September 13, 2022
Nigeria: Zee World's 'Dance Naija Dance' Reality Show Premieres
Dance Naija Dance is presented by a blend of Nollywood and Bollywood personalities and dancers. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 Budget - Senate Panel Frowns At N12.42 Trillion Deficit
The panel said the borrowing trends by the government "cannot be allowed to continue unchecked and conscious efforts must be made to reduce budget deficits." Read more »
Nigeria: Wike Renews Fight With Amaechi
"This should be the last time you open your mouth to talk about this state because you are a total failure as far as this state is concerned." Read more »
Nigeria: EU Tasks INEC, CSOs On Neutrality, Professionalism in 2023 Polls
The EU says it has spent over €150 million on Nigeria's elections and other democratic engagements in the last 23 years and will spend another €39 million between now and… Read more »
Nigeria: Pyrates Confraternity Unveils 70th-Anniversary Logo
The NAS leader said the platinum anniversary, themed '70 Years of Service to Humanity' is a reflective encapsulation of their modest contribution to humanity. Read more »
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Orders Removal of Abandoned Vehicles Under Bridges
The official said the government will begin enforcement after seven days. Read more »
Nigeria: Controversy Trails Appointment of Principals of Unity Schools
The Human Resources Director at the ministry, David Gende, said the implementation of the new retirement age began in January, 2021, 16 months before the law was gazetted. Read more »
Nigeria: Exclusive - Nigeria Should Boycott Russia As Evidence It Disapproves of Invasion - Ukraine Envoy
"I think neutrality means condoning evil," the Ukrainian ambassador said. "This is how many African governments express their position." Read more »
Nigeria: Families of Deceased Plateau Workers Decry Non-Payment of Death Benefits
Relatives of the deceased, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Jos, accused the state government of refusing to heed their pleas for the entitlements. Read more »
Nigeria: Ice Pellets Destroy Over 300 Farms in Katsina
Mr Kanya said several crops mostly maize, millet, tice, soya beans and pepper were destroyed. Read more »
Nigeria: Osinbajo Arrives in Nairobi for Ruto's Inauguration
Nigeria and Kenya, both former British colonies, enjoy good diplomatic relationship. Read more »
Nigeria: Death Toll Rises to Seven in Jigawa Boat Accident
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported how two people died and six others were reported missing in the boat accident that occurred on Sunday. Read more »
September 12, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria's Energy Transition Plan: Challenges for Decade of Gas
In preparation for COP 27, Nigeria's government recently launched its Energy Transition Plan (ETP), which is purported to be its homegrown, data-backed and multi-pronged strategy… Read more »
Nigeria: Football Federation Election - Two Disqualified, 11 Cleared for Presidency Race
Two of the 13 intending aspirants were disqualified for various reasons Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Startup, Kippa, Raises $8.4 Million to Expand Offerings to Nigerian SMEs
Kippa said it has also obtained a licence from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to operate as a Super Agent Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Detects Several Double Registrants in CVR
INEC said the irregularities were discovered during the cleaning up of the voters register using the Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS). Read more »
Nigeria: Suspected Cultists Attack Ogun Monarch
The suspects were alleged to have invaded the palace on the order of the monarch's son. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Not Dropping Out of 2023 Race - Campaign Council
The APC campaign council says the report suggesting that Mr Tinubu is planning to withdraw from the race was planted by supporters of the LP candidate, Peter Obi. Read more »
Nigeria: Flooding - Lagos Tenants Fault Emergency Responders' Claim of 'Rescuing Women Trapped in Homes'
The residents said the area is usually flooded after a heavy rain Read more »
Nigeria: Kebbi Govt Co-Opts Hisbah As Security Outfit, Announces N100 Million Donation
The government also announced the co-optation of the moral police into a security outfit. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Elected to Lead African Governors' Forum
The NGF President has been elected the chairperson of the African forum. Read more »
Nigeria: Muslim-Muslim Ticket - Why Power Can't Remain in North After Buhari's Eight Years - Akeredolu
The governor pleaded with Christians to look beyond religion and focus on the competency of the presidential candidate. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Graduate, Who Returned Certificate to Alma Mater, Receives N500,000 Support
Mr Alaba had said if he received fees charged him while he was a student, he could spend it to develop his innate talent. Read more »
Nigeria: African Development Bank Welcomes 12 New Executive Directors
The President of the African Development Bank Group, Akinwumi Adesina, welcomed the new representatives of the 20-member Board of Directors. Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU - Court Adjourns Nigerian Government's Suit Against Striking University Lecturers
The court ordered parties in the suit - the federal government and ASUU - to file and exchange their written submissions, and adjourned the case. Read more »