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By signing the Bill into law, the governor has established a statutory framework for mobilising additional resources for education and skills development in Ogun State The post Abiodun’s Education Trust Fund: Building Ogun’s future beyond projects, By Kayode Akinmade appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Public commentary has raised questions about whether financial institutions or their executives could, in theory, be used as vehicles for undisclosed political financing. The post When Banking Power Meets Political Money: Questions Nigeria must ask, By Adedayo Adelami appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A PREMIUM TIMES investigation found that several affected families rejected compensation payments as falling far short of what they need to relocate and rebuild their homes. The post Akwa Ibom govt silent as compensation disputes swirl around N117.5bn Medical City project appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The law creates new funding window for education and skills development The post Abiodun signs Education, Skills Trust Fund Bill into Law appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By the time Ogunde died in 1990, Ogogo was already a rising star, and the Alarinjo travelling Theatre culture was being disrupted by time, economy of scale, evolving technology and audience taste. The post TRIBUTE: Ògògó: Death on the River Bank appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says it is aware of the financial pressure caused by the recent increase in petrol prices, but maintains that it does not fix pump prices under Nigeria’s deregulated petroleum market. The post NMDPRA speaks on petrol price rise, regulatory action appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Falconets will be seeking to reach the semi-finals for the first time since 2014 The post FIFA U-20 WWC: Aduku warns against complacency as Falconets battle Colombia for semi-final ticket appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Ears across the globe have been virtually blocked since September 14, 2026, with news of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, including its fuel pipeline and military infrastructure. The news outlets are jammed with stories of alleged Houthi aggression. These one-sided stories, some of which I will try to debunk here, portray Saudi Arabia as the […] The post Houthis and Saudis: When the weak strike back, By Owei Lakemfa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, Samuel Erale, said the command would sustain intelligence-led operations against kidnapping, cultism and the proliferation of illegal firearms across the state. The post Police intercept vehicle carrying suspected drugs, military camouflage appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has terminated the appointment of Umar Alhassan over social media posts deemed anti-party activities and disrespectful to the Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf. The post Deputy Senate President sacks aide over social media post against Kano governor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

An official said the latest success comes days after the conviction of nine crude oil thieves by the Federal High Court in Uyo, following their arrest during a Nigerian Navy-led operation under Operation DELTA SENTINEL. The post Navy uncovers 119,850 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Rivers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigeria has been here before. But under Tinubu, threats, harassment and intimidation of human rights defenders, activists, journalists and civil society organisations are being compounded by the growing weaponisation of the criminal justice system, particularly by the State Security Service (SSS), to silence peaceful dissent and intimidate critics. It is happening again. Under President Bola […] The post When the state turns the law against dissent under Tinubu’s watch, By Kolawole Olaniyan appe

“The era of making our young ones abandon what took them to school to work all day for any school head or teacher is over,” the council chairman said. The post Akwa Ibom local council bans use of pupils for manual labour in schools appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Despite pressure from some of his aides, President Buhari remained unconvinced that Nigeria should pay USD 200, to Leno Adesanya and his Sunrise company regarding the Mambilla project. The post Mambilla: How and why Sunrise, Leno Adesanya, lost at ICC tribunal in Paris appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

In a rare joint interview, Halima, Fatima and Mariya Dangote discuss the privilege, scrutiny and pressure accompanying their leadership roles in their father’s business empire. The post ‘We’re not spoiled; we’re still proving ourselves to our father’ — Dangote’s daughters appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The stakeholders will meet at the 2026 National Health Equity Conference scheduled for 13 to 15 October at the Nigeria National Merit Award House, Maitama, Abuja. The post Health leaders to tackle Nigeria’s policy implementation gap at October conference appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The children are currently receiving specialist medical attention at the T.Y. Danjuma Specialist Eye Hospital in Takum, following appeals that drew attention to their condition. The post Danjuma Foundation offers 50 Taraba children specialist eye care appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The book reading programme is part of NCDMB’s sustained effort to promote literacy, critical thinking and knowledge exchange through structured engagement with leading Nigerian authors and thought leaders The post NCDMB to feature Nwabuikwu’s The Pain and The Promise in book reading session appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The World Bank has said Nigeria’s financial system is failing to channel sufficient credit to businesses with the greatest potential to create jobs, urging banks and development finance institutions to redirect capital towards productive sectors of the economy. The post Credit bypassing Nigeria’s job creators — World Bank Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Mrs Tinubu is scheduled to visit Anambra on Thursday. The post Anambra: First Lady’s visit to strengthen collaboration on food security – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.