July 21, 2022
West Africa: Stinting to Survive in West Africa's Sahel Region
Development agencies working in the Sahel are finding themselves in a bind, as pledges for funding were made in December 2021, without foreseeing the 50 per cent hikes in staple… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Passes Bill to Establish National Social Security Commission
The bill seeks to put in place a National Social Security protection funding to take care of the needs of the unemployed, old-aged and underaged children below 18 years from broken… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Passes Nigeria Start-Up Bill
The bill seeks to provide for the establishment of the National Council for Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Read more »
Nigeria: Empowering Youths Through Digital Literacy and Skills
With the strike dragging into five months, many students have been left stranded at home without vocational skills and at the risk of negative influences with disastrous… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos 2023 - Ex-PDP, APC Chieftain Becomes Labour Party Guber Candidate
"All the APC promised to give my people, none was given." Read more »
Nigeria: 'Legality' of APC's Muslim-Muslim Presidential Candidacies
The decision of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to nominate Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senator Kashim Shettima as her presidential and vice presidential candidates… Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Strike - Nigerian Govt Declares NLC Solidarity Protest Illegal
NLC has planned to embark on a nationwide protest in support of the striking members of ASUU on July 26 and 27. Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo Lost N500 Million to Ghost Workers Under Akeredolu - Report
The committee found out that there were workers who earned double salaries, and some pensioners were still earning their regular salaries along with their pensions. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Passes Electricity Bill to Boost Power Production
The bill seeks to provide an Ideal legal and institutional framework to leverage on the modest gains of the privatisation phase of the electricity power sector in Nigeria. Read more »
July 20, 2022
Nigeria: Darkness As Nigeria's Electricity Grid Collapses Again, Sixth Time in 2022
The government blames poor management and low gas supply as the major causes of the repeated breakdown of the grid. Read more »
Nigeria: 11 Zamfara, Katsina Emirs, District Heads Sacked, Suspended for Allegedly Abetting Terrorists
No traditional ruler has been charged for their alleged offence. Read more »
Nigeria: FEC Approves N7.4bn for Irrigation Project, Aviation Equipment
While the irrigation project was awarded N6 billion, the procurement of surveillance equipment for Kaduna and Port Harcourt Airports was awarded N1.4 billion. Read more »
Nigeria: Day After Accident, NCAA Suspends Dana Airlines Operations
An aircraft belonging to Dana Airlines on Tuesday made an emergency landing in Abuja after developing engine problem midair. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Fines Nigerian Customs N5 Million for Violating Lawyer's Rights
The lawyer accused the customs service of unlawfully detaining him and seizing his personal effects - four iPhone 13 Pro phones on his arrival at the airport from the U.K. Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Strike - Govt Confirms Asking Labour Minister to Withdraw From Negotiation
The government confirmed PREMIUM TIMES' report on how Mr Buhari asked the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige to withdraw from the negotiation with the workers. Read more »
Nigeria: Petroleum Marketers Deny Involvement in Fuel Diversion
The IPMAN chief accused some petrol depots of selling fuel at the rate of N158 naira per litre instead of the government-approved price of N148. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's National Grid Collapses Again - Official
Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) confirmed the development in a statement on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Electricity Distribution Companies Reported N193 Billion Revenue in Q3 2021 - NERC
A report by the regulator shows the firms earned the cash out of N273 billion they projected from July through September. Read more »
Nigeria: Done Deal - Nigeria's Calvin Bassey Signs Five-Year Ajax Deal
Ajax confirmed the signing of Bassey from Scottish club, Rangers on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: CAF Awards - Oshoala Makes Three-Woman Final Shortlist
Oshoala is eyeing a record fifth crown, but faces stiff opposition from two players Read more »
May 09, 2020
Nigeria: How Gates Foundation Helped Eradicate Polio - Officials
In February, PREMIUM TIMES exclusively spoke with Chris Elias, the President of the Global Development Division of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Paulin Basinga, the… Read more »
December 12, 2019
Africa: South African, Rosie Mashale, Wins Daily Trust African of the Year Award
A South African, Rosie Mashale, popularly known as Mama Rosie and founder of Baphumelele Children's Centre, has emerged winner of the 2019 Daily Trust African of the Year award. Read more »
November 28, 2019
Nigeria: Nigeria Vows to 'Go After' Stolen Artefacts Worldwide
The federal government on Thursday pledged to use all "legal and diplomatic instruments" to demand the return of Nigeria's stolen artefacts and cultural materials worldwide. Read more »
September 04, 2019
Africa: Burna Boy Slams Rapper AKA, Vows Never to Visit South Africa
Afro-fusion sensation, Damini Ogulu aka Burna Boy, has threatened to 'deal' with South African rapper, AKA, if they ever meet. Read more »
May 21, 2019
Nigeria: Reps Move to Criminalise Use of Plastic Bags
The House of Representatives has adopted a report on a Bill for an Act to, among other things, prohibit the use, manufacture and importation of plastic bags for commercial and… Read more »