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Over half a century ago, Nigeria was a world leader in oil palm production, but its status has since changed due to neglect of the sector and extreme weather events

Would you engage in an underpaid, emotionally-draining, stressful 24/7 job? This is the life of a 1st responder to cases of sexual & gender-based violence. In this podcast episode, Priye Diri of Dorothy Njemanze Foundation shares how she takes on the battle to break the cycle of abuse on Nigerian women & girls

In this episode with Premium Times correspondent covering Aviation, we discussed the following the truths or misconceptions, in line with the following: - Ownership Painting/rebranding of airplane with N139 billion Real Status of airline Reactions from Federal lawmakers Benefits of Nigeria Air

In this podcast episode with Premium Times Business Editor, Oladeinde Olawoyin, the following were discussed: - Impact on an average Nigerian - Impact on the Nigerian economy - Impact on Nigerian energy sector and development of alternative energy sources

In this episode with Premium Times Business correspondent, the following were discussed: - Benefit for Nigeria in terms, fuel subsidy, foreign exchange rate -Benefit for Nigerians -Concerns on monopoly -Generation of 12,000 megawatts of electricity... feasible?

This week with Premium Times’ Reporter on Judiciary and Human Rights desk, the following were discussed. - CAMA Act & a court battle with NASS, CAC and Malami. - The start of the presidentially election tribunal. - Yakubu Gowon’s speech

How Binani's loss is another missed opportunity for Nigerian women in politics The hope of having a woman elected a state governor in Nigeria was, again, dashed as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Aishatu Dahiru, was defeated in Adamawa governorship elections. It was also a missed chance with Aisha Alhassan popularly known as Mama Taraba in 2015 elections. What's...

In this episode, Premium Times Education reporter, Qosim Suleiman discussed outlook of 2023 UTME, rescheduled exams and result timing

In this episode with Premium Times Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Senior Reporter, Chiamaka Okafor we discussed the following: - What caused the crisis in Sudan - Prevention of Nigerians from evacuating - Nigeria's plans to evacuate citizens - Implications of the crisis on Nigeria

Premium Times new Senate and PDP reporter shares his first experience being in the National Assembly complex and his key takeaway from the Adamawa governorship election

With the Nigerian presidential election done and dusted, what's next is to decide who holds the third and fourth highest positions of the country. With Premium Times' political reporter, Majeed Bakare, the following were discussed: - Why zoning formula along ethnic, geographic and religious considerations -Rating APC governors' zoning recommendation - Chances of candidates vying for the two seats...

Recently, the House of Representatives on March 23 rejected a bill seeking to legalise the use of cannabis in the country. Diverse views have been shared on this issue about its benefits od negative effects. Do you support the legalisation of Cannabis in Nigeria? Let's know your thoughts on this in the comment section.

As the 2023 elections draws close, more issues rise. President Muhammadu Buhari defied the Supreme Court over currency redesign. Governor Nasir El-rufai insist on disobeying the President on his stance of currency swap. In what seems like a hint, Governor Nyesom Wike talks highly of the APC presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu

Twitter Space event held on Premium Times in collaboration with Project PINK BLUE to enlighten Nigerians about the cancer prevention.

Podcast on Premium Times Space event where discussion about the January deadline for the old notes to stop being legal tenders and the implications for Nigerians and the country's economy.

Again this week, the new naira swap controversy continues with an unexpected silence from President Buhari. There were rumours of Governor Wike’s possible decamp to APC. Nigerian universities are going on a break. Catch up on the latest updates that occurred in the past week

Nigerians got the shock of their lives when naira black market rates emerged. Rivers state Governor, Nyesome Wike backtracked on the choice of presidential candidate. Are there enemies of Bola Tinubu, APC presidential candidate in the villa? Listen to Premium Times latest weekly podcast

Again, President Muhammadu Buhari got embarrassed. Guess where? Despite the many troubles getting the new naira, CBN governor gave an unsatisfying update. Our dancing Governor, Ademola Adeleke got hit by a court ruling that made him stop dancing.

Despite CBN Governor’s Godwin Emefiele’s troubles, President Muhammadu Buhari had exciting things to say to him. PDP Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar gave a bait to party members who could secure votes for him. Catch up all the interesting updates that occurred during the week

This week brought more troubles for politicians and public office holders. ICPC’s list on MDAs with high corruption risk will leave you dumbfounded, Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi’s UK company got struck off, APC Presidential Candidate, Bola Tinubu’s health status still remains a mystery to some. Catch up on the latest happenings in Nigeria on Premium Times weekly podcast

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo stirred some controversies when he selected Peter Obi, Presidential candidate of the Labour Party as his most preferred candidate. As expected, APC responded. ASUU chairman also shared an update on some recent developments.

The CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele survived an arrest by the SSS. President Muhammadu Buhari left a cheering message for Nigerians in his last new year message. Catch up o all the important news that occurred in the past week.

As the year wraps up, so also activities in the past week. President Muhammadu Buhari complained that Nigerians have been harassing him. Yul Edochie made a case for his polygamous situation and…..Merry Christmas

In this episode of Africa Science Focus, Scidev spoke with the founders of social enterprise Earth Warriors, who tell us about their curriculum creation initiative. Keya Lamba, a co-founder of Earth Warriors, tells us about the approach they take in building curriculums for school students. Shweta Bahri, explains how climate knowledge is already being infused in schools in some countries in Africa...

There was an intense outpour of emotions this week. This week, Famous Singer, Sammie Okposo was laid to rest, Bamise who was killed by a BRT driver was buried. A Kano cleric was sentenced to death by hanging. PDP Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar wooed the Igbos. Find out more details that occurred in the past week in this weekly podcast.