Nigeria begins probe of military officers detained for alleged coup plot

“The plotters had tentatively picked a date for the coup and were continuing consultations when the coup plot leaked.”  The post Nigeria begins probe of military officers detained for alleged coup plot appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

ICC rejects Israel’s appeal seeking to void Netanyahu’s arrest warrant

The International Criminal Court has dismissed Israel’s latest attempt to overturn arrest warrants against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, ruling that the country’s challenge did not raise a valid legal issue for appeal. The post ICC rejects Israel’s appeal seeking to void Netanyahu’s arrest warrant appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Christian Genocide or Governance Failure: Ted Cruz’s Nigeria Bill Raises Eyebrows

A Republican-led drive in Congress links Nigeria’s internal security crisis to America’s global religious freedom agenda—with consequences extending far beyond diplomacy. The post Christian Genocide or Governance Failure: Ted Cruz’s Nigeria Bill Raises Eyebrows appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigerian military confirms ‘capture’ of terror kingpin in Imo

The terror kingpin who claims to be a Biafra agitator, has been linked to growing attacks in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State, including the recent murder of three of his fighters in the area. The post Nigerian military confirms ‘capture’ of terror kingpin in Imo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Another coup suceeds as Madagascar’s military leader is sworn in as president

Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in as Madagascar’s new president following a military takeover that toppled Andry Rajoelina after weeks of youth-led protests demanding accountability and reform. The post Another coup suceeds as Madagascar’s military leader is sworn in as president appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

FIFA Rankings: Nigeria back in Africa’s top five

The new ranking, released by FIFA on Friday, marks Nigeria’s highest position since October 2024 The post FIFA Rankings: Nigeria back in Africa’s top five appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Akpabio falsely claims 2019 senatorial election was rigged against him

PREMIUM TIMES has done several reports on how the convicted university professor, Peter Ogban, rigged the 2019 senatorial election for Mr Akpabio, who was seeking a second term. The post Akpabio falsely claims 2019 senatorial election was rigged against him appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Kano govt charges Ganduje, children with fraud over multi-billion naira port ownership scandal

Mr Ganduje, who was the governor between 2015 and 2023, awarded a work contract that was originally the state’s responsibility under its equity agreement, but later denied the state its 20 per cent equity share in the company. The post Kano govt charges Ganduje, children with fraud over multi-billion naira port ownership scandal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

El-Rufai, Sunny Ade, David Mark, Alaafin: Nigeria’s “silver-spoon” lawmakers

Twelve lawmakers, born or bred with a “silver spoon, arguably benefited from family legacies. The post El-Rufai, Sunny Ade, David Mark, Alaafin: Nigeria’s “silver-spoon” lawmakers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

MSMEs contribute half of Nigeria’s GDP, 84% of jobs – Minister

Moniepoint identified limited access to finance, weak business structures, low digital adoption and poor infrastructure as the key challenges retarding informal sector growth. The post MSMEs contribute half of Nigeria’s GDP, 84% of jobs – Minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Business & Economy

Chowdeck hits 1 million monthly orders for meals, essentials in Nigeria  
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FG highlights 50 tax reliefs, exemptions to cushion burden on low-income earners, SMEs (FULL LIST)
US military threat may trigger capital flight, market instability – CPPE
Nigerian stocks dip 0.25% as Trump’s threat sparks brief market jitters 
MeCure Industries grows pre-tax profit by 186% in 9M 2025 on doubling revenue 
Tinubu’s reforms restoring confidence in Nigeria’s aviation sector – NCAA
EFCC vs Nwabuoku: Court fixes Nov 13 for no-case ruling in alleged N868m fraud
Nigeria’s private sector output hits six-month high despite power outages, payment delays 
Sanwo-Olu, NGX Group, Champion creative economy financing at closing gong ceremony for Lagos Fashion week 
UK’s MOBILIST exits InfraCredit investment, sells stake to Nigerian pension funds 
Julius Berger Q3 2025 profit jumps to N16.7 billion on strong revenue, forex gains 
CIC Falls Below N5trn for Two Consecutive Months, First Time in 2025
Lagos to automate telecom infrastructure permit approvals with TIRS platform in 2026 
Standard Chartered deepens commitment to Nigeria; Confirms compliance with the CBN’s N200 Billion minimum capital requirement 
Localramp.com gains new territories and sponsors conference in Geneva, Switzerland 
Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway opens temporarily to ease Lekki traffic 
Nigeria’s ‘Country of Concern’ designation was years in the making
Naira ends October at N1,427.5/$1, best monthly performance since January 
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Pressdia launches as Africa’s first global PR marketplace 
Black Swan lessons on stable returns: A review of Major CEX earn products 
DMO opens November FGN Savings Bond subscription with up to 14.565% yield 
Drinks & Mics S2EP9: FATF impact on Nigeria, Rate Cuts, Nigeria’s Sports Business  
Cheapest EU work visas for 2026: Germany, Spain top the list 
Alleged Christian genocide: Nigerians divided over U.S. military threat 
Fuel import duty: Marketers warn 15% levy threatens operations