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Presidency backs campaign against social vices in schools

Nigeria, Feb. 27 -- The Presidency has reiterated its support for the special committee on campaign against social vices in secondary and tertiary institutions, calling its mandate critical to the mor... Read More


Sachet Alcohol Ban: Health ministry says it lacks power to stop NAFDAC enforcement

Nigeria, Feb. 27 -- The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has clarified that it does not have the legal authority to halt the enforcement of the nationwide ban on alcoholic beverages packa... Read More


Edo crowned champions as 2nd Niger Delta Games close in Grand style

Nigeria, Feb. 27 -- Team Edo on Thursday emerged overall winners of the second edition of the Niger Delta Games, ending a 24-year wait for a major sporting honour with a commanding performance on home... Read More


Lafarge Africa's annual profit soars to all-time peak on volume growth

Nigeria, Feb. 27 -- Cement maker Lafarge Africa reported a surge of 172.7 per cent in net profit on Thursday, which took its earnings to the highest on record, as volume growth lifted top line. The c... Read More


IPI Nigeria urges IGP Tunji Disu to prioritise press freedom

Nigeria, Feb. 27 -- The International Press Institute Nigeria (IPI Nigeria) has urged the acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Tunji Disu, to prioritise press freedom and end a pattern of "harassm... Read More


25 killed in Adamawa attacks as UN warns of deepening North-east crisis

Nigeria, Feb. 27 -- At least 25 people were killed on Tuesday in coordinated attacks across Adamawa State, including 21 in a market, in what security officials describe as one of the deadliest inciden... Read More


PREMIUM TIMES journalist, seven others selected for Lagos urban challenges reporting project

Nigeria, Feb. 26 -- PREMIUM TIMES journalist, Folashade Ogunrinde, is among eight reporters selected for a story project examining critical urban challenges affecting communities in Lagos State. DevR... Read More


Remo Stars appoint Usman Abd'Allah as Technical Adviser

Nigeria, Feb. 26 -- The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) defending champions, Remo Stars, have confirmed the appointment of Usman Abd'Allah as the club's new Technical Adviser, with the decision... Read More


Police declare ADC spokesperson wanted in Akwa Ibom

Nigeria, Feb. 26 -- The Nigeria Police Force has declared Manfred Ekpe, a legal practitioner and spokesperson of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Akwa Ibom State, wanted over alleged cyberstal... Read More


Nigeria secures $100 million from European bank to finance Project Bridge

Nigeria, Feb. 26 -- Nigeria has secured a fresh $100 million investment from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to finance Project Bridge, a nationwide connectivity initiative... Read More