Nigeria
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 10:38:08 GMTThey are Making Money but People are Dying Out There, Says Nigerian Activist #AfricaClimateHope
[allAfrica] Sharm el-Sheikh -- While global activism on the climate crisis has gained momentum, the people who are on the frontlines of these struggles - environmental human rights defenders - face the gravest risks to protect their homes and communi...
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 07:28:28 GMTPolls Body Prints 93 Million Ballot Papers for Presidential Run-Off
[Leadership] The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it would print concurrently, ballot papers for the presidential election and those for a re-run exercise ahead of the 2023 election in case the situation arises.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 10:08:47 GMTNBS - 133 Million Nigerians Living in Poverty
[This Day] Abuja -- No fewer than 133 million Nigerians, representing 63 per cent of the population are currently living in multi-dimensional poverty, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) disclosed yesterday.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 07:23:57 GMTFIRS Opens New Tax Offices
[This Day] The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced the opening of 25 new satellite tax offices across the country.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 07:21:27 GMTPDP's Crisis Signpost to APC's Victory in 2023 - Oshiomhole
[This Day] Abuja -- Former National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has declared that the current crisis rocking the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was a clear indication of outright v...
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 07:16:40 GMTShow Good Example During 2023 Poll By Sticking to Electoral Guidelines - Buhari to Nigerian Men
[This Day] Abuja -- President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerian men to show good example during the 2023 general elections by adhering strictly to electoral guidelines and possibly seek redress in court where necessary.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 07:15:02 GMTWizkid Sheds Residues of Ego in New Album
[This Day] After over a decade of being one of Afrobeats' go-to hit makers, Wizkid continues to expand his sound with great success. The Nigerian Grammy award-winning global star, real name Ayodeji Balogun, released his fifth studio album titled "Mor...
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 07:07:24 GMTKilling of Alleged Witches in Borno
[This Day] The Advocacy for Alleged is shocked by the killing of over 20 women for witchcraft by the Islamic jihadist group, Boko Haram, in Bornu, Northern Nigeria. According to media reports, Boko Haram militants accused these women following the de...
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 07:17:15 GMT2023 - Beware of Peter Obi, Christian Youth Group Tells Nigerians
[Leadership] The United Christian Youth Forum of Nigeria (UCYFN) has warned Nigerians to beware of antics of the Labour Party's presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, saying the former Anambra State governor was not what he claimed to be.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 13:02:45 GMT2023 - Why Northern Nigeria Needs Peter Obi As President - Udeogaranya
[Vanguard] Chief Charles Udeogaranya, a former presidential aspirant, has given cogent reasons why Northern Nigerians should vote massively for the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi in the 2023 presidential election.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 11:16:06 GMTBawa - Naira Redesign Significant Step to Economic Recovery
[This Day] Abuja and Ilorin -- The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa has once more praised President Muhammadu Buhari and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for the new naira redesigning project, descri...
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 07:18:46 GMTAdditional 255,000 Barrels of Oil to Be Produced Per Day
[Vanguard] Nigeria is set to produce additional 225,000 barrels per day, bpd, as Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited, SNEPCo, has completed the 2022 Turnaround Maintenance, TAM, of the Bonga floating production storage and offloa...
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 10:03:23 GMTUsing Military Force, Nigerian Naval Officer Encroaches On Civilians' Properties in Lagos
[Premium Times] The naval officer also ignores an ongoing court case and deploys soldiers to assault civilians on disputed land.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 09:14:22 GMTAbysmal Super Eagles Fall to Portugal
[Premium Times] The Eagles were below average and poor in the defeat in which Cristiano Ronaldo was missing because of illness.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 13:34:33 GMTGanduje, Bala, Ortom, IGP, Others for Roundtable On Violent-Free Polls
[Leadership] Ahead of the 2023 general elections, state governors and other stakeholders will on Tuesday hold a roundtable discussion on how to actualise a violent-free elections next year.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 09:37:19 GMTWhy Allocation to Intelligence Agencies Was Cut - Reps Panel
[Premium Times] The House Committee says the allocation to the intelligence agencies was reduced from N221.7 billion in 2022 to N195.18 billion in 2023 because of the current economic realities.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 13:36:50 GMTGo for Victory Against Portugal, Peseiro Charges Eagles
[Leadership] Super Eagles manager, José Santos Peseiro, has called on the three-time African champions to show guts, grit and gumption by aiming for victory over hosts Portugal in today's prestige international friendly in Lisbon.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 13:35:07 GMTSouth Korean Envoy Visits Bua Group, Seeks to Deepen Partnerships
[Leadership] BUA Group has played host to the Ambassador of South Korea to Nigeria, Kim Young-Chae at the BUA Group HQ in Lagos.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:11:26 GMTNew Naira Notes - Senate Pledges Support As Lawmakers Disagree On Deadline
[Premium Times] In October, the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, announced the plan to redesign the 200, 500 and 1,000 notes which will go into circulation in December.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 13:37:28 GMTCourt Suspends FG, Ethiopian Airlines Partnership
[Premium Times] About eight domestic airlines sued the FG to court over the matter
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:16:14 GMTAcademic Union Begins Protest Against 'No Work, No Pay' Policy
[Vanguard] Lagos -- Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, yesterday embarked on a protest to express dissatisfaction with the invocation of the 'no work, no pay'policy of the Federal Government.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:14:04 GMTSenate Probes Uneven Disbursement of N500bn Loans By Development Bank
[Premium Times] Out of the N500 billion loan to all the states, DBN allegedly gave 47 per cent to Lagos alone while the 19 states of the North got 11 per cent.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 09:10:30 GMTUN Says Nigeria's Development Unsustainable, Urges Family Planning
[VOA] The United Nations' 27th edition of the world population prospects indicator passed 8 billion on Tuesday -- 11 years after it passed 7 billion.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:13:26 GMTStrike - Govt Insists ASUU Members Won't Receive Withheld Salaries
[Premium Times] However, Mr Adamu has denied the allegation by the union that the government was casualising Nigerian academics.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:12:25 GMTSoldiers Kill Another Bandit Kingpin, Kachalla Gudau
[Premium Times] Mr Gudau died from a bullet wound following an unsuccessful attack on a military base.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 09:45:43 GMTCOP27 and Climate Action - Ending the Addiction to Fossil Fuels - Urgently! #AfricaClimateCrisis
[Premium Times] This is no time for apathy or complacency; the urgency of the moment is upon us.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:55:53 GMTThe Great Climate Justice Blackmail
[CFR] World leaders should rebuff Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari's attempt at moral intimidation.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 07:28:06 GMTNigeria Can't Fund Climate Actions, Buhari Says a Year After Making Net Zero Pledge
[Premium Times] The president, who was represented by the Minister of Environment, Mohammed Abdullahi, says the country lacks funding required to fund climate change control actions.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 07:21:13 GMTHow I Will Revive Nigeria's Economy - Opposition Presidential Candidate Atiku
[Premium Times] Atiku spoke on Wednesday at the 26th Lagos Business School Alumni Conference.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 07:19:57 GMTBuhari Orders Investigation into Killing of Traditional Ruler, Three Others
[Premium Times] Gunmen suspected to be members of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) invaded Obudi Agwa in Oguta Council Area of Imo State on Monday.