Nigeria: Jigawa Under Namadi - Steady Growth Through Continuity and Visionary Leadership

The state government employed 107 permanent and pensionable teaching staff and 54 non-teaching staff for the three mega schools across the state. In addition to our commitment to… Read more »

Nigeria: Expensively Fiddling As Country Careens (EFCC)

It's time to remind Pastor Olukoyede of his promise to resign. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest 14 Suspects After Student Stabbed to Death Over Football Game

Abdussamad Musa was a 200-level student of Criminology and Security Studies at the Federal University Kashere in Gombe State. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Roads Now Designed On Concrete - Umahi

David Umahi says 70 per cent of federal highways are being designed on concrete to elongate their lifespans Read more »

Nigeria: Withheld Salaries - SSANU, Nasu Fume Over Alleged Neglect By Govt, Order Nationwide Protest

The spokesperson for the education ministry, Folashade Boriowo, said the ministry had a 'fruitful' discussion with the leaders of the unions. Read more »

Nigeria: Poultry Farmers Bemoan Hardship Amidst Rising Production Cost

Several farmers who spoke with PREMIUM TIMES lamented that the rising cost of maize and soybeans is making the poultry business unsustainable Read more »

Cameroon: President's Daughter, Brenda, Reveals Same-Sex Relationship With Model

President Paul Biya, one of Africa's longest-serving leaders, has been vocal against gay rights, intensifying the impact of his daughter's public display. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Increases Mining Rates for Minerals

Mr Alake said mining operators were making huge amounts of money but refused to remit appropriate levies to the federal government. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Suspends Ten Private Jet Operators

The NCAA warned that it is illegal to engage PNCF holders for commercial purposes Read more »

Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Super Falcons Midfielder Ruled Out Due to Injury

Midfielder Halimat Ayinde, a vital member of the team, will miss the tournament after sustaining a knee injury Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Clarifies Samoa Agreement, Says Not Related to Same-Sex Marriage

Mr Mohammed said Nigeria has "an existing legislation against same-sex relationships." Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Kidnap Bus Passengers in Kogi

The passengers were on their way to Abuja when gunmen attacked and kidnapped them around Okene in Kogi State. Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara, Niger Governors Laud Tinubu On Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway Project

188 kilometres of the Sokoto-Badagry highway cut through different Kwara communities, while 125 kilometres are on Niger land Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Unveils New Rate in Mining Sector

Mr Alake explained that the review underscores the federal government's commitment to increasing revenue from solid minerals Read more »

Nigeria: From Zero to Hero - Navigating Nigeria's Entertainment Industry

Take that leap of faith, turn your dreams into reality, and become part of the vibrant community of entrepreneurs driving change in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: We Were Forced to Swear Oath of Secrecy Over Boko Haram Terrorists - Ex-Govt Official

The former official explained why Boko Haram insurgency thrives in Nigeria's North-east. Read more »

Nigeria: NNPC, NIPCO Commission 12 CNG Stations in FCT, Lagos

These CNG stations, according to NNPC Ltd, feature advanced reciprocating and hydraulic booster compressors Read more »

Nigeria: Obi Backs Dangote, Says Interest Rate Stifling Growth

"We need to reverse course and only initiate policies that can lead to growth and the birth of a new Nigeria." Read more »

Africa: Nigeria Wins Bid to Host $5 Billion Africa Energy Bank

The bank, according to the government, is expected to facilitate access to funding for energy projects, thereby catalysing economic growth and enhancing energy security Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Court Orders Judges to Quit Judicial Commissions Probing Ganduje's Administration

Governor Yusuf appointed Farouk Adamu and Zuwaira Yusuf in April to the Judicial Commission of Inquiry he set up to probe former Governor Ganduje. Read more »

Nigeria: CBN Warns Banks Not to Reject Mutilated Naira Notes

The CBN shall not hesitate to apply strict sanctions on DMBs who are reported to have rejected deposits of Naira banknotes from the public, under any guise. Read more »

Nigeria: No State Can Pay New Minimum Wage Without Increase in Earnings - Oyebanji

Mr Oyebanji said that whatever is going to be approved as the new minimum wage must reflect fiscal federalism, ability and capacity to pay Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Emirship Tussle - Bayero's Counsel Withdraws Legal Services

The applicants are asking the court to restrain Aminu Ado Bayero, and four other dethroned emirs of Bichi, Rano, Gaya and Karaye from parading themselves as emirs. Read more »

Nigeria: ASUU Stages Protest, Demands Unpaid Salaries, Renegotiation With Govt

Mr Adeleye warned that if the government continues to disregard the union's demands, it might have no choice but to embark on another industrial action. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Has Lost More Lecturers Than Doctors to 'Japa' Syndrome - Minister

The minister said despite the brain drain in the tertiary education sector, more private institutions are springing up to compete with the existing ones for the few lecturers… Read more »