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Otedola raises stake in First HoldCo to 16.9% with N15 billion new share acquisition

Nigeria, Dec. 19 -- Femi Otedola, the chairman of First HoldCo Plc, has further consolidated his position as the top shareholder of the financial services group, with his latest share purchase valued ... Read More


Nigeria bans mineral processing plants in residential areas, mandates plastic producers to clean up

Nigeria, Dec. 18 -- Nigeria has ordered mineral processing companies to cease operations within residential and restricted areas. The government also mandated plastic manufacturers and bottling compan... Read More


Why we approved Ini Edo's 'A Very Dirty Christmas' title - NFVCB responds to CAN

Nigeria, Dec. 18 -- The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has responded to criticism from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) over actress Ini Edo's latest film, "A Very Dirty Chris... Read More


TRIBUTE: On the 25th year of my mother's passing, By Abimbola Adelakun

Nigeria, Dec. 18 -- Even after all these years, the memory that sticks out to me most was how I was told of the death of my mother, Mojisola Ajoke Adelakun. That moment became definitive for me, almo... Read More


'Subsidise agriculture, that's how it works,' ex-Botswana President Masisi urges Nigerian govt

Nigeria, Dec. 18 -- Former Botswana President, Mokgweetsi Masisi, has called on the Nigerian government to create a more enabling environment for farmers to thrive. Mr Masisi made the appeal after to... Read More


Insecurity: Outrage as NLC protest against Nigeria's security challenges ends abruptly in Abuja

Nigeria, Dec. 18 -- Some Nigerians, including workers, have expressed disappointment with the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) for ending its protest in Abuja abruptly on Wednesday. PREMIUM TIMES had r... Read More


Hajj 2026: NAHCON clarifies procurement process, rejects rollover claim

Nigeria, Dec. 18 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has debunked reports alleging that it sought approval to roll over contracts awarded to 2025 Hajj service providers for the 2026 Ha... Read More


Nigeria mandates plastic manufacturers, bottling water makers to clean up waste

Nigeria, Dec. 18 -- The Nigerian government has directed plastic manufacturers and plastic bottling companies operating across the country to take responsibility for plastic waste littering the enviro... Read More


Burkina Faso frees detained Nigerian soldiers

Nigeria, Dec. 18 -- The 11 Nigerian military officials on board the C-130 aircraft that made an emergency landing in Burkina Faso have been released. The soldiers were held last week by Burkinabe aut... Read More


The time of 419neers is here again!, By Wole Arisekola

Nigeria, Dec. 18 -- Have you just retired, or perhaps made a little money abroad after years of suffering in the cold, sending dollars home while eating noodles and pretending all was well? Congratula... Read More