Why Nigeria should not be designated a country of concern — Bishop Kukah

Mr Kukah urges global institutions to recognise the complexity of Nigeria’s struggle and assist in rebuilding trust among its diverse communities. The post Why Nigeria should not be designated a country of concern — Bishop Kukah appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Tinubu nominates new minister

Mr Yilwatda, a professor, previously served as minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty reduction before his appointment as the APC chairperson. The post Tinubu nominates new minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

PREMIUM TIMES set to release 2025 Annual Banking Report

The 2025 edition explores critical issues shaping the future of banking in Nigeria. The post PREMIUM TIMES set to release 2025 Annual Banking Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

AU suspension of Madagascar raises more questions than answers

The AU’s zero tolerance of coups should be matched by a similar attitude towards the poor governance that provokes youth protests. The post AU suspension of Madagascar raises more questions than answers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

What Nigeria, others must do following successful strikes against Boko Haram leaders

Terror groups have rebounded after past leadership losses, so Lake Chad Basin security forces cannot afford complacency. The post What Nigeria, others must do following successful strikes against Boko Haram leaders appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Bandits abduct 73 from two Zamfara villages – Report

Terrorists, locally known as bandits, abducted the locals from Buzugu and Rayau villages in the Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The post Bandits abduct 73 from two Zamfara villages – Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Kano, Katsina, Jigawa plan N50 billion fund to set up regional electricity market

The agreement was reached during a high-level electrification summit in Marrakech, Morocco, with the push expected to expand the scale of embedded generation, solar home systems, grid extension, and mini-grids. The post Kano, Katsina, Jigawa plan N50 billion fund to set up regional electricity market appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nnamdi Kanu: South-east residents shun businesses, desert roads as protest holds in Abia

A human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, spearheaded protests against the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu on Monday. The post Nnamdi Kanu: South-east residents shun businesses, desert roads as protest holds in Abia appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Lieutenant-colonel, others killed in ‘foiled’ Boko Haram attack – Nigerian Army

The army said troops successfully repelled the attack but some of the Nigerian soldiers were killed during the battle. The post Lieutenant-colonel, others killed in ‘foiled’ Boko Haram attack – Nigerian Army appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Be incorruptible, Tinubu charges Nigerian judiciary

“We draw our moral distinction as a people from the judiciary, and we owe it the reverence and autonomy to remain the last sanctuary of our collective conscience.” The post Be incorruptible, Tinubu charges Nigerian judiciary appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Business & Economy

Tribunal orders General Hydrocarbons to pay First Bank over N270 million in damages
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