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BREAKING By Johnbosco Agbakwuru The Federal Government on Wednesday said it has approved the commencement of procurement for the proposed East and West Super Grids as part of efforts to strengthen the national electricity network and raise transmission capacity from about 5,000 megawatts to 19,000MW…
BREAKINGThe Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation (MDPCO) has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s plan to secure fresh foreign loans totalling about $20.5 billion and €1.04 billion, warning that continued borrowing could increase Nigeria’s debt burden and constrain future generations. In a press…
BREAKINGPresident Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday for Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah, an Islamic pilgrimage involving prayers and other religious rites. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the visit will provide…
BREAKINGBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE MINISTER of State for Budget, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, on Wednesday assured that the 2027 budget will be ready for presentation before the end of 2026 to allow for legislative consideration ahead of the new fiscal year. The Minister disclosed while fielding questions…
BREAKINGIssued on 28 October 2021, the 5-year Eurobond matured on 28 October 2026 and carried an annual coupon of 7.625 per cent, payable semi-annually. The post Fidelity Bank Plc redeems $400m eurobond at maturity appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
BREAKINGBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has condemned its exclusion from the newly approved ₦70,000 monthly transport allowance for workers, accusing the Federal Government and the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) of abandoning retired workers who are…
BREAKING… Says Nigeria has intellect, manpower to fix health sector By Sola Ogundipe The Academy of Medical Sciences of Nigeria has called on federal and state governments to tap into the expertise of the country’s leading medical scholars to strengthen health policies, improve healthcare delivery and…
BREAKINGThe Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during a ministerial briefing on three years of implementation of the fund under President Bola Tinubu’s administration The post FG disburses N249.6bn health fund in three years, targets 17,600…
BREAKINGFG honours Miden Systems chairman for business integrity By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Federal Government has honoured the Executive Chairman of Miden Systems Limited, Dr Brendan Innocent Usoro, for corporate governance and business integrity, as he warned that fake news and artificial…
BREAKINGBy Henry Umoru ABUJA — National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Seriake Dickson, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to urgently investigate concerns over suspected artificial intelligence-generated photographs and questionable entries in the…
BREAKINGThe late elder statesman and Afenifere leader died last Tuesday. The post Senate asks Tinubu to rename education institution after late Afenifere leader, Reuben Fasoranti appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
BREAKINGThe youth reportedly attempted to lynch the murder suspects but were prevented by the police, resulting in a mob reaction from the youth. The post Police, youth clash in Ondo community over farmer’s murder appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
BREAKINGFrom Nigeria’s first ATM gallery to the phone in your pocket, Zenith Bank continues its technology-led approach to making payments simpler and more secure. The post Zenith Bank expands digital payment options with Google Pay launch appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
BREAKINGAn environmental group says a proposed naval base in Akwa Ibom’s embattled Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve could deepen ecological destruction and community tensions, demanding that the state and federal governments reverse the plan. The post Environmental group opposes proposed naval base in Akwa Ibom…
BREAKINGRescue workers continued searching the wreckage for survivors and victims of the crash, which involved two trains carrying more than 500 passengers. The post 68 killed as two Spanish high-speed trains collide appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
BREAKING“Our ambition to build a one-trillion-dollar economy cannot be realised by government alone. It requires an ecosystem in which businesses can emerge, grow, compete and contribute to national development,” Mr Shettima said. The post Shettima says enterprise key to Nigeria’s $1 trillion economy…
BREAKINGRevenue, according to the conglomerate’s newly released unaudited financial report, retreated to N357.4 billion from N412.4 billion a year earlier as the group also recorded a decline in income from its food & beverage and event centre rental businesses. The post Transcorp posts 18% drop in…
BREAKINGThe Niger State Government says the driver involved in a fatal crash on the Minna-Bida Road was returning from a trip with government staff and was not on an assignment with Governor Mohammed Bago’s convoy. The post Niger govt mourns crash victims, says driver was returning with staff appeared…
BREAKINGTrial judge ruled that the defence failed to provide sufficient medical evidence to justify his release. The post Court denies KC Luxury bail, orders speedy cocaine charges trial appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
BREAKING“When I met with the president on June 6, 2023, I made up my mind that this was the president to travel with,” the governor said. The post Mutfwang, Yilwatda rally Plateau behind Tinubu’s reelection bid appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
BREAKINGMr Adedeji pledges funding and technical support for proposed amendments to Nigeria’s procurement law, as the BPP outlines 29 reforms to improve project delivery and accountability. The post Abandoned projects waste of taxpayers’ money — NRS chairman appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
BREAKINGThe latest abduction of six people from Nuru Suraj Estate has heightened anxiety in Kaduna’s Millennium City. The post Fear grips Kaduna’s Millennium City as kidnappers strike again appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
BREAKINGThe projection is contained in the World Bank Group’s latest Commodity Markets Outlook, released on Wednesday The post World Bank projects 23% rise in global commodity prices in 2026 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .