March 28
Nigeria: AfDB, Ethiopian Airline Sign Letter of Intent for Airport Financing
Vanguard
The African Development Bank and Ethiopian Airlines Group have signed a Letter of Intent for the development of the East African nation's planned Abusera International Airport… Read more »
Nigeria: Bill to Conduct All Elections in Single Day Passes Second Reading At Senate
Premium Times
If the bill passed legislative hurdles, it means that all elections including presidential, governorship, National Assembly, state assembly, and local government elections would be… Read more »
Nigeria: My Diplomatic Postings in M/East Deepened My Understanding of Islam - U.S Envoy
Daily Trust
The US Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has said his diplomatic experiences in the Middle East deepened his understanding of Islam. Read more »
Nigeria: Rethinking Tertiary Education in Nigeria, By Toyin Falola
Premium Times
The Nigerian public tertiary education system is now in crisis due to problems including overcrowding of lecture halls, insufficient financing, outdated courses, and regular… Read more »
Nigeria: True Leadership Isn't About Power, It's About Transformation - Caroline Popoola
Premium Times
The real shift happens when we stop waiting for change and start becoming the change Read more »
Nigeria: IMF Appoints Elumelu, Others Into Advisory Council On Entrepreneurship, Growth
Leadership
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has appointed Heirs Holdings Founder and Group Chair, Tony Elumelu to its Advisory Council on Entrepreneurship and Growth convened by the… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Declares Socialite Aisha Achimugu Wanted
Premium Times
This comes about 12 days after a PREMIUM TIMES report detailed the commission's preparation to declare her a fleeing suspect after she ignored an invitation for interrogation. Read more »
Nigeria: $1trn Economy - 'Nigeria Needs €1.05bn Data Centre Investment, 90,000km Fibre Expansion
Leadership
Nigeria's ambition to build a $1 trillion economy depends on €1.05 billion in data center investment, a 90,000-kilometer fiber optic expansion, and a 10 percent broadband… Read more »
Nigeria: Meningitis - Gombe Records 3 Deaths - NCDC Deploys Teams to Kebbi, Sokoto, Katsina
Daily Trust
The Gombe State government said it has recorded three deaths from cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) as of March 27, 2025. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Funds - Atiku Denies Link With Sanwo-Olu As EFCC Probes Achimugu
Daily Trust
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed claims that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu contributed funds to his campaign during the last presidential election. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Urged to Set Up Truth, Reconciliation Committee in Rivers
Vanguard
The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to set up an independent Truth and Reconciliation Committee to address the lingering… Read more »
Nigeria: We're in Abuja to Better the Hospitality Industry - Karl Hala
Vanguard
As Muslims prepare to celebrate the end of yet another Ramadan , guests and customers of Abuja Continental Hotel will not forget this year's Iftar experience in an hurry. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Youth - Key to Economic Prosperity in Era of Mass Exodus
Premium Times
Nigeria is facing a critical moment in its economic and social trajectory Read more »
Nigeria: FG Flags Off N18.9bn Benue Water Project
Daily Trust
The federal government on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to providing clean and potable water, as it commenced the N18.9 billion rehabilitation and upgrading of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Ekiti Gov Pledges More Appointments for Muslims
Daily Trust
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has assured the Muslim community of greater inclusion in his administration, pledging to appoint more Muslims to key government positions. Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara - 3 to Die By Hanging for Torturing Mechanic to Death
Daily Trust
A Kwara State High Court on Thursday sentenced three artisans to death by hanging for the murder of Saheed Lawal, a fellow mechanic in Offa Local Government Area. Read more »
Nigeria: Akpabio Praises Tinubu's Nass Adviser
Premium Times
"Your performance in office generally within the last eight months is unprecedented..." Read more »
Nigeria: Fidelity Bank Flags Suspicious Remittance, Denies Bribery Allegation
Premium Times
A report had alleged that a Fidely Bank personnel demanded bribe after a customer visited the lenders UNIBEN branch to claim a Remitly transfer. Read more »
Nigeria: Zenith Bank's Annual Profit Soars to Record N1 Trillion
Premium Times
Profit before tax was up by 66.7 per cent, while post-tax profit grew to N1 trillion from N676.9 billion. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Repel Bandits' Attack, Neutralise Notorious Kingpin 'Dan Mudale' in Zamfara
Vanguard
The Zamfara police on Thursday repelled an attack by bandits in Keta town of Tsafe Local Government Area of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: At WTO Forum in Geneva, Nigeria Leads Digital Trade Expansion Under AfCFTA, Seeks Global Support
This Day
·Says Africa can unlock full potential of $4.3trn market under AfCFTA Read more »
Nigeria: Death Toll Rises in Nigeria's Meningitis Outbreak
Premium Times
The NCDC called on affected states to strengthen their health systems and collaborate with federal authorities to curb the spread of the disease. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Reaffirms Free HIV Treatment Despite Reduced U.S. Support
Premium Times
Addressing the funding situation, Ms Ilori noted that President Bola Tinubu had set aside a budget to ensure that HIV-related services continued uninterrupted. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Senators Debate Sale of Country's Third-Largest Cement Manufacturer to Chinese Firm
Premium Times
The Senate also said Nigerians' interest in the process should be allowed to participate without any hindrance. Read more »
Nigeria: 48 PWDs Graduate With Digital Skills From Nigerian Institute
Premium Times
Mr Daser acknowledged the barriers, stigma, and limited access to training opportunities that often hinder PWDs from fully participating in the digital economy. Read more »
