Nigeria: Lagos Confirms Solar Permit Fees in Viral Video, Makes Clarifications

The clarification followed a viral video in which officials of the Lagos State Ministry of Housing were seen confronting a resident over solar panels installed in a state-owned… Read more »

Nigeria: Adebayo Adelabu Resigns As Power Minister

Mr Adelabu's resignation, contained in a letter dated 22 April and addressed to President Bola Tinubu, is expected to take effect from 30 April. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeran Lawmakers Move to Amend Cybercrime Law, Seek Protection for Journalists

The amendment bill seeks to dismantle the legal ambiguities that have frequently been used to suppress investigative reporting and silence whistleblowers. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation of New Minister

President Tinubu nominated Mr Darma as minister on Tuesday. Read more »

Nigeria: ISWAP Terrorists Kill 11 in Borno Community - Reports of Nine Deaths Nearby

The chairman of Askira Uba Local Government Area, Mada Saidu, visited the community after the attack Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Ambassador-Designate to Algeria, Mohammed Lele, Is Dead

Mr Lele, a career diplomat, was yet to resume at his posting before his death. Read more »

Nigeria: Governor Buys Multi-Billion Naira Cars for Officials Amid Widespread Poverty

Niger State, where poverty is widespread, has bought over 100 vehicles for public officials at an estimated cost of billions of naira. Read more »

Nigeria: Blessing CEO Resurfaces, Deletes Cancer-Related Posts, Apologises to Nigerians

"I'm going to take you all on this journey, just the same way I took you guys on the journey of my liposuction and BBL. Please be patient with me." Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Unveils Four-Pillar Cybersecurity Council Plan Amid Rising Cyber Threats

He also called for public-private collaboration, noting that while government systems are exposed, much of the risk lies within private sector platforms that serve as primary… Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Senate Wants Improved Collaboration Amongst Multi - to National Joint Forces

The Senate also called on the Chief of Defence Staff and other service chiefs to conduct a comprehensive operational and logistic audit of the circumstances surrounding the attacks… Read more »

Nigeria: Supreme Court Reserves Judgement On PDP's Leadership Dispute

A five-member panel of the Supreme Court heard arguments from the parties in the PDP leadership dispute on Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Covid-19 - NCDC Confirms Case in Cross River, Says No Widespread Transmission

In a statement signed by the agency's Director-General, Jide Idris, and shared with PREMIUM TIMES on Wednesday, the health body said the case is the only confirmed infection so… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Makes New Appointments in Education Sector

President Tinubu appointed Modupe Adelabu as Chairman of the Governing Board of NECO, and retained the current registrar, Ibrahim Wushishi. Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged Coup - One Defendant Arrives in Court for Arraignment, Five Others Still Expected

Security personnel are likely working with the 12 p.m. schedule to produce them in court. Read more »

Nigeria: Oil Pipeline Security Feud Deepens As Contractor Accuses Tompolo's Security Outfit of Sabotage

Abili Integrated Services says video shown at National Assembly misrepresented its operations, alleges rival firm's workers were involved in pipeline vandalism Read more »

Nigeria: Laliga - Sadiq Umar Ends Goal Drought As Valencia Secure Crucial Point in Relegation Battle

The bigger picture remains tense. Valencia sit 13th with 36 points from 32 games. Just four points separate them from the relegation zone, and several teams below have games in… Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists Burn Down Zamfara District Head's Palace in Revenge Attack

The terrorists invaded the community few hours after soldiers attacked their hideout. Read more »

Nigeria: Just in - Kano Governor Nominates New Deputy

The nomination followed the resignation of the former deputy governor, Aminu Abdussalam, on 27 March, and weeks of intense politicking and internal interests of political figures… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Tracks 223,000 Pregnant Women As Maternal, Child Health Improves

Mr Aina said the government is using a mix of data tracking, free services, and immunisation campaigns to address preventable deaths among women and children, although gaps remain… Read more »

Nigeria: CBN Alerts Public to Fraudulent Messages, Cybersecurity Hack Attempts

The Bank further urged Nigerians to only rely on information on its official website and recognized media outlets, and to also refrain from clicking suspicious links from… Read more »

Nigeria: Fiscal Breach Uncovered - How Imo Under Uzodinma Spent N101.5 Billion in Unapproved Funds

This report reveals how the Imo State Government spent N101.54 billion outside approved budgets between 2023 and 2025, exposing a pattern of fiscal breaches that coincided with… Read more »

Nigeria: Tai Solarin University of Education Names Samuel Oladipo As New Vice Chancellor

Professor Samuel Oladipo's research interests span spirituality and health, help-seeking behaviour, gender-based violence, child abuse, and psychological scale development. Read more »

Nigeria: End Oil Fires in Ondo, Rivers, Homef Tells Nigerian Govt

The environmental group says prolonged wellhead fires in Ondo and Rivers states expose a weak response to pollution, threatening livelihoods and ecosystems Read more »

Nigeria: Utme 2026 - JAMB Withholds Results of Underage Candidates

The board stated that the underage candidates will only be considered under an exceptional category if they score at least 320 and perform strongly in further screening stages Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Info FM and Wazobia FM Reaffirm Industry Leadership With Major Wins At 2026 Bon Awards

These recognitions underscore the stations' sustained excellence, cultural impact, and role in shaping Nigeria's radio landscape over the years. Read more »