Nigeria

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:57:19 GMT
Twenty African Countries, Including Poorest, Hit with High Trump Tariffs
[allAfrica] The country that President Donald Trump declared "nobody's ever heard of" during his 4 March address to Congress has been hit with the highest U.S. tariffs in the world. Lesotho tops the list of 20 African nations upon which the White Hou...

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:01:31 GMT
Fresh Attacks in Plateau Communities Claim Lives
[Vanguard] Armed men have again invaded some communities in the Bokkos local government area of Plateau State, killing not less than 10 people, Bokkos stakeholders confirmed.

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:41:50 GMT
Kidnappers Release Ex-NYSC DG One Month After Abduction
[Premium Times] The former NYSC DG was abducted alongside an unspecified number of people on 6 February.

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 08:33:45 GMT
Trailblazing in Finance - How Odiri Oginni Is Paving Way for Women
[Premium Times] Each role prepared me for the next, reinforcing the importance of continuous learning, leadership, and seizing opportunities when they arise

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 08:33:15 GMT
Financial Autonomy - ICPC to Begin Monitoring Use of Local Government Funds
[Premium Times] The project, Accountability and Corruption Prevention Programme (ACPP-LG), aims to track and stop the embezzlement of public funds.

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 08:24:13 GMT
Popular Bauchi Cleric, Idris Abdulaziz, Is Dead
[Premium Times] Mr Abdulaziz was nicknamed Dr Tauhid for his strict preaching on the oneness of Allah.

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 07:22:42 GMT
Court Declines Jurisdiction Over Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road Controversy
[This Day] The Federal High Court in Lagos has struck out a lawsuit challenging the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project, ruling that it lacks jurisdiction over the matter.

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 07:22:42 GMT
'Air Peace's London Flight, Emirates' Return Reduced Int'l Air Fares'
[Daily Trust] On the international scene, Ohunayo noted that the introduction of Air Peace on the Lagos-London route and the return of Emirates were able to bring down fares marginally.

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 07:22:41 GMT
Govt Seeks to Harmonise Operations of Healthcare Institutions in Nigeria
[This Day] Abuja -- The federal government has initiated efforts to ensure the existing gaps in regulation of both public and private healthcare facilities across the country are addressed.

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 06:57:31 GMT
'I Saw Hell' - General Tsiga Narrates Ordeal in Terrorists' Enclave
[Premium Times] Mr Tsiga says he and other abducted victims were exposed to severe dangers.

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 06:48:33 GMT
Court Rejects Case Against Lagos-Calabar Highway Project
[Premium Times] Delivering judgement, the judge, Akintayo Aluko, held that the court lacked jurisdiction to hear the suit.

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:15:59 GMT
Fatalities From Lassa Fever
[This Day] The authorities should do more to contain the scourge

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:15:58 GMT
After Years of Leasing, Green Africa Acquires Own Aircraft
[This Day] Green Africa, Nigeria's Lagos-based value airline, has announced the acquisition of its very first owned aircraft, after years of leasing aircraft and after its operations was interrupted recently.

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 06:22:51 GMT
IMF Backs Nigeria's Single Window Project, Seeks Areas Where Assistance Is Needed
[This Day] Abuja -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed support for Nigeria's Single Window (NSW) Project, an evolving initiative designed to streamline trade processes, reduce bottlenecks, enhance transparency, and increase governmen...

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 06:22:50 GMT
Recall Petition Against Akpoti-Uduaghan Did Not Meet Constitutional Requirements, Says INEC
[This Day] Abuja -- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that the petition for the recall of the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan did not meet constitutional requirements.

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 06:22:18 GMT
I've No Hand in Adamawa Senator's Sack From Senate - Akpabio
[Premium Times] Mr Akpabio said the Court of Appeal, after a thorough legal process, ruled unequivocally that Mr. Abbo's presence in the Red Chamber was in error.

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 06:22:18 GMT
DHQ Dismisses Reports of Niger's MNJTF Withdrawal
[Premium Times] DHQ said efforts must be made to prevent any member state from leaving the Force.

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 06:22:17 GMT
Introducing NNPC's Group CEO
[Premium Times] Mr Ojulari was, until his new appointment, the executive vice president and chief operating officer of Renaissance Africa Energy Company.

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 06:22:17 GMT
Nigerian Military Kills Terrorist Commanders, Fighters
[Premium Times] The military said its troop dealt decisively with the terrorist commanders, hence their resort to attack on soft targets and use of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and isolated ambushes.

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 06:22:16 GMT
Unicef Donates 2.5 Million of Oral Polio Vaccines to Bauchi Govt
[Premium Times] She called on all stakeholders to ensure massive awareness campaign before the commencement of the exercise to ensure high level turnout and participation.

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 06:22:15 GMT
For Polluted Niger Delta Communities - Shell Has Questions to Answer
[Premium Times] The Nigerian government has a track record of glossing over complaints of environmental pollution.

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 06:22:14 GMT
How World Leaders, Countries Are Reacting to Trump's Sweeping Tariffs
[Premium Times] In Africa, countries most affected by the recent levy include Lesotho, with a 50 per cent tariff rate, Madagascar with 47 per cent, and Botswana with 37 per cent.

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:45:34 GMT
Muslim Group's Official Stabbed to Death in Abuja
[Premium Times] The JIBWIS leadership has called on the police in the FCT to investigate the incident and prosecute the suspects.

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:45:33 GMT
Petition for Akpoti-Uduaghan's Senate Recall Fails to Meet Requirement - INEC
[Premium Times] "The petition for the recall of the Senator representing the Kogi Central Senatorial District has not met the requirement of Section 69(a) of the Constitution..."

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:45:29 GMT
How to Defuse Rising Chad-Sudan Tensions
[Premium Times] Last week, SAF Deputy Commander-in-Chief, Yasir al-Atta, said Chad's airports in Amdjarass and N'Djamena were legitimate targets for Sudan's army.

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:30:35 GMT
Kura Town Hall - Heartfelt Testimonies Spark Demand for Better Maternal Services
[Nigeria Health Watch] For many women in Kura, pregnancy and childbirth remain a dangerous journey. The lack of adequate maternal healthcare services has led to preventable tragedies, prompting urgent calls for action. At a recent town hall meeting h...

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:16:17 GMT
Explainer - How Health Advisories Work in Nigeria
[Africa Check] EXPLAINER: How health advisories work in Nigeria

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:15:58 GMT
Akin Alabi Flags Off Road Constructions in His Constituency
[Daily Trust] Hon. Akin Alabi, Chairman of the House Committee on Works and Member of the House of Representatives for Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency has flagged off the construction of two major roads in his constituency.

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:15:57 GMT
Nigerian Mobility Startup Shuttlers Adds CNG Buses to Fleet
[Daba Finance] TLDR

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:08:04 GMT
INEC - Petition for Akpoti-Uduaghan's Recall Has Not Met Constitutional Requirement
[This Day] Abuja -- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that the petition for the recall of the senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, is inadequate.

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