BusinessDay 17th Apr 2026
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Repackaged expired products dominate Nigeria’s N34trn food market
In many Nigerian markets, food items are removed from branded packs and resold in nylon bags, buckets, and plastic cups. BusinessDay investigations found that many come from expired, near-expiry, or rejected factory stocks, fuelling a multi-billion-naira illegal trade that exposes consumers to healt
'I was tortured and lost my hand' - one student's struggle to get an education in Nigeria
The BBC speaks to a student who pushed for his toe print to be taken to verify his identity.
'I was tortured and lost my hand' - one student's struggle to get an education in Nigeria
The BBC speaks to a student who pushed for his toe print to be taken to verify his identity.
Mbah bags Medical and Health workers union’s award for strides in healthcare
The governor explained why Enugu State Government allocated 50% of its budgets to health and education in three years The post Mbah bags Medical and Health workers union’s award for strides in healthcare appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Group threatens shutdown of unregistered hotels
The association said the unruly activities of criminals who lodge in unregistered hotels was a major contributor to insecurity in the country. The post Group threatens shutdown of unregistered hotels appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Tinubu tackles Atiku, says he failed Nigerians as vice president
Mr Tinubu said those positioning themselves as the main opposition have previously failed Nigerians, particularly one who once headed Nigeria’s privatisation council. The post Tinubu tackles Atiku, says he failed Nigerians as vice president appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
INEC moves Osun campaign deadline to August
Nigeria’s electoral commission (INEC) has announced a new deadline for political campaigning ahead of the Osun state governorship election, after the vote itself was pushed back by a week.The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) confirmed on Thursday that campaigns must now wrap up by mi
Otti proposes Five Star hotel in Umuahia
…Says his administration is building infrastructure to make Abia first choice for national, international conferences … Expresses readiness to partner with NIESV in the development of the state Governor Alex Otti of Abia has said that his administration is gradually putting in place the necessary in
Atiku, Babachir not suspended – ADC
The national leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed the purported suspension of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, describing it as invalid and of no consequence. The party said the group beh