Nigeria: Minister Hails Maiden Lagos-Ibadan Freight Train Trip

The maiden freight train departed the Apapa Port in Lagos on Thursday for Ibadan, laden with 30 units of 40-feet containers Read more »

Nigeria: Why We Quickly Passed N2.17 Trillion Supplementary Budget - Ndume

President Bola Tinubu transmitted the budget to the National Assembly on Tuesday and it was passed on Thursday. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Nigerians Should Be Patient With President Tinubu - Osita Iheme

"In this interview with PREMIUM TIMES, actor Osita Iheme opens up about his evolving career, aspirations, and insights into Nigeria's political landscape. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Investigation Bureau Speaks On Aircraft Incident in Ibadan

"The aircraft, on final approach to landing Runway 22, Ibadan Airport crashed short of the runway," the statement said. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Negotiations Can't End Banditry

Previous negotiations with bandits have all failed due to some reasons. Read more »

Nigeria: Apologise to Nigerian Workers Within Three Days or Risk Mass Action, Group Tells Tinubu

The NLC President, Joe Ajaero, was allegedly arrested and beaten up by the police in Owerri, the Imo State capital, on Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Blunders, Appoints New REC From Akwa Ibom As Tenure of Current One Yet to Expire

Mr Tinubu nominated Etekamba Umoren as the REC from Akwa Ibom while the current REC from the state, Monday Udo-Tom, has until January 2024 before his five-year tenure expires. Read more »

Nigeria: I'm Hurt That Some Housemates Didn't Congratulate Me' - Ilebaye

The 22-year-old reality TV star also shared how being bullied in the BBNaija house made her feel alone and abandoned. Read more »

Nigeria: Veteran Actor Ameachi Muonagor Suffers Stroke, Seeks Financial Support

"I was to enter my car when I was struck with this problem, and since then, it's getting worse. Right now, I cannot move; I can't walk alone. The left side of my body is paralysed,… Read more »

Nigeria: Residents Stranded As Lagos Agency Seals Up Buildings

One of the occupants and a lawyer, Mr Alabi, said there is a presumption of law that the state government "is in the custody of approved building plans of the properties that have… Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Panel Summons CBN, Discos, Over $321m, N18.2b Loans for Electricity Projects

The loans were taken during the last administration to enhance the transmission and distribution infrastructure but were not judiciously used. Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC Issues Warning Alert On Highly Caffeinated Energy Drinks Sold Online

NAFDAC says the consumption of products containing high levels of caffeine could cause headaches, insomnia, irritability, and nervousness. Read more »

Nigeria: 2023 Census - Items Procured Before Postponement of Exercise Available for Scrutiny - Chairman

The House of Representatives had on Wednesday sought to investigate the N200 billion spent on preparations for the postponed 2023 census by NPC. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Women Run Announces Innovations Ahead of Eighth Edition

The 2023 edition of the Lagos Women Run will be held on Saturday, 11 November, with the start point at the iconic Tafawa Balewa Square Read more »

Nigeria: Lawmakers Reject Bid to Buy Presidential Yacht

The House of Representatives re-allocated the N5 billion earmarked for the presidential yacht to student loan in the supplementary budget. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Passes U.S.$2.8 Billion Supplementary Budget

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, wrote to the National Assembly seeking the consideration of the supplementary budget, a day after it was approved by the Federal Executive… Read more »

Nigeria: 120-Year-Old Building Collapses, Kills Teenager

The 13-year-old victim was a student at a public secondary school in the town. Read more »

Nigeria: Akpoti-Uduaghan Wins Court Challenge, Sworn in As New Kogi Central Senator

The Court of Appeal on Tuesday declared Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as the validly elected senator for the Kogi Central Senatorial District. Read more »

Nigeria: Climate Adaptation Finance Gap 50% Bigger Than Thought

"We are in an adaptation emergency. We must act like it. And take steps to close the adaptation gap, now..." Read more »

Nigeria: Boko Haram Kills Over 24 Villagers in Yobe

After the initial attack, the insurgents planted an IED which killed more than 20 people the next day. Read more »

Nigeria: We've Sufficient Stock of Currency Notes - CBN

"Nigerians are also advised to embrace alternative modes of payment, which would reduce pressure on using physical cash," the CBN said. Read more »

Nigeria: Navy Patrol Team Discovers Punctured Points On NNPCL Pipeline

The Navy said the points were being used by saboteurs to connect hoses and pumping machines to siphon huge quantities of PMS, conveyed along the pipeline thereby posing a… Read more »

West Africa: Lekki Port - West Africa's New Transshipment Hub?

It is estimated that the overall economic benefit will reach $361 billion over the next 45 years, and 170,000 direct and indirect jobs will be created. Read more »

Nigeria: HPV Vaccine Introduction - a New Win for Nigeria?

A major concern, however, is Nigeria and the African continent's continued dependence on foreign aid to improve its health outcomes. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Confirms Three More INEC Electoral Commissioners

The Senate had earlier on Wednesday confirmed seven of the 10 resident electoral commissioners nominated by President Bola Tinubu last week. Read more »