April 01
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Repatriates 1,230 Citizens From Niger
The federal government has repatriated 1,230 stranded Nigerians from the Republic of Niger, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said. Read more »
West Africa: CDD Unveils 5-Year Plan to Tackle Democratic Decline, Insecurity in West Africa
He cited the resurgence of military coups and constitutional manipulations by civilian leaders in countries like Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea and Togo. Read more »
Nigeria: How Corruption, Overcrowding, Weak Justice Systems Turn Nigerian Prisons Into 'Human Warehouses' - - Report
"Custodial centres have become a form of human warehouse," the official said, citing cases where facilities exceeded their capacity by up to 500 per cent. Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Committed to Safe, Sustainable Herbal Products - DG
She noted that NAFDAC's mandate includes regulating food, drugs, cosmetics, chemicals, packaged water, medical devices, and herbal medicines, ensuring all meet strict safety and… Read more »
Nigeria: Redesigned Currency Notes Produced By CBN Different From What Buhari Approved - Witness
Mr Emefiele faces four charges, including illegal redesign of naira notes, disobedience to the direction of law, and illegal act causing injury to the public. Read more »
Nigeria: Fresh Violence Erupts in Plateau Communities As Government Relaxes Curfew
Gyang Bere, Director of Press and Public Affairs to Governor Caleb Mutfwang, told PREMIUM TIMES that security forces had been deployed across affected areas. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Sets Date for Ruling On El-Rufai's Bail Application
The judge, Rilwan Aikawa, adjourned for ruling after hearing the defence and prosecution lawyers' submissions on the bail application on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Freezes ADC Leadership Recognition Amid Court Dispute
INEC said the decision complies with the Court of Appeal's directive, directing that both parties maintain the status quo pending the determination of a substantive suit currently… Read more »
Nigeria: Coalition Rejects Desmond Elliot's Fourth-Term Lagos Assembly Bid
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that some residents of Surulere had organised a rally on Tuesday in the area in support of the lawmaker's bid for a fourth term. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Nigeria Is Currently Better Off Than Many Years Ago' - 2Baba
"...If someone drinks sachet water and throws it on the expressway, they will say it is caused by Tinubu. When it blocks drainage, they will say it is the governor's problem". Read more »
Nigeria: Court Freezes N448m Assets in Keystone Bank Debt Recovery Suit
The order stemmed from suit involving a N500 million overdraft facility granted by Keystone to Relic Resources Limited on 28 March 2023, with a tenure of 365 days and an interest… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Withdraws Arrest Warrant Against PDP Factional Leader Kabiru Turaki
The case is part of the legal odds Mr Turaki is contending with at a time his claim to be the national chairman of the PDP has taken huge blows from various decisive court… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Eight Charcoal Workers in Plateau
A youth leader in Wase, Shapi'i Sambo, who confirmed the incident, said the assailants initially abducted 10 persons but later released two to convey a ransom demand. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Records Over 75 Percent Reduction in Casualties From Annual Flooding - Nema
The number of displaced persons fell from over one million to approximately 58,000 within the same period. Read more »
Nigeria: Re-Arraignment of Lamido, Sons On N1.35 Billion Money Laundering Charges Stalls
The court adjourned the case at the instance of the prosecution. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Govt Approves New Chicken Variety 'MoorBeta'
Nigeria has approved a new indigenous meat-type chicken, MoorBeta, developed to boost poultry production, improve farmer incomes, and strengthen food security, even as debates over… Read more »
Nigeria: Woman On Trial for Alleged Drug Peddling Collapses, Dies in Court
The woman had been on trial after she was arrested by the NDLEA in January for alleged peddling of hard drugs. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Army Denies Cover-Up in Plateau Attack
"At no point did troops provide any form of cover." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Government Says Plateau Security Under Control
"The Federal Government expresses deep concern over the tragic attack in Angwan Rukuba... Let me reassure all Nigerians that the security situation in Plateau State is under… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Gain Over ₦2 Bn As Sterling Bank Marks One Year of Zero Transfer Fees
Launched on 1 April 2025, the policy eliminated transfer charges on Sterling's digital platform, OneBank, making it the first major Nigerian bank to waive revenue from customer… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, Obasanjo, Elumelu, Others Make Maddtimes Power List Coffee Table Book
The publication also features contributions from former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola, the Olu of Warri Ogiame Atuwatse III, and others. Read more »
Nigeria: Firstbank Sponsors Samuel Okwaraji U-16 Football Championship 2026, Promotes Education Through School Sports
The tournament which honours the late footballer for his patriotism, discipline, and commitment to national service, will engage secondary schools from all 36 states and the FCT,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Win Over ₦1.6bn As Sterling Bank Marks One Year of Zero Transfer Fees
Launched on 1 April 2025, the policy eliminated transfer charges on Sterling's digital platform, OneBank, making it the first major Nigerian bank to waive revenue from customer… Read more »
Nigeria: Where Professional Investors Look for Property Leads
While many new investors use popular listing sites exclusively for their search, professionals cast a wider net by looking beyond those listings to discover opportunities that are… Read more »
Nigeria: UBA Strengthens Mobile App Security to Stop Fraudulent Debits, Withdrawals
UBA announced this in a memo forwarded to its customers via email on Tuesday. Read more »
