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Dana Air cuts workforce as part of operational review

Dana Air on Saturday announced that it has disengaged some of its staff members amid an operational audit being conducted by the nation’s regulatory authorities. The airline’s Head of Corporate Communications, Kingsley Ezenwa, made this known in a statement Saturday...

I continue to resist the idea of state police, however…

The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, has reiterated his opposition to state policing in Nigeria, but he acknowledges President Bola Tinubu's advocacy for state policing. Many believe that this approach may help address the security challenges...

Tinubu Vows to Transform Nigeria into a Manufacturing Hub as he Welcomes Lithium Investors

President Bola Tinubu has commended the inauguration of Nigeria’s largest lithium processing plant in Lafia, Nasarawa State, hailing it as a clear indication of the country’s attractiveness for foreign investment. President Tinubu made the remarks on Friday in Abuja during...

After being detained for nine days, Nigerian journalist Ojukwu is released by the police.

Daniel Ojukwu, the detained journalist with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) has regained freedom. Mr Ojukwu was released by the police on Friday afternoon after spending nine days in detention. FIJ Founder, Fisayo Soyombo, confirmed his release to PREMIUM TIMES...

The Power Sector’s Massive Investment in Darkness Generation, By Adamu Rabiu

When the substantial funds that the Nigerian government have expended since it submissively handed over our national treasures to private individual, alongside the significant loans provided by Nigerian banks to the electricity sector thus far, is juxtaposed against the...

The Nigerian Army transfers rescued Chibok “girl” with three children to the Borno government

The Nigerian Army has handed over Lydia Simon, one of the Chibok school girls abducted by Boko Haram in April 2014, and her three children to the Borno State Government for reunification with her family. Waidi Shuaibu, a major-general and...

Awujale Bestows Chieftaincy Title Upon Former Council Chairman, Oladunjoye

The Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona has named the Senior Consultant on Media to Ogun State governor, Tunde Oladunjoye, as Onigegewura (One with the golden pen) of Ijebuland. Mr Oladunjoye was notified of the award of...

Governor announces Nigerian military’s withdrawal of soldiers from Delta community

The Nigerian military has “completely” withdrawn its personnel from Okuama Community in Delta State, South-south Nigeria, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has said. Mr Oborevwori disclosed this in a post on his Facebook page on Wednesday. The military personnel had...

Governor announces withdrawal of Nigerian military troops from Delta community

The Nigerian military has “completely” withdrawn its personnel from Okuama Community in Delta State, South-south Nigeria, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has said. Mr Oborevwori disclosed this in a post on his Facebook page on Wednesday. The military personnel had...

Senate investigates the delay in the completion of the $18 billion Abuja Centenary City project

The Senate has set up an ad hoc committee to investigate factors impeding the completion of the Abuja Centenary City project after 10 years. The Senate resolution followed the adoption of a motion at the plenary on Tuesday. The motion titled...

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Banks await CBN clearance as audit delays leave investors without key earnings data

Investors in some of Nigeria's largest listed banks are facing a growing information gap as delays in the completion...