Nigeria: Nigerian Govt to Prioritise Domestic Crude Refining - NUPRC

Mr Komolafe disclosed this during a meeting with operators of domestic refineries in Abuja on Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Despite Public Outcry, Reps Approve Tinubu's N2.17trn Supplementary Budget

President Bola Tinubu transmitted the budget to the two chambers of the National Assembly on Tuesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Appeal Court Upholds Election of Jerry Gana's Son

The Court ruled that the APC did not provide it with evidence within the time stipulated by the electoral act. Read more »

Nigeria: Presidency Speaks On Controversial N5 Billion Yacht for Tinubu

"What was named as Presidential Yacht in the budget is an Operational Naval boat with specialised security gadgets suitable for high-profile operational inspection and not for the… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Presents APC Flags to Uzodinma, Sylva, Ododo, Pleads for Credible Polls in Imo, Bayelsa, Kogi

"All I am pleading for is for a free and fair election. I believe we will do well," Mr Tinubu said. Read more »

Africa: Crimes Against Journalists Threaten Press Freedom, Democracy - Ex-Senate President

The former Senate President calls for the protection of journalists in his remarks marking the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. Read more »

Nigeria: Is the Removal of the 43 Items the End of an Illusion?

The sensible way is to use tariffs as a mechanism to protect industries, transit them into international competitiveness and at the same time protect the interest of the consumer. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria, the Bahamas to Sign Visa Waiver Agreement

The purpose of the proposed agreement between Nigeria and The Bahamas is to facilitate the entry of citizens of both countries who are holders of valid diplomatic and official… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Restrains Rivers Lawmakers From Impeaching Fubara

Rivers State was thrown into a political crisis this week, following an attempt by the state's lawmakers to commence impeachment proceedings against the governor. Read more »

Nigeria: Robbers Kill 20 'Okada' Operators in Ondo in Three Weeks - Amotekun

Ondo State has banned the operation of okada between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Transportation University Now On JAMB Portal, Lists Available Courses

"The management of FUTD wishes to inform the general public that the university is now on the JAMB portal," the vice-chancellor of the Federal University of Transportation says. Read more »

Nigeria: Appeal Court Affirms Two Borno Senators' Elections

The three-member panel of the Court of Appeal headed by Biobele George will held that the two appeals challenging the two senators from Borno State lacked merit. Read more »

Nigeria: Jay Boogie in Critical Condition After Botched Butt Enlargement Surgery

It's a distressing situation for the influencer, who has previously undergone surgeries on his breasts and was preparing for gender reassignment surgery. Read more »

Nigeria: Suspected Kidnapper Dead, 6 Rescued - Police

The police said security operatives were intensifying efforts to arrest the fleeing suspects and rescue other victims. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Seeks National Assembly's Approval to Borrow $7 Billion, €100 Million

President Tinubu said if the loan request is granted, the funds will be used to develop infrastructure, agriculture, health, education, water supply, security and employment as… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Media Unfair, Biased in Reporting Women in Appointive Positions - Report

The report explains how the media describe and present the strengths, skills, and competence of women and men in appointive positions. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Reject Motion for Conduct of Census, to Probe Expenditure By NPC

The lawmakers said the prevailing insecurity in the country will make it impossible to conduct a successful national census. Read more »

Nigeria: Femi Kuti's Son, Made, Weds Long-Time Lover

The couple began their love story with a delightful engagement announcement on Instagram precisely one year ago. Read more »

Nigeria: Militants Kill Several Travellers Along Federal Highway

Several people were said to have been abducted. Read more »

Nigeria: P&ID's $11.5 Billion Case - Pacifying the Villains and Neglecting the Heroes

The list of grand and egregious heists perpetrated against Nigeria and her citizens is probably a lot longer that we think or imagine. We await the new Attorney-General to do the… Read more »

Nigeria: Protesters Occupy NASS, Demand Removal of Defence Minister Over Alleged Fraud, Banditry

The protesters who visited the National Assembly on Tuesday called on the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to put pressure on President Bola Tinubu to sack Mr Matawalle. Read more »

Nigeria: Real Reasons I'm Fighting Governor Fubara - Wike

PREMIUM TIMES reported how the crisis between Messrs Wike and Fubara worsened this week when the Rivers State House of Assembly attempted to commence impeachment proceedings… Read more »

Nigeria: Despite Uproar, Senate Confirms Three APC Loyalists, Five Others As INEC RECs

The new RECs were appointed last week by President Bola Tinubu. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Issue 72-Hour Ultimatum to AGF to Submit Report On N100bn Covid-19 Funds

The House is investigating expenditures related to COVID-19 interventions, particularly from 2020 to 2022. Read more »

Nigeria: Anti-Graft Agency Reviews Operational Guidelines for Arrest, Bail

The EFCC's new operational procedure for arrest and bail "was rolled out on Monday, 31 October 2023 across all its commands". Read more »