Nigeria: Controversy Trails 'Plans' to Increase Electricity Tariffs

The uncertainty surrounding the proposal has generated concerns among consumers and key institutions in the industry. Read more »

Nigeria: Air Force Redeploys 98 Senior Officers

The newly appointed senior officers are expected to assume office not later than 3 July. Read more »

Sierra Leone: President Bio Defeats APC's Kamara, Declared Winner of Sierra Leone Presidential Election

President Bio of Sierra Leone secured victory by polling over 56 per cent of the votes to avoid a run-off against main rival Samura Kamara, who polled about 41 per cent. Read more »

Nigeria: Eid-El-Kabir - Tinubu, Buhari, Atiku, Obi, Others Felicitate Nigerians

In separate statements shared with PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday, the leaders enjoined Muslims to multiply good deeds, show mercy and compassion. Read more »

Nigeria: Woman Arrested in Anambra for Alleged Trafficking of Underage Girls

The girls were between the ages of 12 and 13. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Returns to Nigeria, to Celebrate Sallah in Lagos

Mr Tinubu's trip to France was his first foreign trip since he assumed office as Nigeria's president on 29 May. Read more »

Africa: Why Nigeria Will Continue to Play Big Brother Role in Africa - Perm SEC

"Right now, we are still suffering from the situation that led to the removal of Muammar Gaddafi in Libya," the Nigerian official said. Read more »

Nigeria: Zamfara - Governor Sacks Permanent Secretaries, Suspends District, Village Heads Appointed By Matawalle

The state government said Mr Matawalle used cronies to 'impoverish' the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Governor Suspends 10,800 Civil Servants Employed By Ganduje

The suspended workers will not receive their salaries for June. Read more »

Nigeria: Sallah - High Fares Prevent Many Passengers From Travelling

"We charged N4,000 to Lagos in 2022 and we are carrying it now for N10,000 due to subsidy removal." Read more »

Nigeria: Car Owners to Get Annual Proof of Ownership Certificates - Official

Lagos State Government has begun the implementation of the new national policy on car ownership. Read more »

Nigeria: Gas Explosion Injures Four in Lagos

Four adults have sustained injuries after some gas cylinders exploded in the Agege area of Lagos on Monday. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt to Fast-Track Access to Single-Digit Loans for MSMEs - Shettima

Mr Shettima says he is aware of the impact of fuel subsidy removal on MSMEs and is working towards addressing it. Read more »

Nigeria: Egbetokun Orders Withdrawal of Mobile Police Personnel From VIPs

Mr Egbetokun said the focus of the mobile police personnel will be directed towards addressing critical security concerns that affect local communities at large. Read more »

Nigeria: NNPCL's Secret Deal With OVH Leaves Workers Angry, Disillusioned

NNPC says it acquired OVH Energy, however, it now appears to workers of NNPC Retail that it was OVH Energy that did the acquisition. Read more »

Sierra Leone: SierraLeoneDecides2023 - President Bio in Early Lead As Electoral Commission Announces Partial Results

The ESCL said it had so far tallied about 60 per cent of the total votes cast in Saturday's election. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Football Star Appeals Against Rape Conviction in Denmark

Amoo's legal counsel has wasted no time in promptly filing an appeal against the guilty verdict. Read more »

Nigeria: Amusan to Race At Ostrava Meet Ahead of Diamond League Showdown

Amusan will hope to improve her season's best time as she races against Olympic champion Jasmine Camacho-Quinn Read more »

Nigeria: Transfer Update - Nigeria's Peter Olayinka Completes Move to Red Star Belgrade

Olayinka spent five seasons at Slavia Prague and had 66 goal involvements in 169 appearances. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Declares Wednesday, Thursday Public Holidays for Eid-el-Kabir

"We are hopeful that the prayers and sacrifices that come with this great celebration as well as the message of Eid-ei-Kabir will bring about peace..." Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-Minister Declines Top Global Position for Possible Appointment in Govt

On Monday, the global vaccine alliance, GAVI, announced Mr Pate's decision to decline his appointment as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Opens Shelter for Survivors of Sexual and Gender Based Violence

The shelter is to ensure the preservation of life, safety, stability, empowerment and subsequently the reintegration of survivors back into the society. Read more »

Nigeria: Emerging Headwind and Resetting Governance in States

With the exception of Lagos State, none of the states can sustain itself without funds from the monthly sharing of revenue by the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC). Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Committed to Promoting Trade, Technology With Korea - VP Shettima

Mr Shettima also reiterated the government's desire to create one million jobs in the digital sector for young Nigerians. Read more »

Nigeria: Lai Oso - Glowing Tributes As LASU, IPI, ACSPN, CJID, Others Mourn Late Renowned Media Scholar

From LASU to DELSU, where he performed his last academic assignment as an examiner, among other institutions, including civil society, and newsrooms, Nigerians have continued to… Read more »