June 22, 2023
Nigeria: New Air Chief Assumes Duty, Vows to Reinvigorate Fight Against Terrorism, Banditry
The new chief of air staff said his appointment came at a time when the expectations of Nigerians towards accelerated actualisation of peace and security were high. Read more »
Nigeria: Anambra Loses 50% of Revenue to Touts, Leakage - Official
"The government is supposed to be getting ₦4 billion from IGR monthly but we have been struggling to make about ₦2 billion or less." Read more »
Nigeria: Doctors in Kogi Hospital Decry Incessant Salary Delays
"Our members are currently having challenges meeting up with their daily needs such as transportation, feeding, among others,..." the doctors say. Read more »
Nigeria: Students' Loan - Group Says Law Against Nigerian Masses
ERC said based on the set criteria, "it will be easier for a camel to pass through a needle than for an indigent student to secure the loan." Read more »
Nigeria: Librarians Registration Council Begins Accreditation Across Nigerian Schools
LRCN said the accreditation exercise is for quality assurance purposes and to ensure that libraries adopt standards set by it. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Arrives Paris Venue of Global Finance Summit
He arrived at the venue in the company of his Aide-de-Camp Nurudeen Yusuf and was received by the French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, Catherine Colonna. Read more »
Nigeria: Hall Project Breeds Controversy in Two Plateau Communities
The Plateau community has been without a multipurpose gathering space for three decades, leaving the youth and older populace facing difficulties and frustrations when organising… Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Slips At I&E Window
Naira weakened to an intraday low of N815 on Wednesday Read more »
Nigeria: Six Vigilantes Killed in Night Attack in Plateau
There have been a series of attacks and reprisal attacks between pastoralists and farming communities in recent times in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: African Beach Games - Team Nigeria to Take Part in 11 Events
Not less than 46 Nigerian athletes will compete in 11 events in the eight-day event that is holding in Tunisia Read more »
June 21, 2023
Nigeria: British Investors Impressed By Tinubu's Economic Policies - High Commissioner
"I was in London last week; I was briefing my ministers, but I was also talking to British business in finance, banking and investment sectors." Read more »
Africa: Climate Finance - Developed Countries Ready to Fulfil U.S.$100 Billion Pledge By Year End
The OECD in its most recent analysis (2022) put the figure mobilised by developed countries in 2020 at $83.3 billion for climate finance. Read more »
Nigeria: Boards of NAFDAC, NDLEA Exempted From Tinubu's Dissolution Order
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that 14 federal government institutions are exempted from the dissolution order given by Mr Tinubu on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Egbetokun Assumes Duty As Baba Says He Left Force Better Than He Met It
President Bola appointed Mr Egbetokun as acting IGP on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: CJID Announces Conference On Accountability Journalism, Innovation
The conference will feature workshops, expert panels and explore media innovations and technological tools that can fortify journalism practice in the African region. Read more »
Nigeria: Board Dissolution - Niger Delta Ministry Directs Ogbuku to Continue As NDDC Chief Executive
President Tinubu two days ago dissolved the boards of all federal parastatals, agencies, institutions, and government-owned companies. Read more »
Nigeria: Meet Nigerian Innovation-Driven Companies Using E-Mobility to Redefine Green Transportation
Green transportation is one of the top ways to reduce carbon emissions, as environmental impacts are not limited to just planting trees. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Outgoing Naval Chief Is Yet to Hand Over to Successor - Spokesperson
The naval headquarters says handing over to a new service chief is procedural. Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Residents Frown At Proposed Electricity Tariff Hike
"The suffering will be much for poor Nigerian workers when everything begins to go up and salary remains static." Read more »
Sierra Leone: Jonathan Arrives Freetown Ahead of Saturday's General Election in Sierra Leone
The general election in Sierra Leone holds on Saturday. Read more »
Nigeria: How Tinubu Should Fight Corruption - Journalist
The journalist outlines measures President Tinubu should adopt to fight corruption. Read more »
Nigeria: Elites Suffer From Fuel Price Hike More Than Ordinary Nigerians - Ex-Lawmaker
"Palliatives are being worked out. And very soon, if the president comes back from France, assure you Nigerians will get great news." Read more »
Nigeria: Former World Bank President Lauds Tinubu Over Forex Reform, Fuel Subsidy Removal
He said actions are expected to bring about essential reforms to enhance currency stability, combat inflation, and tackle corruption in Africa's most populous nation. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu in Paris Summit to Shore Up Foreign Exchange, Investments for Nigeria - Spokesperson
"The President wants to network with international finance Corporations, institutions, and countries that are well healed that would facilitate or that could facilitate direct… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Discos Generated N247 Billion in Q1, 2023 - Report
Estimated customers during the quarter were 5.96 million in Q1 2023, higher by 0.40 per cent from 5.93 million in Q4 2022. Read more »