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Airlines blame airport congestion, weather for flight delays

Nigeria, Sept. 16 -- Nigerian airlines have attributed a significant share of flight delays and cancellations to airport congestion, inadequate infrastructure and adverse weather, saying some disrupti... Read More


CBN begins work on new financial inclusion strategy, targets deeper access

Nigeria, Sept. 16 -- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has commenced work on the National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) 4.0, with the regulator seeking to move beyond expanding access to... Read More


Team Lagos dominates Southwest zonal elimination ahead of National Sports Festival

Nigeria, Sept. 16 -- Team Lagos emerged as the dominant force at the Southwest zonal elimination for the 23rd National Sports Festival, winning four competitions and securing seven podium finishes acr... Read More


Anambra govt releases loan records, insists Peter Obi left debts

Nigeria, Sept. 16 -- The Anambra State Government has released the state's loan records, insisting that Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), incurred de... Read More


Aduku: Falconets ready for England battle, targeting World Cup glory

Nigeria, Sept. 16 -- Falconets head coach Moses Aduku says Nigeria are ready for a difficult round-of-16 battle against England, insisting his players have the mentality and belief to continue their F... Read More


Atiku, Keyamo, RMD, Kate Henshaw, Funke Akindele, others mourn Olu Jacobs

Nigeria, Sept. 16 -- Nigerians, particularly actors, have continued to pay tribute to veteran actor Olu Jacobs, who died at the age of 84. PREMIUM TIMES previously reported that Jacobs' wife, veteran... Read More


2027: Tinubu will defeat Atiku, Obi, even if they unite to run - Fayose

Nigeria, Sept. 16 -- Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has said President Bola Tinubu will defeat former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi in the 202... Read More


Kwara journalist raises alarm over alleged threat to kill him, family

Nigeria, Sept. 16 -- A Kwara-based journalist, Usman Haruna, has raised an alarm after receiving a text message threatening that he and his family could be subjected to "very brutal things." Mr Harun... Read More


'Prove it,' Nigerians tackle Soludo over debt claims, attacks on Peter Obi

Nigeria, Sept. 16 -- Some Nigerians have criticised Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State for his recent debt claims and constant attacks on the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democrati... Read More


I was the target of kidnapping plot - Anglican Bishop

Nigeria, Sept. 16 -- The Bishop of Jos, Anglican Diocese, Ephraim Gongden, says he was the target of an alleged kidnapping plot that affected his wife and that of his predecessor, Benjamin Kwashi. Mr... Read More