Manchester City could be without Rodri for an extended period, after he picked up a groin problem during their 2-1 win over Arsenal on Sunday. According to manager Pep Guardiola, he is waiting for the results of a scan from the medical team. City now face an anxious wait over Rodri’s fitness. It is the […] EPL: Man City suffer huge injury blow after Arsenal defeat

When Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada walked into the Nigeria Union of Journalists Press Centre in Lafia on Sunday, the atmosphere was that of a man who had just crossed a significant political threshold and wanted the world to know it. Flanked by supporters, party loyalists and associates, the Senator representing Nasarawa West in the National […]

Kogi State government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting cultural heritage, girl-child education and unity among its people as a pathway to sustainable development and prosperity. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo made this known at the grand finale of the 2026 Ovia Osese Cultural Festival, an age-long initiation ceremony organised by the Ogori Descendants Union (ODU) […]

IN the fluorescent-lit trading rooms of Lagos Island, where currency traders watch the naira flicker like a faulty neon sign, the numbers no longer shock. Nigeria’s total public debt hit ₦159.28 trillion — roughly $110.98 billion — by December 31, 2025. That is a 10.10 percent jump from ₦144.67 trillion a year earlier and a […]

Measures include revisions to Import Adjustment Tax across 192 tariff lines, selective import restrictions, lower tariffs on inputs, excise adjustments, and green taxes on imported vehicles.

The Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC) has entered into a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with Sapphital Learning to establish an online school to expand access to civic education and leadership training for Nigerians at home and abroad. The partnership was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the director-general of CLTC, Rinsola Abiola […]

“Even a corpse put in a coffin will defeat Tinubu in 2027.” ADC chieftain and northern politician, Buba Galadima, gave that promise at the ADC convention last Tuesday. He was wrong. The corpse, the coffin and the carpenter will be buried by Hurricane Tinubu in the election of next year, unless… Unless what? Unless they […]

The Yobe State Government has graduated 200 Almajiri youths trained in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), solar installations, and other vocational skills, as part of efforts to promote self-reliance and economic empowerment. The six-month skills acquisition programme, approved by Governor Mai Mala Buni and implemented through the Arabic and Islamic Education Board (AISEB), equipped the […]

Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has urged Nigerians to sustain prayers for the country, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and other stakeholders to ensure lasting peace, unity, and national stability. Buni made the call during a meeting with Chief Imams of Jummu’at mosques across the state, attended by over 800 Islamic clerics, describing […]

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria(NICN), Abuja division, has been asked to commence contempt proceedings against the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziak Adekunle Salako and Dr. Unaogu Ngozichukwu Nneka, Medical Director, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu in Enugu State. They were accused of disobeying the order of the National Industrial Court. […]

He noted that the World Bank acknowledged ongoing fiscal reforms, including a 2026 Executive Order to improve petroleum revenue remittances and enhance transparency.

A Professor of Educational Administration and Leadership and Dean of the Faculty of Education at the University of Lagos, Akoka, Simeon Adebayo Oladipo, has warned that political interference in policy formulation is undermining Nigeria’s education system and entrenching mediocrity. He called for reforms to insulate educational governance from partisan influence. Prof. Oladipo, who made this […]

The former deputy governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere, has declared interest in Owerri Zone Senatorial seat and revealed that sustainable, inclusive, impactful and holistic leadership will be his focus, if elected to serve Owerri senatorial district, come 2027. Prince Madumere emphasised that the time for a paradigm shift is now and urged the […]

As Nigeria joined the international community to mark the World Heritage Day (WHD), Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has frowned on cultural imperialism holding  Nigerians down and called on the people to do away with what he described as “cultural enslavement.” Addressing the 2026 WHD held at the Tropicana Event Centre (TEC), Udo Udoma Avenue, […]

Federal government has said that it is committed to lifting millions of vulnerable poor Nigerians out of poverty through the sustainable cash transfer policy, disclosing that of the N60 billion so far disbursed, Akwa Ibom has become the highest beneficiary with N18.7 billion in the South-South region under the Household Prosperity and Empowerment-Cash Transfer Programme […]

The Federal Government’s recent designation of 48 individuals and entities as terror financiers, accompanied by asset-freezing directives, marks a significant escalation in Nigeria’s counterterrorism efforts. The move signals resolve and an attempt to move beyond kinetic military operations and confront the financial lifelines that sustain violent extremism. For years, Nigeria’s response to insecurity has been […]

Nigeria’s ongoing energy sector reforms are strengthening its position as a leading destination for upstream oil and gas investment in Africa, with industry stakeholders citing improved regulatory clarity and investor confidence. Chief Executive Officer of AOW:Energy, Paul Sinclair, said Nigeria is at the forefront of a new phase in Africa’s energy development, driven by government […]

THE viral video of a police stop-and-search operation at Abule-Ado Bus Stop along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway has once again compelled Nigerians to confront an uncomfortable truth: the widening gap between the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the citizenry it is meant to serve. In the said video footage, policemen ordered and harassed the occupants of […]

Allen Ifechukwu Onyema is not merely an entrepreneur; he is a force of conviction in motion. A lawyer by training, a peace advocate by calling, and the founder of Air Peace Limited, Onyema has built far more than a business empire. He has constructed a living testament to belief—belief in the boundless capacity of Nigerians, […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is tightening its grip in Jigawa State as opposition parties weaken by the day under the all-inclusive, purposeful leadership of His Excellency, Governor Malam Umar Namadi, who is transforming the lives of the people and building their confidence in the ruling party. The Chief Press Secretary to the Jigawa State […]

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Saturday night, bagged double awards of Outstanding Independent Governor and Best Independent Governor in Urban Renewal of the Year 2025. The prestigious award, themed “Game Changers: Breaking Barriers, Shaping Tomorrow,” was presented at the Independent Newspapers Silver Jubilee Awards, marking the organisation’s 25th anniversary. The event was held […]

“Importation of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients is very expensive, and exchange rates have driven up drug costs. With this waiver, we expect a drastic price reduction,” he said.

The apex northern socio-cultural organisation, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has said its endowment fund is poised to become a major intervention agency to address some of the long-standing development challenges facing the North. In a communique issued by the ACF chairman, board of trustees, Bashir M. Dalhatu, after its 38th meeting held in Abuja, the […]

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Federal Government’s reported plan to reintegrate nearly 800 repentant terrorists into society, describing the move as a sign of “softness on terror” and a lack of clear security direction. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party argued that the […]

By Chibuzo Ukaibe and Damilola Origbemisuyi, Akure Fresh political tension is brewing in the Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections, between Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and loyalists of the late former governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN. Party sources in Akure, the state capital, alleged that there are ongoing […]

|  Former minister said to have rejected request at a meeting on Saturday. By Chibuzo Ukaibe, Abuja, and Okechukwu Obeta, Anambra Former Rivers State governor and Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has turned down an appeal by former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to shelve his 2027 ambition in his favour. It was learnt that the […]

Afrobeat star Davido has revealed that he would rather see his children pursue careers in the family business than venture into the entertainment industry. The singer made this known during an interview on The Breakfast Club, where he explained that his decision is influenced by his personal journey and early struggles in music. According to [...]

Weeks after the conclusion of the banking sector recapitalisation exercise, anxiety has continued to mount among customers of banks entangled in regulatory and judicial processes over the fate of their deposits. However, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has allayed these fears, assuring that the affected institutions, despite their current challenges, remain adequately capitalised to […]

Veteran Nollywood actor Sunday Afolabi, widely known for his role in the classic Yoruba film Owo Blow, has made a return to the screen after a period away from acting during which he reportedly worked as a commercial driver in Lagos. News of his comeback was shared by fellow actor Adeniyi Johnson, who posted a [...]

Are Nigerian citizens in the US and at home guided by any travel advisory for their safety when visiting the US and other countries with major issues relating to street criminality and organised violence? The post EDITORIAL: Foreign Travel Advisories: Nigeria should invoke reciprocity appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

THE Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) banking recapitalisation deadline, which closed on March 31, has revealed two sharply contrasting realities about Africa’s largest economy: vast pools of domestic wealth and deeply entrenched inequality. By the end of the exercise, Nigerian banks had raised an impressive ₦4.65 trillion in fresh capital, underscoring the strength of local […]

SOME economic experts have identified rising fuel and energy costs as the primary drivers of the latest increase in inflation in Nigeria. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the experts spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday. They said higher petrol and diesel prices had triggered increases in […]

THE Federal government has changed the management of Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc to expand the annual production capacity of its subsidiary, the Golden Sugar Company (GSC), to meet the target of 300,000 metric tonnes by 2030. Speaking while on an inspection of the GSC complex in Sunti, Nigeria Delta, the Minister of State for […]

A Nigerian man, Herbert, has died in Thornaby, UK, on the same day his father was buried in Nigeria, leaving his wife and three children in turmoil.

Bank of Industry (BOI), Nigeria’s foremost Development finance institution and the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) have sealed a partnership agreement to strengthen agricultural value-chain and boost country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) value. The agreement was formalised on April 17, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between both organisations. The […]

Fresh records from Nigeria’s Debt Management Office (DMO) have shown that the Federal Government has raised N100 billion through the Unclaimed Funds Trust Fund (UFTF), drawing on dormant bank balances and unclaimed dividends as part of its domestic borrowing programme. The DMO, in its latest domestic debt stock report, listed an instrument known as “UFTF […]