Nigeria: EFCC Arrests Ex-NNPC Top Official, Others Over Alleged $7.2 Billion Refineries Maintenance Fraud

According to the sources, Mr Isa was detained by the agency along with a former Managing Director of Warri Refinery, Jimoh Olasunkanmi. Read more »

Nigeria: NNPC Increases Petrol Price

Recently, global economic uncertainties have led to fluctuations in crude oil prices, resulting in corresponding changes in retail fuel prices. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Launches 2,000 Tractors for Nigerian Farmers

He described the initiative as a landmark moment in his administration's food security agenda and a crucial part of efforts to empower farmers and stimulate rural development. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Tax Reforms Are Promising but Who Will Hold the (New) Nrs Accountable?

One glaring omission in the bills is the failure to codify the FIRS' cost of collection. Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas - As Tinubu's Two Years of Robust Leadership Comes to an End

ECOWAS, under the stewardship of President Tinubu, helped in stabilising democracy in some West African countries in transition, leading to improved electoral and governance… Read more »

West Africa: Violent Extremism Erodes Local Climate Resilience in the Sahel

Jihadist groups and militarised counter-terrorism responses have weakened traditional approaches to resolving climate disputes. Read more »

Nigeria: Nnadozie Shines As Super Falcons Hold Portugal in Lisbon Friendly

Throughout the first half, Nnadozie was alert, making several key saves. Read more »

Nigeria: Transcorp, Nascon, Presco Top Stock Pick This Week

This is not a buy, sell or hold recommendation but a stock investment guide. You may need to involve your financial advisor before taking investment decisions. Read more »

Nigeria: Constitution Review - Senate Panel to Hold Public Hearing On State Creation, Policing, Gender Equality, Others

A two-day public hearing will be held simultaneously in the six geopolitical zones between 4 and 5 July. Read more »

Kenya: Ngugi Wa Thiongo Makes Historic Booker Prize Longlist

The celebrated author is the first Booker Prize nominee for a work originally written in an indigenous African language. Read more »

Nigeria: How Gates Foundation Helped Eradicate Polio - Officials

In February, PREMIUM TIMES exclusively spoke with Chris Elias, the President of the Global Development Division of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Paulin Basinga, the… Read more »

Africa: South African, Rosie Mashale, Wins Daily Trust African of the Year Award

A South African, Rosie Mashale, popularly known as Mama Rosie and founder of Baphumelele Children's Centre, has emerged winner of the 2019 Daily Trust African of the Year award. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Vows to 'Go After' Stolen Artefacts Worldwide

The federal government on Thursday pledged to use all "legal and diplomatic instruments" to demand the return of Nigeria's stolen artefacts and cultural materials worldwide. Read more »

Africa: Burna Boy Slams Rapper AKA, Vows Never to Visit South Africa

Afro-fusion sensation, Damini Ogulu aka Burna Boy, has threatened to 'deal' with South African rapper, AKA, if they ever meet. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Move to Criminalise Use of Plastic Bags

The House of Representatives has adopted a report on a Bill for an Act to, among other things, prohibit the use, manufacture and importation of plastic bags for commercial and… Read more »

Africa: Obasanjo, Sachs, Afreximbank Pledge Support for African Education Fund

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Jeffrey Sachs and the African Export Import Bank (AFREXIMBANK) have committed to launch the Education Fund for Africa to ensure free education… Read more »

Nigeria: IDP Camp Bombing By Nigerian Air Force, Shocking, Unacceptable - PDP

Nigeria's major opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said that it is "shocked and totally dismayed" at the news of the accidental bombing of an Internally… Read more »