Farmers and Herders have signed a landmark agreement to strengthen inter-ethnic cooperation and cohesion to end recurring clashes in two local government areas of Plateau State. The peace deal was brokered by the Institute for Integrated Transitions (IFIT), with funding from German GIZ Peace Core ll Project as part of the BMZ’s Nigeria Cooperation. This […]

  As Nigeria strives to secure its food future, experts say over the decades, limited access to credit has remained one of the greatest bottlenecks to agricultural growth.  They said…

Manchester United legend, Roy Keane has criticized Chelsea striker, Liam Delap, insisting that the England U21 international lacks real quality. Delap joined Chelsea from Ipswich Town after the club was relegated to the Championship. He did well for Ipswich, scoring 12 goals in the Premier League, but has failed to replicate the form for the […] EPL: He lacks real quality – Roy Keane blasts Chelsea’s Liam Delap

By Donald Kumun Benue State’s Golden Jubilee is not merely a ceremonial landmark; it is a historic reckoning. At exactly 50 years, the state stands at a crossroads between memory and momentum, between the sacrifices of yesterday and the responsibilities of tomorrow. In a deeply reflective and forward-looking address at Government House, Makurdi, the Benue […]

The Zone 2 Police Command has paraded four suspected members of an alleged interstate robbery syndicate following their arrest in Lagos. The suspects were identified as Francis Fidelis (34), Hassan Atahiru (30), Ikpi Johnson Ibiang, and Aishatu Seni Ali. Police authorities said the group was allegedly led by Fidelis, who is believed to be based […] Lagos: Police parade four in alleged N3bn robbery, recover luxurious cars, others

  Repeating past financial errors that affected your life adversely shows that you have not learnt your lessons and not ready to move ahead in life.  Having a negative mindset…

Africa’s long-standing struggle to translate natural resource wealth into broad-based prosperity took on renewed urgency at Mining Indaba 2026, where BUA Group Founder and Executive Chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu, delivered…

Manchester United legend, Jaap Stam, has named two good players the Red Devils should sign as midfielder Casemiro’s replacement. Casemiro will leave Man United at the end of the season as a free agent, having moved to Old Trafford a few years ago. However, Stam wants United to sign Brighton’s Carlos Baleba or Barcelona’s Frenkie […] EPL: Jaap Stam names two players Man Utd should sign as Casemiro’s replacement

Governor Abdullahi Sule has been exceeding all expectations in various sectors of the state’s governance structure with indelible footprints that have continued to elicit recognition and commendations at both national and global levels. In the health sector where the governor has, within the annual budget circle, injected resources far above the global benchmark, Sule’s Nasarawa […]

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has claimed “it wasn’t meant to be” as they missed the chance to maintain a six-point lead at the top of the Premier League. The Gunners were held to a 1-1 draw at Brentford on Thursday night. Noni Madueke headed the visitors in front, but Keane Lewis-Potter levelled for the Bees. […] EPL: Arteta speaks on Martinelli’s miss, title race after 1-1 draw at Brentford

  “Circumstances do not make the man; they reveal him.” James Allen’s words resonate deeply within the Nigerian and broader African context, where poverty is often explained almost entirely as…

LAGOS  – The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has urged global investors to capitalise on opportunities in Nigeria’s 2025 licensing round, emphasising that recent reforms under the Petroleum Industry Act…

Arsenal on Thursday night, saw their lead at the top of the Premier League table cut to four points, after they were held to a 1-1 draw at Brentford. The Gunners came into the game knowing Manchester City had closed the gap with a 3-0 thrashing of Fulham a day before. But it proved to […] EPL table: Arsenal draw at Brentford, now 4pts ahead of Man City

Nigeria powered Jumia Technologies AG’s strongest growth in 2025, cementing its position as the company’s most important market as rising consumer demand, SME activity and logistics expansion boosted performance across…

  LAGOS  – With the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) updated recapitalisation deadline of 31 March 2026, Summit Bank has confirmed that it has fully met its capital requirement, positioning the…

Ademola Lookman got on the scoresheet as Atletico Madrid hammered Barcelona 4-0 in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final. The Super Eagles forward also recorded an assist, as they took a massive advantage into the second leg. Lookman had opened his Atletico account in the 5-0 victory over Real Betis in the […] Copa del Rey: Lookman scores as Atletico Madrid thrash Barcelona 4-0

  LAGOS  – Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas has reaffirmed that a well-structured, low-risk in the Nigeria’s energy sector is essential to unlocking investments, accelerating economic development and strengthening energy security.  Speaking…

National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has condemned the brutal assault on a resident doctor at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owo. NARD, in a statement said Dr Adeniyi A, a registrar in the Department of Internal Medicine, was attacked on 5th February, 2026 at the Accident and Emergency Unit. Reports indicate that the assailants […]

The Presidency has intensified national consultations with key stakeholders to strengthen and accelerate the implementation of RenewHER, the Presidential Women’s Health Transformation Initiative aimed at advancing women’s health as a core development priority in Nigeria. The meeting, held under the authority of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, was […]

  LAGOS  – The Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, has issued a powerful call for African governments to partner with the private sector to transform rural economies.  Elumelu, while speaking…

  LAGOS  =- One of the major policies of the Federal Government is the diversification of the Nigerian economy through the promotion of export and it was in the quest to…

Asake and Cubana Chiefpriest engage in a thrilling table tennis face-off, showcasing skill and determination, captivating fans after the singer's return to Nigeria.

Dr Abdullahi Ganduje has urged newly inducted foreign-trained nurses to prioritise the practical application of the knowledge they acquired abroad. he said it was the only way their training could have lasting impact on the country’s health sector. At their induction in Abuja, Ganduje, who was the chairman of the event, said learning and practice […]

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Wife of the Bauchi State governor, Dr Aishatu Bala Mohammed, has paid a condolence visit to the family of Alhaji Sule, the late permanent secretary of the Ministry of Women Affairs. At the deceased’s residence in Bauchi yesterday, Mrs Mohammed described him as a dedicated, humble and committed public servant whose contributions significantly advanced the […]

  Strengthening the traditional institution and making them more effective in delivering their mandate has become apt.  Recall that there have been concerns about politicisation of the traditional institution, and…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said Africa must grow its economies at 9–10 per cent annually to “come of age.” He warned that the continent risks stagnation without bold reforms and production-driven policies. Obasanjo spoke at the Murtala Muhammed International Lecture and Leadership Conference organised by the Murtala Muhammed Foundation in Abuja. The former President, […]

Lagos, Nigeria – SUSTAIN has launched an innovative skilled labour mobility programme to connect young Nigerian professionals in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields with career opportunities in Europe. Implemented by Seefar and co-funded by the European Union through ICMPD’s Migration Partnership Facility (MPF), the initiative strengthens talent and knowledge exchange between Nigeria, Germany, […]

Mr Otedola also discloses that the Dangote Group has embarked on an additional $12 billion expansion project. The post Otedola projects stronger naira as Dangote refinery hits full capacity appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

 Oba Oladipo Olaitan is the leader of Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum. In this interview, he speaks on the controversies around electronic transmission of election results, why the senate…

The Nigerian Naira maintained a stable outlook against the United States Dollar during the Friday morning trading session on February 13, 2026. The post Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, February 13, 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja, has matriculated over 8,000 students into its various academic programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session. At the ceremony yesterday, the vice-chancellor, Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi, charged the new students to uphold discipline and pursue excellence throughout their academic journey. Fawehinmi described the event as a significant milestone in the lives of the […]

By Babajide Komolafe The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) and the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM Bank) have commenced a strategic partnership to mobilise long-term financing for the large-scale transformation of Nigeria’s sugar industry. The collaboration, agreed at a meeting in Abuja, will adopt the Engineering, Procurement, Construction plus Financing (EPC+F) model to fund viable sugar projects. […] The post NSDC partners NEXIM Bank to scale sugar project financing appeared first on Vanguard News.

A personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Niger State Command, has been killed and a patrol vehicle set ablaze by suspected illegal miners. LEADERSHIP Friday gathered that the illegal miners were accosted by the joint patrol team aimed at curbing illegal mining at a site in Zunzungi Kateregi in Katcha local […]

Kogi State government has warned churches against their continued violation of the security protocol on late religious activities as well as worship in vulnerable places without security cover and clearance. It said the warning was informed by credible intelligence of planned attacks by bandits. In a press statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday, the […]

At the just-concluded National Economic Council (NEC) conference, the country’s security chiefs reportedly renewed their call for sustained joint operations and seamless intelligence sharing. In their opinion, fragmented responses to insecurity would continue to undermine national stability, economic growth and public confidence. They also identified security as a development issue with direct implications for investment, […]