March 28
Nigeria: Rescued Kaduna Schoolchildren Reunite With Parents
The parents met the children in the presence of some top government officials led by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abdulkadir Meyere. Read more »
Nigeria: Military Declares Eight Wanted Over Killing of 17 Army Personnel in Delta
The military authority announced this in a circular posted on the official Facebook page of the Nigerian army on Thursday Read more »
Nigeria: Oxford University Engages Nigerian Agencies, Others On Parenting Challenges in Nigeria
The workshop was part of a project funded by the Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children (GPEVAC) through the Government of Japan. Read more »
Nigeria: Ohanaeze Tasks South-East Governors, Security Agencies On Insecurity
The group says it will intensify its drive for the unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the separatist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra. Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Directs New Marshals to Smoke Out Illegal Miners
The newly activated Mining Marshal Corp, which currently has 2,220 personnel, is an inter-agency security outfit established to secure the mining environment. Read more »
March 27
Nigeria: Tinubu Honours 17 Slain Soldiers, Families to Get Houses, Scholarships
Mr Tinubu also announced "scholarships to all the children of the deceased up to the university level." Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Sets Up New Economic Coordination, Management Teams
The Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC) comprises distinguished leaders and key government officials. Read more »
Nigeria: SSS Arrests Four Kidnap Suspects in Akwa Ibom
The suspects confessed that they are part of the syndicate, according to the SSS. Read more »
Senegal: Bassirou Diomaye Faye's Victory - a Triumph for African Youth?
The emergence of a youthful leader in Senegal underscores the potential for transformative change driven by the next generation. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Prepared to Expedite Sustainable Development in Collaboration With Partners - Tinubu
President Tinubu said that while democracy must be defended, it must translate into tangibles of quality healthcare, good education, food security, shelter, and overall economic… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Donates 80,000 Bags of Rice to Vulnerable Lagosians
The rice distribution flag off took place at the Lagos House in Ikeja on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Awards National Honours to 17 Slain Military Personnel, Announces Welfare Package for Families
"They have all been awarded posthumous national honours. The four gallant Officers have been accorded the Award of Member of the Order of Niger (MON). The thirteen courageous… Read more »
Nigeria: What Tinubu Said At Funeral of 17 Slain Nigerian Soldiers
"The officers and soldiers who lost their lives that day were patriots, brave and noble men who gave their lives to defend and protect our nation against internal and external… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Adviser Takes Dig At Buhari Over Treatment of Fallen Soldiers
"It is the first time in the last ten years that a Nigerian President will attend such a solemn event, in honour of our men of gallantry and valour." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmaker Wants Tinubu, Governors to Subsidise Hajj Fares for First-Timers
NAHCON) on Sunday increased the fee for the 2024 Hajj, citing the rising foreign exchange rate as the major reason for the increment. Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Kill Zamfara Community Guard Commander, Kidnap 14 Road Construction Workers
The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, in a Facebook post condoled with the families of the deceased persons and residents of Tsafe Local Government Area. Read more »
Nigeria: Kalu Meets Okonjo-Iweala, Seeks WTO's Help in Contamination of Agricultural Products During Export
Mr Kalu said African businessmen face hurdles in marketing their products, primarily due to aflatoxins contaminating them en route to their destinations. Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Destroys Several Illegal Refining Sites, Barges in Rivers
The sites and barges destroyed were discovered between Monday and Tuesday at Bille, Dariama, Elem Bekinkiri, Temakiri, Opumakiri, and Degema all in Rivers. Read more »
West Africa: Terrorism May Worsen in Nigeria, Other Sahel Countries - Ex-Ecowas Commissioner
"There is no coordination; no national strategy coordination, political coordination, military operation cooperation." Read more »
Nigeria: Just in - Governor Subsidies 2024 Hajj for Kano Pilgrims
PREMIUM TIMES reported how the NAHCON has increased the rate for the 2024 Hajj citing foreign exchange rate adjustment. Read more »
March 26
Nigeria: Central Bank Raises Interest Rate
The committee voted to retain the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) at 45 per cent for commercial banks and adjust the CRR of merchant banks from 10 per cent to 14 per cent Read more »
Nigeria: Central Bank Raises Interest Rate
The committee voted to retain the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) at 45 per cent for commercial banks and adjust the CRR of merchant banks from 10 per cent to 14 per cent Read more »
Senegal: Outgoing President Sall Bemoans High Cost of Elections
President Macky Sall of Senegal has bemoaned the high cost of organising elections in Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: Militants Kill 11 People, Kidnap 20 Others in Zamfara Community
Residents of the Zamfara community said most of the abducted persons are women and children Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Gov Lawal Requests for Deployment of More Soldiers in Zamfara
Following resurgence of attacks in parts of Zamfara State, Governor Dauda Lawal has requested the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, to deploy more troops to the… Read more »