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The CBN opens Cohort 2 of its Regulatory Sandbox Programme, expanding fintech regulation to include virtual assets and data-driven financial services. Appl
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources urges more local and international investors to boost the country’s refining capacity, stating Dangote
NDLEA raises alarm as cannabis cultivation in Edo State escalates, fueling kidnapping, cultism, and youth exploitation. Learn about the devastating impact.
Lagos State Government issues a traffic advisory for motorists ahead of the Fresh Food Hub inauguration at Pen Cinema-Agege. Plan your routes to avoid cong
Abia State’s new Commissioner of Police, Wilfred Afolabi, vows to make Abia uncomfortable for criminals, focusing on intelligence-led policing and safeguar
PSG coach Luis Enrique declares his team’s ambition to “win everything” this season, starting with the UEFA Super Cup final against Aston Villa. Get the fu
A 12-year-old girl in Nigeria suffered permanent finger deformity after alleged child abuse over a N500 theft claim. Discover the shocking details of this
Argentina’s President Milei limits free hospital care for non-resident foreigners, targeting “medical tourism” amid cost-cutting measures. Learn more about
Ogun State Waste Management Authority seals Dahua Paper Company Ltd. for operating an illegal dumpsite and polluting a river, endangering villagers’ health
Lai Mohammed states Nigeria’s creative industry is the “next oil,” with vast potential for job creation and economic growth, aiming for a $1 trillion econo
The Nigerian Army successfully rescued nine kidnapped commuters, including an infant, along the Ajaokuta–Itobe Road in Kogi State. Read more about the Army
Lagos Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, explains why Lagos is battling a worsening waste problem, citing increased generation, truck shortages, and PSP chal
According to him, Nigeria can not fully benefit from its petroleum resources without developing adequate refining, midstream and downstream infrastructure. The post Nigeria ‘ll expand refining capacity to serve African market – FG appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki ABAKALIKI — The Ebonyi State Ministry of Capital City Development and Urban Planning has demolished a dilapidated one-storey building in Abakaliki, the state capital, after declaring the structure unsafe for habitation. The Commissioner for Capital Cit...
— Emir Sanusi to grace At-Tanzil Foundation’s 20th anniversary By Dayo Johnson AKURE — Muslims under the At-Tanzil Islamic Foundation in Ondo State have appealed to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to ensure greater inclusiveness in the administration, alleging inadequate represen...
Battery life has become one of the biggest areas of competition in the smartphone market in 2026, with Chinese manufacturers pushing battery capacities well beyond the 5,000mAh mark that has long been common among premium smartphones. The post 5 phones made in China with the best...
By Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA — Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has described the suspension and ongoing trial of the state Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Rueben Rume Izeze, as evidence of his administration’s commitment to discipline and the rule of...
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has prosecuted at least 280 persons for alleged indiscriminate waste disposal across the state in the last six months as part of efforts to enforce environmental sanitation laws. The Managing Director of ...
By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE — Police detectives in Ondo State have arrested a 27-year-old man, Solomon Onaola, over the alleged sexual abuse of a 15-year-old domestic worker in Omifon, Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. The case was initially reported at the Odigbo Div...
By Henry Ojelu LAGOS — Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Lawal Pedro, SAN, has urged junior officers in the state Ministry of Justice to embrace integrity, professionalism and teamwork, stressing that effective justice delivery is a collective respon...
By Emmanuel Iheaka OWERRI — Police operatives in Imo State have reportedly arrested some officials of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Imo State University (IMSU) branch, following the union’s declaration of an indefinite strike. The officials were said to hav...
By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has given Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and a member of the House of Representatives, Chief Chris Nkwonta, 14 days to apologise over comments the party described as support for the re-election...
By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa YENAGOA — Academic activities at Niger Delta University (NDU) and Bayelsa Medical University (BMU) have been disrupted following the declaration of an indefinite strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over what the union described...
“It can be widely accepted, and there is empirical evidence to support the fact that an economy cannot grow to a $1 trillion mark without the support of the financial services sector,” Mr Alabi said. The post CIBN urges banks to deploy fresh capital to MSMEs as Nigeria target...
—Says open movement of cattle no longer sustainable—Begins ranching pilot in Plateau, plans rehabilitation of 417 grazing reserves By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Federal Government on Tuesday said it has intensified efforts to end incessant clashes between f...
By Matthew Johnson ABUJA — The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Turkish Zone, has urged the Senate to expand the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to cover eligible Nigerian students studying in accredited institutions outside the country. NANS made the cal...
The senator walked back his threat on Tuesday following a backlash amid calls for his arrest. The post Osun’s APC senator seen in viral video issuing death threat to Accord Party members appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
By Dapo Akinrefon LAGOS — The Southwest Security Stakeholders Group, SSSG, has urged President Bola Tinubu to expedite action on the establishment of state police following the passage of the proposed constitutional amendment by the National Assembly. The group made the call on...
—Says stronger Naira will cut food prices—-Calls for fast tracking of state police By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) on Tuesday, pressed the federal government yto sustain food import policies, fast-track state police, and ...
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to order the arrest and prosecution of Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District, over an alleged threat to kill members of the Accord Party. The post Adel...