Month: July 2024

Aliko Dangote, the President of Dangote Group, revealed that a friend who previously warned him against investing in Nigeria is now taunting him for not heeding his advice. In an interview with PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday, Dangote shared this revelation amidst reports from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory […]

As the Paris 2024 Olympic Games approach, football fans have much to look forward to beyond the recent Euro 2024 and Copa America tournaments. The Olympic football competition, set to kick off on Wednesday across seven French cities, promises to showcase both rising talents and established stars. Among the standout […]

“Instead of addressing the significant challenges that threaten our collective existence—such as creating an inclusive and sustainable economy, lifting millions out of poverty, and returning nearly 20 million out-of-school children to education—our leaders focus on funding their own luxuries and blaming those dedicated to solving the nation’s problems. In light […]

The National Association of Resident Doctors at Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital has begun a five-day warning strike due to unpaid salaries for some members. During a news conference on Monday in Zaria, Kaduna State, the association’s Vice President, Dr. Ashiru Mikail, announced the strike. He explained that on July […]

The Cross River/Akwa Ibom Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has auctioned off 26,625 litres of seized petrol to the public in Cross River State at a discounted rate of N9000 per 25-litre keg. Previously, the National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, Controller HK Ejibunu, showcased significant seizures of petroleum products […]