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Nigeria’s drive to move beyond exporting raw agricultural commodities toward local processing and industrial production will come under focus as agribusiness leaders, investors and policymakers...
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the federal government’s proposed 30-day petrol discount at Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) retail stations, describing it...
Premium Timesby Aaron Cole3d ago
The Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has paused the implementation of its recently hiked fees for students, pending consultations with students and other stakeholders.
Premium Timesby Tunde Eludini3d ago
Tiger Beer will host a football viewing event at Tapout Bar & Grill, Woji, Port Harcourt, on Saturday as Manchester United face Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League.
Premium Timesby Abdulkareem Mojeed3d ago
The federal government says it is negotiating a ₦1,350 per litre ceiling on the ex-gantry or landing cost of petrol as part of measures to shield Nigerians from sharp fluctuations in fuel prices...
Premium Timesby Yakubu Mohammed3d ago
Nearly six months after insurgents seized dozens of students from their schools in Borno State, they remain in captivity, raising concerns that they have become Nigeria’s forgotten schoolchildren.
Premium Timesby Beloved John3d ago
The European Union on Wednesday withdrew sponsorship of a disinformation event scheduled to be held in Lithuania that day, citing concerns that the framing of some discussions did not align with...
Premium Timesby Sharon Eboesomi3d ago
The House of Representatives Committee on Student Loans, Scholarships and Higher Education Financing has warned universities and other beneficiary institutions against withholding funds disbursed...
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Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji on Thursday presented a proposed N490.74 billion budget for the 2027 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly.
Premium Timesby Emmanuel Agbo3d ago
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says nationwide collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) will begin on Friday, as the commission steps up preparations for the 2027 general...
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Opobo Kingdom in Rivers State now has a new King. He is King Charles Douglas MacPepple Jaja, Jeki VI.
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Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved the construction of the J4-Gao Road in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area as part of measures to open up the axis and provide critical...
Premium Timesby Press Release3d ago
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reshuffled the General Secretaries of some national sports federations as part of efforts to strengthen their administration and improve operations.
Premium Timesby Abdulkareem Mojeed3d ago
The Federal Government has rejected calls for the return of petrol subsidy, warning that subsidising fuel could cost the country more than N20 trillion annually and ultimately make petrol more...
Premium Timesby Chinagorom Ugwu3d ago
The OK Movement has acknowledged that its recently disowned presidential campaign council (PCC) was created without adherence to due process.
Premium Timesby Ekemini Simon3d ago
The Nigeria Police Force in Akwa Ibom State has arrested two men over alleged machete attacks and robberies targeting women in Uyo.
Premium Timesby Premium Times3d ago
So why does it often appear that Africa has no plan? Why does everyone else appear able to impose or advance their own agendas on the continent?
Premium Timesby Azu Ishiekwene3d ago
On the economy, we tell the story of renewal and hard times. As elections draw near, we hear official accounts of macroeconomic progress.
Premium Timesby Josiah Oluwole3d ago
The Chief of Air Staff, Sunday Aneke, an air marshal, says he has directed the constitution of a panel to investigate the recent crash of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft at Igbokoda in Ilaje...
Premium Timesby Ezekiel Oyero3d ago
Nigerian photographer Bolaji Alonge’s photographs of the New Afrika Shrine in Lagos have been featured in a new limited-edition vinyl release of Fela Kuti’s Zombie.
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