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Suspension of 4% FOB import levy will safeguard jobs - AON

Nigeria, Sept. 17 -- The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has welcomed the federal government's suspension of the four per cent Free-on-Board (FOB) levy on imports, saying the measure will safeguard... Read More


Nigeria records more Lassa fever deaths in 2025 despite fewer cases - NCDC

Nigeria, Sept. 17 -- The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a higher case fatality rate (CFR) from Lassa fever in 2025 compared to the same period last year, despite... Read More


Our drivers earn more than graduates - Dangote

Nigeria, Sept. 17 -- Aliko Dangote, founder and president/chief executive of the Dangote Group has revealed that his company's drivers earn significantly more than graduates. Mr Dangote, in a video s... Read More


UPDATED: Fire guts plaza at Tinubu Square in Lagos

Nigeria, Sept. 17 -- A massive fire on Tuesday evening engulfed a commercial plaza at Tinubu Square in the CMS area of Lagos Island, sending traders and passersby into panic. A PREMIUM TIMES reporter... Read More


Fire guts plaza at Tinubu Square, CMS, Lagos

Nigeria, Sept. 17 -- A massive fire on Tuesday evening engulfed a commercial plaza at Tinubu Square in the CMS area of Lagos Island, sending traders and passersby into panic. PREMIUM TIMES reporter s... Read More


Ex-NBA president Akpata speaks on reported dumping of Labour Party for APC

Nigeria, Sept. 17 -- Labour Party's candidate in the 2024 Edo State governorship election, Olumide Akpata, has denied rumours suggesting he has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a s... Read More


CBN orders banks to name MD/CEOs' successors six months before exit

Nigeria, Sept. 17 -- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all Domestic Systemically Important Banks to announce successors to their managing directors and chief executive officers (MD/CEOs) ... Read More


Afriland Properties addresses fire Incident at its towers

Nigeria, Sept. 17 -- Afriland Properties Plc confirmed on Wednesday that a fire broke out at its headquarters, Afriland Towers, on Broad Street in Lagos Island, a day after panicked workers smashed wi... Read More


9 rescued, 5 revived after fire on Lagos Island

Nigeria, Sept. 17 -- A fire at Afriland Tower on Broad Street, Lagos Island, sent workers scrambling for survival on Tuesday as smoke swept through the six-storey building. Videos posted online by by... Read More


Makurdi-Naka road in ruins as residents lament insecurity, poor state of route

Nigeria, Sept. 17 -- Residents of communities along the Makurdi-Naka federal road in Benue State have raised alarm over the deplorable state of the road and persistent insecurity, which they say has m... Read More