Aliko Dangote attributes the high price of petrol in Nigeria to smuggling, stating that prices in neighbouring countries are 30-50% higher. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-petrol-remains-expensive-in-nigeria-dangote/...
Young Nigerians between the ages of 18 and 35 living in the South-South region of now have an opportunity to gain practical digital and creative skills, access job placement support and explore enterprise financing opportunities through the iDICE South-South Skills-to-Jobs Progra...
The President-General of the Charismatic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, Archbishop Leonard Bature Kawas, has alleged that some individuals are sponsoring banditry, kidnapping and terrorism in the country in an attempt to discredit President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Kawas ma...
Nigeria dominated several major categories at the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards, AFRIMMA, as the ceremony returned to Dallas, Texas, after a two-year break. The September 12 event, held at Annette Strauss Square, was presented as a wider music and cultural festival, bringing...
Attention should shift to preserving the peace deal that underpins the current government and is key to averting large-scale violence in South Sudan. The post ANALYSIS: Credible elections are no longer possible in South Sudan – what next? appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Nigerian dancer and entertainer, Poco Lee’s plea hearing in the United Kingdom has been fixed for February 8, 2027, while his trial is scheduled to begin on March 8, 2027. Benjamin Kuti, popularly known as Oluomo of Derby, disclosed this after attending court proceedings on Tuesd...
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Marwa (Rtd), has vowed to rid the country of cross-border drug cartels operating in the country. This is as the Agency said it has dismantled yet another industrial-scale ...
A serious threat assessment should help the country establish a hierarchy of risks and make capabilities, spending and operational priorities follow that hierarchy. Not every threat is equally urgent. Not every fire requires the same response. More importantly, some fires can be ...
By Olayinka Ajayi The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has adjourned to Wednesday, September 16, 2026 a suit challenging the nomination of candidates by the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, for the 2027 elections. Justice D.E. Osiagor of the Federal High Court, Lagos Judicial...
Nigeria recorded a significant turnaround in bilateral trade as its trade balance with the United States swung sharply into a N797.50 billion surplus in June 2026, the highest monthly surplus between both countries and a sharp reversal from a 14-month run of trade deficits. The p...
This means that UBA can provide investors with access to the landmark public offer, which presents Nigerians and eligible international investors with an opportunity to become shareholders in one of Africa’s most significant industrial investments The post UBA opens subscription ...
Container truck crashes into vehicles on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Premium Times Nigeria
The NCAA’s latest figures reveal the scale of flight disruptions faced by domestic air travellers in August, with delays ranging from less than an hour to three hours or more. The post Six in 10 Nigerian domestic flights delayed in August — Report appeared first on Premium Times ...
The Charismatic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, under the leadership of Leonard Kawas, has explained why its group of clerics switched support from the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election...
The Falconets of Nigeria have arrived in Bielsko-Biala for their Round of 16 showdown against England, DAILY POST reports. The encounter is slated for Bielsko-Biala Stadium on Thursday. It will kick-off at 2pm Nigerian time. Moses Aduku’s side thrashed New Caledonia 10-1 in their...
The Federal Government has committed more than N10.5 billion to its Digital Training Academy (DTA), an initiative aimed at equipping 32,000 Nigerians with globally competitive digital and professional skills. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja ...
PREMIUM TIMES obtained UNN's response to enquiries on Mr Obi's academic credentials. The post FACT-CHECK: Is Peter Obi parading a fake university degree certificate? Here are our findings appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Container truck loses control, crashes into six vehicles on Kara bridge in Lagos Daily Post Nigeria
The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, of the Ogun State Police Command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, has warned Nigerians against turning rape allegations into a gender war and social media trial, insisting that an allegation is not a conviction. Babaseyi, gave the warning on Tuesd...
Africa's richest man Dangote's IPO out of reach in Nigeria DW.com
The author recounts the final hours of her 21-month-old son, her family’s pursuit of accountability and how the tragedy changed a country she once described as home. The post ‘I do not want to go back to Nigeria’ — Chimamanda Adichie after son’s death appeared first on Premium Ti...
Kenya will ban exports of unprocessed gold and establish at least three refineries as the East African country moves to retain more value from its mineral resources. The post Kenya to ban unprocessed gold exports, plans three new refineries appeared first on Nairametrics ....
The Nigerian Army has warned that terrorist groups, including the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), may be planning coordinated attacks on churches, schools, NYSC orientation camps and other vulnerable public places across Nigeria. The warning was contained in a communi...
2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has asked the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, to release his academic records following a legal action for the CTCs. Read More: https://punchng.com/peter-obi-urges-unn-to-release-his-academic-records/...
The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has said tax reforms and economic growth are critical to strengthening Nigeria’s health financing, noting that the country needs to improve its existing tax base to inject funds into the health sector. Pate insis...
The police have confirmed the incident. The post Suspected herders kill vigilante operative, one other in Imo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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The ceremony, held on Monday at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, was hosted by Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star Mariska Hargitay. The post Emmy Awards 2026: ‘Widow’s Bay’ dominates as ‘The Pitt’ retains Best Drama [FULL LIST] appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Atiku Abubakar’s aide, Phrank Shaibu, says Nigerians will decide the 2027 election after the Oba of Lagos, Riliwanu Akiolu, backed Tinubu for a second term Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-atikus-aide-says-nigerians-will-decide-as-oba-of-lagos-backs-tinubu/...
Brake Failure: Container Truck Crashes Into Vehicles on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Nigeria Info FM
Former Governor of Ogun State and Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, and his successor, former Governor Ibikunle Amosun, are among those picked to spearhead the campaign of the All Progressives Congress in the state ahead of the 2027 elections. In a document si...
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has challenged the Anambra State government to prove that his administration left behind unpaid debts, salaries, pensions or contractor liabilities. Obi issued the challenge in a statement posted on his offi...
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has announced key resolutions on the issues surrounding King’s College, Lagos. This comes as Alausa assured that no member of staff would be dismissed and that the deployment of academic and non-academic staff would be handled in accordanc...
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has disclosed the reason the Dangote Refinery is pursuing an Initial Public Offering, IPO. In an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show , Dangote said the IPO was aimed at democratising the Nigerian stock exchange and allowing Nige...
Ms Bala said the programme was recorded with her hijab on at the Channels Television headquarters in Lagos, but it was not broadcast for several weeks. The post Journalist recounts challenges, exit from BBC-Channels TV programme appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Peter Obi has said he has no objection to the release of his academic records amid reports of a legal action seeking certified true copies of his certificates and other educational documents. Obi stated this in a sta...
The Nigerian team has been drawn in Group C alongside Algeria and Chad, with their opening fixture against Chad scheduled for Wednesday, 16 September The post Nigeria set to begin 8 Championship campaign, eye Olympic Qualification appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has announced that she has “left the streets”, a term commonly used for women who are getting married or are no longer searching for love. The Grammy-winning singer disclosed this during a TikTok livestream on Monday but ...
By Safiu Victoria President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said petrol selling at N1,350 in Nigeria is still cheaper than the product in neighbouring countries, a price difference he said is encouraging cross-border smuggling. Dangote said petrol in neighbouring countries i...
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has paraded several suspects arrested for alleged involvement in car theft, armed robbery, cable vandalism, theft of agricultural infrastructure and other criminal activities within the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, and neigh...
An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan, the state capital, has restrained the Oyo State Government from appointing a new Aresaadu of Iresaadu in Surulere Local Government Area of the state. The court, under the leadership of Justice K.A. Adedokun, barred the state government f...
The leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is currently meeting with the African Union election monitoring delegation, led by the former Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Demeke Mekonnen, at the commission’s hea...
Industrial titans, capital market executives, and international delegates gathered at Access Tower in Lagos on Friday, 11 September 2026, for the Finance and Investment anchor of the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) / World Economic Forum (WEF) Young Global Leaders Africa-Diaspora ...
Rice Fortification: Stakeholders Urge Nigerians to Embrace Nutritious Rice Radio Nigeria Lagos
The Ogun State Police has warned against the practice of reaching verdicts on rape allegations on social media before investigations or court proceedings. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-warn-against-social-media-verdicts-on-rape-cases/...
Africa’s aviation market continued its expansion in September 2026, with scheduled airline capacity rising 9.4% year-on-year to 25.8 million seats, according to aviation data provider OAG. The post Top 10 busiest airports in Africa in September 2026 appeared first on Nairametrics...
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has been named as an authorised financial institution through which eligible investors... The post UBA opens subscription channel for Dangote Refinery IPO, invites investors to participate appeared first on Nairametrics ....
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, saying the Initial Public Offering of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE would democratise we...
The Nigeria Police Force reports arresting suspected kidnappers and robbers, rescuing victims, and recovering firearms in operations across 11 states. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-suspects-rescue-victims-recover-firearms-in-11-states/...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said he has nothing to hide, challenging anyone to make public any official records about him, including his academic documents and any file that may exist in foreign countries. Obi made the remarks during a...
He argued that with Mr Buhari dead and the North now bearing the brunt of the Tinubu administration’s policies, the president could be left with only about 3.7 million of his 2023 votes. The post Tinubu will be “beaten woefully” in 2027 – Ex-Minister appeared first on Premium Tim...
LAGOS — Director-General of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council, PCC, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, has urged Nigerians in the North to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, saying the president stood by former President Muhammadu Buhari whe...
AWKA — The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has rejected claims that his administration left outstanding debts for the Anambra State Government to repay, saying he settled all obligations due before handing over power in 2014. Obi made th...
A Nigerian artist based in Lagos, Uzoma Dunkwu, has won an Emmy Award for his character design work on Marvel Animation’s Eyes of Wakanda. Dunkwu received the award for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation, Character Design, for the episode “Into the Lion&r...
Governor Abdullahi Sule names Emmanuel Ombugadu as the APC deputy governorship candidate to run with Senator Ahmed Wadada in 2027. The post Nasarawa 2027: APC names Ombugadu as Wadada’s running mate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
ABUJA — Former Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, has said he would accept President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the 2027 presidential election as the verdict of Nigerians, rather than blame the opposition coalition for failing to unite. Dalung stated this on Channels Television’s ...
LAGOS — Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has seen his net worth surge by $19.9 billion to $51.3 billion following the commencement of the initial public offering, IPO, of Dangote Refinery. According to Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires...
Lagos Ports Account for 84.6% of Nigeria’s Merchandise Trade nigeriahousingmarket.com
By Chioma Obinna The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared its support for the indefinite strike by resident doctors at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), urging the Lagos State Government to urgently address their welfare concerns and p...
Nigeria’s solid mineral exports rose by N113.53 billion year-on-year to N249.70 billion in the first half of 2026, reflecting a sharp increase in the value of mineral products shipped during the period. The post Nigeria’s solid mineral exports rise N113.53 billion to N249.7 billi...
Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, says the victims were abducted on 10 September, at about 7:30 p.m. The post Police rescue abducted persons, kill suspected kidnappers in Niger appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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