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 NESREA says the new regulations will help clamp down importation of toxic wastes into the country.

The Federal Government has gazetted 24 new regulations formulated by the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency, NESREA.

The Director-General …

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President Goodluck Jonathan is considering the cancellation of the $40million Internet spy contract awarded to Israeli firm, Elbit Systems, in April, multiple sources within the Nigerian presidency and intelligence community have told PREMIUM TIMES.

Embarrassed …

EXCLUSIVE: Angry Jonathan mulls cancellation of $40million Internet spy contract awarded to Israeli firm is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria

The governor of the affected state said it was the work of suicide bombers.

Two explosions have occurred simultaneously at an Army Barracks and a company involved in uranium exploration in Agadez State of Niger Republic.

The governor of Agadez …

War on Terror: Multiple explosions rock Niger Republic is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria

Shell Chief Executive Officei, Peter Voser

The activist said he will present the Shell CEO with a polluted water in a champagne bottle.

A Niger Delta activist said on Wednesday that his organisation is planning a ‘special present’ of “polluted …

Niger Delta activist plans ‘special present’ for retiring Shell CEO is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria

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The Anambra governor said he had received condolences from 12 presidents on late Achebe.

The remains of novelist and poet, Chinua Achebe, arrived Awka, the Anambra State capital on Wednesday to a flurry of tributes and eulogies from Nigerians.

Mr. …

Emotional tributes as Achebe lies in state in his home state is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria

E4A said it is the responsibility of every member of the society to promote safe motherhood.

In celebration of the International Safe Motherhood Day, Tunde Segun, Country Director for Evidence for Action (E4A), a maternal and child health outfit based …

Safe motherhood pertinent for growth of society, E4A says is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria

YouWin was created unemployment issues in Nigeria.

The Federal Government on Wednesday released the names of 1200 young women entrepreneurs that emerged winners of the second batch of the Youth Enterprise with Innovation in Nigeria YouWIN, business plans competition.

YouWIN …

1,200 Nigerian women emerge in second batch of YouWIN programme is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria

Senator David Mark, Photo: thisdaylive.com

Huge sums of money meant for sugar development in Nigeria are being misappropriated.

The Senate President, David Mark, on Wednesday in Abuja cried foul over the N228.5 billion figure claimed to have been used for …

Nigeria senate president raises alarm over high sugar importation is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria

Some Private Jets parked at the Abuja Airport, Nigeria

The Federal Executive Council has approved a new policy.

In order to check owners of private jets who shortchange the government and sometimes use their jets for unapproved purpose, the Federal …

Nigeria has no law guiding private jets- Aviation Minister is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria

President Goodluck Jonathan

The Information Minister stated this on Wednesday.

President Goodluck Jonathan will on May 29 submit a major report on all achievements of the key sectors of his administration and all major programmes carried out in the last …

Jonathan to present his scorecard to Nigerians on May 29 is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria

PDP particularly commended the opposition in the National Assembly.

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has applauded the National Assembly for the unanimous approval of the declaration of state of emergency in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States despite contrary stands held …

PDP commends Nigerian lawmakers for endorsing state of emergency is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria

Senator David Mark, Photo: thisdaylive.com

Mr. Mark launched a tirade on a system many politicians fear to openly condemn.

The Senate President, David Mark, on Wednesday challenged Nigeria’s northern governors to urgently ban the almajiri system that has seen …

Northern governors, politicians responsible for ‘unIslamic’ Almajiri system- David Mark is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria

The deal involves ground-based air defence system to protect Oman against cruise missile, drone or fighter aircraft attacks.

The U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry, on Wednesday hailed what U.S. officials said was an estimated $2.1 billion deal for …

U.S. hails $2.1 billion arms deal to Oman is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria

President Jonathan has given a directive for people detained in connection with Boko Haram activities to be released.

The presidency on Wednesday explained its decision to authorise the release of women, children and other suspected Boko Haram members currently being …

Why Jonathan ordered release of Boko Haram women, children, others- Okupe is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria