Non-oil sector grows Nigeria’s GDP to 1.8%, says NBS
Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has shown that Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew to 1.81 per cent (year-on-year) in real terms in the third quarter of…
“We must not relent in our efforts to deal with Corruption – Country Director, AAN
Country Director, ActionAid Nigeria, Ene Obi has urged Nigerians not to relent in their collective efforts in dealing ruthlessly with corruption at all levels in Nigeria, most importantly as 2019…
Buhari hosts Africa Youth Congress Against Corruption
President Muhammadu Buhari has hosted the 2018 Africa Youth Congress Against Corruption Summit in Abuja yesterday, Sunday 9th December in commemoration of World Anti Corruption Day. The event, which held…
Importation: ‘Nigeria saves $21bn on food’
President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded Nigerians for curbing excessive taste for foreign products, which has positioned the country for food self-sufficiency, and resulted into savings of over $21 billion. The…
NUJ honours Premium Times journalist
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council, on Friday held an award night in Uyo where prizes were given out to journalists for their professional works for…
NOUN Graduates To Participate In NYSC, Attend Law School
Students of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)can now heave a sigh of relief as President Muhammadu Buhari assents to theNational Open University Amendment Act 2018. The Special Adviser…
Google Station Launches Free WiFi in Wuse Market, Abuja!
Google has taken another leap in its quest to provide free internet to Nigerians. The Silicon Valley company launched Nigeria’s second Google Station center, Google’s public WiFi initiative, in Abuja…
Why Buhari declined assent to Electoral Act Amendment Bill – Presidency
FOR the third time, President Muhammadu Buhari has declined his assent to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2018, alleging irregularities and draft issues. The rejection of the Electoral Amendment Bill…
NCDC, WHO SIMULATION EXERCISE PUTS GLOBAL PANDEMIC READINESS TO THE TEST
A simulation for a global pandemic response involving more than 40 countries takes place 4-6 December, 2018, coordinated by the World Health Organization’s Global Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) and by…
African Startups Can Now Apply to Pitch at Africa Startup Summit in Kigali, Rwanda
The Africa Startup Summit in partnership with mediatech organisation, Disrupt Africa, has opened applications for startups from around the continent. Selected startups will get the opportunity to Pitch Live at the…