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This report, a part of an extensive PREMIUM TIMES exclusive reporting series on last year’s failed coup plot against President Tinubu, reveals how and why the alleged leaders of the conspiracy planned to recruit repentant Boko Haram fighters and members of the Civilian Joint Ta...
By Innocent Anaba A Federal High Court in Lagos has set aside a directive by the House of Representatives Committee ordering Seplat Energy Producing Nigeria Unlimited, SEPNU, to pay N72.624 billion as compensation to communities over alleged oil spill incidents, holding that the ...
By Peter Egwuatu AVA Capital Plc, an integrated financial services group with operations in investment banking, asset management, securities trading and trusteeship, is set to list on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) by way of Listing by Introduction on Friday. According to a...
By Godwin Oritse Members of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) have threatened to stage a protest over the alleged manipulation of ship manifests by some shipping companies, warning that they will expose those responsible if urgent action is not taken. ...
Unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits have resurfaced, engaging in activities of kidnapping in several communities of Lau Local Government read more Bandits take over Taraba communities, kidnapped monarch, killed 5, displaced hundreds of villagers
•Urges more predictable regulatory environment By Yinka Kolawole The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LCCI, has warned that Nigeria risks losing its position as Africa’s leading technology hub unless the government accelerates policy reforms, expands digital in...
•Expert blames weak power market, poor gas monetisation incentives By Ediri Ejoh Despite the Federal Government’s gas flaring penalties and efforts to curb the practice, Nigeria lost an estimated 62,400 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of potential electricity generation from flar...
Africa’s renewable energy market is attracting growing interest from investors eager to finance solar projects, but the difficulty of verifying read more Nigeria startup targets the hidden friction slowing Africa’s solar investment boom
By Peter Egwuatu The National Assembly has commended the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for strengthening its fiscal sustainability through improved revenue generation and prudent cost management. Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Finance, Ho...
•Move to deepen Africa’s debt markets, boost credit transparency By Babajide Komolafe S&P Global has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Agusto & Company Limited, a leading Pan-African credit rating agency, in a move aimed at strengthening its presence in Africa’...
By Udeme Akpan Petrol depot prices declined across major supply centres yesterday as marketers implemented fresh price cuts, signalling increased competition in the downstream petroleum market. An analysis of the mid-day depot price report showed that most major depots in La...
NBET Finance and Lagos State top the list of Nigeria’s biggest bond borrowers in H1 2026, raising hundreds of billions despite high capital costs. Discover
A 17-year-old Nigerian developer won the Nomba Hackathon with PayWise, an AI tool for SMEs to manage credit sales using voice notes. Learn more about the w
Growing outrage over Nigerian airport security officials’ excesses and alleged corruption sparks concerns. Passengers demand reforms to restore confidence
S&P Global has acquired a majority stake in Nigerian credit rating agency Agusto & Co., strengthening its presence in Africa’s debt markets. Learn more abo
Nigeria, Benin, and Cameroon customs administrations commit to strengthening border cooperation, trade facilitation, and regional economic integration foll
The EFCC faces scrutiny over its plan to directly manage the auction of seized assets, raising questions about transparency and due process. Learn more abo
Nigerian lawmakers are moving to end dollar billing for local petrol sales and investigate fuel import licence irregularities, aiming to stabilize the down
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has generated over $150bn in revenue and exported 6,000 LNG cargoes, significantly contributing to Nigeria’s economy.
Southern and Middle Belt leaders endorse state police but demand governors have full control over CPs, advocating for true federalism in Nigeria.
Gunmen killed a senior Army officer, Col Abdussalam A. Ude, in Nasarawa during a suspected kidnap attempt. Read details of the tragic incident.
By Babajide Komolafe Nigeria has lost nearly half of its dollar millionaires over the past decade, with the population of high-net-worth individuals falling by 47 per cent between 2015 and 2025, according to the 2025 Africa Wealth Report by Henley & Partners in collaboration...
Nigeria’s Federal Government unveils seven new herbal medicines developed by NNMDA for treating cancers, hepatitis B, and other conditions, boosting local
The Olukere of Ikere Ekiti inaugurates the Arede Dynasty Foundation, an empowerment foundation, to preserve his late mother’s legacy of caring for the less
A new report reveals 29% of Borno teachers are at risk of leaving due to high stress from prolonged insecurity, threatening the region’s education system.
Governor Seyi Makinde unveils two new surveillance aircraft to boost Oyo State security. This strategic move aims to enhance intelligence gathering and com
President Tinubu condemns the barbaric Kaduna killings in Naridon Village, ordering security chiefs to track down perpetrators and restore normalcy.
Parents of children with cerebral palsy in Abia State renew calls for government assistance and public investment in specialised support services, highligh
The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders insists the South-East hasn’t endorsed any presidential candidate for 2027, refuting Governor Uzodimma’s claims.
Commuters on South-East roads face rising police extortion, touting, and robbery attacks. Victims appeal to governors and security agencies to address the