Nigerian govt officially adopts 16 as minimum age for tertiary admissions

During last year’s meeting the former education minister, Tahir Mamman set the minimum age for admissions at 18, raising concerns. The post Nigerian govt officially adopts 16 as minimum age for tertiary admissions appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Sahel militants turn civilian drones into deadly weapons

As armed groups shift away from direct confrontations with the military, commercial drones are increasingly used to carry out attacks. The post Sahel militants turn civilian drones into deadly weapons appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

JUST IN: ASUU threatens nationwide strike over delayed salaries

The president said the union is prepared to escalate its action if the federal government fails to pay lecturers’ July salaries by the end of the month The post JUST IN: ASUU threatens nationwide strike over delayed salaries appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigeria’s push to cash in on lithium rush gets off to rocky start

The Nigerian government wants to refine its resources domestically so they can fetch a higher price on the international market. The post Nigeria’s push to cash in on lithium rush gets off to rocky start appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Suspected diphtheria outbreak kills three children in Zaria

Bashir-Magaji Basharata, a resident of Kwarbai, Zaria, who lost his daughter, said the disease was spreading fast across the city. The post Suspected diphtheria outbreak kills three children in Zaria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Emir of Kano Crisis: Ado Bayero’s loyalists evicted from palace

Mr Ado-Bayero is challenging his removal in court while occupying the emirate’s mini palace. The post Emir of Kano Crisis: Ado Bayero’s loyalists evicted from palace appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Gunmen attack checkpoint, kill police officer

A group has claimed responsibility for the attack. The post Gunmen attack checkpoint, kill police officer appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

ANALYSIS: Will US brokered Rwanda-DRC deal pave way for peace?

The US-brokered negotiations aim to secure the Rwandan forces’ withdrawal from eastern DRC and end Rwanda’s support to AFC/M23. The post ANALYSIS: Will US brokered Rwanda-DRC deal pave way for peace? appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Olubadan of Ibadanland is dead

The Olubadan, who had been sick even before assuming office last year, died two days after his 90th birthday. The post Olubadan of Ibadanland is dead appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

2027: Why I’ll still work with old, ‘failed’ politicians in ADC coalition – Peter Obi

Some Nigerian politicians, drawn from various political parties in the country, recently formed the National Opposition Coalition Group to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. The post 2027: Why I’ll still work with old, ‘failed’ politicians in ADC coalition – Peter Obi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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