Africa cannot build a borderless digital economy with borders between regulators, By Shuaib S. Agaka
Premium Timesby Premium Times12d ago
The continent does not need fewer regulators simply for the sake of reducing the number of institutions.
Premium Times
premiumtimesng.comadded August 2026
top 45%FG breaks ground on new National Control Centre to strengthen grid reliability
Premium Timesby Abdulkareem Mojeed12d ago
The federal government has commenced construction of a new National Control Centre for the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) in Osogbo, Osun State, to strengthen grid reliability and...
Nigerian workers threaten warning strike over high petrol prices, minimum wage
Premium Timesby Abdulqudus Ogundapo12d ago
Nigerian workers have threatened to embark on a three-day warning strike from Friday over the high cost of petrol and the federal government’s failure to review the national minimum wage.
Court nullifies APC primary, bars winner from fresh one
Premium Timesby Auwal Umar12d ago
The Federal High Court in Gombe has nullified the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election held on 16 May for the Balanga/Billiri Federal Constituency, ruling that the exercise failed to...
Mass weddings as social policy: What happens after the ceremony? (2), By Ismail Ahmed
Premium Timesby Premium Times12d ago
Mass weddings may provide immediate relief, companionship and dignity to people who face genuine financial barriers to marriage. That value should not be dismissed.
Nigeria at 66: Musings on the health sector in the Renewed Hope era, By Olayinka Atilola
Premium Timesby Premium Times12d ago
…for the Tinubu administration to translate this year’s anniversary theme of “Consolidating Nigeria’s Renewed Hope for Shared Prosperity” beyond the slogan in the health sector at least, it must...
State Police: Bago, Tompolo, Elumelu, others to speak on bill at House Press Corps lecture
Premium Timesby Sharon Eboesomi12d ago
The debate over establishing state police in Nigeria will take centre stage in Abuja on Tuesday, 6 October, as the House of Representatives Press Corps brings together policymakers, lawmakers...
Fresh crisis hits FUOYE as students, staff foil VC's alleged arrest by police
Premium Timesby Ayodele Joseph12d ago
Staff and students of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Ekiti State, on Wednesday prevented an alleged police attempt to arrest the Vice-Chancellor, Joshua Ogunwole.
ICPC ranks among Nigeria’s most transparent public institutions
Premium Timesby Press Release12d ago
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has reinforced its standing as one of Nigeria’s leading public institutions in transparency and institutional...
Dangote, Ruto to launch $16 billion Kenya refinery amid land protests
Premium Timesby Abdulkareem Mojeed12d ago
Africa’s richest man and president/CEO of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, and Kenya’s President, William Ruto, are set to break ground on a $16 billion oil refinery in Lamu County, on...
CSOs demand withdrawal of Foreign Aid Bill, warn of threat to civic space
Premium Timesby Premium Times12d ago
A coalition of civil society organisations has called for the immediate withdrawal of the Foreign Aid (Regulation, Transparency and Disclosure) Bill, 2026, warning that the proposed legislation...
2027: Uzodimma deploys grassroots team to mobilise support for Tinubu’s re-election
Premium Timesby Abdulqudus Ogundapo12d ago
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has inaugurated a grassroots media team to campaign for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election, using the administration’s policies and reforms over the past three...
UPDATED: Fake Agency Scandal: Court remands Adeyemi over forgery, impersonation charges
Premium Timesby Ndidiamaka Ede12d ago
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of Adeniyi Adeyemi, who faces charges relating to creating and operating the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council...
BREAKING: Fake Agency Scandal: Adeyemi finally appears in court for arraignment
Premium Timesby Ndidiamaka Ede12d ago
Adeniyi Adeyemi, the man accused of creating and operating a purported government agency, has finally appeared before the Federal High Court in Abuja for arraignment after several failed attempts...
Jimoh Ibrahim gives reason for Tinubu’s absence at UNGA
Premium Timesby Beloved John12d ago
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Jimoh Ibrahim, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s absence from the 81st United Nations General Assembly, noting that many other...
Mr Latin reacts as Baba Ijesha accuses him of neglect after prison release
Premium Timesby Friday Omosola12d ago
The National President of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Bolaji “Mr Latin” Amusan, has reacted to allegations levelled against him by his...
2027: Court dismisses suit challenging ex-governor Duke's emergence as PRP's presidential candidate
Premium Timesby Agency Report12d ago
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday dismissed a suit challenging former Cross River State Governor Donald Duke‘s emergence as the 2027 presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption...
FCT Mininister Wike's son submits American passport in controversial $2.1m land acquisition case
Premium Timesby Falmata Daniel12d ago
Jordan Wike, son of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, presented his American passport at the FCT High Court in Abuja in continuation of his defence in a suit...
US-South Africa rift: Separating optics from substance
Premium Timesby ekeminiatai12d ago
Despite South Africa’s diplomatic efforts in the United States (US) during last week’s United Nations General Assembly, bilateral ties with Washington remain strained.
Nigeria’s ex-Head of State used for hospital advert in India
Premium Timesby Mariam Ileyemi12d ago
Former Nigerian Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar has been featured in promotional material by an Indian hospital following his knee replacement surgery there.