May 06
Nigeria: Kwankwaso-Obi Tie-Up Unlikely to Win North in 2027 - Ahmed
Leadership
Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has said the North is unlikely to support a political alliance between Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso… Read more »
Nigeria: Movie Review - Monica 2' Breaks Internet With a Story Many Nigerians Know Too Well
Premium Times
With over 11 million views within days of release, the film is connecting deeply with audiences. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Hosts Heineken's Landmark Hot Air Balloon Experience
Premium Times
Positioned as a first-of-its-kind initiative in the Nigerian market, the experience centres on branded hot air balloon rides offering elevated views of the Lagos skyline. Read more »
Nigeria: Seinde Signature Unveils Experiential Perfume Concept in Lagos
Premium Times
A key highlight of the Senbar concept is its "scent-to-taste" innovation, which pairs fragrances with specially crafted cocktails and mocktails inspired by their scent profiles. Read more »
Nigeria: Soludo Scraps Anambra Sports Commission
Premium Times
This was confirmed in the 18-man Commissioner-nominees list sent by Mr Soludo to the Anambra House of Assembly on Tuesday for screening. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Declines Ganduje's Request in Port Ownership Case
Premium Times
Mr Ganduje and three others face a 10-count charge of criminal conspiracy, misappropriation of public funds, breach of trust, and conflict of interest. Read more »
Nigeria: Adu Women's Wing to Support Vulnerable Young Women
Vanguard
The Asaba Development Union, ADU, Women's Wing, Lagos branch, has pledged to support vulnerable young women, who have experienced abuse, exploitation and hardship, with a focus on… Read more »
Nigeria: Prioritise Good Governance Over Founder-Reliance, Conference Urges Family Businesses
Leadership
The International Family Business Conference 2026, hosted by Lagos Business School's Family Business Initiative has challenged Nigerian family enterprises to move past a survival… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Urges IGP to Halt Transfer of Anambra Arson Case to Abuja
Leadership
The Oodua Integrity Group has urged the inspector-general of police (IGP), Tunji Disu, to halt the planned transfer of an arson case in Urum, Awka North local government area of… Read more »
Nigeria: Foundation Performs 35 Free Craniofacial Surgery in Cross River
Leadership
The Cleft and Facial Deformity Foundation, headed by Dr Seidu Bello, has started free craniofacial surgeries for 35 patients with facial tumours in Cross River State. Read more »
Nigeria: Assault On Colleague - Doctors Begin Indefinite Strike At Delta Teaching Hospital
Leadership
Resident doctors at Delta State University Teaching Hospital (DELSUTH), Oghara, Delta State have commenced an indefinite strike, with threat that it will continue until all demands… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Oborevwori Pledges Support for City Boy Movement
Leadership
Delta State governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has described the City Boy Movement (CBM) as a vibrant force contributing to political awareness and youth engagement. Read more »
Nigeria: Resident Doctors Condemn Assault On Colleague At Delta Teaching Hospital, Backs Strike
Premium Times
The association, in a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday, described the incident as barbaric and a direct threat to the safety of healthcare professionals. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Foreign Affairs Minister Criticises Tinubu's Ambassadorial Appointments
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Mr Nwachukwu said dedicated officers who had spent years in the diplomatic service were often overlooked for ambassadorial positions, urging the government to prioritise expertise… Read more »
Nigeria: UBA, Redtech, Momo Psb Expand Merchant Payment Access Across Nigeria [press release]
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The partnership brings together Redtech's payment technology and enablement capabilities, UBA's merchant-acquiring and distribution layer, and MoMo PSB's mobile money wallet… Read more »
Nigeria: The Optimus Ascent - Over 4,000 Percent Growth in Three Years of Purposeful Banking [press release]
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Optimus Bank delivers strong FY 2025 results as profit before tax rises by 69.94% to ₦24.14bn Read more »
Nigeria: Nestoil - We Are Not Responsible for Banks' Failure to Pay Dividend
Vanguard
Nestoil Limited yesterday rejected what it described as a coordinated campaign of blackmail allegedly driven by First Bank of Nigeria and its Chairman, following publications in… Read more »
Nigeria: UBA, Redtech, Momo PSB Expand Cardless Payment Access
Vanguard
United Bank for Africa (UBA), Redtech, and MoMo Payment Service Bank (PSB) have launched a payment interoperability partnership aimed at expanding cardless payment access for… Read more »
Nigeria: Woman Seeks Divorce After Three Months of Marriage, Returns Dowry
Daily Trust
A woman, Fatima Usman, on Tuesday sought divorce from her husband, Sulaiman Adamu, at Magajin Gari Shari'a Court in Kaduna. Read more »
Nigeria: FRSC Intensifies Crackdown On One-Way Driving in FCT
Daily Trust
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said it has adopted a multi-pronged strategy to tackle "one-way" driving (driving against traffic) and other route violations, particularly… Read more »
Nigeria: Residents Decry Escalating Rents in FCT, Seek Control Policies
Daily Trust
Some residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed concern over the persistent increase in house rents, calling on the government to introduce policies to… Read more »
Nigeria: Davido Vs Wizkid Celebrity Boxing Match Proposal Attracts $1 Billion Investment
Leadership
The Celebrity Boxing match frenzy has continued to generate headlines in the media, with different artistes and entertainers offering to fight their allies or rivals for a… Read more »
May 05
Nigeria: Nigerian Assembly Plans Visit to South African Parliament Over Xenophobic Attacks
Vanguard
The National Assembly has resolved to set up a joint ad hoc committee of the Senate and the House of Representatives to carry out a holistic investigation into the rising cases of… Read more »
Nigeria: How Opposition Party Realignment Could Shape 2027
Premium Times
A recent summit in Ibadan produced a public pledge to present a single candidate against President Tinubu. Yet, unity proved elusive. Deep divisions quickly emerged over… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana to Host Global Reparations Conference After UN Slavery Resolution
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One hundred and twenty-three member States voted in favour of the resolution, and only three countries voted against it. Read more »
