Agora Policy criticises constituency projects implementation, calls for reforms

For effective constituency projects, Agora Policy recommended replacing the current ZIP model with a Strategic Intervention Projects (SIPs) or a Constituency Projects Scheme (CPS) coordinated by the executive. The post Agora Policy criticises constituency projects implementation, calls for reforms appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

BREAKING: Iran retaliates against US, launches missiles at American bases in Qatar, Iraq – Official

PREMIUM TIMES reports that Iran had vowed to retaliate after the US bombed three major Iranian nuclear facilities on Sunday. The post BREAKING: Iran retaliates against US, launches missiles at American bases in Qatar, Iraq – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Despite approving illegal results, Nigerian university denies attempt to issue illegal certificates

Contrary to its claims, evidence available to PREMIUM TIMES showed that ATBU attempted to issue statements of results for the illegal academic programme and there’s no evidence that it had communicated anything contrary to the Vom College. The post Despite approving illegal results, Nigerian university denies attempt to issue illegal certificates appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Many Nigerian universities are censoring free speech, clamping down on student journalists

“It affected my interest in reporting stories that held the school accountable,” Ms Oguadimma said. “Now I mostly cover regular events, since anything else could be seen as damaging to the image of the school.” The post Many Nigerian universities are censoring free speech, clamping down on student journalists appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

ANALYSIS: Violent extremism erodes local climate resilience in the Sahel

Jihadist groups and militarised counter-terrorism responses have weakened traditional approaches to resolving climate disputes. The post ANALYSIS: Violent extremism erodes local climate resilience in the Sahel appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Israel-Iran war (Day 11): Tehran vows retaliation following US attack

Although the US initially distanced itself from the crisis, President Trump later disclosed that the US was likely to get involved. The post Israel-Iran war (Day 11): Tehran vows retaliation following US attack appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

INTERVIEW: How Lagos Food Bank Initiative is helping to tackle food wastage — Director

The founder and executive director of the Lagos Food Bank Initiative, Michael Sunbola, discusses the organisation’s efforts to address the persistent problem of food wastage in Nigeria. The post INTERVIEW: How Lagos Food Bank Initiative is helping to tackle food wastage — Director appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

“We won’t stop her”: AFN reacts to Ofili’s reported switch to Turkey

Mr Okowa clarified that neither Ofili nor World Athletics has officially communicated the switch to the federation. The post “We won’t stop her”: AFN reacts to Ofili’s reported switch to Turkey appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

VIDEO: Thugs flog Rivers council administrator with cutlass, force to sign resignation letter

The police said the attackers have been invited for questioning. The post VIDEO: Thugs flog Rivers council administrator with cutlass, force to sign resignation letter appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Boko Haram: Troops kill over 600 insurgents but apprehension remains in Borno communities

The Nigerian military has recorded remarkable successes since revving up its counter-insurgency operation in the North-east, codenamed Operation Hadin Kai. The post Boko Haram: Troops kill over 600 insurgents but apprehension remains in Borno communities appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Business & Economy

NUPRC seeks Bank of America’s support for investment in Nigeria’s oil production
Tribunal orders General Hydrocarbons to pay First Bank over N270 million in damages
BREAKING: Police seal Nestoil headquarters as First Bank seizes assets owned by firm, Azudialu-Obiejesi