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Access Holdings leads Nigerian lenders in credit quality, PREMIUM TIMES Annual Banking Report shows

Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- Nigeria's biggest banking institution Access Holdings grabbed the top position of the ranking of the country's lenders in credit quality terms for the financial year 2024, according... Read More


Bandits linked to Sahel extremists attack Niger lawmaker's convoy

Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- Armed bandits have ambushed the convoy of Mohammed Jafaru, the member representing Borgu and Agwara Federal Constituency of Niger State in the House of Representatives, killing a so... Read More


Court declines to order Sowore's arrest, reschedules his arraignment for alleged defamation of Tinubu

Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- The planned arraignment of Omoyele Sowore, activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, on charges of defaming President Bola Tinubu stalled again on Wednesday at the Federal High Co... Read More


Lagos police reportedly deny arresting Regina Daniels' brother, as siblings launch online petition

Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- The Lagos State Police Command has addressed allegations that it arrested and detained Samuel "Sammy West" Daniels, the brother of actress and filmmaker Regina Daniels. PREMIUM TIM... Read More


N27bn Fraud Trial: Ex-governor's name isn't on my bank statement but his company's is - Witness

Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- A prosecution witness on Tuesday confirmed to the FCT High Court in Maitama, Abuja, that his bank statement and personal record showing the funds receipts from Taraba State Governme... Read More


Kwara governor mourns ex-chief of staff to former presidents

Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed sadness over the death of Abdullahi Mohammed, a retired Nigerian Army major-general and former Chief of Staff to ex-Preside... Read More


Young Nigerians adopt art to challenge societal norms at Ilorin festival

Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- Over 300 young artists, activists, and policymakers gathered at the Banquet Hall in Ilorin, Kwara State's capital, to celebrate the role of young Nigerians in challenging societal n... Read More


JusticeForOchanya: Stephanie Linus' "Dry" resurfaces amid renewed outcry against child abuse

Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- Award-winning filmmaker Stephanie Linus' 2014 movie 'Dry' has reemerged, reigniting conversations about the ongoing issues of child abuse, rape, and child marriage in the country. ... Read More


Young British-Nigerian tennis player donates to junior stars in Lagos

Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- Sixteen-year-old British-Nigerian tennis player Tahlia Ayandare on Tuesday brought smiles to the faces of young players at the Country Club, Ikeja, as she donated dozens of tennis s... Read More


FCTA mobilises youth to lead campaign against air pollution

Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has launched a youth-driven campaign to tackle air pollution and promote environmental sustainability across the city. The initi... Read More