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IMF backs CBN's decision on interest rate hike

Nigeria, March 6 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has endorsed the Central Bank of Nigeria's decision to increase the interest rate to 22.75 per cent. The Monetary Policy Committee of the CBN... Read More


We cannot all be capitalists, By Ibrahim Shelleng

Nigeria, March 6 -- Imagine Nigeria's business landscape as a vibrant marketplace. Bustling stalls overflow with ideas, but everyone's selling the same "hustle" brand. This brand is headquartered in t... Read More


Re: A vacuous judgment on Dele Giwa, By Idowu Adewale

Nigeria, March 6 -- On Sunday, 25 February, ThisDay newspaper published an article titled "A Vacuous Judgment on Dele Giwa," suggesting that the judgment of Honourable Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Feder... Read More


Now Muzik, 2baba separate after 20-year partnership

Nigeria, March 6 -- Singer Innocent Idibia, known as 2Baba, and his management, Now Muzik, on Wednesday announced the end of their 20-year partnership. Now Muzik, in a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES... Read More


State governors should stop behaving like shylock landlords and emperors, By Ehi Braimah

Nigeria, March 6 -- Amid our current economic challenges, it has become obvious that all hands must be on deck as we search for lasting solutions. It does not matter what our political interests and a... Read More


13th African Games: Aruna loses out again, Offiong takes bronze

Nigeria, March 6 -- Despite strong performances, Quadri Aruna, Nigeria's top men's table tennis player and two-time All Africa Games silver medalist, and Edem Offiong were unable to secure gold medals... Read More


Alleged N7.1 billion Fraud: Appeal court strikes out EFCC's suit seeking Orji Kalu's retrial

Nigeria, March 6 -- The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Wednesday struck out an appeal seeking a retrial of a former governor of Abia State, Orji Kalu, over charges of N7.1 billion fraud. In the decision... Read More


Responsible reporting of the intelligence services, By Mukhtar Ya'u Madobi

Nigeria, March 6 -- Since January when I served as a rapporteur at a five-day National Security Course on Psychological Operations and Strategic Communication, I have been fascinated by the open and s... Read More


Why I didn't follow Akwa Ibom YPP governorship candidate to APC - Ex-campaign official

Nigeria, March 6 -- Idorenyin Umana, a former media officer in the 2023 governorship campaign council of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in Akwa Ibom State, has defected to the Peoples Democratic P... Read More


Nigerian lawmakers raise concern on crackdown on cryptocurrency platforms, launch probe

Nigeria, March 6 -- Following the exit of Binance from the Nigerian market, the country's parliament is taking further steps to investigate the policy stance of President Bola Tinubu's administration ... Read More