NUJ to Tinubu: Defend press freedom, review laws that criminalise journalism

VP Shettima pledges to table NUJ’s demands for protection, review of libel laws, and others before the president. The post NUJ to Tinubu: Defend press freedom, review laws that criminalise journalism appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Electoral Act Amendment Bill passes second reading in Senate

The bill aims to strengthen the legal framework governing elections in Nigeria. The post Electoral Act Amendment Bill passes second reading in Senate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Ondo govt reacts to memo on terrorists’ threat to attack state

“Such reports are a normal part of security operations, aimed at identifying and preventing potential threats. These intelligence reports often contain varying levels of threat assessment and are used in joint operations by security agencies to enhance vigilance and take proactive measures.” “Such reports are a normal part of security operations, aimed at identifying and preventing potential threats. These intelligence reports often contain varying levels of threat assessment and are used in joint operations by security…

Security on high alert in Ondo as SSS intelligence reveals fresh threats of terrorists attack

According to the security alert, the ISWAP operatives have already commenced surveillance on soft targets in the identified areas, prompting a call for the immediate strengthening of security operations to avert tragedy. The post Security on high alert in Ondo as SSS intelligence reveals fresh threats of terrorists attack appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nnamdi Kanu lists Malami, Wike, Umahi, Sanwo-Olu, Danjuma, Buratai, others, as defence witnesses

Nnamdi Kanu informed the court of his plan to call 23 witnesses divided into two categories. The post Nnamdi Kanu lists Malami, Wike, Umahi, Sanwo-Olu, Danjuma, Buratai, others, as defence witnesses appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

JUST IN: ASUU suspends warning strike

ASUU embarked on a two-week warning strike on Monday, 13 October, over the government’s failure to address its lingering demands The post JUST IN: ASUU suspends warning strike appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Gunmen reportedly abduct three INEC officers, others in Kogi

The INEC staff, all women identified as Chinenye Oji, Adamaka Anih, and Catherine Temaugee, were said to be on official assignment to Anambra State ahead of the forthcoming governorship election when they were abducted alongside other passengers. The post Gunmen reportedly abduct three INEC officers, others in Kogi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Court sacks all local council chairpersons, councillors in Ebonyi

The elections conducted in July 2024 brought the current 13 local government chairpersons and 171 councillors into power in the south-eastern state. The post Court sacks all local council chairpersons, councillors in Ebonyi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

JUST IN: Tanker explosion kills scores on Niger highway

The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Niger State Command, Aishatu Sa’adu, confirmed the incident in Minna on Tuesday. The post JUST IN: Tanker explosion kills scores on Niger highway appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigerian lawmakers probe $4.6bn health grants over poor HIV, TB, malaria outcomes

The lawmakers noted that despite the significant interventions, Nigeria continues to bear one of the highest global burdens of HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria. The post Nigerian lawmakers probe $4.6bn health grants over poor HIV, TB, malaria outcomes appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Business & Economy

Champion Breweries posts 9 month pre-tax profit of N3.14 billion despite Q3 loss 
US remains Nigeria’s close ally despite Trump’s ‘Country of Particular Concern’ designation — FG 
Dangote Refinery backs FG’s 15% tariff, reaffirms energy security commitment 
Trump designates Nigeria ‘Country of Particular Concern’ over reported killings of Christians 
Naira hits N1,427.5/$1, extends two-week rally as reserves climb to $43.17 billion 
FG launches N10 million Tax Reform Challenge for Nigerian students 
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Adedoyin Faults NDIC’s Publication on Defunct City Express Bank
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Solving Nigeria’s Auto Financing Challenges: Jaiz Bank Leads as 25th Abuja International Motor Fair Holds
Ribadu Has Delivered on Ogoni Oil Resumption Mandate
Oladele Adeoye: Nigeria’s FATF Exit Will Unlock Investment, Trade, Boost Confidence
TAFTA Concludes Women Entrepreneurs Development Bootcamp
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Beta Glass Q3 pre-tax profit hits N12.71 billion, nine-month profit more than doubles 
LG expands AI Ecosystem: From Smart TVs to connected home experiences 
Zenith Bank’s gross earnings surge 16% To N3.4tn, as PBT hits N917.4bn in Q3 2025
Africa Plus partners Nigeria Limited earns dual rating upgrades from Agusto & Co. and DataPro Limited, cementing market leadership 
15% Fuel Import Duty: PETROAN urges regulators to prevent monopoly in oil market
Oramah’s legacy: How Afreximbank’s visionary leader redefined Africa’s trade and development 
Nigeria’s FX utilisation for foreign education, medical tourism falls by 66% in Q1 2025 
Nigeria seeks fresh $1 billion World Bank loan to boost jobs, investment 
Dangote Sugar swings to N13.3 billion Q3 profit, trims nine-month loss 
Access Holdings reports N616 billion pre-tax profit in 9M 2025, up 10.4% 
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NERC urges FG to redirect $2 billion REA fund to industrial power
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