May 06
Nigeria: Discos Announce Tariff Reduction for Band a Customers
Premium Times
The distribution companies said customers in Band A will now pay N206.80/kwh from N225/kwh. Read more »
Nigeria: More Defection Hits Ebonyi PDP As Ngele, Ogbaga, Others Join APC
Vanguard
Prominent members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ebonyi State, have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Assembly Speaker Suspends Three Over Alleged Impeachment Plot
Vanguard
THE Speaker of Edo House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Blessing Agbebaku on Monday during plenary suspended three lawmakers over alleged plot to impeach him and other Principal officer's… Read more »
Nigeria: Yemi Alade Tackles Lagos Govt Over House Demolition
Premium Times
"The singer sought an answer for the initial approval of the demolished building in Mende Villa 1". Read more »
Africa: Industry Engagement Forum in Lagos Aims to Increase Health Product Manufacturing in Africa
UNITAID
The 2024 Industry Engagement Forum, themed "Unlocking Healthcare Value Chains and Driving Investment through Partnerships: Accelerating Equitable Access to Quality-Assured… Read more »
Nigeria: Comedian Ali Baba, Wife Dedicate Their Triplets in Lagos (Photos)
Premium Times
Ali Baba announced the birth of the triplets on 1 April. Read more »
Nigeria: Fire Razes Part of Ex-Kano Gov, Shekarau's Residence
Vanguard
A fire outbreak has razed some part of the Kano residence of former Kano State governor, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau. Read more »
Nigeria: Ohanaeze Youths Condemn Demolition of Igbo Properties in Abuja
Vanguard
THE Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Wing has condemned the demolition of properties belonging to Igbo citizens in Abuja, describing the action as 'gestapo-style' and 'unlawful.' Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Not Responsible for Nigeria's Current Hardship - Deputy Speaker, Kalu
Vanguard
The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, said President Bola Tinubu was not responsible for Nigeria's current economic hardship. Read more »
Nigeria: Why We Raided Enugu Community - Police
Premium Times
The latest development is happening less than a week after suspected herders invaded Nimbo, a community in the same Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area, killing at least four persons. Read more »
Nigeria: SERAP Sues UBA Sani, Wike, Others Over Failure to Account for N5.9trn, $4.6bn Loans
Daily Trust
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Nigeria's governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Mr Nyesom Wike… Read more »
Nigeria: FAAN, NSA Move to Stop Multiple Checks At Airports
Daily Trust
To enhance passenger facilitation at airports across the country, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) have… Read more »
Nigeria: Demolition Sparks Outrage in Lagos
Daily Trust
There was an outrage over the weekend's demolition of structures by the Lagos State Government at the Arowojobe and Mende estates in Maryland, Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: Ask Tripartite Committee to Finalise Work On Minimum Wage - NECA to Govt
Daily Trust
The Nigeria Employers' Consultative Association (NECA) has called on the federal government to task the tripartite committee on the national minimum wage to finalise its decision,… Read more »
Nigeria: Some Influential Personalities Ganging Up Against My Govt - Kebbi Gov
Daily Trust
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has raised the alarm that some influential figures within the state are allegedly working to undermine his administration's objectives. Read more »
Nigeria: 80% of Lekki Buildings Have No Approval - Lagos Govt
Vanguard
Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Oluyinka Olumide, said 80 per cent of buildings in Ibeju Lekki have no approval. Read more »
Nigeria: Shiites Petition Nigerian Govt Over Killing of Members During Pro-Palestinian Protest
Premium Times
Clashes between law enforcement agencies, the military and the Shi'ites belonging to the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) are a regular occurrence in Nigeria, particularly in… Read more »
Nigeria: Ranking Senators' Protests, Reintroduction of Peace Corps Bill, Others Top Stories At Senate
Premium Times
Senators returned to permanent chamber after two years of renovation. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Atiku Faults Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Contract, Insists It Lacks Transparency [press release]
Premium Times
Atiku said President Tinubu 's son, Seyi, is a director on the board of CDK Integrated Industries, a subsidiary of the Chagoury Group, which manufactures ceramic tiles and sanitary… Read more »
Nigeria: AfCFTA - Competitive Capacity, Key to Market Access - Manufacturers
Vanguard
For Nigeria to reap maximum benefits from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has identified the ability of… Read more »
Nigeria: Economic Hardship - Massive Contingency Withdrawals Hit Micro Pension Funds
Vanguard
At the backdrop of heightened economic hardship subscribers to the micro-pension scheme have began to draw down on their contributions through contingency withdrawals. Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Aircraft Kills Scores of Terrorists in N-East, N-Central
Vanguard
The Air Components of Operations Hadin Kai and Operation Whirl Punch in the North East and North Central respectively, have neutralised scores of terrorists, who were ferried for a… Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Wades in As Condemnation Trails FIJ Journalist's Arrest
Vanguard
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, yesterday, said his ministry was working to resolve the issues, as condemnation greeted the arrest and detention… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, Nigerians Need Well-Articulated Policies [editorial]
Daily Trust
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will mark his first anniversary in power in the next three weeks, but there are hardly any concrete achievements made, except for the litany of excuses… Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Production - Helicopter Operators Threaten Shutdown Over $300 New Levy
Daily Trust
Nigeria may experience another major disruption in oil production if helicopter operators providing services to oil rigs across the country go ahead with their threat to ground… Read more »