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Akwa Ibom State targets 110,000 rural women for empowerment through cooperative societies, complementing federal initiatives and promoting economic growth.
Nigeria’s revised national migration policy aims to protect migrants, support reintegration, and harness migration for national development. Learn more abo
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has directed the harmonisation of 2023 and 2025 CONMESS salary structures for ABSUTH medical staff, ensuring improved welfare
“Sometimes, some people may not understand, particularly if you are not in the security cycle. It's one of the most difficult jobs. A lot of you don't sleep, so that the rest of us can sleep,” the governor said. The post When Otti honoured outgoing security chiefs for meritor...
The time has come for governments at every level in Nigeria to confront a destructive force that has long operated in plain sight under the guise of informal scrap collection. Those who call themselves iron condemn operators, roaming the streets of Abuja, Lagos, and other major c...
By Etop Ekanem Guinness Nigeria Plc has reaffirmed its confidence in the strength and future of its business, as the Company enters a new phase of growth underpinned by improved profitability, a significantly stronger balance sheet and continued investment in its brands, manufact...
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), in collaboration with Parts Central Limited, has unveiled an environmental initiative to tackle indiscriminate dumping and pollution on Nigeria’s inland waterways. The programme is designed to identify so...
Governor Mutfwang described the Mangu attack as barbaric, senseless and unacceptable The post Mangu Killings: ‘Nobody will take over your land’ — Governor Mutfwang tells residents appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Nigeria Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) has formally commenced operations, ushering in a new era designed to make Nigeria’s ports more transparent, competitive, predictable and efficient. The commencement follows President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assent to the Nigeri...
Eight people died in a devastating Alaska plane crash at a remote US Air Force radar site. Investigations are underway into the civilian-contracted aircraf
The UN Security Council conducts its second straw poll to select the next Secretary-General. Learn about the front-runners and the opaque selection process
Tottenham Hotspur agrees a £75m deal with Manchester City to sign Brazilian winger Savinho. Get the full details on Spurs’ latest transfer coup.
NiDCOM celebrates Bemi Orojuogun, the ‘London Bus Aunty,’ as a UK bus stop is named in her honour, recognising her positive representation of Nigerians.
A plane crash at a remote United States Air Force site in Alaska has killed eight people, the military said on Thursday. The civilian-contracted aircraft crashed at the airport of the long-range radar site in Cape Newenham, on Alaska’s southwestern tip, according to the Alaskan...
Catch up on Nigeria’s top stories: states get N435bn for security, opposition to Atiku’s subsidy plan, NFF funds probe, and UK travel warning. Get your Nig
By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Chief Victor Umeh, has appealed to the Federal Government to urgently intervene in the erosion and flooding threatening Obosi, the hometown of former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Em...
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri MAIDUGURI — Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has called for stronger collaboration and co-investment among the state and Federal Governments, the United Nations, development partners, international financial institutions and the priva...
Arokodare will take plenty of confidence from a decisive cameo that saw him contribute a goal and an assist which earned him the man of the match award The post Conference League Play-Off: Arokodare scores, assists as Ajax fight back to beat Sion appeared first on Premium Times N...
Bin Mper killings direct affront to me, Governor says By Golok Nanmwa JOS — Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has described the deadly attack on Bin Mper community in Kombun District of Mangu Local Government Area as a direct attack on his person, vowing that his...
Police say 77 passengers were aboard the boat travelling from Gorau to Birjingo in Goronyo LGA, with only seven rescued. The post 46 bodies recovered, 24 missing in Sokoto boat accident – Police appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has admitted Enugu Air as Member, extending the Association’s membership base in Nigeria’s fast-growing domestic aviation market and reaffirming AFRAA’s commitment to supporting the continued development of African carrie...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned two men before the Federal High Court in Lagos over the read more EFCC charges two over alleged $15,000 deal to access database
By Rosemary Iwunze The National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, yesterday, issued new licences to the seven additional insurance companies that have been confirmed and verified as compliant with the new minimum capital requirement under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Agenda...
By Juliet Umeh From transferring money through mobile banking applications to attending virtual business meetings, streaming films, watching videos, marketing products, attending online classes and chatting with friends and family, the internet has quietly become part of almost e...
By Godwin Oritse The Apapa Area One Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has generated N28.1 billion last Tuesday, the highest single day revenue collection in the history of the Command. The latest feat surpassed the Command’s previous record of N20.1 billion, recorded...
Daga expressed his delight at the new deal, crediting God while revealing how much the Norwegian club has come to mean to him The post Daniel Daga signs new Molde deal until 2031 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Tim Akano Rousseau wrote that man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains. He was only half right. Biology corrects philosophy before philosophy gets the chance: a newborn
The Federal Government (FG) is set to introduce performance scorecards for operators across Nigeria’s electricity value chain, with underperforming distribution and generation companies (DisCos and GenCos) to face sanctions while high-performing operators will be rewarded. Mean...
….Zuckerberg, Mosseri expected to testify …FCCPC previously secured $220m fine against Meta, WhatsApp By Juliet Umeh Social media is facing one of its biggest legal tests as Meta Platforms, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, battles 29 US states over allegation...
The barrels beneath the Niger Delta were never the problem. The problem has always been above the ground, in the relationships nobody thought to put a price on. By Michael