THE African Development Bank Group has approved a $200 million loan to Nigeria to support a major digital infrastructure programme aimed at expanding the country’s fibre-optic backbone and accelerating job creation. The funding will go toward the Digital Value Chain Infrastructure for Boosting Employment (D-VIBE) Project, also known as Project BRIDGE, a flagship initiative designed […]

Gombe State governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has approved the appointment of Dr Usman Abba Arabi as chairman, alongside five Commissioners for the newly established Gombe State Electricity Regulatory Commission (GOSERC), effective January 21, 2026. The appointments, earlier forwarded to and confirmed by the Gombe State House of Assembly in line with the enabling law, were […]

On March 24, 2026, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, publicly apologised for Nigeria’s persistent power outages, acknowledging the hardship on businesses and citizens and promising visible improvements within two weeks. On April 9, he inaugurated the Gas-to-Power Monitoring Committee, bringing together stakeholders across the electricity value chain—the Ministry of Power, Nigerian Independent System Operator […]

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a planned outage on the Uyo/Itu 132kV Transmission Line as part of ongoing efforts to improve electricity supply and strengthen grid reliability in the region. According to TCN’s general manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, the maintenance exercise, which began on April 9, 2026, will run daily from […]

A former Chief of Army Staff, Ambassador Lt Gen Tukur Buratai, has reacted to the Jilli Market airstrike which happened along the Borno-Yobe border. Over 50 persons were reported to have lost their lives in the strikes, with many others were injured. Buratai said that while any loss of innocent life was deeply unfortunate and […] Jilli Market airstrikes: ‘What I know’ – Ex-Army Chief, Tukur Buratai

A suspected leader of the Buccaneers confraternity in Surulere, Lagos, Adedipe Adeyinkan, popularly known as Yinka Agali, has been assassinated. DAILY POST gathered that the incident occurred on Saturday night, April 11, 2026, in the Iponri area of Surulere, where the deceased was reportedly regarded as an influential figure within the group. According to reports, […] Suspected cult leader assassinated in Lagos

A high-powered delegation from the National High Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and people from Gwandu, Jega and Aleiro local government areas of Kebbi State have paid a condolence visit to Governor Nasir Idris over the recent death of the speaker of the state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mohammed Usman Zuru. The delegation led by […]

NIGERIA’S cash held outside the banking system declined in February 2026, signalling a post-festive moderation in liquidity preferences even as digital payment adoption continues to accelerate across the economy. Latest money and credit statistics released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that currency outside banks fell by 3.66 percent to N5.21 trillion in […]

Enthroning the popular will is essential for staunching democratic reversal in the continent, and stemming the tide of military dictatorship. The post EDITORIAL: Checkmating Traoré’s anti-democracy incitement in Africa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

THE African Export-Import Bank has recorded a strong financial performance for the 2025 financial year, with total assets and contingencies rising by 21 percent to $48.5 billion, up from $40.1 billion in 2024. The bank, in its latest audited results released on Thursday, said the growth reflects sustained financial resilience, rising market confidence and effective […]

Former Manchester United striker, Michael Owen, has made a fresh Premier League title prediction involving Arsenal and Manchester City. Owen believes the Gunners will still win the Premier League tie ahead of Man City despite their recent defeat against Bournemouth. Recall that Arsenal were defeated 2-1 against Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium at the weekend, while […] EPL: ‘They’ll nick it’ – Michael Owen makes fresh title prediction involving Arsenal, Man City

Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has given a reason his team is doing so well at the end of the season. The Premier League season will end next month, and Man City have picked up good form. Guardiola’s side is yet to concede a goal in their last three matches across all competitions. They defeated […] EPL: Why we’re doing so good at end of season – Man City manager, Guardiola

Taraba State is set to deepen its push for investment in the livestock sector, as a renowned dairy company, under the aegis of Pure Dairy Herd has proposed the establishment of a world-class livestock training academy in the state. The proposal was unveiled during a visit by a high-powered delegation led by the minister of […]

Manchester City attacking midfielder, Rayan Cherki, on Sunday, surpassed Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes’ double-plus assists this season. The 22-year-old achieved this feat after his impressive display for Manchester City against Chelsea. According to OptaJoe, Cherki has assisted two plus goals in four different matches this season, the most of any Premier League player across […] EPL: Rayan Cherki surpasses Bruno Fernandes’ record, makes history

By: JIBRIL MOHAMMED NABIL, Damaturu The National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), in collaboration with the Yobe State government, has commenced a series of capacity-building workshops aimed at strengthening teaching standards and school leadership across the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the chief information officer, office of the Head of Service Alhassan Sule […]

Taraba State commandant of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN), Bello Arabi, has cautioned against the proposed establishment of state police. He warned that the initiative could be compromised by ethnic, religious and political interests if not properly structured. Speaking to LEADERSHIP in an exclusive Interview in Jalingo, on the growing national agitation for state […]

AT the 2026 cohort of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Graduate Management Accelerated Programme held in Lagos, Chairman of the bank, Tony Elumelu, delivered an engaging and insightful session with young graduates, blending inspiration with practical career guidance. The event took on a lively tone as Elumelu briefly entertained participants with dance steps before […]

Imo State Police Command has recovered 450 suspected stolen motorcycles, arrested five criminal suspects and rescued one Mr. Paul Ejike Ohaka, a commercial bus driver. The Command also disclosed that physical cash of N6, 495,900, suspected to be proceeds made from criminal activities was recovered along other incriminating items. Parading the suspects at the Command’s […] 450 stolen motorcycles recovered, victim rescued as police dislodge criminal syndicate in Imo

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, former Sokoto State governor and senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziru Tambuwal has lambasted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for persecuting and manipulating institutions to the disadvantage of opposition parties. According to Tambuwal, Tinubu, who presented himself as a democrat, is acting like a pseudo-democrat, alleging efforts to suppress the […]

The false assumption that someone must choose between spiritual purity and financial prosperity keeps millions of good, talented people struggling unnecessarily, afraid that achieving financial success will somehow tarnish their soul. When we strip away these myths, we see money for what it truly is: a truth serum. Financial stress, or sudden financial abundance, strips […]

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has hailed Arsenal as the best team in England and Europe. Guardiola was speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, after watching his team dismantle Chelsea 3-0 on Sunday. City pulled off a crucial result in the Premier League title race, thanks to goals from Nico O’Reilly, Marc Guehi and Jeremy […] EPL: Guardiola names best team in England, Europe ahead of Man City vs Arsenal clash

Manchester United legend, Gary Neville, has predicted that Arsenal will still win the Premier League title this season. Speaking on Sky Sports, Neville claimed Mikel Arteta’s men will “crawl over the line”. The Gunners are now only six points clear at the top, after they lost 2-1 to Bournemouth and Pep Guardiola’s men thrashed Chelsea […] EPL: Gary Neville predicts title winners after Man City thrash Chelsea 3-0

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has vowed to take over Borno State and the presidency in 2027, citing governance failure as the reason behind the resurgence of attacks in the State, region, and the country at large. The party attributed the security challenges and resurgence of attacks in Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, and other parts of […]

A Nigerian entrepreneur, Dr Victoria Olatunde, has secured funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to expand her women empowerment initiative in Blackburn, United Kingdom. Dr Olatunde, founder of Awero Care & Crafts Community Interest Company (CIC), said the grant would be deployed to deliver structured wellbeing and skills-based programmes targeted at 45 disadvantaged women. […]

A group under the auspices of Concerned Journalists Forum (CJF), Nigeria, on Sunday, condemned in strong terms the recent abduction of the Chairman of Sapele Local Government Council, Hon. Bright Afure Abeke by gunmen, on Friday. This is contained in a statement by CJF National Chairman, Comrade Emeka Nwokocha and the Secretary, Comrade Celestine Ukah. […] CJF condemns abduction of Sapele Council Chairman, Abeke ​

A political group under the aegis of Taraba North Progressive Forum has endorsed the Senator representing Taraba North in the National Assembly, Senator Shuaibu Isa Lau, for another term in office. The group made the endorsement in a press briefing to reporters on Sunday in Jalingo, by its Chairman, Comrade Ibrahim Manga, during its stakeholders’ […]

Kaduna State Roads Agency (KADRA) has intensified work on the access road to the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, with asphalt laying currently underway as the project approaches completion. The road project, a key intervention of the Kaduna State government under the leadership of Governor Uba Sani, is aimed at improving connectivity to the […]

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, as claimed it would be difficult to beat Arsenal twice within weeks. Guardiola was speaking after his side thrashed Chelsea 3-0 on Sunday, to go within six points of the Gunners. The top two teams will face each other at the Etihad next Sunday, with City looking to repeat the […] EPL: It will be difficult to beat Arsenal twice – Guardiola speaks after Chelsea win

According to the Police Command the breakthrough followed a successful operation that targeted armed robbery, attempted murder, and vehicle snatching across the state.

A group, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), has called on the federal and the Ondo State governments to urgently address the escalating environmental and humanitarian crisis in Abereke, Ilaje local government area of Ondo State, where repeated oil spills and ocean surges have ravaged livelihoods and submerged large portions of the community. In […]

By Hamidat Yahaya, Abuja Stakeholders in governance, academia and public service have called for stronger leadership development frameworks for young Nigerians, stressing the need for practical tools rather than mere recognition. The call was made recently in Lagos during the launch of Leading at 27: How Young Leaders Can Change the World, authored by Seyi […]

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Nigerian military has defended an air strike on Jilli village market near the Borno–Yobe border, calling the target a terrorist enclave. However, some of the survivors have confessed that they were cattle traders no terrorists. Over 50 persons were killed in the strike. 2. […] Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Monday morning

The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) has trained correctional officers on the use of the Corrections Information Management System to boost data management and operational efficiency in custodial centres in Nigeria. The three-day capacity-building programme, held in Abuja, focused on equipping the officers with digital skills to enhance accountability and streamline operations within correctional […]

Abia State’s APC endorses Benjamin Kalu for the 2027 governorship race, causing a rift as aspirant Mascot Kalu condemns the move as an imposition. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-abia-apc-split-over-kalus-governorship-nod/

The Supreme Court has fixed Tuesday for hearing in the appeals filed by the Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the appeal brought by the factional national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark. The appeals are against the recent judgments by the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division. The […]

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised alarm over the sharp increase in human rights complaints in Nigeria. It asserted that the trend reflects both persistent violations and growing public awareness of reporting mechanisms. At the presentation of the commission’s First Quarter 2026 Human Rights Situation Dashboard in Abuja, the executive secretary, Dr Tony Ojukwu, […]