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu be taken to a hospital for a more detailed diagnosis." Read more »
Nigeria: TotalEnergies Sell Its Nigerian Onshore Oil Business for $860 Million
The company said closing of the deal is subject to customary conditions, including regulatory approvals. Read more »
Nigeria: Delta Enrols More Than Two Million Persons Into Health Insurance Scheme
"Since we started operations in January 2017 till date, we have enrolled over 35 per cent of Delta residents into the scheme." Read more »
Nigeria: NGOs Demand 10 Percent of Mining Revenue for Host Communities in Re-Enacted Mining Bill
The groups also encouraged the federal government to formalise artisanal and small scale miners so that they can have access to loan facilities and start operating within accepted… Read more »
Nigeria: Actor Chinedu Ikedieze Confirms Split From Nneoma Nwaijah, Unveils Wife
Chinedu Ikedieze and his wife recently welcomed a son. Read more »
Nigeria: New Look National Theatre - Bankers' Committee Restores National Pride
By restoring the glory of an iconic asset, the Bankers' Committee aims to unlock opportunities for the youth in the creative sector, leading to job creation, income generation,… Read more »
Nigeria: LG Autonomy - Ondo Govt Yet to Receive Ctc of Supreme Court Judgement - Official
Mr Ajulo said the Ondo State government will carefully examine the judgement and set the necessary mechanisms in motion. Read more »
July 17
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt to Impose Windfall Tax On Banks
The tax will help "fund capital infrastructural development, education and healthcare access as well as public welfare initiatives all of which are essential components of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Attack Abuja Community, Shoot Man
The bandits reportedly invaded the Kuchiko El-Rufai between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Naval Operatives, Seven Others
The police have confirmed the incident. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Insists IOCs Are Frustrating Its Crude Supply
Mr Edwin, had last month accused IOCs in Nigeria of doing everything to frustrate the survival of Dangote Oil Refinery and Petrochemicals Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Governor Flags Off 5.5 Million Economic Tree Planting Campaign
The governor inaugurated the campaign at Andaza village in Kiyawa local government area of the state. Read more »
Africa: Nigeria Behind With Women's Political Representation in Africa - UN
"With just about 4 per cent of women elected to the National Assembly and only seven women in the forty-five member cabinet, Nigeria is not doing well on the continental ranking." Read more »
Nigeria: Electricity - Nigerian University Students Protest Power Rationing
The university management on Tuesday released a memo announcing a 10-hour daily electricity supply on the campus. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Governors Declare Stance On Rivers Crisis, Local Govt Autonomy
Governor Simi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, now FCT minister, have been locked in an intense crisis in Rivers State. Read more »
Nigeria: Updated - Hajj 2024: How We Spent Tinubu's N90bn Subsidy - NAHCON Chairman
"The federal government granted us a N90 billion subsidy, which we carefully utilised to address the unprecedented increase in Hajj costs." Read more »
Nigeria: Student Loan Scheme Will Thrive On Equity, Inclusiveness - Tinubu
President Tinubu expressed his determination to ensure the success of NELFUND and the fulfilment of the dream of higher education by indigent Nigerian students. Read more »
Nigeria: Imo Assembly Asks Uzodinma to Sack Chief Judge
A civil society organisation, the Civil Society Engagement Platform, had petitioned the assembly alleging that the chief judge falsified her age which prompted an investigation by… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Gives Condition for Mining License in Nigeria
President Tinubu says the directive will position Nigeria as critical metals leader. Read more »