June 24
Nigeria: Kwara Communities Suffer Deforestation, Land Degradation After Departure of White Zimbabwe Farmers
In 2004, some displaced white farmers from Zimbabwe arrived in the agrarian communities in the Shonga district of Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Woos Israel On Expanding I-Fair Programme
Mr Blitshien described I-FAIR as one of Israel's flagship programmes in Nigeria that had recorded remarkable successes. Read more »
Nigeria: Information Minister to Chair Wednesday Unveiling of Premium Times Books' 'Writing for Media and Monetising It'
Vice President Kashima Shettima, known for his love of the literati, is expected as the special guest of honour at the public presentation of the book. Read more »
Nigeria: #Chivido2024 - Davido Shares Stunning Pre-Wedding Photos
The couple had previously held a private wedding and are now preparing for a grand celebration at the Eko Hotel. Read more »
Nigeria: Resolving the Minimum Wage Debacle and Fiscal Headwinds
States can lessen their financial burdens by aggressively weaning their payrolls of ghost workers. Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima Loses Mother-in-Law
The remains of Maryam Albishir were laid to rest in Kano on Monday in accordance with Islamic traditions. Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Moves to Mitigate Flooding in Response to Nimet's Forecast
According to him, the ACReSAL project will help restore one million hectares of degraded land in the northern part of the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Amusan Anchors Nigeria to Relay Gold At African Championships
Nigeria currently boasts four gold medals at the Championships Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - Nigeria Records 53 Deaths As Govt Warns Against Unhygienic Drinks
The NCDC DG noted that a recent risk assessment placed Nigeria at high risk of increased cholera transmission and impact. Read more »
June 23
Nigeria: Embassy, NGO Rescue 24 Trafficked Nigerian Girls in Senegal
"These girls and many more are being trafficked to Senegal, through Cotonou, Benin Republic via Mali to the Senegal border for prostitution." Read more »
Nigeria: Mental Health in Nigeria - Breaking the Silence
By prioritising mental health advocacy and policy reforms, Nigeria can work towards breaking the silence surrounding mental illness and building a more inclusive and supportive… Read more »
Nigeria: '50 Nigerian Lawmakers' Write Tinubu, Seek Nnamdi Kanu's Release
The letter calling for Nnamdi Kanu's release enjoyed bi-partisan support with lawmakers from the APC, PDP and LP signing it. Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 Hajj - Another Nigerian Governor Criticises NAHCON's Operations, Vows to Lead Campaign to Scrap Commission
Governor Umar Bago of Niger State says NAHCON should act as a regulator rather than managing the entire Hajj. Read more »
Nigeria: Two Brothers Killed in Niger Boat Accident
The brothers were fishermen fishing on the River Niger when their boat capsised due to heavy rainfall and windstorm Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Minister Presents Gold Bar to Tinubu, Says Transaction Will Boost Foreign Reserves
Mr Alake explained that the programme, which aims to increase the country's reserves and boost the value of the naira, is making significant progress Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Accuses International Oil Companies, NMDPRA, of Sabotage
Dangote says IOCs are plotting plotting against its refinery while NMDPRA is granting licences for importation of dirty fuel Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Govt to Curb Begging, Extortion At Airports Soon - Keyamo
The minister said he is working with other agencies to address activities of begging and extortion across airports in the country Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Unions Want IGP to Withdraw Police From Council Secretariats in Rivers
The police took over the 23 council secretariats in the state after a deadly clash between supporters of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Faults Gov Otti's Claims On Payment of Salaries
The governor claimed on Friday that his administration had paid all staff of the Abia State University their salaries for April and May. Read more »
Nigeria: Tunde Kelani, Baba Wande Reconcile, End 30-Year Feud
In a heartwarming display of unity and hope, both parties set aside their differences. Read more »
Nigeria: CSO Commends Kaduna Agency for Refunding $50 to Pilgrims
The refund to the pilgrims arose from the downward price review the agency got from the company that it engaged to slaughter animals on their behalf. Read more »
Nigeria: OB3 Gas Pipeline to Be Completed August - NNPC
"I am very happy and convinced that, by the middle of August, we will complete this project. I have been assured of that by the project team," Mr Kyari said Read more »
Nigeria: Christ Embassy Fire Under Control - Lagos Govt
She said the fire escalated because the church's fire service thought it could handle the situation without recourse to the Lagos fire service. Read more »
Nigeria: Fire Guts Christ Embassy Church in Lagos
The building, located in the Oregun area of Ikeja, is the headquarters of the church. Read more »
Nigeria: Food Inflation - ACCI Calls On Nigerian Govt to Mitigate Crisis
"The government must take decisive action to mitigate this crisis and alleviate the suffering of the populace," Mr Obegolu said Read more »