December 12
Nigeria: Amid Attacks On Nigerian Journalists, Minister Pledges Protection of Press Freedom By Govt
Premium Times
The information minister said that freedom of the press "is indispensable to our democracy". Read more »
Ghana: Tullow Oil CEO to Step Down
Ghanaian Times
Tullow Oil has announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Rahul Dhir, will step down and also resign from its board next year. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Oil Output Rises to 1.69mbpd, Highest in 44 Months
Leadership
Nigeria's oil output reached 1.69 million barrels per day (mbd) in November, marking its highest level in 44 months. This increase is attributed to improved production efforts,… Read more »
Nigeria: Breaking Barriers to Maternal Health With Family Planning Solutions
Leadership
Maternal mortality remains a pressing challenge worldwide, particularly in low and middle-income countries, where thousands of women lose their lives during pregnancy and… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, South Africa Rank High On Crypto Ownership
The Herald
A new report by Consensys, the annual Global Survey on Crypto and Web3, highlights growing global awareness of cryptocurrency, with notable progress in African nations. Read more »
Nigeria: NOA Sensitises Rural Communities On Tinubu's Tax Reform Bill
Premium Times
The agency said that Nigerians must support policies aimed at developing the country. Read more »
December 11
Nigeria: Lagos Health Workers Begin Three-Day Strike
Vanguard
The coalition of health sector unions in Lagos State on Wednesday began a three-day warning strike over non-implementation of adjustments to the Consolidated Health Salary… Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Airport Shut Down As Allied Air Plane Overshoots Runway, Disrupting Flight Operations
This Day
The runway of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja was closed on Wednesday morning as a cargo plane operated by Allied Air overshot the runway. Read more »
Nigeria: Bobrisky, Shallipopi, Yahaya Bello Are Most-Searched On Google Nigeria in 2024
Premium Times
The list reflects Nigerians' curiosity about controversial figures and cultural icons. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Suffers Power Outage As Grid Collapses
Premium Times
Electricity distribution companies announced a system outage around 1:32 p.m. on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Ask CBN to Clamp Down On Illegal Digital Loan Platforms
Premium Times
The House noted that criminals often use loan apps to extort money from victims. Read more »
Nigeria: Scarcity of Cash, Sign of Economic Collapse - Huriwa
Vanguard
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has raised concerns over the persistent cash shortage in the country, describing it as a clear indication of a collapsing… Read more »
Nigeria: Address Cash Crunch Now, Reps Order CBN
Leadership
The House of Representatives has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to address the ongoing cash crunch in commercial banks nationwide, disrupting economic activities and… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Partnership With Germany Has Led to Improved Electricity Supply - Minister
Premium Times
Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, suffers from acute electricity shortages. Read more »
Nigeria: Reduce Petrol Price to N300 Per Litre Before Christmas, Bode George Tells Tinubu
Vanguard
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, on Wednesday, urged President Bola Tinubu to reduce the price of fuel to N300 per litre… Read more »
Nigeria: Shallipopi Parts Ways With Dapper Music, Cites Financial Mismanagement
Premium Times
Shallipopi signed to Dapper Group in 2023, a record label owned by Hilda Baci's boyfriend, Damilola Akinwunmi, aka Dapper. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Man Jailed for Defrauding American of $115,000 in Bitcoin Scam
Vanguard
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Jabi, Abuja, has convicted and sentenced Praise Humphrey Igbo, also known as Jessica Allen, to one year in prison for internet… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Promises to Strengthen Nigeria-Germany Partnership
This Day
President Bola Tinubu has stressed his administration's commitment to fostering a stronger and more rewarding partnership between Nigeria and Germany. Read more »
Nigeria: We're Sure of Stable Power Grid With Completion of Siemens Project Phase 1 - Govt
This Day
The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has assured Nigerians that the country's power grid will achieve significant stability with the completion of phase one of the… Read more »
West Africa: How We'll Get Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso Back to Ecowas - Tinubu
Premium Times
Mr Tinubu told the German leader that ECOWAS would leave the door open for the return of democracy in the countries. President Bola Tinubu said the interest and welfare of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Country's Partnership With Germany Has Led to Improved Electricity Supply - Minister
Premium Times
Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, suffers from acute electricity shortages. Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Producers, NMDPRA Seek Strategic Alignment On Levy Collection
Leadership
Oil producers in Nigeria and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) were progressing with discussion on the collection of the 0.5 per cent… Read more »
Nigeria: 3 Die, 30 Injured in Borno Varsity Bus Accident
Leadership
A tragic road accident involving a Borno State University staff bus has claimed three lives and left at least 30 others injured. Read more »
Nigeria: No Magical Solution to Steady Power Supply - Tinubu
Daily Trust
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerians not to expect a "magical response" to the prevailing electricity challenges in the country as the existing power infrastructure has… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Add 150 Megawatts of Electricity Before January - Minister
Daily Trust
The Minister of power, Adebayo Adelabu, has disclosed that plans are ongoing for additional 150 megawatts of electricity to the National grid before January 2025. Read more »
