Akwa Ibom, Rivers excluded from post-subsidy fiscal assessment because of missing data
Premium Timesby Ekemini Simon·29d ago
Akwa Ibom and Rivers states have been excluded from a major assessment of how Nigerian states managed the financial gains of the post-subsidy era because they failed to publish complete budget...
Kayinsola Ajayi eyes $150,000 jackpot as Nigerian Sprint star targets Ultimate Championship glory
Premium Timesby Gbemidepo Popoola·29d ago
Nigeria’s Kayinsola Ajayi will be aiming to put the finishing touch to his breakthrough season when he lines up in the men’s 100m at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest...
Air strikes kill over 18 terrorists, destroy logistics hubs in Borno – Military
Premium Timesby Yakubu Mohammed·29d ago
The Nigerian military said the air component of the Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) has killed more than 18 terrorists and destroyed logistics hubs in an air “interdiction operation” in Borno State.
Jigawa Research Institute's success inspires Katsina's plan for state-owned agric research centre
Premium Timesby Press Release·29d ago
The Jigawa Research Institute (JRI) ‘s success in agricultural research, seed development, and soil mapping has inspired Katsina State to consider establishing its own state-owned agricultural...
Xenophobia: Two more Nigerians killed in South Africa, toll rises to seven
Premium Timesby Beloved John·29d ago
Two more Nigerians have been killed in South Africa as the violent attacks and harassment of black foreigners continue.
CAFCLQ: Rangers survive SOBEMAP scare as Rivers United await San Pedro test
Premium Timesby Gbemidepo Popoola·29d ago
Rangers International have survived a nervy CAF Champions League preliminary-round tie against AS SOBEMAP of the Benin Republic, edging the Beninese champions 5-4 on penalties after another 1-1...
INTERVIEW: How we erroneously employed sodomy convict as lecturer - AUN President Dwayne Frazier
Premium Timesby Qosim Suleiman·29d ago
In June, PREMIUM TIMES published a story that exposed how a former military officer, Bello Magaji, convicted of sodomy, avoided jail, got a pardon, and landed a job at the American University of...
Oluremi Tinubu fulfills ₦10m pledge to 12-year-old Ogun artist
Premium Timesby Press Release·29d ago
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has fulfilled her ₦10 million education pledge to 12-year-old Ogun State artist, Master Morenikeji Ebunoluwa Joshua, less than a month after being impressed by...
What NDC will do to protect votes in 2027 - Peter Obi's ally
Premium Timesby Oladayo Jonathan·29d ago
Aisha Yesufu, an ally of the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress, (NDC), Peter Obi, says the opposition will deploy a nationwide network of election agents in 2027 to monitor...
Lawyer faults IGP's comment, insists Nigerians have right to film police on duty
Premium Timesby Chinagorom Ugwu·29d ago
Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has faulted a recent comment by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, that Nigerians should exercise restraint in filming police officers on...
Nigeria’s Seed Council, PIND partner to expand certified seed access
Premium Timesby Abdulkareem Mojeed·29d ago
Farmers across the Niger Delta are set to gain greater access to certified seeds and quality planting materials following a two-year partnership between the National Agricultural Seed Council...
Bandits kill four police officers, seven civilians in Benue attack
Premium Timesby Manasseh Mbachii·29d ago
Four police officers and seven civilians were killed when suspected armed bandits attacked Ayilamo community in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State, the police have confirmed.
Gov Lawal supports Zamfara higher institutions with official vehicles
Premium Timesby Press Release·29d ago
Governor Dauda Lawal has distributed official vehicles to higher institutions to strengthen the capacity, efficiency, and effectiveness of Zamfara State’s education system.
Ultimate Championship: Amusan hits jackpot in Budapest
Premium Timesby Tunde Eludini·29d ago
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has earned $75,000 (about N100m) after finishing second in the women’s 100m hurdles at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, Hungary.
Financial Inclusion: Nigeria’s cashless boom leaves rural women, cross-border traders behind
Premium Timesby Bakare Majeed·29d ago
“Customer, come now, it has been a while. I have fresh yam ooo,” Fatimah Abu shouted in pidgin English as she saw a car about to park near her roadside stand.
South Africa extradites six Nigerians to US over alleged fraud
Premium Timesby Beloved John·29d ago
The South African Police Service (SAPS) says it is extraditing six Nigerians suspected of being members of the Black Axe organised crime network to the United States.
Nigeria-China Aquatic Products Protocol: A new frontier for economic transformation
Premium Timesby adajiesther·29d ago
The recently signed Nigeria-China Aquatic Products Protocol represents a significant development in Nigeria-China relations and provides a practical demonstration of what a properly structured...
Lecturers suspend indefinite strike in Nigerian university, give reason
Premium Timesby Chinagorom Ugwu·29d ago
Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (NAU) Chapter, have suspended the indefinite strike at the university.
Xenophobia: Nigerian lawmakers boycott SA-hosted legislative conferences, urge state assemblies to follow suit
Premium Timesby Abdulqudus Ogundapo·29d ago
Members of Nigeria’s National Assembly have resolved to suspend official visits to South Africa and boycott legislative seminars, conferences and other activities organised or hosted by the South...
Ogun Land: Applicant failed to pay land cost within 60-day deadline - Gov’s aide
Premium Timesby Press Release·29d ago
The Ogun State Government has dismissed claims that it arbitrarily revoked the allocation of a parcel of land in Obafemi/Owode Local Government Area, saying the provisional offer was cancelled...
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