Beyond Tractors: How Namadi is rewriting Jigawa’s agric story, By Tijjani Nagwamastse
Premium Timesby Press Release·8d ago
For decades, the story of agricultural mechanisation in Nigeria has been one of great promises followed by disappointing outcomes.
HOMEF raises alarm over Nigeria-US mining pact, warns against ‘oil curse’ repeat
Premium Timesby Ekemini Simon·8d ago
The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has raised concerns over the recently signed Nigeria-United States mineral investment framework, warning that the push to attract American capital into...
Akwa Ibom Assembly moves to establish registry for civil society organisations
Premium Timesby Ekemini Simon·8d ago
The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has commenced consideration of a bill seeking to establish a central registry for civil society organisations (CSOs) and community-based organisations...
Dangote and Musk: Africa needs both industrialists and tech innovators
Premium Timesby adajiesther·8d ago
Africa’s development debate often pits traditional industrialisation through factories, refineries and ports against leapfrogging to a digital, technology-led future.
Elumelu’s Heirs Energies acquires 6 million Seplat Energy shares in £53.2m deal
Premium Timesby Omotoyosi Idowu·8d ago
Heirs Energies Ltd, a company controlled by Tony Elumelu, has acquired 6 million ordinary shares in Seplat Energy Plc, valued at £53.2 million.
Police give new account of arrests of five men over ‘Tinubu Must Go’ T-shirts
Premium Timesby Premium Times·8d ago
The Borno State Police Command has said five men arrested in Maiduguri over T-shirts bearing the inscription “Tinubu Must Go” were also found with suspected cannabis, a shisha pot, tablets and...
Nigeria Triathlon Union elects Ize Matebese as president, unveils new executives
Premium Timesby Tunde Eludini·8d ago
The Nigeria Triathlon Union (NTU) has elected Ize Matebese as its new president, ushering in a fresh leadership after a successful elective congress in Lagos.
An open letter to a DISTRESSED PRIEST, By Wole Soyinka
Premium Timesby Ololade Bamidele·8d ago
My dear Reverend Aburo, You have reached out to me, and I feel moved by your entreaty. You urge me to say some-thing, anything at all to silence the recent caterwauling – my own deliberate choice...
Ondo ADC’s senatorial candidate rules out alliance with Aiyedatiwa after failed talk over APC ticket
Premium Timesby Oladayo Jonathan·8d ago
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for Ondo Central Senatorial District, Ayo Akinyelure, has denied entering into any political agreement with Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, saying his...
RMD, Sobowale, Henshaw, Akindele, others gather for Olu Jacobs’ night of tributes
Premium Timesby Oladayo Jonathan·8d ago
Nollywood stars, family members, friends and colleagues of the late veteran actor, Olu Jacobs, gathered in Lagos on Wednesday for a Night of Tributes and Service of Songs in his honour.
Tinubu to prioritise jobs, industrial growth in Nigeria’s new prosperity era
Premium Timesby Omotoyosi Idowu·8d ago
President Bola Tinubu has said his administration will place jobs, enterprise and industrial growth at the centre of Nigeria’s next phase of economic policy.
Nigeria’s economy grows over 4% in 2026 - Tinubu
Premium Timesby Oladayo Jonathan·8d ago
President Bola Tinubu said Nigeria’s economy grew by more than four per cent in 2026, as his administration seeks to shift its focus from economic reforms to driving broader prosperity.
Our reforms didn't create economic problems - Tinubu
Premium Timesby Oladeinde Olawoyin·8d ago
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said his administration’s reforms didn’t create the economic challenges confronting Nigerians.
UPDATED: Tinubu pledges to lower food, transport costs through support for farmers
Premium Timesby Abdulkareem Mojeed·8d ago
President Bola Tinubu has pledged to reduce the cost of living in Nigeria by lowering agricultural production costs, improving food supply chains and expanding support for farmers, as his...
What Tinubu told Nigerians on 66th Independence Anniversary (FULL TEXT)
Premium Timesby Premium Times·8d ago
FROM REFORM TO PROSPERITY: INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS TO THE NATION BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, 1ST OCTOBER 2026 My fellow Nigerians, Sixty-six years ago today, our flag was...
UPDATED: Buhari, other past presidents refused to take tough decisions - Tinubu
Premium Timesby Premium Times·8d ago
President Tinubu took a jab at his predecessors on Thursday, saying their inaction worsened Nigeria’s economic situation and led to his policies.
UPDATED: Independence Anniversary: Tinubu reels out government's economic successes
Premium Timesby Premium Times·8d ago
President Bola Tinubu used his 66th independence anniversary speech to highlight his administration’s economic successes.
Tinubu signs 2025 budget extension bill into law
Premium Timesby Abdulqudus Ogundapo·8d ago
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Appropriation (Amendment) (No. 4) Bill, 2025, into law, extending the implementation period of the capital component of the 2025 budget from 30 September to 31...
Mambilla: Adesanya denies political ties with Atiku, Dasuki
Premium Timesby Premium Times·8d ago
eno Adesanya, Chief Executive Officer of Sunrise Power and Transmission Company Limited, has denied any political ties to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former National Security Adviser...
How Lafarge tried to 'frustrate' Dangote’s cement expansion in Africa - Obasanjo
Premium Timesby Omotoyosi Idowu·8d ago
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed how cement company Lafarge allegedly put obstacles in the way of Aliko Dangote’s efforts to expand cement production across Africa.
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