Savannah Energy Plc, the British independent energy company with a growing footprint across Africa, has posted a strong operational update from Nigeria, underscoring rising cash collections, improved production metrics and…

Dangote Cement Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to making Africa fully self‑sufficient in cement production, strengthening the continent’s industrial backbone and reducing reliance on imported construction materials. Speaking during a strategic briefing on the company’s expansion drive, the Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement, Mr. Arvind Pathak, emphasised that the company is accelerating its investments […]

Aradel Holdings Plc has delivered a robust set of full-year unaudited results for 2025, recording a 55 per cent jump in profit after tax to N401.2 billion, underpinned by disciplined…

  By any measure, Nigeria’s road infrastructure deficit remains one of the most persistent bottlenecks to economic growth, national integration and everyday quality of life.  From crumbling federal highways that…

At least 30 people lost their lives while 70 others sustained injuries in a lone road traffic crash that occurred on Sunday along Hadejia Road at Kwanar Danja, Kano State. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the incident in a statement issued by the Sector Commander, Idris Muhammed-Lawal.  He said the accident happened at […]

For generations, cooking in Nigeria has followed a punishing routine that most households accept as normal. Meals are prepared over firewood or charcoal. Kitchens fill with thick smoke.  Eyes sting,…

The chief executive officer of Oceansafe Limited, Stanley Akpesiri, has called for strict compliance with global maritime security and logistics standards to attract fresh investment into Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, amid recent security improvements. Speaking on the sidelines of the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) 2026 in Abuja, Akpesiri emphasised that stronger maritime security, […]

LAGOS – Nigeria has recorded improved network quality as the country’s telecommunications industry operators carry out record investments.  The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Executive Vice Chairman, Dr Aminu Maida, stated this at…

A 17-year-old Senior Secondary School 3 student, Hassan Ahmadu, of Government Science and Technical College, Potiskum, Yobe State, has reportedly died following an alleged bullying incident involving his fellow students. The incident happened on Sunday at the school in Potiskum Local Government Area. According to a family source, Hassan was buried the same day in […]

The British High Commission held Welcome Home Ceremonies in Abuja and Lagos, to celebrate 99 Nigerians who have recently completed their studies in the United Kingdom through the prestigious Chevening…

ABUJA – The Federal Government has directed electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) and licensed meter installers to provide and install electricity meters for consumers free of charge, warning that any company found demanding…

LAGOS  – .Following strong results from the first cohort and growing institutional commitment, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa…

  LAGOS  – Analysts have warned that foreign exchange liquidity conditions to remain tepid in the near term which could lower market confidence and increase pressure on the naira, should inflows…

Oando Plc, Africa’s leading indigenous energy solutions provider, has called for disciplined capital structures, collaborative leadership, and robust risk management to sustain Africa’s upstream momentum and unlock vital financing for long-term energy development. The managing director of Oando Energy Resources, Dr Ainojie ‘Alex’ Irune, and general manager of Commercial, Akinbambo Ibidapo-Obe, who participated in crucial […]

As concerns over vehicle theft, fuel diversion and road safety continue to grow across Nigeria, indigenous mobility technology company AutoSecure is gaining national attention for its integrated vehicle tracking, dash…

The visit also brought together Nigeria’s top security and intelligence leadership. The post US AFRICOM commander visits Tinubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The managing director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has said the Authority’s collaboration with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to deploy the Port Community System (PCS) will eliminate manual bottlenecks and synchronise operations across Nigeria’s seaports. Dantsoho disclosed this at a three-day high-level stakeholder engagement in Lagos titled “Achieving a 7-day […]

Ghana’s decision to recall its High Commissioner to Nigeria, Baba Ahmed, over alleged involvement in electoral malpractice is more than a diplomatic footnote. It is a statement about the value a country places on public integrity. Acting on allegations of voter inducement during parliamentary primaries in the Ayawaso East Constituency, President John Mahama ordered Ahmed’s […]

The chief executive officer of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), Dr Muda Yusuf, has advocated a strategic approach to Nigeria’s value-addition drive, focusing on competitiveness before compulsion. Yusuf stated this in the CPPE policy brief titled, ‘Primary Product Export Vs Value Addition: Imperative of Proper Policy Sequencing’ released yesterday to the […]

The National Chairman explained that the party prioritised welcoming governors from the North who recently defected, due to the religious sensitivity of the season.

Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, has declared his commitment to conducting elections that Nigerians can trust, insisting that no election can be described as credible if citizens feel unsafe or excluded from the process. Since assuming office in October 2025, Amupitan has repeatedly placed […]

Nominal realities bedevil politics.  They usually find form in polling statistics, airings in the land of pundits and those self-appointed wise people who think they have a measure of the electorate and its various wishes.  Folly often follows, garlanded with errors of judgment and failed predictions: Brexit and Donald Trump’s election in 2016; Trump’s re-election […]

Recent allegations surrounding the alteration of Nigeria’s tax reform laws and electoral amendment bills have no doubt ignited a storm of controversy over the integrity of the legislative process and the separation of powers enshrined in the Constitution. At the heart of this dispute is a claim that versions of bills passed by the National […]

Nigerians once again, woke up to the sad news of the gruesome murder of over 160 men, women, and children in Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government area of Kwara State last week. The attackers, numbering over 100, who came from the neigbouring Kainji Lake National Park, were on a mission that was […]

According to the minister, the intervention is in recognition of the fact that education remains key to catching up with national standards and bridging the educational gap between the North-East and other parts of the country.

SpaceX founder Elon Musk on Monday disclosed on X that the company has shifted priority from Mars exploration to building a “self-growing city” on the Moon, saying the project could be achieved in less than 10 years.

Popular reality TV personality and entertainer Teddy A has opened up about the heavy emotional burden and professional setbacks he faced following false accusations of domestic abuse against his wife, Bambam. During a heartfelt conversation with media host Chude Jideonwo, the 37-year-old singer and actor firmly denied the claims, stating that he has never been [...]

Veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has stressed the need for Nigeria to produce leaders who are genuinely selfless and willing to make deep personal sacrifices for the nation’s progress. The movie icon made the remarks on Sunday during an interview on Channels Television, where she shared her thoughts on the country’s political direction ahead of [...]

Make no mistake about this. We will never enjoy the benefit of any piece of legislation that will be to the benefit of the majority and disadvantageous to our legislators. We must insist on what we want as a people and not what our legislators desire. When otherwise simple words or sentences become complex or […]

As Pyramids prepare to close out the group phase against Power Dynamos with qualification secured, Rivers United are left with hard questions to answer The post CAF Champions League: Rivers United collapse as Pyramids seal group top spot appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

As Pyramids prepare to close out the group phase against Power Dynamos with qualification secured, Rivers United are left with hard questions to answer The post CAF Champions League eague: Rivers United collapse as Pyramids seal group top spot appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

GWERU - The Minister of Environment and Tourism, Barbara Rwodzi, who is also the MP for Chirumanzu South, is facing mounting criticism following allegations raised in a public open letter concerning her conduct in an ongoing dispute over the Chirumanzu chieftainship. The post Tourism Minister Rwodzi under-fire as Chirumanzu royal family breaks silence appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

The project, unveiled late last year, will be located at the junction of Uhuru Highway and Kenyatta Avenue and will comprise two towers. Tower A will rise to 60 storeys, while Tower B will have 35 storeys.

There is a disturbing pattern unfolding in Nigeria, one that should worry anyone who still believes this country can survive itself. At the slightest provocation, an attack, a rumor, a tragedy, large numbers of Nigerians who parade academic credentials instantly abandon logic. Degrees vanish. Training evaporates. What remains is raw emotion: tribal instinct, religious rage, […]

It is easy to discern why President Bola Tinubu is trudging on despite the huge drawbacks of his administration. Opposition political parties that are supposed to take him and his APC-led administration to task simply do not exist. Where they appear to exist at all, what you see is a pitiful exhibition of inaction and […]

The Kano FRSC sector commander warned motorists, especially commercial drivers, against speeding, reckless driving, and illegal conveyance of passengers in goods vehicles, as these unsafe practices continued to result in avoidable loss of lives.