The Chinese Embassy has urged Nigerian media organisations to distinguish between reporting on Taiwan and descriptions that could suggest the island is a sovereign country separate from China, prompting discussions on diplomatic sensitivities and editorial independence. Speaking at a meeting with...
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has declared the Africa Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential running mate, Rotimi Amaechi as a “bloody thief” and “lunatic” who will never be allowed to attain the presidency of Nigeria. Speaking to Journalists af...
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Nigerian producer ID Cabasa directed the event's music. The post Kayefi headlines Tales & Tunes as ID Cabasa leads music direction in Sheffield appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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“The commencement of unconditional dealings in the Airtel Money shares on the London Stock Exchange is expected to occur at 8.00 a.m. on 14 October 2026,” Airtel Africa stated. The post Airtel Money commences conditional trading on London Stock Exchange appeared first on Premium ...
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The Chief Technology Officer of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Blessing Ehize, has called for stronger collaboration among financial institutions, technology companies, regulators, and infrastructure providers to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation and build a more resi...
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The committee chair said the exercise was part of the assembly’s oversight responsibilities to promote accountability and ensure prudent management of public resources. The post Lagos assembly sets up committee to recover government assets appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ...
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PREMIUM TIMES previously reported that the UK authorities arrested Poco Lee in August and charged him with five sexual offences, including two counts of rape. The post Alleged Rape: Poco Lee returns to social media after release from UK detention appeared first on Premium Times N...
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Mr Ozor’s removal, sources said, might be connected to an alleged fraud investigation against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The post Mbah appoints Enugu Air chair as transport commissioner appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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The Oyo State Police command has confirmed the abduction of three staff members of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) in Ibadan. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-police-confirm-abduction-of-three-workers-at-oyo-institute/...
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The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, PETROAN and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN have urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to extend the planned fuel price discount at Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPC...
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The African Development Bank (AfDB) has provided Ghana with an $18.8 million grant to strengthen its rice value chain and support the government’s target of achieving self-sufficiency by 2028. The post AfDB grants Ghana $18.8 million to boost rice production appeared first on Nai...
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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has declared the ongoing strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, FCT chapter and the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, as political and baseless. Wike, who stated this after meeting with chairmen of the six area counc...
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1. Petrol discount: Government clarifies funding as opposition challenges 30-day relief Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Taiwo Oyedele said on October 8, 2026, that FG’s 30-day fuel reduction is not a return of the subsidy. The Presidency has cla...
