The Lagos State transport agency stated that the revised timetable will take effect from Monday, 15 June. The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has […]
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Calabar residents decry high cost of cooking gas
The price of cooking gas in Calabar recently rose from N1,300 to between N1,750 and N1,900 per kilogramme as sold by gas stations and roadside […]
Enugu Local Elections: Election commission screens candidates of 11 political parties
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that ENSIEC had fixed 26 September for elections into the 17 chairmanship and 260 councillorship positions in the state. […]
FCMB Group’s annual profit hits record N177 billion
The board of directors has proposed a cash dividend of N0.35 per unit, translating into a potential payout of N23.1 billion. Mid-tier lender FCMB Group […]
Tinubu approves $500 million for modernisation of Lagos airport
The aviation minister says the investment is aimed at modernising Nigeria’s busiest airport and strengthening Lagos’ position in regional and international air travel. President Bola […]
New power minister promises visible improvement in electricity supply, says progress won’t be dramatic
“I am not promising a magic wand. I am not promising twenty-four hours, seven days a week power. We will get there ultimately,” the minister […]
Federal govt plans rail extension to Lagos airport, says Keyamo
Mr Keyamo said discussions were underway between the aviation ministry and the Lagos State Government on the project, which will connect the rail line terminating […]
Cross River seals clinic over patient’s death
According to a government taskforce, the facility lacked operational licences, standard consulting rooms, adequate office space, proper ventilation, staff records and a register documenting patients […]
Police arrest suspected gun runners connected to Delta extrajudicial killing case
The police say the arrests followed weeks of intelligence-led operations across Bayelsa and Imo states after the recovery of a Beretta pistol at a transport […]
EXCLUSIVE: ICPC launches manhunt for ex-Minister Uche Nnaji
PREMIUM TIMES exclusively reported in February that the ICPC began an investigation into Mr Nnaji’s forgery scandal, with insiders saying the former minister could be […]
Nigeria’s merchandise trade hits N34.8 trillion in Q1 2026 as exports outpace imports – NBS
The data from the statistics office also indicated that trade surplus stood at N7.5 trillion, driven by robust crude oil sales. Nigeria’s merchandise trade, which […]
Environment minister seeks more investment in Nigeria’s green economy ahead of critical summit
“The future of Nigeria’s prosperity depends on how effectively we protect our environment, build resilient communities, create green jobs, and mobilise investments into sustainable development,” […]
Nigeria needs stronger data system to achieve $1tn economy – Speaker Tajudeen
The speaker says reliable statistics remain the foundation of effective governance, economic planning and investment decisions. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, […]
Iran, Israel halt attack
Israel’s continued attack on Lebanon had been a source of tension throughout the ceasefire. Iran and Israel have halted strikes against each other’s territories after […]
Lagos APC unveils governorship candidate Obafemi Hamzat’s running mate
The APC in Lagos State said deputy governorship candidate emerged after extensive consultations and a selection process involving party stakeholders across the state. The Lagos […]
Xenophobia: Nigeria may retaliate against South Africa — Foreign Minister
The Minister also referred to the claim by the South African government that the violence is only directed at illegal immigrants as false. The Minister […]
Bandits abduct 39 Zamfara ‘elders’ after failed reconciliation meeting
The victims were part of a 50-member delegation that reportedly met a notorious bandit leader despite the state government’s opposition to negotiations with criminal groups. […]
EFCC arraigns native doctor, wife for alleged N1 billion fraud
EFCC said it found that the couple used the money to acquire two properties in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) […]
Labour Party sues INEC over exclusion from Enugu senatorial by-election
INEC had scheduled a by-election for Enugu North District for 20 June following the death of Okey Ezea, the senator representing the district in the […]
Tinubu urges Nigerians to support security forces with intelligence
“The fight against terror is not only a military operation,” he wrote. “It is a national duty. Citizens must support our security forces by providing […]