Nigeria: Deputy Speaker Rallies Support Group to Deepen Grassroots Push for Renewed Hope Agenda

The deputy speaker emphasised the need for widespread presence across communities, institutions and social spaces, noting that the success of the agenda depends on how well it is… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Says France Withdrew G7 Invitation Due to Us Pressure

The invitation was issued during last year's G20 summit in Johannesburg. Read more »

Nigeria: NCC Introduces Platform to Regulate Recycling of Phone Numbers, SIM Fraud

Mr Maida said TIRMS is a secure, regulatory-backed, cross-sectoral platform designed to perform a uniform approach for managing all risk related to the integrity and utilisation of… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria to Deepen Partnership With Gates Foundation On Health, Agriculture, Others

Vice President Kashim Shettima applauded the foundation for sustaining investments and humanitarian aid in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Releases New Chicken Breed, 57 Crop Varieties

The new chicken was bred by the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), Ibadan. Read more »

Nigeria: Donor Reliance, Insufficient Materials Affect Nutrition Programmes in Nigeria's North-Central

According to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), about 100 children under five die of malnutrition per hour, approximately 2,400 children daily. Read more »

Nigeria: FG Graduates FCT Health Fellows, Onboards New Cohort

He explained that the programme was designed to equip and prepare selected youths from all 774 LGAs to serve as ambassadors of health sector reforms in their communities. Read more »

Nigeria: Contempt - NBA Cautions Judges Against Bullying Lawyers, Orders Boycott of Rivers Judge's Court

"The use of contempt powers in circumstances that do not clearly amount to obstruction of justice creates an atmosphere of intimidation and amounts to judicial bullying," the NBA… Read more »

Nigeria: Analysis - APC Convention: Zoning Tensions, Aspirants Shape Leadership Bids

As the APC gathers at Eagle Square for its fourth major convention, a mix of structured zoning arrangements and emerging tensions among aspirants is shaping what could be a… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Govt Launches $552m Programme to Reform Basic Education

The programme, supported by the World Bank and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), is a nationwide initiative expected to benefit more than 29 million children, train… Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Gantry Price to N1,200

The refinery disclosed this in a statement shared with PREMIUM TIMES Thursday night. Read more »

Nigeria: Kemi Badenoch Says UK Should've Voted Against UN Resolution Condemning Slavery, Demanding Reparations

In a post on X, she said, "Russia, China, and Iran vote with others to demand trillions in reparations from UK taxpayers...and the Labour government abstain!" Read more »

Nigeria: Court Orders INEC to Let Grip Complete Registration As Political Party

The court said INEC had illegally shut out GRIP from the party registration process. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos CP Tijani Fatai Vows Tougher Fight Against Crime, Warns Officers Against Brutality

The new commissioner assumes office amid heightened scrutiny of the command, following allegations of police brutality and human rights violations under Mr Jimoh. Read more »

Nigeria: 'I Hope You're Asking the Right Questions'? - Kunle Remi to Pro-Tinubu Colleagues

He criticised his colleagues' support for the administration, citing rising fuel costs, unreliable power supply, and growing economic pressure on Nigerians. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Divided Over Blessing CEO's Breast Cancer Fundraising Appeal

The influencer's appeal drew sympathy from supporters, while social media activist VeryDarkMan and others questioned the lack of verifiable medical evidence. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Frees Ex-Minister Stella Oduah From N2.5bn Fraud Charges After Settlement With Nigerian Govt

The court freed Ms Oduah and a co-defendant following a deal their lawyers struck with the prosecution. Read more »

Nigeria: Why We Promised Support for Soldier Accused of N114 Million Fraud - Abia Govt

The Abia State Government says Governor Alex Otti's earlier promises of support to the now accused soldier was based on compassionate ground. Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara 2027 - Between Problems, Progress and Search for a Governor Who Can Deliver

Kwara stands at a point where the next governor will inherit both progress and unfinished business. The choice before voters will be whether to continue on the current path, adjust… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Next - Macarthur Foundation Unveils New Young People-Centred Initiative for Nigeria

The Director of MacArthur's Nigeria Office, Kole Shettima, said the programme is aimed at making a lasting contribution to Nigeria and its future. Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara Polytechnic - Calm Restored After EFCC Operation Caused Violence

Students set fire to tyres and blocked some roads hindering vehicular and human movements. Authorities of the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, have assured of restoration of calm… Read more »

Nigeria: NUPRC Signs Agreement to Boost Offshore Exploration

The agreement was signed on Tuesday at the commission's headquarters in Abuja and will run for three years Read more »

Nigeria: AGF Defends OPL 245 Resolution, Projects 150,000bpd Output As Dispute Nears Closure

The AGF, Mr Fagbemi, noted that a major turning point came in 2011, when the parties reached an agreement under which Malabu relinquished its interest in the block in exchange for… Read more »

Africa: UN Votes to Declare Transatlantic Slave Trade Crime Against Humanity

Only three countries voted against the resolution: Argentina, Israel, and the US. Read more »

Nigeria: CBN Reaffirms Oversight, Assures Stability of Union Bank After Court Ruling

"As the apex regulatory authority, the CBN remains committed to acting in accordance with its mandate and established legal processes," the statement read. Read more »