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.

#FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest: Abuja Plaza shut down after police tear-gas protesters, business owners

The plaza was shut down and all shops closed on Monday after the police fired teargas at the place multiple times, traders told PREMIUM TIMES. The post #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest: Abuja Plaza shut down after police tear-gas protesters, business owners appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

FLASHBACK: IPOB-linked atrocities, killings in Nigeria’s South-east 

Mr Kanu-led IPOB faction has continued to deny its involvement in the attacks, insisting that criminals carry out the attacks to blackmail the separatist group. The post FLASHBACK: IPOB-linked atrocities, killings in Nigeria’s South-east  appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

EDITORIAL: Tinubu’s state pardons must be reviewed!

The beneficiaries of this gesture include ex-convicts and convicted felons serving their various jail terms. The post EDITORIAL: Tinubu’s state pardons must be reviewed! appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

SERAP gives Akpabio, Abbas seven-day ultimatum to account for “missing” ₦18.6bn NASC project funds

SERAP’s letter followed fresh revelations in the 2022 Auditor-General’s report, which raised serious questions about how some funds were disbursed, amid allegations of inflated contracts, the absence of procurement documentation, and non-compliance with financial regulations. The post SERAP gives Akpabio, Abbas seven-day ultimatum to account for “missing” ₦18.6bn NASC project funds appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Court slams Kaduna police for attempt to ban rallies by opposition parties

The police had approached the court through an originating summons dated September 4, 2025, seeking declaratory and injunctive orders to halt all political gatherings in the state pending investigations into alleged threats of violence. The post Court slams Kaduna police for attempt to ban rallies by opposition parties appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Police detain officers filmed engaged in cult activities

Cultism, also known as secret societies, is outlawed in Nigeria. The post Police detain officers filmed engaged in cult activities appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Business & Economy

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