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* Declares open Jigawa investment summit 2026 Deji Elumoye in Abuja Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday explained some of the strategies being deployed by the government of President Bola Tinubu
— Says bank ready to finance battery production, faults foreign rating agencies, hails Dangote Refinery Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The President and Chairman of the Board of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Dr. George Elombi, has urged African countries to stop ...
By Golok Nanmwa The Plateau State Government says it has successfully treated 311 out of 312 reported snakebite cases under its Free Anti-Snake Venom (ASV) programme between December 2025 and June 2026. The Director-General of the Plateau State Drugs and Medical Commodities Manag...
Nigeria’s pension fund assets rose by N384.98 billion in May 2026 to N31.32 trillion, extending the industry’s steady growth as read more Pension assets add N385bn in May PFAs deepen investment in government securities
A court has permitted Peter Obi to serve legal documents to Kenneth Okonkwo using alternative methods. This decision marks a significant step in the ongoing legal proceedings involving the two figures.
Yusuf Gagdi dismissed suggestions that opposition leaders are mounting a serious challenge to President Tinubu and defended the proposed state police framework as a necessary response to worsening insecurity. The post 2027: Lawmaker dismisses Atiku, Peter Obi, says they lack str...
…Urges residents to remain calm, relocate from flood-prone areas By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has warned residents to brace for more heavy rainfall and flash floods in the coming weeks, urging those living in low-lying areas to relocate to safer locations as ...
The presentation makes Lagos State the first sub-national government licensed to operate a full complement of rail services, focusing on both goods and passenger services. The post NRC grants permanent operating licence, track access to Lagos appeared first on Premium Times Niger...
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Federal Government has secured the release of five Nigerians who were detained for about 10 months in MACA Prison, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, following diplomatic intervention by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bia...
He described the bronzes as more than metal objects. The post Benin Bronzes Belong To Oba’s Place And Not For Politics, Says Okpebholo appeared first on Channels Television.
Public school teachers in Oyo State embarked on an indefinite strike on 1 June after gunmen abducted 39 schoolchildren and seven teachers from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of the state in May. The post Oyo Abduction: Teachers suspend strike after govt appeal appe...
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: President Bola Tinubu will have n July 13 present to the public, a book of tributes, entitled “Tributes and Condolences in Honour of Muhammadu Buhari,” as part of activities marking the first anniversary of the transition of the former president...
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday warned that Nigeria must never experience another civil war, saying many of the factors that led to the 1967–1970 conflict still exist within the country’s institutions and among its people. Obas...
— Says it will no longer tolerate governors’ “theatrics of deception” By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Calabar Zone, has threatened to embark on a total, comprehensive and indefinite strike across state-owned universi...
Praising the Minister directly, the President said: "Minister Wike, let me put it on record. You have changed the delivery culture in the FCT. You ended the era of mobilization without movement. You ended the era of abandoned inner roads while major highways took all the attentio...
When Akinjide Orimolade formally assumes office as the 53rd president and chairman of the Council of the Chartered Insurance Institute read more Meet Orimolade, incoming CIIN president banking on Tech to transform insurance profession
Governor Umar Namadi on Wednesday declared the second edition of the Jigawa State Economic and Investment Summit (J-INVEST 2026) open, read more Namadi unveils N902bn budget strategy as J-INVEST 2026 opens
The Vice Chancellor said the governor’s commitment has created an enabling environment for the university’s steady growth and academic expansion. The post Vice Chancellor lauds Gov Mohammed lauded for supporting university appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Former Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, was arrested by DSS operatives at Enugu airport over ICPC allegations. Read more about the Uche Nnaj
"I don't get involved in my personal (finances), we have funds that run my money," Trump said. "I've made a lot of money before I became president, and they invest my money, and I don't talk to them." The post ‘I’m profiting because the stock market is up,’ Trum...
Former Minister Uche Nnaji has been detained by the DSS on charges of certificate forgery. He was arrested at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu while attempting to board a private jet.
President Donald Trump praised the indirect talks between the U.S. and Iran, calling the meetings in Doha highly productive. He expressed optimism about the progress made during these discussions.
According to the approved football calendar, the 2026/27 season will run until 28 May 2027. The schedule also accommodates fixtures for the President's Federation Cup in a move aimed at delivering a more organised and predictable domestic football calendar. The post NPFL 2026/27 ...
Residents link the latest attack to the recent killing of the Benue MACBAN chairman, although security agencies have not established any connection. The post Herders kill 15 in Benue days after MACBAN chairman’s murder appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Former Minister Uche Nnaji was detained by the DSS at Enugu airport and has been transferred to the ICPC. This marks a significant development in ongoing investigations involving public officials.
Scores killed in a bandit attack on Sai Community, Benue. Governor Alia condemns the Benue attack and urges security deployment. Read more on Punch.
PREMIUM TIMES has independently confirmed, through interviews with parents and a community-generated register, that 36 students remain missing following the attack on Government Day Secondary School, Lassa. The post EXCLUSIVE: 36 students still missing after Borno school attack a...
Christopher Gwabin Musa, Nigeria’s minister of defence, met with key stakeholders in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry on Monday in read more Defence Minister drives Niger Delta collaboration towards increased oil production
Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s President, has urged African nations to increase intra-continental trade, describing the current rate of 16% as unacceptably read more Digital trade to rescue Africa’s low 16% intra-continental commerce, says Tinubu
In Nigeria, the development has seen even the Federal Government calling for a reduction in prices to match global changes. The post [VIDEO] Why Petrol Price Is Not Easing Fast — Analyst appeared first on Channels Television.