April 23
Nigeria: U.S. Issues Warrant for Nigerian Woman After Skipping Prison Term
Vanguard
A Nigerian-born fraud convict and United States permanent resident, Emuobosan Emanuella Hall, has been declared wanted after failing to turn herself in to begin serving an… Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina Stakeholders Back Buhari's Son for House of Reps Seat
Premium Times
The stakeholders made the presentation on Wednesday during a visit to Governor Dikko Radda at the Government House in Katsina. Read more »
Nigeria: Millions of Workers At Risk As Global Shocks Intensify, ILO Warns
Vanguard
The Director-General of the International Labour Organization, Gilbert Houngbo, has raised the alarm over imminent labour crisis following unabating global shocks. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Officials Involved in Killing of Christians - US Senator, Ted Cruz
Vanguard
A United States senator, Ted Cruz, has accused Nigerian government officials of involvement in attacks against Christians in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: NCAA Intervenes in Emirates, NJetours Dispute Over Visa Cancellations, Refunds
Premium Times
The aviation regulator has stepped in to mediate a dispute between Emirates Airlines and NJetours Ltd over visa-related complaints and delayed passenger refunds. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Approves 30% Discount On Airlines' Debt to Aviation Agencies
Premium Times
The approval is expected to ease financial pressure on airlines grappling with rising operational costs. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers to Probe Fresh Covid-19 Case Involving Chinese National
Premium Times
On Tuesday, the Commissioner for Health in Cross-River State, Henry Ayuk, confirmed the COVID-19 case involving a Chinese national working with Lafarge. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Congratulates 14-Year-Old Nigerian for Winning African Spelling Bee [press release]
Premium Times
Oreofe, a student of St. Lawrence Metropolitan College in Ado Ekiti, defeated contestants from over 20 African countries to claim the continental crown. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote to Partner Kenya, Uganda to Build Refinery in Tanzania
Premium Times
Aliko Dangote has unveiled plans to collaborate with Kenya and Uganda on a large-scale refinery project in Tanzania, signalling a new phase in Africa's push for energy… Read more »
Nigeria: Xenophobia - South Africans Issue Fresh Threat to Nigerians, Ghanaians, Others
Daily Trust
Fresh fears of xenophobic violence have resurfaced in South Africa, putting the lives of many Nigerians and other African migrants in danger. Read more »
Nigeria: Kenyan President Hits Back At Tinubu, Mocks Nigerians
Daily Trust
President William Ruto has criticised Nigeria's economic conditions and English usage, pushing back against comments by President Bola Tinubu that Nigerians are better off than… Read more »
Tanzania: Museveni Backs Dangote Oil Refinery in Tanzania
Independent (Kampala)
President Yoweri Museveni has hinted at the possibility of using Uganda's crude oil as a contribution to putting up a mega crude oil refinery in East Africa to be located in Tanga,… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Raises Health Fund to 2 Percent, Probes Cross River Covid Case
Leadership
The Senate has approved an increase in funding for the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), raising it from one per cent to two per cent of the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF)… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Backs Sokoto-Badagry Highway, Tackles Tinubu On Borrowing
Daily Trust
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has expressed serious concern over the request by Bola Ahmed Tinubu for Senate approval of a fresh $516 million external loan to finance… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Stop Reckless Borrowing', Atiku Tackles Tinubu Over Fresh $516m Highway Debt
Vanguard
ABUJA - Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has fired a broadside at President Bola Tinubu over his request for Senate approval of a fresh $516 million external loan to finance… Read more »
Nigeria: Ngoshe - 12 Abducted Victims Escape As Military Bombards Boko Haram Camp
Daily Trust
Twelve of the victims Boko Haram abducted in Ngoshe community, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, have escaped, leaving behind 404 out of the total 416. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Embassy Nigeria Launches Public-Private Partnership With Ilorin Innovation Hub [press release]
Premium Times
Through this MOU, the US Embassy and Ilorin Innovation Hub will deliver programmes highlighting American leadership in technology and innovation. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Rejects EFCC's Key Evidence in Ex-Minister, Hadi Sirika's N2.8 Billion Fraud Trial
Premium Times
The EFCC's N2.8 billion contract fraud charges against Mr Sirika and his co-defendants partly rest on the rejected pieces of evidence. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Confirms Darma As Housing Minister, Tasks Him On Reforms, Affordable Homes
This Day
The Senate on Thursday confirmed the nomination of Dr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma as Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, with a mandate to tackle the country's massive housing… Read more »
Nigeria: We Won't Reverse Our Reforms - Oyedele
Leadership
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele has said the federal government will stay the course on economic reforms, declaring that policy… Read more »
Nigeria: Governors Back State Police Framework
Leadership
Governors under the platform of the Nigeria Governors' Forum have backed the development of a State Police Framework ahead of proposed constitutional amendments, while also… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Killing, Kidnapping Residents in Rivers Community, Group Cries Out
Premium Times
A community leader warns that heavily armed bandits have overrun forest areas in Ikwerre, Rivers State, abducting residents while authorities remain silent Read more »
Nigeria: Phone Tapping Charges - Court Postpones El-Rufai's Bail Hearing, Orders His Remand
Premium Times
The SSS arraigned Mr El-Rufai on Thursday on charges of tapping National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu's phone call. Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC, Sonatrach Sign MOU to Deepen Research, Innovation in Oil, Gas Sector
Premium Times
The agreement establishes a formal framework for joint research, development and technology exchange between Nigeria and Algeria's national oil companies. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Unveils Katsina Zonal Office, Vows Prompt Action On Petitions
Premium Times
EFCC ssured that the commission was open to petitions from the public, promising prompt action on credible reports. Read more »
