May 18, 2023
Nigeria: Federal Govt, Nile University Sign MOU to Establish Aerospace University
Mr Sirika says the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU) will commence by September later this year. Read more »
Nigeria: Will Nigeria's 2023 Census Hold and Count for Development?
Most importantly, the proper use of the data for policy and decision-making must be the priority. Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Killings - Death Toll Rises to 85 - Community Leader
The attacks on the Plateau communities occured on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Gbajabiamila, Akpabio Warn Lawmakers Against Rejecting APC Choices for Senate President, Reps Speaker
Gbajabiamila expresses regret for supporting Tambuwal to become speaker against Jonathan's wishes in 2011 Read more »
Nigeria: FEC Approves Concession of Abuja, Kano Airports
The ministry described the achievement as a "notable milestone" in its steadfast commitment towards revitalising the nation's aviation sector Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Arraigns Three Chinese Citizens Over Alleged Illegal Mining
The Chinese nationals pleaded not guilty to the three charges, including conspiracy and illegal mining offences. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-President of CAN Mbang Dies At 86
Until his death, he was the leader of "Fathers of Faith", a group of Christian leaders in Akwa Ibom State with influence over the state politics. Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Party Supporters Mob Factional Leader Apapa in Court
The factional chairman of the Labour Party, Mr Apapa, had earlier had an altercation with the director-general of Peter Obi's presidential campaigns before court proceedings… Read more »
Nigeria: House Speaker - Doguwa, Two Others Drop Out, Back Abbas
Abubakar Makki (APC, Jigawa) and Tunji Raheem (APC, Kwara) also pulled out of the race alongside Mr Doguwa Read more »
Nigeria: Keyamo Attacks Atiku Over Criticism of Blinken's Call to Tinubu
US Secretary of State Blinken, on Wednesday, called Nigerian President-elect Tinubu to assure him of the US commitment to further strengthening the U.S.-Nigeria relationship with… Read more »
Nigeria: Fashola Speaks On Failure, Closure of Ijora-Olopa Bridge in Lagos
Mr Fashola, in a statement by his spokesperson, identified the failed section of the bridge as the Ijora-Olopa inward Ijora-Oloye-Apapa. Read more »
May 17, 2023
Nigeria: Critical Shortage of Skilled Birth Attendants in Healthcare Centers - Official
The NPHCDA boss said the government is introducing Community-based Health Research, Innovative-training and Services Programme (CRISP) to address the challenge. Read more »
Nigeria: Over 100 Killed in Plateau in 48 Hours - Lawmaker Raises Alarm
The lawmaker says terrorists have killed over 400 people in Mangu/Bokkos federal constituency of Plateau State in the last four years. Read more »
Nigeria: Bayelsa Oil Spills Cleanup to Cost U.S.$12 Billion - Report
A similar cleanup in the neighbouring Rivers State has suffered several years of delay. Read more »
Nigeria: President Muhammadu Buhari Condemns Attack On U.S. Embassy Officials in Nigeria
PREMIUM TIMES reported the attack on an American embassy convoy in Anambra State, south-east Nigeria on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: President-Elect Tinubu Discusses Nigeria-U.S. Relations With U.S. Secretary Blinken
Mr Blinken said he looks forward to continuing to strengthen the US-Nigeria partnership which is built on shared interests and strong people-to-people ties. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Warns Doctors Against Planned Strike Commencing Today
"There is nothing like warning strike. A strike is a strike. If they want to take that risk, the options are there..." Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Attack U.S. Convoy in Anambra, Kill Four
The attackers "murdered two police operatives and two staff of the US consulate and set their bodies and their vehicles ablaze." Read more »
Nigeria: Why Gunmen Killed U.S. Officials in Nigeria - Gov Soludo
The governor vows to cooperate with security agencies in the state to "smoke out the criminals and bring them to justice." Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Shuts Apapa-Bound Lane of Marine Bridge
An investigation revealed that the vandals had set a fire underneath the bridge to gain access to iron rods and other steel components under the bridge. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Amnesty Fraud - Court Rejects Ecobank's Motion Against Nigerian Govt
ECOBANK also sought an order of interim injunction restraining the government from taking further steps "to further harass the applicant, directors and staff." Read more »
Nigeria: Why and How Petrol Subsidy Must Go
For Nigeria to exit from its national fiscal crisis, create prosperity for its citizens and fulfill its obligations to those citizens, we must end the decades-old drainpipe of… Read more »
Nigeria: Doctors Strike - Govt Says Negotiation Ongoing, NARD Says Not True
"The situation with the doctors' strike is of concern to government and the negotiations have been ongoing." Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Urges CBN to Release $717.5 Million Trapped Airlines' Funds
The Senate also called on the CBN to allocate $25 million to airlines operating in Nigeria at its fortnightly dollar auction. Read more »
Nigeria: Probe Presidency Officials, Ministers, Governor Tells EFCC
"I demand that the EFCC chair extend similar invitations to officers of the Presidency and members of the Federal Executive Council..." Read more »