AllAfrica News: Nigeria

AfDB, Ethiopian Airline Sign Letter of Intent for Airport Financing

[Vanguard] The African Development Bank and Ethiopian Airlines Group have signed a Letter of Intent for the development of the East African nation's planned Abusera International Airport Project.

Bill to Conduct All Elections in Single Day Passes Second Reading At Senate

[Premium Times] If the bill passed legislative hurdles, it means that all elections including presidential, governorship, National Assembly, state assembly, and local government elections would be conducted on the same day.

My Diplomatic Postings in M/East Deepened My Understanding of Islam - U.S Envoy

[Daily Trust] The US Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has said his diplomatic experiences in the Middle East deepened his understanding of Islam.

Rethinking Tertiary Education in Nigeria, By Toyin Falola

[Premium Times] The Nigerian public tertiary education system is now in crisis due to problems including overcrowding of lecture halls, insufficient financing, outdated courses, and regular strikes. The quality of education is declining as a result of this crisis; graduates are not sufficiently ready for a work market growingly competitive. This means that the academic education students acquire does not fit the demands of the corporate world, which fuels the high unemployment rate among graduates. Employers are

True Leadership Isn't About Power, It's About Transformation - Caroline Popoola

[Premium Times] The real shift happens when we stop waiting for change and start becoming the change

IMF Appoints Elumelu, Others Into Advisory Council On Entrepreneurship, Growth

[Leadership] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has appointed Heirs Holdings Founder and Group Chair, Tony Elumelu to its Advisory Council on Entrepreneurship and Growth convened by the Managing Director of the Fund, Kristalina Georgieva.

EFCC Declares Socialite Aisha Achimugu Wanted

[Premium Times] This comes about 12 days after a PREMIUM TIMES report detailed the commission's preparation to declare her a fleeing suspect after she ignored an invitation for interrogation.

$1trn Economy - 'Nigeria Needs €1.05bn Data Centre Investment, 90,000km Fibre Expansion

[Leadership] Nigeria's ambition to build a $1 trillion economy depends on €1.05 billion in data center investment, a 90,000-kilometer fiber optic expansion, and a 10 percent broadband penetration boost that could add 2.5 per cent to GDP, industry experts revealed.

Lagos Funds - Atiku Denies Link With Sanwo-Olu As EFCC Probes Achimugu

[Daily Trust] Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed claims that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu contributed funds to his campaign during the last presidential election.

Meningitis - Gombe Records 3 Deaths - NCDC Deploys Teams to Kebbi, Sokoto, Katsina

[Daily Trust] The Gombe State government said it has recorded three deaths from cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) as of March 27, 2025.

Tinubu Urged to Set Up Truth, Reconciliation Committee in Rivers

[Vanguard] The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to set up an independent Truth and Reconciliation Committee to address the lingering political crisis in Rivers.

We're in Abuja to Better the Hospitality Industry - Karl Hala

[Vanguard] As Muslims prepare to celebrate the end of yet another Ramadan , guests and customers of Abuja Continental Hotel will not forget this year's Iftar experience in an hurry.

Nigeria's Youth - Key to Economic Prosperity in Era of Mass Exodus

[Premium Times] Nigeria is facing a critical moment in its economic and social trajectory

FG Flags Off N18.9bn Benue Water Project

[Daily Trust] The federal government on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to providing clean and potable water, as it commenced the N18.9 billion rehabilitation and upgrading of the Buruku/Gboko water supply project in Benue State.

Ekiti Gov Pledges More Appointments for Muslims

[Daily Trust] Ado-Ekiti -- Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has assured the Muslim community of greater inclusion in his administration, pledging to appoint more Muslims to key government positions.

Kwara - 3 to Die By Hanging for Torturing Mechanic to Death

[Daily Trust] Ilorin -- A Kwara State High Court on Thursday sentenced three artisans to death by hanging for the murder of Saheed Lawal, a fellow mechanic in Offa Local Government Area.

Akpabio Praises Tinubu's Nass Adviser

[Premium Times] "Your performance in office generally within the last eight months is unprecedented..."

Fidelity Bank Flags Suspicious Remittance, Denies Bribery Allegation

[Premium Times] A report had alleged that a Fidely Bank personnel demanded bribe after a customer visited the lenders UNIBEN branch to claim a Remitly transfer.

Zenith Bank's Annual Profit Soars to Record N1 Trillion

[Premium Times] Profit before tax was up by 66.7 per cent, while post-tax profit grew to N1 trillion from N676.9 billion.

Police Repel Bandits' Attack, Neutralise Notorious Kingpin 'Dan Mudale' in Zamfara

[Vanguard] The Zamfara police on Thursday repelled an attack by bandits in Keta town of Tsafe Local Government Area of the state.

At WTO Forum in Geneva, Nigeria Leads Digital Trade Expansion Under AfCFTA, Seeks Global Support

[This Day] ·Says Africa can unlock full potential of $4.3trn market under AfCFTA

Death Toll Rises in Nigeria's Meningitis Outbreak

[Premium Times] The NCDC called on affected states to strengthen their health systems and collaborate with federal authorities to curb the spread of the disease.

Nigeria Reaffirms Free HIV Treatment Despite Reduced U.S. Support

[Premium Times] Addressing the funding situation, Ms Ilori noted that President Bola Tinubu had set aside a budget to ensure that HIV-related services continued uninterrupted.

Nigerian Senators Debate Sale of Country's Third-Largest Cement Manufacturer to Chinese Firm

[Premium Times] The Senate also said Nigerians' interest in the process should be allowed to participate without any hindrance.

End TB 2030 - Nigeria's Tough Road to Deadline

[This Day] In a carnival-like atmosphere, national and global tuberculosis champion and Nigeria's first lady, Oluremi Tinubu celebrated the 2025 World Tuberculosis Day in a rural community in Abuja. But despite government's spirited efforts, investigations reveal the disease remains a major scourge among the poor, sparking fears on meeting UN deadline. Seun Akioye reports

Chatham House Report On Corruption

[This Day] The report is another wake-up call on corruption

House Moves to Strip Vice President, Governors and Their Deputies of Immunity

[This Day] ·Passes anti-piracy bill for second reading

Petrol Retailers - Dangote Hasn't Started Selling Fuel in Dollars

[This Day] ·Say prices will continue to fluctuate

Rudman - Internet Traffic Domestication Reached 70 Percent in 18 Years

[This Day] Chief Executive Officer of Internet eXchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), Mr. Muhammed Rudman, speaks about the need to domesticate local internet traffic in Nigeria, and how such domestication grew from 0.01 per cent in 2007 to 70 per cent in 2025. He also stressed the need for increased autonomous system numbers that will enhance the expansion of internet exchange points across Nigeria. Emma Okonji presents the excerpts:

Atiku Denies Collecting Money From Sanwo-Olu for 2023 Election Campaign

[Premium Times] He said that the report had claimed that Mr Sanwo-Olu had made available to Atiku money purportedly belonging to Lagos.

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