The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has convicted and sentenced an 18-year-old man, Hassan Usman Olamilekan, for money laundering involving $800 obtained through a lottery scam. Justice Dipeolu delivered the judgment on October 30, 2026, following Olamilekan’s arraignment by the Lagos...
News
At the beginning of the new judicial year last month, Chief Justice, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun pleaded for judges to be spared from “personal attacks, ridicule, threats and harassment.” That comes with responsibility on the part of the National Judicial Council (NJC) that she heads to ...
News
The fund which targets Nigeria’s energy access gap is a milestone for development financing flowing from capital to impact The post $300m for Energy Access: ASIS spotlights NSIA’s renewable energy fund appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
business
Nigerian startups are exploring more targeted ways to secure venture capital as funding into the country's technology ecosystem rebounds but remains concentrated among a relatively small number of businesses. The post Nigerian startups seek better access to investors as funding r...
News
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives has begun moves to reform Nigeria’s 69-year-old Trustee Investments Act, while seeking a coordinated regulatory framework to tackle fraud, fragmented property records and weak consumer protection in the real estate sector. ...
business
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Nigerian banks to channel the additional capital raised through the recently concluded recapitalisation exercise towards financing industries, expanding businesses and creating employment opportunities. The post Sanwo-Olu challe...
News
The Association of Medical and Dental Officers (AMDO), Oyo State chapter, has suspended its industrial action and resumed duty. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the doctors, who had been on strike since Oct. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-doctors-suspend-strike-r...
News
President Tinubu praised the Sultan for his humility, courage and contributions to Nigeria’s unity since he ascended the throne. The post Tinubu celebrates Sultan of Sokoto on 20th anniversary on throne appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
safety
The United States Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, INL, Michael Gonzales, has detailed the major highlights of his trip to Abuja, Nigeria. In a statement on Monday, the US Mission announced that the United States and Nig...
safety
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has arrested several operators involved in illegal National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment and seized unauthorised enrolment equipment during an enforcement operation in Gwagwalada area of Abuja and other locations. The po...
News
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of the Nigerian Army have destroyed a suspected kidnappers’ hideout in Edimogbo Forest, Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi State, recovering 1,000 rounds of ammunition, six motorcycles and other items. The operation was carried out by troops ...
safety
The Ogun State Police Command has recovered an AK-47 rifle, ammunition and a Mercedes-Benz GLK in a follow-up operation after a robbery incident in Ota, Ogun State, during which a suspected armed robber was killed. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-recover-ak-47-car-after-ogu...
parks
The Director-General of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council, PCC, Abdulaziz Yari, has defended the recent fuel price hike in Nigeria, saying the country cannot be an exception. Speaking at the APC presidential campaign rally in Calabar, Cross River S...
