Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Nigeria says flight operations between Jeddah and Abuja will resume by mid-2026 or early 2027 as both countries deepen bilateral cooperation. The post Saudi airlines to resume Jeddah–Abuja flights appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Adejuwon Temitope, LASU Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU) Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello has urged newly-admitted part-time students of the university to take advantage of all the resources available The post LASU VC to students: take advantage of varsity resources appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The regulatory body for banking practices in the country, the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, CIBN, has lauded the Founder & Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, ABUAD, Aare The post CIBN hails Afe Babalola for establishing ABUAD appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has completed the final phase of its automation process with the digitisation of question authoring for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Its The post JAMB completes automation of question-setting process appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

By Progress Godfrey As Nigeria struggles with growing impact of climate change and weak public finance systems, BudgIT Foundation, a civic and fiscal policy advocacy organisation, has stated that open budgeting and robust climate finance reporting are crucial to the country’s ability to respond effectively. The organisation made this known during a stakeholder workshop held in Abuja […] The post Open budgeting, robust climate finance reporting key to effective action — BudgIT appeared first on Vanguard News.

Rotary International District 9111 is set to host its District Team Leadership Seminar (DTLS), a strategic training for incoming executives who will take over in the 2026–2027 Rotary year. District The post Rotary district holds seminar appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

LAGOS – Dr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has commended President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for the signing of the Executive Order 10, saying that it’s a…

Students of Niger State origin in tertiary institutions have lamented the troubling delay in the disbursement of their bursary since May last year. They noted that failure to disburse it The post Niger: Lamentations over delay in bursary disbursement appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Foreign currency translation loss, which stood at N290.7 billion in 2024, declined to zero in the year under review. The post After two loss-making years, Nestle Nigeria returns to annual profit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Sherifdeen Amusa Empower a Street Child Initiative (ESCI), through its Young Widows Wellness and Empowerment Project, has empowered over 120 widows, aged 35 and below, in Samonda, Ibadan, Oyo The post 120 widows receive a lift through wellness, empowerment project appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged student leaders to see leadership  as a duty to serve and uplift others.  A statement from the Olusegun Obasanjo Leadership Institute(OOLI), Abeokuta, Ogun State, The post Obasanjo counsels student leaders on true leadership appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

By Temitayo Seidu, ASE Vice Chancellor of the African School of Economics (The Pan-African University of Excellence), Abuja, Prof. Mahfouz Adedimeji, has urged Nigerians to embrace continuous reading, innovative leadership, The post VC Adedimeji to Nigerians: embrace continuous learning, innovative leadership appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

By Adekunle Gbadebo, LASUED • Mulls action against exploitative agents The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone D, has raised serious concerns over  the alarming and unsustainable rise The post NANS decries soaring off-campus rents in Southwest appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Enugu State Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah hosted the Governing Council and management of Federal Polytechnic, Ohodo, Igbo-Etiti Local Council recently, pledging his government’s support for the infrastructural development of The post Enugu governor to build access road for FEDPOLY Ohodo appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Chief Anayo Arinze, former National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has expressed shock at the attack on the 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr.…

By Babajide Komolafe Managing Director/CEO of FirstCap Limited, Mr. Ukandu E. Ukandu, an investment banking firm and subsidiary of First HoldCo Plc., has reaffirmed that payment security remains the most decisive factor in determining whether gas and power projects in Nigeria secure financing. He shared this perspective during a panel discussion on project bankability at the […] The post Payment security remains biggest barrier to bankable gas, Power projects — FirstCap MD appeared first on Vanguard News.

Making national productivity a priority is a global strategy used by governments to drive sustainable economic growth, increase living standards, and enhance international competitiveness. At a period when all attentions The post OOU’s 35th convocation makes national productivity priority appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

According to him, as the programme progressed, intelligence from what he described as reliable sources indicated that the venue was about to be attacked. The post Alleged assassination attempt: How Obi and I escaped attack in Edo  —  Akpata appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, arraigned three top officials of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) in Lagos over alleged multi-billion naira fraud and…

President Tinubu said that the creation of State Police has become urgent to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges, strengthen grassroots policing, and enhance states' capacity to respond swiftly to threats within their jurisdictions. The post Tinubu to Senators: Amend Constitution to accommodate State Police appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Federal Capital Territory High Court has barred the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) from arresting or confiscating private vehicles that are not being used for commercial purposes on Abuja roads within its jurisdiction. The post Court bars AMAC from arresting private vehicles on Abuja roads appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Emma Ujah,    Abuja  Bureau Chief The Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, has said that President Bola Tinubu’s target of $1 trillion economy by 2030 cannot be achieved by government efforts alone. Addressing the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria (FICAN), in Abuja, yesterday, she said that […] The post How we‘ll achieve $1trn economy — Uzoka-Anite  appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Federal Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has described skilled construction artisans as pivotal to Nigeria’s job creation, economic growth, and national development. Speaking at…

The firm also beat analyst's forecasts as sales for the last three months of its financial year jumped by 73% compared to 12 months earlier.

In its brief ruling, the judges said they would not grant temporary orders halting enforcement of the judgment while awaiting a full determination of the appeal.

The Nigerian striker has scored seven goals in eight matches in the Champions League this season. The post UCL Roundup: Galatasaray survive Juve comeback as Osimhen strikes in Extra Time appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Rosemary Iwunze Despite efforts by the National Pension Commission, PenCom, to encourage personal pension savings, total of 191,240 Personal Pension Plan (PPP), about 92.4 percent of the 206,917 registered PPP accounts are unfunded as at third quarter 2025, Q3’25. According to figures released by PenCom, only 15,677, representing 7.6 per cent of PPP were funded […] The post Personal pension savings stagnant, records 92.4% unfunded accounts appeared first on Vanguard News.

This shows that fasting during travel is not automatically superior. If fasting causes exhaustion, affects safety, work, or health, breaking the fast is preferable and rewarded. The post Ramadan 09: Fasting while travelling: What you must know appeared first on Vanguard News.

•Authorities should ensure Argungu Fishing Festival continues sustainably Discontinuities have not helped the Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival. The 61st edition was held in Kebbi State, from February 11 The post Promising comeback appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

•Federal Government should reverse the plan to keep licensing new universities in the face of dwindling standards. Barely one year after the Federal Ministry of Education put the lid on The post Why lift the lid? appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) has urged opposition politicians to shift the focus of 2027 politics to policy-driven engagement rather than allegations The post Agbakoba knocks opposition over lack of serious policy ahead of 2027 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Concerned stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State have called on Governor Hyacinth Alia to demonstrate humility and political maturity by reconciling with   Secretary to the Government The post Benue APC stakeholders to Alia: reconcile with Akume appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has criticised the centralised payment system for federal capital projects, urging a return to the model under which The post Justice Minister faults centralised project payment system for MDAs appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday continued with preparations for next month’s National Convention with the inauguration of a 92-member National Convention Coordinating Committee by the National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe The post APC Convention: Yilwatda inaugurates Masari, 91 others appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Ebonyi State has the lowest applications of 1, 667  for the 50,000 police constable recruitment, the Police Service Commission declared yesterday. This is followed by Anambra with 1, 739, Bayelsa The post 434,604 in next screening stage for 50,000 police jobs appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Ojomu Royal Family’s Youth Forum in Ajiran, Eti-Osa Local Government of Lagos State, has said Lagos State Police Command cannot embark on a media trial in an alleged murder case. The post Ojomu Family: Forum slams Police conduct appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.