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Ex-SGF Babachir Lawal joins NDC

Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation Babachir Lawal has joined the Nigeria Democratic Party a few months after resigning from the African Democratic Congress (ADC)... Read More


FX pressures recede as reserves hit 18-year high, current account surplus rises 67.9% - CBN

Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed that foreign exchange pressures have receded as Nigeria's external reserves climbed to $55.25 billion. In comparison, the country's ... Read More


Lassa fever deaths rise to 259 as Nigeria records 1,086 confirmed cases

Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- Nigeria has recorded 259 deaths from Lassa fever since the beginning of 2026, with the case-fatality rate remaining significantly higher than it was during the same period last ye... Read More


Multiple FX windows cost Nigeria 3% of GDP - CBN

Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, has said that losses arising from Nigeria's multiple foreign exchange (FX) windows amounted to about three per cent of... Read More


Former Archbishop of Canterbury visits Plateau, meets Mutfwang

Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- Former Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has visited Plateau State, where he was received by Governor Caleb Mutfwang and other political and religious leaders in Jos. Mr We... Read More


PREMIUM TIMES journalist shortlisted for Thomson Foundation Young Journalist of the Year Award

Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- PREMIUM TIMES journalist Ndidiamaka Ede has been shortlisted among the final 12 nominees for the 2026 Thomson Foundation Young Journalist of the Year Award. The Thomson Foundatio... Read More


South African journalist detained in Djibouti released

Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- South African journalist Micah Reddy, arrested by the Djibouti authorities last weekend, has been released. The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) discl... Read More


Tinubu hails King Sunny Ade at 80, says musician exemplifies excellence, cultural ambassadorship

Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- President Bola Tinubu has congratulated legendary Nigerian musician, Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye, popularly known as King Sunny Ade, on his 80th birthday, describing him as an exemplar... Read More


Oyo Abduction: One of attacked school remains closed as new academic session begins state-wide

Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- Baptist Nursery and Primary School in Yawota, Oyo State, one of the schools attacked during the May abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, has remained ... Read More


VIDEO: 14-year-old girl suffers severe burns while in aunt's care

Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- A 14-year-old girl from Akwa Ibom State has suffered severe burns while in the care of her aunt in Ngor Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State. Chidiebube Okeoma, a journalist... Read More