Nigeria: Court Declines Ganduje's Request in Port Ownership Case

Mr Ganduje and three others face a 10-count charge of criminal conspiracy, misappropriation of public funds, breach of trust, and conflict of interest. Read more »

Nigeria: Resident Doctors Condemn Assault On Colleague At Delta Teaching Hospital, Backs Strike

The association, in a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday, described the incident as barbaric and a direct threat to the safety of healthcare professionals. Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-Foreign Affairs Minister Criticises Tinubu's Ambassadorial Appointments

Mr Nwachukwu said dedicated officers who had spent years in the diplomatic service were often overlooked for ambassadorial positions, urging the government to prioritise expertise… Read more »

Nigeria: UBA, Redtech, Momo Psb Expand Merchant Payment Access Across Nigeria

The partnership brings together Redtech's payment technology and enablement capabilities, UBA's merchant-acquiring and distribution layer, and MoMo PSB's mobile money wallet… Read more »

Nigeria: The Optimus Ascent - Over 4,000 Percent Growth in Three Years of Purposeful Banking

Optimus Bank delivers strong FY 2025 results as profit before tax rises by 69.94% to ₦24.14bn Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Customs Asks Shortlisted Candidates to Complete Forms for Final Recruitment Stage

The Nigeria Customs Service has asked candidates who passed earlier stages of its 2025 recruitment exercise to visit its recruitment portal and complete a designated form ahead of… Read more »

Nigeria: How Opposition Party Realignment Could Shape 2027

A recent summit in Ibadan produced a public pledge to present a single candidate against President Tinubu. Yet, unity proved elusive. Deep divisions quickly emerged over… Read more »

Ghana: Ghana to Host Global Reparations Conference After UN Slavery Resolution

One hundred and twenty-three member States voted in favour of the resolution, and only three countries voted against it. Read more »

Nigeria: 'I Was Misled,' Alleged Coup Defendant Says in Video Recording Played in Court

The defendant narrated his encounter with the alleged mastermind of the failed coup plot. Read more »

Nigeria: Only 28.5m of 61.9m Crude Oil Barrels Reached Local Refineries in Q1 - - NUPRC

Although crude oil producers offered more volumes than allocated under Nigeria's Domestic Crude Supply Obligation in the first quarter of 2026, only 28.5 million barrels were… Read more »

Nigeria: INEC Begins Final Phase of Voter Registration Ahead of 2027 Election

"During this period, eligible citizens who have attained the age of 18, as well as those who were unable to register during the earlier phases, should seize this opportunity to do… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Hits N807bn Revenue in Early 2026, Surpasses Nigeria's Subnational Peers

The state's strong tax haul, driven largely by personal income taxes, pushed it close to one-fifth of its ambitious 2026 budget within three months. Read more »

Nigeria: ADC Reduces Cost of Nomination Forms, Releases Updated Timetable

According to the updated timetable, the sale and submission of nomination forms will run from 6 May to 13 May. Read more »

Nigeria: Jigawa Govt Empowers Tipper Operators With Excavators, Load-Bed Machines

According to Governor Namadi, the intervention aligns with his administration's 12-Point Agenda aimed at improving socio-economic well-being and fostering sustainable development. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Admits Prior Judgement As Evidence in N110.4bn Fraud Trial of Yahaya Bello

After the ruling admitting the judgement as an exhibit, the prosecution pushed for the deferment of the hearing of the defence's challenge to the jurisdiction of the court to sit… Read more »

Nigeria: 1 Million More Midwives Needed to Save 4 Million Lives Yearly - UNFPA

Ms Keita noted that midwives are trained to provide most essential sexual and reproductive health services. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Amends Rules for Electing Presiding Officers, Bars New Lawmakers From Aspiring to Positions

The new provision effectively means that only members of the current Senate who have completed at least eight consecutive years in the chamber will be eligible to contest for… Read more »

Nigeria: Plateau Bans Roadblocks After Mangu Violence, Orders Arrests

"No grievance justifies violence," Plateau warns, banning roadblocks after Mangu unrest and ordering arrests of offenders. Read more »

Nigeria: Breaking - Court Finds SERAP Liable for Defaming SSS Operatives, Awards N100m Damages

The court said libel is actionable once there is a publication that is false and damaging. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest 13 Suspects Over Alleged Assault of Journalist

The journalist, Allwell Ene, was reportedly attacked while investigating a phone purchase fraud in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Read more »

South Africa: Xenophobia - Kenya Warns Nationals in South Africa Over Rising Violence

Kenya also urged its citizens in South Africa to always carry valid identification and relevant documentation. Read more »

Nigeria: Loss of Obi, Kwankwaso 'Not a Mortal Blow' - - ADC

"I will be lying to say it didn't mean anything. These are two significant politicians... When you lose those two politicians, then you will feel that you've lost something. But… Read more »

Nigeria: Imperatives for Reintegration of Terrorists Into Society

A reintegration strategy can only be effective from a position of strength -- when it becomes clear that the state will neutralise the kingpins and anyone who persists in… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt May Shut Eko Bridge Carriageway

This comes less than a week after the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, announced the federal government's approval of the demolition and reconstruction of the Carter Bridge at a cost… Read more »

Nigeria: Zenith Bank Appoints Mustafa Bello As Jim Ovia Retires As Group Chairman

According to Zenith Bank, Mr Bello has extensive leadership experience at the board and executive levels, with a strong understanding of corporate governance principles and… Read more »