October 28
Nigeria: Federal Govt Depriving Bayelsa of Revenue From Gas Flaring - Diri
Premium Times
The governor lamented the situation in which oil companies situate their administrative offices far from their operational bases, "shortchanging" states like Bayelsa in terms of… Read more »
Nigeria: Cargo Tracking Contract - How Delayed Execution Cost Nigeria $500m Annually - Shippers' Council
Premium Times
Nigeria has lost almost $2.5 billion within the last five years due to delayed implementation of the cargo inspection contract, says the shippers' council. Read more »
Nigeria: New Lottery Strategy to Boost Economic Opportunities, Says Tinubu
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu has announced a new strategy for the National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF), aimed at enhancing economic opportunities for Nigerians and fostering socio-economic… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Flying Eagles Qualify for Wafu B U20 Final, Secure Afcon Ticket
Premium Times
The Flying Eagles will face Ghana in the final on Wednesday, aiming to defend their title and make Nigeria proud Read more »
Nigeria: Green Energy's Dirty Secret - Illegal Lithium Trade Thrives in Oyo
Premium Times
The global demand for lithium has extended to Nigeria, where a market for illicitly mined lithium minerals is thriving in the international border areas of Oyo State, helped by… Read more »
Nigeria: Pensioners Beg FG to Release Funds for Payment of Accrued Rights
Vanguard
... 2023 CPS retirees yet to be paid Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Nwifuru Approves New Minimum Wage for Ebonyi Workers
Premium Times
The governor disclosed this on Sunday through a statement from his spokesperson. Read more »
Nigeria: Polaris Bank Retains Best Digital Bank Award for the Fourth Year [press release]
Premium Times
Polaris Bank says it has seen tremendous market gain in digital transactions in the first eight months of 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Facility Deficit Threatens New School Curriculum
Leadership
As Nigeria prepares to implement its revamped skills curriculum for basic education in January 2025, inadequate infrastructure and a lack of modern technology are threatening its… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Yusuf Swears in 44 Kano LG Chairmen
Leadership
Kano state governor Abba Yusuf swore in the newly elected chairmen of 44 local governments on Sunday, who emerged winners during Saturday's election. Read more »
Nigeria: Helicopter Crash - One More Body Recovered As Search Continues
Premium Times
The statement said the field operations identified an additional body by confirming the T-shirt worn matched the description provided. Read more »
Nigeria: Yobe Govt Signs Contract for Procurement of 100 Motorcycles, 80 Tricycle Pick-Ups
Leadership
In its efforts to further boost economic activities through empowering people, the Yobe State government through the Ministry of Wealth Creation, Empowerment and Employment… Read more »
Nigeria: Women Leaders Demand Gender Equity in Humanitarian Affairs Appointment
Leadership
The Niger-Delta Progressive Women Worldwide, alongside other women's groups from the Niger-Delta, have voiced concerns over the recent appointment of Mr. Nentawe Yilwatda as… Read more »
Nigeria: 19 Sokoto Traditional Rulers Resign
Daily Trust
Nineteen traditional rulers comprising district and ward heads in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State have resigned their positions and declared their support for… Read more »
Nigeria: Many Feared Dead As Farmers, Herders Clash in Adamawa
Daily Trust
Several people have been reportedly killed in a clash between herders and farmers in Kukta, Waltandi District in the Song Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Read more »
Nigeria: USAID Urged to Include Cassava On International List
Daily Trust
The Executive Director of Agbeyewa Farms Limited, Mr Oskar Ayeleso, has decried the exclusion of cassava by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) from the… Read more »
Nigeria: Kogi, Others Urged to Withdraw Suit Challenging EFCC's Legality
Daily Trust
The Kogi State government and other states have been urged to withdraw suit challenging the constitutionality of the laws establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission… Read more »
Nigeria: To Save Nigeria's Democracy, Opposition Parties Need Urgent Reset [editorial]
Premium Times
Sadly, only one outcome could emerge from such a milieu: the gradual but steady making of the APC into a one-party dictatorship in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Murder of Musician - Police Conclude Probe, Begins Trial of Implicated Inspector
Vanguard
·Enugu govt visits Igbo-Jah's family, says justice must prevail Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Ex-Delta Councillor Over Kidnap Plot
Vanguard
Delta State Police Command, yesterday, confirmed the arrest of a two-time former councillor, one Mr. Okechhukwu, over his alleged involvement in a plot to kidnap a prominent member… Read more »
Nigeria: Obasanjo's Attack On Tinubu Self-Serving, Borne Out of Envy, Says Yoruba Group
This Day
The Convener of Conscience of Yoruba Nation Group, Kole Omololu, yesterday faulted the attack on President Bola Tinubu by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, saying that Tinubu had… Read more »
Nigeria: Inflation, Interest Rates, and the CBN's Options, By Uddin Ifeanyi [opinion]
Premium Times
Very few patients with a life-threatening ailment would substitute the likelihood of death for the short-term inconvenience of a proven therapy. None would settle for the ravages… Read more »
Nigeria: Pencom Orders Pfas to Suspend Investment in Commercial Papers
Vanguard
The National Pension Commission, PenCom, has ordered Licensed Pension Fund Administrators, LPFAs, and Custodian Fund to immediately suspend further investment in commercial papers… Read more »
Nigeria: Man Utd Reportedly Set to Appoint Amorim As New Coach
Vanguard
Manchester United sacked manager Erik ten Hag on Monday after a disastrous start to the season and are reportedly set to appoint Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim as their next boss. Read more »
Nigeria: 500,000 Kaduna Residents to Get Free Screening for Non-Communicable Diseases - Sani
Premium Times
Governor Sani added that the disturbing fact is that the likelihood of dying from these conditions between ages 30 and 70 stands at 17% - striking at the heart of the productive… Read more »
