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WORLDFrom reliable health data and community participation to maternal healthcare and epidemic preparedness, experts at the conference examined what Nigeria must do to turn health innovations into measurable improvements. The post Five key lessons from Nigeria Health Watch’s 2026 Health Conference…
WORLDThe Super Eagles striker opened the scoring in the 12th minute, taking his league tally to nine goals in eight appearances this season as Okan Buruk's side moved to 22 points after 10 matches The post Süper Lig: Osimhen scores again as Galatasaray thrash Konyaspor appeared first on Premium Times…
WORLDHow more than 1,700 kilometres of roads are reshaping mobility, opening up rural communities, strengthening industrial corridors and redefining infrastructure development across Ogun State The post Abiodun’s Road Revolution: From forgotten communities to connected economic corridors, By Kayode…
WORLDBy Kingsley Omonobi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced that applicants undergoing recruitment into four agencies under the Ministry of Interior will not be required to pay for the mandatory Drug Integrity Test (DIT). The agencies are the Nigerian Correctional Service,…
WORLDThe EFCC Chairman delivered the keynote address at the 30th anniversary of Zamfara State, held at the Grand Chamber of the Government House in Gusau. The post Zamfara is evidence of transformational leadership under Gov Lawal, says EFCC Chairman appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
WORLDThe Slavia Prague centre-back said young players should not wait until they secure lucrative contracts or join big European clubs before learning how to manage their money. The post Super Eagles defender Ogbu highlights importance of financial planning for footballers appeared first on Premium…
WORLDBy Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has warned residents to prepare for possible extreme heat and associated environmental and public health challenges as climate outlooks indicate rising temperatures across parts of Africa, including Nigeria. The Commissioner for the Environment and…
WORLDBy Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Federal Government has assured the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, of its commitment to conducting peaceful, credible, transparent and inclusive general elections in 2027. In a statement on Friday, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca…
WORLDOne of the administration's interventions has been the constitution of an Ebola Response Team. The post NIPRD records gains in research, staff welfare, public health appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
WORLD By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — MANAGING Director and Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Mr. Oluwaseun Faleye, has urged the judiciary to strengthen the interpretation, adjudication, and enforcement of the Employees’ Compensation Act (ECA) 2010, so that…
WORLD— Beg Tinubu to intervene By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — CONTROVERSY over the recent approval of ₦70,000 for Federal Government workers has continued unabated, as the Federal Parastatals and Private Sector Pensioners Association of Nigeria (FEPPPAN) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to extend…
WORLDBy Kingsley Omonobi The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has secured an offer of specialised training for up to 5,000 Nigeria Police Force personnel in Italy as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s response to terrorism and other security threats. The proposed training,…
WORLDHe explained that the intervention was introduced in response to global food inflation and the rising cost of essential goods. The post FG begins N50,000 monthly cash payment to vulnerable Nigerians – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
WORLDBy James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s defence of government borrowing, declaring that debt is worse than leprosy because of its devastating consequences for present and future generations. Obasanjo also warned Nigeria and other…
WORLDA federal government's probe panel described the detention conditions as cruel, inhuman and degrading, concluding that the deaths were foreseeable and preventable. The post EXCLUSIVE: Inside NSCDC’s Niger cell where 14 children, 19 other detainees died appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
WORLDThe Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, has described developments in Zamfara State under Governor Dauda Lawal as evidence of transformational leadership. Olukoyede spoke on Thursday while delivering the keynote address at the 30th anniversary lecture…
WORLDMr Hamzat promised 15 maternal and child centres, two new general hospitals, improved public transport and a 95 per cent waste collection target. The post Hamzat unveils 100-point manifesto, pledges child protection agency, state wealth fund appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
WORLDBy Elizabeth Adegbesan The naira today appreciated to N1,373 per dollar from N1,380 in the parallel market on Thursday. But the naira was stable at N1,346 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed. Consequently, the margin between…
WORLD“This is politically motivated. More than four pastors and the government came together to keep me down here. If Chris Okafor is not afraid, why don't he stop putting me in prison…” The post Chris Okafor: Doris Ogala remains in custody as court postpones bail ruling appeared first on Premium Times…
WORLDThe two countries have agreed to conclude negotiations within six months and sign a new air services agreement in Saint Petersburg in April 2027. The post Nigeria, Russia move to replace 59-year-old aviation agreement appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
WORLD“Despite a 19% decline in revenue to ₦1.15 trillion, driven by softer pricing conditions and subdued consumer demand, we maintained a substantial improvement in profitability through effective cost optimisation, improved productivity, and rigorous execution across the business,” CEO Ayodele Abioye…
WORLDThe family expressed reservations about plans to collect the samples in Lagos and transport them to an unnamed laboratory in the United States for analysis. The post Mohbad’s family seeks delay in Liam’s DNA test, requests US lab details appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
WORLDThe listing makes OPay the first major Nigeria-focused fintech to list on a United States stock exchange. The post OPay lists on NYSE, raises $304m in IPO at $4 billion valuation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
WORLDIn the name of Allah, Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy. All praise belongs to Allah, the Owner of absolute Dominion. He gives power to whom He wills, and He strips power from whom He wills. He exalts whom He wills, and He abases whom He wills. In His Hand is all good. Dear servants […] The post…