Nigeria: How Flooding Can Be Controlled in Nigeria - Deputy Senate President

The deputy senate president called for a collaboration between NiMet, state and local government authorities to call the attention of the people against impending rainstorms. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Urge Govt to Revoke East-West Road Contract

The lower chambers recommended that the contract be revoked and re-awarded to another company with the expertise and capacity to do the job. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria to Host International Conference for 'Eradication of Colonialism'

The primary objectives of the conference are to make programmatic contributions towards achieving the UN's subsisting declaration for the Eradication of Colonialism by 2030. Read more »

Nigeria: Lawmaker Accuses Deputy Speaker of Bias, Stages Walkout

Cyril Hart, a first-time lawmaker, accused Deputy Speaker Ben Kalu of giving preference to senior members of the House during debates. Read more »

Nigeria: CBN to Sanction Banks, BDCS, Others Over Rejection of Old Dollar Notes

The CBN will not hesitate to sanction any commercial bank or authorised forex dealer that refuses to accept old series or lower denominations of US Dollar bills from customers. Read more »

Nigeria: NNPC Declares State of Emergency On Crude Oil Production

Mr Kyari said the move is towards increasing Nigeria's crude oil production and growing its reserves Read more »

Nigeria: South-East Governors Resolve to Meet Tinubu Over Nnamdi Kanu

Mr Kanu has been in detention since he was rearrested in June 2021 and brought back to Nigeria from Kenya under controversial circumstances. Read more »

Nigeria: Obi Cubana, Quadrangle Media Launch 'Next Naija Couple' Reality Show

It will feature 24 participants living together in a luxurious villa for eight weeks, starting 6 October. Read more »

Nigeria: Abiodun Orders Manhunt for Kidnappers of Sagamu-Ijebu Ode Highway Travellers

While promising that the perpetrators would be smoked out and punished, Mr Abiodun said Ogun State will not be allowed to become a den for kidnappers. Read more »

Nigeria: South-East Governors, Others in Closed-Door Meeting

Although the reason for the meeting is unclear as of the time of filing this report, there are indications that it may be connected to the growing insecurity in the South-east and… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Tea Company Protests Alleged Intimidation By Multinational Rival

Z&Y Black Tea accuses Promasidor Holdings of harassment of its workers over the similarity of trademarks. Read more »

Nigeria: Experts Advocate Implementation of Local Content Law in Nigeria's Oil Sector

The stakeholders made the call while speaking at the ongoing 2024 Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG) Energy Week in Abuja on Monday. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Overhauls Withholding Tax, Grants Exemptions to Farmers, SMEs

Withholding Tax (WHT) serves as a prepayment of Income Tax, deducted at rates between 5 per cent and 10 per cent depending on the transaction Read more »

Nigeria: Police Declare Retired Officer, Seven Others Wanted

PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the declaration was connected to the recent killing of two police operatives and three vigilante members in early May. Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists Kill Another Nigerian University Lecturer

The incident in Katsina was the second time in less than 10 days that terrorists killed a university lecturer in Nigeria's north-west. Read more »

Nigeria: Three People Rescued From Collapsed Abuja Building

She said that the victims had been taken to the hospital where they were treated and discharged. Read more »

Nigeria: Driver Sues Nigerian Senator Over 'Illegal Detention'

Oliver Abele has been detained by the police in Abuja since 18 June following a complaint by the senator, Titus Zam (APC- Benue North-West). Read more »

Nigeria: $6bn Hydropower Project - Ex-Minister Seeks Court's Permission to Travel Abroad, EFCC Opposes Request

After his arraignment in January, the court seized Mr Agunloye's passport to grant him a N50 million bail. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Emirate Crisis - Lawmakers Delay Resumption From Recess Over 'Bomb Scare'

Since 23 May when the lawmakers proceeded on a two-week recess, they have not resumed. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Launches Advisory, Task Force to Eliminate Malaria

The ministerial task force, the minister said, will comprise Nigeria-based stakeholders with in-depth knowledge and experience in malaria control and elimination efforts. Read more »

Nigeria: Traditional Rulers Speak On Calls for State of Emergency in Rivers

A protracted political crisis has disrupted peace and governance in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: How Nigeria's House of Reps Fared Under Tajudeen Abbas in One Year

The House set an agenda for itself and indicated the objectives it seeks to achieve after one year. Read more »

Nigeria: Auditor General Assures of Timely Submission of Reports to NASS

The AuGF said he has initiated a series of reforms since assuming duties, aimed at repositioning the OAuGF for efficient service delivery. Read more »

Nigeria: WHO Intervenes As Nigeria Records Cholera Outbreak in Prison

This discovery contradicts the previous position of the National Correctional Service (NCoS) spokesperson, Abubakar Umar, who had declared correctional centres cholera-free only… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Kill Wanted Biafra Leader, Arrest Two Other 'Notorious Terrorists'

The Nigerian army said the troops killed the wanted kingpin and arrested others during multiple operations in Nigeria's south-east. Read more »