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American missionary Kevin Rideout, held captive in Niger for nine months, has been released and reunited with his wife, preparing to return home to the US.
Actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in “Heroes” and “Nashville,” has died at 36. Details surrounding Hayden Panettiere’s death are under investi
Nigeria’s Super Falcons face a challenging World Cup play-off route after their WAFCON quarter-final exit, mirroring the Super Eagles’ recent struggles. Ca
The Nigerian naira opened the week relatively strong against the United States dollar, with the local currency trading around N1,357.61 per dollar at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) window and about N1,420 per dollar at the parallel market. The post Dollar to...
Grammy-winning Afrobeats icon Wizkid is set to headline the 2026 Detty December Fest in Lagos, a move expected to significantly read more Wizkid to headline 2026 Detty December Fest, boosting Lagos festive economy
At a meeting facilitated by the EFCC, Nestoil and a consortium of banks agreed to a structured debt repayment. The post EFCC recovers $60 million for Nestoil lenders in ongoing debt investigation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Bank of Industry (BOI) Financing SPV Plc has successfully closed its series 1 N250bn fixed-rate bond after achieving full read more BOI shifts strategy to domestic capital markets with N250bn issuance
President Muhammadu Buhari appointed Mr Oloyede in August 2016, and his early actions showed his desire to deliver. The post EDITORIAL: Ishaq Oloyede’s remarkable leadership at JAMB appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Russia says 822 Ukrainian drones killed at least seven Russia says Ukraine launched its largest drone attack of 2026, with read more WORLD IN BRIEF: Russia says Ukraine launches 822-drone attack, Italy art stolen, $50m ransom funds al-Qaeda and other stories
*President says poll outcome reflects people’s will, assurance democracy thriving under APC *Urges him to unite his people for growth, stability, socio-economic progress *Lauds INEC, security agencies for conducting a
James Emejo in Abuja Bank of Industry Limited (BoI) has secured strong institutional demand for its maiden N250 billion Series 1 Fixed Rate Bond, with the offer oversubscribed within five
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede, has led a major breakthrough in the Commission’s ongoing investigation into the alleged criminal aspects of transactions
This weekend was the first time in Nigeria’s history that ability to dance is suspected to have been a major factor in an election victory. Osun State Governor Ademola Nurudeen
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), Bayo Ojulari, neither awarded nor participated in the award of any oil block or marginal field, industry
Chuks Okocha in Abuja Former Vice President of Nigeria and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has told President Bola Tinubu to stop hiding behind the failures
Kuni Tyessi in Abuja The Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, has launched a renewed effort to bring girls who left school back into classrooms, with a focus on teenage mothers
Okon Bassey in Uyo Former deputy governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Moses Ekpo and immediate past President of Chartered Institute of Administration, Dr. Stanley Ojuolape, were among eminent Nigerians
Olanipekun Olukoyede, the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has recorded a breakthrough in the commission’s ongoing read more EFCC recovers $60m in ongoing Nestoil investigation
Four years after issuing Nigeria’s largest-ever corporate bond for a power generation company, Geregu Power Plc stunned the capital market read more The long road to Geregu Power’s shock bond default
By Kingsley Moghalu “I was very surprised,” my friend said over the phone, “to see your endorsement of General Ibrahim Babangida’s autobiography—and on the front cover, no less.” “And why
Sunday EhigiatorThe National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is set to commence the FutureMakers by NASENI Virtual Hackathon and Pitch Sessions, with 60 young innovators selected from across
By David A. B. Mark At 85, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida is not merely celebrating another birthday. He is celebrating a remarkable journey through the history of Nigeria, a journey
Sunday Ehigiator PwC Nigeria has warned of the legal uncertainties, enforcement gaps and a potentially heavy compliance burden for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) in the new tax framework for
Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has commenced consultations with stakeholders on a new framework for domestic crude oil and gas supply, including a proposed swap
Says 5,700 killed, over 8,000 injured in 29 countries Declares no one has been held accountable Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The World Health Organisation (WHO) has listed Nigeria among countries where
8-day programme draws participants from 45 schools Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Visiola Foundation at the weekend concluded its 2026 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Summer Camp for teen girls
Kayode Tokede The market value of BUA Foos Plc, MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and 11 other blue-chip firms on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) decreased by N3.7 trillion last week, the
– Targets two million tonnes of locally produced sugar under NSMP 2.0– Tightens import-quota enforcement, deploys satellite monitoring for backward integrationSunday Ehigiator The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has unveiled
Michael Olugbode in Abuja The federal government has declared that Nigeria’s growing engagement with its diaspora and strategic international partners will be central to its efforts to strengthen national security,