July 25
Nigeria: Anambra Judiciary Workers Suspend Strike
The union has directed its members to resume work. Read more »
Nigeria: Trending - X Users Donate Over N16 Million to Parents of Quadruplets in 24 Hours
"105 pieces of diapers in 6 days, ha! I am finished; I am in trouble. Have mercy on me, this quadruplet." Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Not Available for Protesters - Wike
Mr Wike said that 1 August, when the protest is scheduled to hold, has been set aside for giving out certificates of recognition to traditional rulers in the six area councils. Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Sani Performs Groundbreaking of 14.8km Kaduna Millennium City Ring Road Project
Thinklab Group, a renowned conglomerate with expertise in housing development, finance solutions, and infrastructure, has been appointed as the contractor for the project Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Vs Brazil Preview - Super Falcons Eye Historic Win in Bordeaux
With a good balance of experience and talent, Randy Waldrum's team looks poised to make a statement. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Sends Two Marketing Agents to Prison for Alleged N10.6 Million Fraud
The trial judge made the remand order after rejecting the defendants' bail application. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Warns Against Nationwide Protests, Says It May Lead to Anarchy
"Given the situation, there are already indicators that unscrupulous elements are bent on hijacking the planned protest for violent purposes." Read more »
Nigeria: Kenya's Gen-Z Protest and Nigeria's Proposed Days of Rage
Instead of reactionary protests, African youths must plan ahead, while fostering political leaders with clear agendas and strong values within established parties. Read more »
Nigeria: Protest - Northern Youth Groups Distance Themselves From Planned Protest
The conference encouraged youths to embrace entrepreneurship to develop themselves. Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Raises Security Concerns Over Edo Governorship Election
Mahmood Yakubu, the chairperson of INEC, said this in Abuja on Thursday when he appeared before the joint Senate and House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters. Read more »
July 24
Nigeria: Gov Eno Approves N1million for Each Resident Doctor in Akwa Ibom
The governor's spokesperson disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Resumes Mass Trial of Terrorism Suspects
A Nigerian government spokesperson said the resumption of the trial was in pursuance of the government's commitment to promoting social justice. Read more »
Nigeria: Planned Nationwide Protests Politically Motivated - Wike
Some Nigerian youth have planned to embark on a week-long protest over hunger and insecurity. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Passes Finance Act Amendment Bill
Last week, President Bola Tinubu requested that the Finance Act 2023 be amended to impose and charge windfall tax on banks and provide for tax administration and related matters. Read more »
Nigeria: Gabon President Invites Dangote to Invest in Cement, Fertiliser Production
The invitation comes amid Mr Dangote's recent decision to halt investment in Nigeria's steel industry to avoid the accusations of being considered monopolistic. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Quiz Minister Over Infrastructure Decay At Nigeria's Airports
He said the state of the infrastructure at the various local and international airports was worrisome. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Ask Nerc, Discos to Revert to Old Tariff
In April, the Nigerian government announced a hike in the electricity tariff affecting customers in the Band A category. Read more »
Nigeria: Abacha Family Appeals Judgement Dismissing Suit to Recover Abuja Land
The Abacha family filed 11 grounds of appeal in a prolonged legal battle to recover a revoked piece of land acquired by their deceased patriarch, the late military dictator Sani… Read more »
Nigeria: Family Conducts New Autopsy On Mohbad
In June, PREMIUM TIMES reported that the Magistrate of the Coroner Court, sitting in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State, granted Mohbad's family permission to conduct a second… Read more »
Nigeria: Download - Supreme Court's Landmark Judgment That Affirms Local Governments' Autonomy
The Supreme Court's landmark judgement included a decision that overturned the longstanding practice where state governments received federal allocations on behalf of local… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Deputy Speaker Commends Tinubu for Signing South-East Development Commission Bill
President Tinubu signed the SEDC and the North-west Development Commission (NWDC) into law on Wednesday. Read more »
July 23
Nigeria: Police Chief Speaks on Planned Protests By Youth
Mr Egbetokun said the police will respond to the 1 August protest in the most professional manner. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote's move to get Nigeria to ban fuel importation not anti-competitive – Adesina
"Has Dangote refineries prevented any other company from setting up refineries? Why have others not done so? How come they have not done so for several decades? Was it Dangote that… Read more »
Nigeria: National Assembly Passes N70,000 New Minimum Wage Bill
President Bola Tinubu transmitted the bill to both chambers of the National Assembly on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Breaking - Reps Approve Additional N6.2 Trillion Spending in 2024 Budget
Last week, President Bola Tinubu requested the addition of N6.2 trillion to the budget through a bill to amend the 2024 Appropriations Act. Read more »