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The DR Congo Ebola outbreak has become the deadliest in the country’s history, with over 2,300 deaths. Learn about the fast-moving Bundibugyo strain and co
Catch up on the latest Nigerian news with our morning recap, covering Adeleke’s victory, Kwankwaso’s Obi alliance, Osun tragedy, and other top stories.
By Yinka Kolawole India-Nigeria bilateral trade rose by 26 per cent to about $9 billion in 2025–26, from $7.13 billion recorded in 2024–25, as economic ties between both countries deepen beyond oil and commodities into manufacturing, healthcare, energy, technology and job cr...
The Indomitable Lionesses produced a dominant display to finally end years of disappointment The post Cameroon win first WAFCON title in grand style appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
By Peter Egwuatu HBM Nigeria Plc, formerly Lafarge Africa Plc, recorded a 57 per cent increase in profit after tax (PAT) to N208 billion in the first half of 2026 (H1’26), from N132.677 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025. The cement manufacturer, in its finan...
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) is set to launch a Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights and Obligations in the coming weeks as part of efforts to deepen taxpayer awareness, promote fairness and strengthen trust in Nigeria’s tax administration. The Ta...
Senator Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party was at the weekend re-elected Governor of Osun State amid stiff opposition from Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress and Hon Najeem
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...
Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, congratulates Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election and urges alignment with the Federal Government for Os
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
Nigeria’s aquatic products have secured zero-tariff access to China’s market of about 1.4 billion consumers under a new protocol, as bilateral trade between both countries reaches $18 billion in the first half of 2026 (H1’26). The development is expected to boost Nigerian ...
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
The ongoing debate about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s educational certificates is not and should not be the defining issue in a Nigerian presidential election. We cannot always reduce serious questions of governance in a presidential election to fitful hysteria about the acad...