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Premium Times · Nigeria
The long game: What will Tinubu leave behind? By Adeola Akinremi
If there were credible national opinion polls in Nigeria, four months and nineteen days before the presidential election, we would have a clearer picture of where President Bola Tinubu and the other contenders stand. We…
Premium Times · Nigeria
MTN Nigeria’s independent director, Kola-Oyeneyin, to exit board
The telecommunications giant noted that Mrs Kola-Oyeneyin’s exit will take effect from 31 August, although MTN did not state the reason for her exit in the regulatory filing.
Premium Times · Nigeria
Fuel subsidy debate: Between economic reform and political expediency, By Ehi Braimah
My view is that Nigeria does not need a return to an inefficient subsidy regime merely because petrol is expensive, neither does it need to worship the doctrine of subsidy removal while citizens are pushed deeper into…
Premium Times · Nigeria
Nigeria seeks investment in oil and gas sector at China energy exhibition
Nigerian delegation heading to China as part of the country's push for investment in its oil and gas sector.
Premium Times · Nigeria
Health minister seeks increased investment in radiopharmaceutical cancer therapy
He described radiopharmaceutical therapy as an important frontier in modern medicine, combining nuclear medicine, molecular imaging, pharmaceutical sciences, oncology and precision medicine for targeted cancer treatment.
Premium Times · Nigeria
Heavy gunshots, explosions in Niger capital
Saturday’s attack, which observers said lasted for about two hours, targeted the airport and security perimeter near the presidency.
Premium Times · Nigeria
NMA urges FG to implement retirement age of 65yrs for clinical health workers
According to the president, implementing the retirement age of 65 years for clinical health workers will provide an important palliative measure, as Nigeria continues to address the broader challenge of healthcare…
Premium Times · Nigeria
PT Health Watch: Frequent heartburn may signal more serious condition, expert warns
While occasional heartburn is common, frequent or persistent symptoms may indicate gastroesophageal reflux disease and should not be managed indefinitely with self medication, a gastroenterologist has advised.
Premium Times · Nigeria
Police rescue 2-year-old boy, arrest suspects in kidnapping plot
The police said a 34-year-old man, Nansik Sule, conspired with the child’s mother, Catherine Davou, to fake the boy's kidnap.
Premium Times · Nigeria
2027: Atiku claims Tinubu is 90 years old, sick
Atiku made the claims in a two separate interviews in Hausa and English with the BBC released on Friday.
Premium Times · Nigeria
2027: PDP names Niger governorship candidate
PDP says other aspirants decided to step down and support Mr Nami…
Premium Times · Nigeria
NPFL: Salisu Yusuf backs Shooting Stars to improve after winning start
The Oluyole Warriors secured all three points in a lively opening fixture that produced three first-half goals and two penalties, before both sides struggled to create clear-cut opportunities after the interval…
Premium Times · Nigeria
NPFL: 3SC defeats Inter Lagos FC 2-1 in league opener
Shooting Stars had an opportunity to extend their advantage in the second half from the penalty spot, but Adams Mustapha failed to convert, leaving the score at 2-1 until the final whistle.
Premium Times · Nigeria
FIFA U17 WWC: Flamingos coach invites 25 players for first phase of final camping
The Flamingos defeated their counterparts from Bénin Republic home and away in the final round of the African qualification campaign to book a ticket to the global finals…
Premium Times · Nigeria
NFF names Abdulrahaman new NPFL COO after league board sack
Mr Abdulrahaman’s appointment, which takes immediate effect, was announced on Friday as the 2026/27 NPFL season kicked off…
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