March 05
Nigeria: Despite Minister's Directive, Nigerian University Insists On Controversial VC Appointment
Premium Times
The university claimed that it followed all laid-down guidelines as contained in its establishment act in the selection process of the vice-chancellor. Read more »
Nigeria: ACF Worries Over Attack On Northerners in South-East, Demands Compensation for Victims
Premium Times
The group decries government inaction over the reoccurring attacks and called on the government of the affected states to pay full compensation for lives and injuries as well as… Read more »
Nigeria: Sexual Harassment - Women's Group Urges Akpabio to Step Aside for Transparent Investigation
Premium Times
The coalition called for an independent probe into allegations of sexual harassment against the Senate President. Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Assembly Repeals 'Ineffective Hisbah Law'
Premium Times
The lawmakers said the 2004 law was ineffective in providing legal backing for the Hisbah operation. Read more »
Nigeria: The Crisis of Rigid Thinking in Nigerian Universities [opinion]
Premium Times
The Nigerian academic landscape remains shackled by outdated and rigid perspectives that stifle intellectual progress and adaptability. Among the most glaring issues is the… Read more »
Nigeria: At 88, Obasanjo Still a Force in Nigeria's Progress - Tinubu
Vanguard
-- Describes him as an extraordinary leader who has made enormous contributions. Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Govt Vows Timely Implementation of Supreme Court Judgement
Vanguard
The Rivers State government, on Wednesday, said that in the interest of the state, it would implement timeously the Supreme Court judgement once the Certified True Copy (CTC) of… Read more »
Nigeria: Floods, Drought, and Hunger - Unpacking the Dire Effects of Climate Change On Nutrition and Food Security [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
The world is grappling with interconnected challenges, including climate change, which is being seen through extreme weather events such as rising global temperatures, droughts,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Secures $50.8bn Investment to Strengthen Global Trade
Leadership
The minister of industry, trade, and investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, has disclosed Nigeria's success in securing over $50 billion in investment from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's… Read more »
Nigeria: NASS Positioning Nigeria for $1trn Economy By 2030 - Senate Leader
Leadership
The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, yesterday, outlined the accomplishments of the 10th National Assembly, stating that the upper chamber has been passing diverse laws… Read more »
Nigeria: 9 Months After, CBN Names 16 New Directors
Daily Trust
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has appointed 16 new directors across key departments, nine months after it relieved the previous directors from the services of the bank as well… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Mitigate Fraud, Governance Failures With New Code
Daily Trust
The Financial Reporting Council has said the Nigeria Public Sector Governance Code (NPSGC) shall help mitigate risks such as fraud, misuse of funds, and governance failures which… Read more »
Nigeria: Ogoni Demands Licensing of Indigenous Companies As Condition for Oil Exploration
Daily Trust
The people of Ogoni ethnic nationality have called on the federal government to grant indigenous companies of Ogoni extraction licences to drill oil. Read more »
Nigeria: How Nigeria's Former Immigration Chief Parradang Died in Abuja - Police
Premium Times
According to the police, Mr Parradang checked into the hotel, paying N22,000 for one night's stay. Read more »
March 04
Nigeria: How Biden Pressured Nigeria to Release Binance Official Tigran Gambaryan
Premium Times
As officials in the executive arm of the U.S. government badgered Nigeria to free Mr Gambaryan, so were that country's lawmakers. Read more »
Nigeria: Fresh Twist in Rivers LG Crisis As Chairmen Elected Under Amaechi Seek Reinstatement
Daily Trust
Council chairmen elected during the administration of former Governor Chibuike Amaechi have said they are the most suitable to take over the council secretariats across the 23… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Rejects Sowore's Request to Travel Abroad
Premium Times
The judge rejected Mr Sowore's application for permission to travel to the US despite affirming his right to freedom of movement. Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Cracks Down On Illegal Sachet Water Production in FCT
Vanguard
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Tuesday cracked down on illegal sachet water production in Dutse Alhaji and Dawaki, Federal Capital… Read more »
Nigeria: School Closure During Ramadan - Katsina Govt Reacts to Controversy
Premium Times
"The Ministry has specifically designed extra lessons for Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) candidates in public, private and community schools," Mr Suleiman… Read more »
Nigeria: NASS Positioning Nigeria for $1tn Economy By 2030 - Senate Leader
Vanguard
Senate Leader, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, on Tuesday said that the upper chamber had been passing diverse laws aimed at positioning Nigeria for a $1 trillion economy by 2030. Read more »
Nigeria: Don't Ever Compare Me With Wizkid - May D Warns Critics
Premium Times
It is the second time in 2025 that May D would issue a similar warning. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Seven Suspected Armed Robbers, Recover Arms, Ammunition
Premium Times
The arrested suspects will be arraigned upon conclusion of investigations, the police said. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt List Requirements for Ministries' Engagement With Citizens
Daily Trust
Documents from the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination and Head of the Central Results Delivery Coordination Unit, (CRCDU), Hadiza Bala Usman,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Economy Needs the Naira to Stay Competitive [analysis]
Chatham House
To secure long-term growth, the government must resist the temptation to fight inflation by letting the naira strengthen against the dollar. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Professionals - Our Party Is Dangerously Hemorrhaging
This Day
The Conference of Professionals in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), after an extensive review of the current state of affairs in the Party, submitted that the party is bleeding… Read more »
