Nigeria: Protest - Northern Youth Groups Distance Themselves From Planned Protest

The conference encouraged youths to embrace entrepreneurship to develop themselves. Read more »

Nigeria: INEC Raises Security Concerns Over Edo Governorship Election

Mahmood Yakubu, the chairperson of INEC, said this in Abuja on Thursday when he appeared before the joint Senate and House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters. Read more »

Nigeria: Gov Eno Approves N1million for Each Resident Doctor in Akwa Ibom

The governor's spokesperson disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Resumes Mass Trial of Terrorism Suspects

A Nigerian government spokesperson said the resumption of the trial was in pursuance of the government's commitment to promoting social justice. Read more »

Nigeria: Planned Nationwide Protests Politically Motivated - Wike

Some Nigerian youth have planned to embark on a week-long protest over hunger and insecurity. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Passes Finance Act Amendment Bill

Last week, President Bola Tinubu requested that the Finance Act 2023 be amended to impose and charge windfall tax on banks and provide for tax administration and related matters. Read more »

Nigeria: Gabon President Invites Dangote to Invest in Cement, Fertiliser Production

The invitation comes amid Mr Dangote's recent decision to halt investment in Nigeria's steel industry to avoid the accusations of being considered monopolistic. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Quiz Minister Over Infrastructure Decay At Nigeria's Airports

He said the state of the infrastructure at the various local and international airports was worrisome. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Ask Nerc, Discos to Revert to Old Tariff

In April, the Nigerian government announced a hike in the electricity tariff affecting customers in the Band A category. Read more »

Nigeria: Abacha Family Appeals Judgement Dismissing Suit to Recover Abuja Land

The Abacha family filed 11 grounds of appeal in a prolonged legal battle to recover a revoked piece of land acquired by their deceased patriarch, the late military dictator Sani… Read more »

Nigeria: Family Conducts New Autopsy On Mohbad

In June, PREMIUM TIMES reported that the Magistrate of the Coroner Court, sitting in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State, granted Mohbad's family permission to conduct a second… Read more »

Nigeria: Download - Supreme Court's Landmark Judgment That Affirms Local Governments' Autonomy

The Supreme Court's landmark judgement included a decision that overturned the longstanding practice where state governments received federal allocations on behalf of local… Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Deputy Speaker Commends Tinubu for Signing South-East Development Commission Bill

President Tinubu signed the SEDC and the North-west Development Commission (NWDC) into law on Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Chief Speaks on Planned Protests By Youth

Mr Egbetokun said the police will respond to the 1 August protest in the most professional manner. Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote's move to get Nigeria to ban fuel importation not anti-competitive – Adesina

"Has Dangote refineries prevented any other company from setting up refineries? Why have others not done so? How come they have not done so for several decades? Was it Dangote that… Read more »

Nigeria: National Assembly Passes N70,000 New Minimum Wage Bill

President Bola Tinubu transmitted the bill to both chambers of the National Assembly on Tuesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Breaking - Reps Approve Additional N6.2 Trillion Spending in 2024 Budget

Last week, President Bola Tinubu requested the addition of N6.2 trillion to the budget through a bill to amend the 2024 Appropriations Act. Read more »

Nigeria: Kyari Speaks On Allegations of Owning Blending Plant in Malta

Mr Kyari said he is not aware of any employee of the NNPC that owns or operates a blending plant in Malta or anywhere else in the world. Read more »

Africa: For Toumani Diabaté, Maestro of Kora Music, the Curtains Drop, By Yusuf Bangura

Lovers of traditional African music, especially kora music, will sorely miss him. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Approve Additional N6.2 Trillion Spending in 2024 Budget

Last week, President Bola Tinubu requested the addition of N6.2 trillion to the budget through a bill to amend the 2024 Appropriations Act. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Passes Bill to Allow IGP to Complete Four-Year Term

The tenure of the current IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, may be affected by the new law if assented to by President Bola Tinubu. Read more »

Nigeria: NPA Promises Efficient Port Services

Mr Dantsoho said he is going to collaborate with port stakeholders in a bid to deliver efficient services at the nation's seaports Read more »

Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Team Nigeria Names Amusan Flagbearer, Opeyori Captain

Amusan, the reigning World Record holder in the 100m hurdles, is a strong medal contender for Nigeria in Paris Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Minority Caucus Calls for Release of Nnamdi Kanu

The caucus said the resolution of Mr Kanu's case is crucial for national peace, stability, and unity. Read more »

Nigeria: Protest - Jigawa Townhall Meeting Advises Govt to Regulate Food Prices

The groups gave the advice at a town hall meeting in Dutse, the state capital, attended by Governor Umar Namadi, students and trade union leaders. Read more »