Nigeria: Why We Suspended Nationwide Strike - Labour Unions

The organised labour comprising NLC, TUC, and their affiliates embarked on the nationwide strike on 14 November to protest the brutalisation of NLC president, Joe Ajaero, on 1… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia Decides 2023 - NEC Commences Announcement of Run-Off Election Result

According to results seen on the NEC website, Mr Boakai has received 193,041 votes while Mr Weah has received 187,615 votes. Read more »

Liberia: LiberiaDecides2023 - Jonathan, Others Caution Against Unofficial Declaration of Results

"We are deeply concerned by the recent reports of premature declaration of results." Read more »

Nigeria: Citizens Participation Remains Low As Nigeria Keeps Spending Billions On Elections

All three states saw low voter turnout - indicating that many Nigerians have little interest or confidence in the system that produces their leaders. Read more »

Nigeria/Lesotho: Super Eagles Drop Points in Underwhelming Performance

The Super Eagles dropped points against 153-ranked Lesotho to kick off their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. Read more »

Nigeria: Labour Unions Suspend Workers' Nationwide Strike

The Joint National Executive Council of the two leading labour unions which declared the strike - the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC)… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Inflation Hits 27.33% As Food Prices Rise

Food inflation rate quickened to 31.52% in October, the NBS said. Read more »

Nigeria: Old Naira Banknotes to Remain Legal Tender - Central Bank

"Without prejudice, the Central Bank of Nigeria wishes to inform the general public of its desire to extend the legal tender status deadline of the old design of N200, N500 and… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's New Health Policy Will Combat Rising Non-Communicable Diseases - Official

The official says the new health policy was designed to address the growing burden of non-communicable diseases. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Seeks Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's Support to Tackle Poverty, Hunger

"We are investing heavily in agricultural innovation and best agricultural practices to enhance productivity. However, we need the expertise and resources of the Bill & Melinda… Read more »

Nigeria: Former Nigerian Finance Minister, Onaolapo Soleye, Dies At 90

Onaolapo Soleye died four days after his 90th birthday. Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged Treasonable Felony - Court Threatens to Strike Out Case Against Sowore

The judge issued the warning over what he perceived to be a lack of preparation by the prosecution handling Mr Sowore's trial. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Invites NLC, TUC for Meeting, Wants Strike Ended

Members of the labour unions and their affiliates commenced an indefinite national strike on Tuesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Labour Congress Lists Six Conditions to Call Off Strike

"Our demands are simple. We want justice," the NLC wrote. Read more »

Nigeria: Fast-Rising Rapper Oladips Dies

His management announced his demise on Instagram. Read more »

Nigeria: 2023 - Imo Governorship Poll Marked By Violence, Intimidation, Says LP Chairperson

The LP chairperson broke down in tears midway into a press briefing. Read more »

Nigeria: How Govt Can Create Well-Paying Jobs in Agric Sector

The agricultural sector in Nigeria currently employs over 23 million people and has the potential to employ over four million more in the next couple of years. However if you live… Read more »

Nigeria: Kyari Calls for Adaptation to Changing Energy Landscape

Reiterating NNPC Ltd's commitment, Kyari emphasized the company's dedication to embracing exploration, developing renewables... Read more »

Nigeria: Oshiomhole Speaks On Assault On NLC President

Oshiomhole, who is now a senator, is a former president of the NLC. Read more »

Nigeria: Premium Times Journalist, 39 Others Win Fellowship

Mrs Tambe is a Senior reporter on PREMIUM TIMES' development desk. Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku Calls for Opposition Merger to Prevent One-Party State

Atiku, who decried what he described as a gradual slide of Nigeria into a one-party state, said the opposition parties needed to come together to challenge the ruling APC to save… Read more »

Nigeria: Soldiers Arrest Suspected Gunrunners, Kidnappers, Rescue Hostages in Plateau, Kaduna

The military said the arrests were made between October and November. It said 15 suspects were apprehended while committing various crimes. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Unions Call for Nationwide Strike

The NLC had on Monday announced the commencement of the industrial action from midnight of Monday, 13 November, in defiance of a restraining order issued by the National Industrial… Read more »

Nigeria: Blackout Looms As Nigerian Electricity Workers Join Labour Unions' Strike

The NUEE members' strike could throw the country into darkness, given the workers' critical roles in electricity distribution in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Conduct of Imo, Kogi, Bayelsa Polls, a Major Setback - Situation Room

The group said by permitting the bypass of the BVAS, INEC has effectively rolled back the gains of electoral reform recorded in recent times. Read more »