April 23
Nigeria: From Open Defecation to Disease Prevention - Abule Egba Commuters Get a Health Lifeline
This Day
In Lagos, where 70 per cent of residents lack safely managed sanitation and open defecation continues to fuel outbreaks of cholera and typhoid, a single public toilet can function… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Election Looms - Violence Rises, Sahel Jihadists Make Inroads
New Era
Nigeria is facing renewed violence from armed groups as the country heads towards elections, with assaults in the northeast killing high-ranking officers and analysts warning of… Read more »
April 22
Nigeria: As Foreign Aid Declines, Can Pension Funds Fill Nigeria's Health Financing Gap? [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Nigeria's pension fund assets grew by 20% in 2025, rising from N22.9 trillion in January to over ₦27 trillion by December. However, the bulk of these assets remains concentrated… Read more »
Nigeria: Retired General, Five Others Plead Not Guilty to Coup Charges, Court Adjourns Bail Hearing
Premium Times
The six men pleaded not guilty Wednesday afternoon to all 13 charges preferred against them before the Federal High Court in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Tinubu Fired Wale Edun As Finance Minister
Premium Times
A statement by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, said President Tinubu approved the removal of Wale Edun and his Ministry of Housing counterpart,… Read more »
Nigeria: Anaemia, Not Bleeding, May Be Leading Driver of Maternal Deaths - Report
Premium Times
According to the research, tackling maternal mortality may require looking beyond childbirth complications to the underlying health conditions women carry into pregnancy. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Confirms Solar Permit Fees in Viral Video, Makes Clarifications
Premium Times
The clarification followed a viral video in which officials of the Lagos State Ministry of Housing were seen confronting a resident over solar panels installed in a state-owned… Read more »
Nigeria: Adebayo Adelabu Resigns As Power Minister
Premium Times
Mr Adelabu's resignation, contained in a letter dated 22 April and addressed to President Bola Tinubu, is expected to take effect from 30 April. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeran Lawmakers Move to Amend Cybercrime Law, Seek Protection for Journalists
Premium Times
The amendment bill seeks to dismantle the legal ambiguities that have frequently been used to suppress investigative reporting and silence whistleblowers. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Case Not About Removal of Kano Emir or Reinstatement - Lawyer
Leadership
A lawyer in the ongoing legal dispute involving a Kano Emirate titleholder, Bashir Muhammad Tudun-Wizirci, has clarified that the case before the Supreme Court does not concern the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, UK to Deepen Aviation, Trade Ties
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to deepening economic relations with the United Kingdom, particularly in the aviation sector and other mutually… Read more »
Nigeria: Aviation Fuel Hike - Govt Grants Discount to Local Airlines On Outstanding Debts
Leadership
The federal government has announced discount to local airlines debts as a means of addressing the over 300 per cent hike in aviation fuel, popularly known as Jet A1. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Demands Urgent Amendment to 'Dangerous Loophole' in Electoral Act
Leadership
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has called for an immediate amendment of Nigeria's Electoral Act, 2026, warning that a dangerous provision in the law could undermine the… Read more »
Nigeria: Edun, Dangiwa Resigned From Tinubu Cabinet, Not Sacked - Presidency
Leadership
The Presidency has clarified that the immediate-past Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, duly tendered his resignation from office, citing… Read more »
Nigeria: Paul Okoye Speaks for the First Time After Twin Brother Changes Their Shared Birthday
Leadership
Nigerian pop star Paul Okoye, of the P-Square music duo, eventually made a post said to be the first ever since his twin brother, Peter Okoye, openly distanced himself from him. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation of New Minister
Premium Times
President Tinubu nominated Mr Darma as minister on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: 100% Import Duties Stall Nigeria's Water Transport Potential
Vanguard
Nigeria's push to unlock its vast waterways for mass transit and economic growth is being choked by crippling import duties, with industry players warning that current policies are… Read more »
Nigeria: ISWAP Terrorists Kill 11 in Borno Community - Reports of Nine Deaths Nearby
Premium Times
The chairman of Askira Uba Local Government Area, Mada Saidu, visited the community after the attack Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Ambassador-Designate to Algeria, Mohammed Lele, Is Dead
Premium Times
Mr Lele, a career diplomat, was yet to resume at his posting before his death. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Orders Military Audit, Manhunt As Terror Attacks Kill Soldiers, Civilians in Borno, Benue
This Day
The Senate on Wednesday ordered a comprehensive military audit and intensified nationwide manhunt for perpetrators as fresh terror attacks claimed the lives of soldiers and… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Overwhelm Terrorist Fighters in Gun Duel, Kill Many, Rescue Victims of Abduction
This Day
Troops of the Nigerian Navy have overwhelmed terrorist fighters in a gun duel, killing several insurgents and rescuing victims of abduction during operations under Operation Fansan… Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Buys Multi-Billion Naira Cars for Officials Amid Widespread Poverty
Premium Times
Niger State, where poverty is widespread, has bought over 100 vehicles for public officials at an estimated cost of billions of naira. Read more »
Nigeria: Blessing CEO Resurfaces, Deletes Cancer-Related Posts, Apologises to Nigerians
Premium Times
"I'm going to take you all on this journey, just the same way I took you guys on the journey of my liposuction and BBL. Please be patient with me." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Unveils Four-Pillar Cybersecurity Council Plan Amid Rising Cyber Threats
Premium Times
He also called for public-private collaboration, noting that while government systems are exposed, much of the risk lies within private sector platforms that serve as primary… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Senate Wants Improved Collaboration Amongst Multi - to National Joint Forces
Premium Times
The Senate also called on the Chief of Defence Staff and other service chiefs to conduct a comprehensive operational and logistic audit of the circumstances surrounding the attacks… Read more »
