Nigeria
Fri, 06 May 2022 06:47:11 GMTUK Recovers U.S.$23 Million in Loot Linked to Late Nigerian Dictator Abacha
[Premium Times] Authorities say the funds looted by the late Abacha and his family have been transferred to the UK Home Office for onward transmission to the United States Department of Justice.
Fri, 06 May 2022 05:38:26 GMTCentral Bank Faces Hurdle As U.S. Interest Rate Rise Expected to Impact Nigeria, Others
[Premium Times] The U.S. Federal Reserve's decision on Wednesday, the biggest in 22 years, is expected to reverberate around the globe and spur Nigeria and other economies to hike rates in the coming weeks.
Fri, 06 May 2022 06:47:00 GMTPrice of Jet Fuel Rises Further, Hurting Nigerian Airlines
[This Day] Many Nigerian airlines were shocked yesterday when they were informed by oil marketers that aviation fuel had risen from N500 per litre to N680 per litre.
Fri, 06 May 2022 06:20:49 GMT61 Years After, Nigeria's Foremost Airline, Aero Contractors Goes Under
[This Day] Barring any urgent intervention, Nigeria's foremost carrier, Aero Contractors may be on its way out of the skies after over 61 years of flight operations.
Fri, 06 May 2022 07:46:17 GMTAPC Presidency - Tinubu, Osinbajo Groups Differ Over S-West Meeting
[Vanguard] Two groups promoting the presidential bid of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and national leader of All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, were yesterday at each others' throats over the proposed meeting of South West aspirants...
Fri, 06 May 2022 07:46:13 GMTYou're Worst of All Our Enemies, IPOB Replies Wike
[Vanguard] The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, yesterday, replied the Rivers State, Governor Nyesom Wike, saying that he is the worst of all the enemies of Biafra and IPOB.
Fri, 06 May 2022 07:46:09 GMT2023 - Anti-Jonathan Protest Rocks APC Secretariat As Osinbajo, Bakare Pick Forms
[Vanguard] Abuja -- The national secretariat of All Progressives Congress, APC, was, yesterday, besieged by scores of angry protesters who kicked against moves by the party leadership to woo former President Goodluck Jonathan into its fold, with a vi...
Fri, 06 May 2022 07:40:02 GMTCBN Caution Banks On Benin Republic Linked Transactions
[Vanguard] The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cautioned banks over transactions with customers and businesses linked to the Benin Republic to avoid been used as conduit for money laundering and illicit drug deals.
Fri, 06 May 2022 07:40:00 GMTI Love Recording Soul Lifting Songs - Blue Sky Music Artist Damilolah
[Vanguard] Budding Nigerian singer Damilolah, in this interview, he shares his experience growing up, style of music and other interesting issues.
Fri, 06 May 2022 07:39:58 GMTRising Debts - We Must Look Inwards - DMO Boss
[Vanguard] Faced with rising debts, Africa must look inwards, the Director-General of the Debt Management Office, DMO, Ms. Patience Oniha, has advised.
Fri, 06 May 2022 06:47:09 GMTBorno Governor, Babagana Zulum, Dissolves Cabinet
[Premium Times] "Governor Zulum expresses his deepest appreciation to members of the executive council for unquantifiable contributions while they held offices..."
Fri, 06 May 2022 06:47:08 GMTOngoing Oil Industry Reforms, Dangote Refinery, Others to Revitalise Nigeria's Economy - Alakija
[This Day] Africa's richest woman and Vice-Chairman of FAMFA Oil Limited, Mrs. Folorunso Alakija, has stated that current reforms in the oil and gas sector are expected to have a far-reaching impact on revitalising the Nigerian economy.
Fri, 06 May 2022 06:47:08 GMT2023 - 40-Year-Old U.S-Based Pastor Picks APC Presidential Form
[Premium Times] Nicholas Felix says he will address security challenges in the country if elected in 2023.
Fri, 06 May 2022 06:47:08 GMTAPC Gets First Female Presidential Aspirant
[Premium Times] Uju Ohanenye says she will not be intimidated by the array of men in the presidential race.
Fri, 06 May 2022 06:47:06 GMT2023 - Ask Amaechi, Ngige, Malami Others to Resign Now, Zenith Labour Party Tells Buhari
[This Day] The Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) yesterday asked President Muhammadu Buhari to direct his cabinet and other appointees contesting elective positions in the 2023 to immediately resign.
Fri, 06 May 2022 06:47:05 GMTAt €28.7bn, EU Remains Nigeria's Strongest Trade Partner, Says Envoy
[This Day] The Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria, Ambassador Samuela Isopi has said the Union remains Nigeria's strongest trade partner over the years.
Fri, 06 May 2022 06:47:03 GMTEducation Minister Apologises to Striking Varsity Workers
[This Day] The Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu has tendered an apology to the workers in the federal universities for not responding promptly to their demands.
Fri, 06 May 2022 06:47:00 GMTPrivate Sector Operators Propose 10-Point Action Plan to Boost Nigeria's Fiscal Position
[This Day] The Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG), a private sector-led think-tank and policy advocacy group, has proposed a ten-point action plan under an integrated strategy for revenue optimisation, expenditure efficiency and public debt managem...
Fri, 06 May 2022 06:46:59 GMTNigeria's Security Not Negotiable, Says Chief of Army Staff
[This Day] The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt General Farouk Yahaya, has stated that the security of the country is not negotiable, as the army is committed to providing the needed security for Nigeria and its citizens.
Fri, 06 May 2022 06:46:57 GMTFG - Afcta, Game Changer, to Emerge As World's Largest Free Trade Area
[This Day] The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama has said the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) would be a "game changer," adding that the continental trade pact would emerge as the largest free trade area in the world.
Fri, 06 May 2022 06:46:57 GMTEdo Set for Farm-to-Table Initiative, to Connect Farmers to Produce Buyers Online
[This Day] The Edo State government has concluded plan to launch an online portal to connect farmers in the state to produce buyers globally in a renewed drive to promote trade and develop farmer cooperatives.
Fri, 06 May 2022 06:35:21 GMTI Am the Most Prepared Presidential Aspirant - Osinbajo
[Premium Times] "I will say of all the contestants, and I will say so most humbly, clearly that I am the most prepared to hit the ground running."
Fri, 06 May 2022 06:35:17 GMTDespite Multi-Million Naira Allocation, UI Atmospheric Centre Remains Uncompleted
[Premium Times] Despite two separate fund releases to the project, the centre is yet to be completed.
Fri, 06 May 2022 06:34:18 GMTAgain, PDP Shifts NEC Meeting
[Premium Times] The NEC meeting earlier scheduled for May 4 and rescheduled for May 10 will now hold on May 11.
Fri, 06 May 2022 06:20:47 GMTINEC Reminds Parties of Deadline, Says They Have Till June 3 to Conduct Primaries
[This Day] For the third time, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sent a reminder to the 18 political parties expected to participate in the 2023 general election, saying they have till June 3 to conduct their primaries for all ...
Fri, 06 May 2022 06:20:47 GMTU.S. Senate Committee Passes Bill Likely to Expose Nigeria, Opec Nations to Lawsuits for Collusion
[This Day] A United States Senate committee passed a bill yesterday that could expose members of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) like Nigeria and partners to lawsuits for collusion on boosting crude oil prices.
Fri, 06 May 2022 06:20:38 GMTBuhari's Ministers and Their Multi-Million Naira Nomination Forms
[This Day] Political appointees that paid high nomination fees should explain their sources of funds, writes Bolaji Adebiyi
Fri, 06 May 2022 06:20:36 GMTNigeria Police Grants Request for Okpekpe Race Security Coverage
[This Day] Organisers of the historic 8th Okpekpe international 10km road race have been assured of adequate security coverage for the World Athletics Elite Label race scheduled to hold in Okpekpe, Edo State on Saturday May 28, 2022.
Fri, 06 May 2022 07:46:20 GMTApapa Congestion - Lagos to Begin Badagry Seaport Construction
[Vanguard] The Lagos State Government on Thursday said plans have reached an advanced stage to begin the construction of Badagry Seaport in the state.
Fri, 06 May 2022 07:39:55 GMTBandits - NRC Announces Restoration of Track Access Between Abuja and Kaduna
[Vanguard] The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has disclosed that the track access between Abuja and Kaduna is now restored.