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EFCC probes two former NNPC chief executives, other top officials

Nigeria, May 3 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has initiated an investigation into alleged abuse of office and misappropriation of funds by former top officials of the Nigerian ... Read More


PCNGI announces 40% fare reduction on CNG commercial vehicles

Nigeria, May 3 -- The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) on Friday announced a reduction in transportation fares for passengers using Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered vehicles ... Read More


PT Health Watch: How Nigeria can reach zero-dose children, tackle vaccine-derived polio- Expert

Nigeria, May 3 -- Reaching every unvaccinated child and preventing the spread of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) remains a persistent challenge for Nigeria's health system. Des... Read More


Trump signs Executive Order to stop funding for NPR, PBS

Nigeria, May 3 -- US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to cut funding for the National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), two of the biggest media outlets... Read More


Cholera: Nigeria records 34 deaths, 1307 suspected cases

Nigeria, May 3 -- The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), has reported 1,307 suspected cholera cases and 34 deaths across 30 states and 98 Local Government Areas in the country. ... Read More


NNPC Foundation begins free cataract surgeries for 1,000 beneficiaries in Zaria

Nigeria, May 2 -- The NNPC Foundation has launched a free cataract screening and surgery programme targeting 1,000 beneficiaries in Zaria, Kaduna State. The scheme is part of a nationwide initiative ... Read More


Student Loan: ICPC walks back disbursement discrepancies claim

Nigeria, May 2 -- The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has retracted its earlier claim of discrepancies in the disbursement of student loans under the Nigeria... Read More


LASTMA dismisses 12 officers for misconduct, unveils 25th anniversary plans

Nigeria, May 2 -- The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has dismissed 12 officials for various acts of misconduct. "From December 2023 to date, 12 officers have been summarily dismiss... Read More


PDP faction accuses Diri of sacking aides for participating in pro-Wike rally

Nigeria, May 2 -- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caretaker Committee in Bayelsa State has accused Governor Douye Diri of sacking his aides for participating in the inauguration of a pro-Nyesom Wik... Read More


Women's empathy, intentionality are our superpowers- Olufunto Boroffice

Nigeria, May 2 -- In this interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Olufunto Boroffice, CEO of Chanja Datti Ltd, speaks about her professional journey, challenges as a woman in leadership, and her vision for empo... Read More