AllAfrica News: Nigeria

Burna Boy Is First-Ever African Artist to Stage Highest-Grossing Arena Concert in America

[Premium Times] Popularly known as the giant of Africa, Burna Boy has proven himself deserving of the title.

Pregnant Woman, Children, Others Injured As Gas Explodes in Lagos

[Premium Times] The fire service said preliminary investigations suggested that a gas leakage may have triggered the explosion.

Why Increase in Minimum Wage Won't Worsen Inflation - Tuc

[Vanguard] The Trade Union Congress, TUC said increasing the minimum wage for civil servants will not worsen inflation.

Death Toll Rises to 17 in Enugu-Nsukka Lone Accident - FRSC

[Premium Times] "The remaining surviving passenger, who had 64 per cent fire burn injury, is stable and responding to treatment."

Ondo Anti-Graft Agency Vows to Rid State of Corruption, Financial Crimes

[Premium Times] The commission plans to open liaison offices in the three senatorial districts in the state to provide easy access for the public.

Flood Alert - Ogun Govt Urges Residents in Wetlands to Relocate

[Premium Times] Mr Oresanya noted that the wetlands were predominantly border towns between Lagos and Ogun states.

Tinubu Salutes Nigerian Workers On May Day

[Premium Times] President Tinubu assured Nigerian workers of his dedication to not only improving their welfare but also enhancing their working conditions and providing the necessary tools for them to succeed.

Timeline of Davido, Wizkid's Decade-Long Rivalry, Feud

[Premium Times] What began as a friendly competition between two rising stars evolved into a ten-year feud and silent rivalry marked by moments of collaboration, contention, and everything in between.

Jnr Pope Burial - Family Urges Public to Rely On Information From Planning Committee

[Premium Times] Jnr Pope and four other crew members drowned after their boat capsised in Anam River in Anambra State on 10 April while returning from a movie shoot.

Over-Dependence On Import Causing Drug Cost Inflation in Nigeria - NAFDAC DG

[Premium Times] The NAFDAC DG said it is not just about access to drugs but about quality medicine, and that is why "we go after fake medicine."

Forex Devaluation Contributes to Rising Cost of Drugs in Nigeria - Minister

[Premium Times] Other factors contributing to the escalating cost of drugs, according to the Minister, include power supply, technology, the supply chain and the regulatory landscape.

Peasant Farmers' Dreams Turn to Nightmares As Ondo Govt Gives Land to Corporate Investors

[Premium Times] A project of the Ondo State Government for massive production of oil palm through agro-allied companies has led to thousands of peasant farmers being thrown off their farmlands.

Northern Nigerian Governors Meet in Kaduna, Discuss Security, Development

[Premium Times] The meeting was the first in 2024. At a previous meeting in December 2023, similar issues of security and underdevelopment were discussed.

Sixteen Travellers Killed in Enugu Road Crash

[Premium Times] The victims were burnt beyond recognition, according to the police.

Child Labour As 'Indecent Work'

[This Day] The Child Rights Act should be enforced

Police Arrest Four Suspects Over Killing of Rival Cult Member

[Premium Times] The police said the suspects confessed to being members of Black Axe confraternity.

Oil Marketers Threaten Nationwide Strike

[This Day] The Chairmen, Forum of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) Tuesday threated to embark on a nationwide strike over the N200 billion bridging debt owed by the government.

Nigerian Passport Ranks World's 10th Worst Travel Document

[Vanguard] The Nigerian passport has ranked 191 out of 199 countries, making it the 10th worst travel document worldwide, according to VisaGuide's World Passport Index.

Nigerian Govt to Grant Full Operating Licence to Dangote Refinery

[Premium Times] We awarded Dangote refinery even in their pre-commissioning and sooner than later, they will have full commission and a valid licence to operate," Mr Ahmed said.

Several Nigerian States to Experience Heavy Rainfall in Next Three Days - NiMet

[Premium Times] Heavy rainfall can cause flash flooding, riverine flooding, soil erosion, thunder and lightning, and strong winds.

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