The UK government, through the Mobilist programme, has invested N9.5 billion in InfraCredit, Nigeria’s first and only domestic credit guarantee institution, supporting its listing on the country’s NASD OTC Securities Exchange. This investment is part of a N64 billion listing, with InfraCredit raising NGN27 billion in new equity. This capital infusion was bolstered by a…
Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have categorically dismissed any possibility of a merger with other political parties in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections. The Forum also expressed deep concern over the escalating security crisis across Nigeria, citing recent attacks in several states. Bala Mohammed, Governor of Bauchi…
Popular Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, widely known by his stage name Portable, has been remanded in the Oke Kura Correctional Centre in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, following his inability to meet stringent bail conditions imposed by an Upper Area Court. Portable, who appeared in court on charges of defamation of character, was…
A U.S. federal judge has ruled that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) must release documents related to past investigations involving Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and a suspected drug trafficking network from the early 1990s. Judge Beryl Howell of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia…
As part of our International Women’s Day (IWD) series, PREMIUM TIMES spoke with Folashade Femi-Lawal, the country manager and area business head for Mastercard West Africa, about her journey, leadership philosophy, and how she continues to champion gender inclusion across sectors. PT: Can you tell us about your professional journey and how you became a…
