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Episodes
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Deep-Dive EP6: Alabuga's Dark Allure: How Russia Weaponized African Dreams for War
This podcast reviewed Premium Times articles that investigate Russia's recruitment of young Africans, primarily women aged 18-22, to work at the Alabuga Special Economic Zone, a military-industrial complex manufacturing drones for the war in Ukraine. The reports expose deceptive recruitment...
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Deep-Dive EP5: Beneath The Surface: The Dark World of Illicit Tin Mining in Plateau
The source is an article published by Premium Times, a Nigerian investigative journalism platform, focusing on the booming but illicit tin mining industry in Plateau State. The article highlights how the rising global demand for tin, driven by the transition to renewable energy, has fuelled…
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Deep-Dive EP4: INVESTIGATION: Dasuki Money Trail: How ex-NSA approved suspicious billions for family friends
This excerpt from the Premium Times website is an investigative report examining the financial dealings of former Nigerian National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, and his alleged embezzlement of public funds. The report details how millions of dollars were transferred from Dasuki's office to a...
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Deep-Dive EP3: Dubious Contracts: How fugitive arms broker made millions of dollars from Nigeria
Premium Times, investigates the dealings of Hima Aboubakar, a Nigerien arms broker who received millions of dollars from the Nigerian government for contracts to supply military equipment. The investigation reveals that Aboubakar, despite lacking a company or bank accounts in Nigeria, managed to...
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Why are ex-BB9ja winners unsuccessful in the music industry? Will Kellyrae be different?
Ever noticed all 3 former winners of the BB9JA TV show who ventured into music never made it to A-List? Efe, Laycon and White Money, previous winners of the show, all ventured into the making music in Nigeria after winning millions of Naira. But today, they are less relevant in the music industry...
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Inside Nigeria's Illicit lithium trade: Journalist exposes shocking secrets | Journalist Debrief
Nigeria’s illegal lithium trade is thriving online, costing the government billions in lost revenue while fuelling a shadow economy in rural mining communities. Traders make million weekly by selling illegally mined lithium through Facebook and TikTok. Key potshots for illegal lithium mining...
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Deep-Dive EP2: Milk or Mimic: Nigeria’s dairy market, a hub for inferior EU products
The Nigerian dairy market is dominated by fat-filled milk powder (FFMP), which is produced by blending skimmed milk powder with vegetable fat after removing some or all of the original milk fat. In supermarkets, the products are neatly arranged on shelves. They are also sold in large, open market...
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Deep-Dive EP1: Lithium Loot: Kwara’s Bani community becomes hotbed of illegal mining
Illegal mining in Kwara State is a growing concern with significant implications for the local economy and environment. Credit: This podcast was created using Google's NotebookLM
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#EndBadGovernance Protest: A deep-dive into the issues
The conversation today is centered around a proposed nationwide protest by Nigerians against bad governance and extreme poverty. Join our host, Esther Adaji and our studio guests, Willie, Majeed and Olayinka as they provide context and deep analysis of the issues and pain points of the protesters.
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How Wike’s refusal to relate with me is hurting FCT - Senator Ireti Kingibe
Relationship between Senator representing the FCT, Ireti Kingibe (Labour Party) and minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike has recently strained. The Senator had complained about the minister operating in isolation and refusing to cooperate with the Senator who is the only elected senator in the FCT. What...
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Eedris Abdulkareem tackles president Tinubu in ‘Emi Lokan’ single
Eedris Abdulkareem tackles president Tinubu in ‘Emi Lokan’ single
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A GenZ's Take on Saida Boj
Social media commentator, Saida Boj, has come under heavy criticism by social media users in Nigeria after she appeared on The Honest Bunch Podcast Last week. Ms Boj, during the viral podcast, made bold comments supporting, what many people have described as, prostitution. Nigeria's social media...
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#Under30Entrepreneurs: How dollar crisis is affecting my salad business
As the naira continues to perform poorly against the dollar, several small and medium-scale businesses have had to adjust their mode of operations to cut cost. This is the case with Aisha Hashim, the under-30 CEO of Shakara Nourish Bowl.
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Banditry, Terrorism, Kidnapping: Is NIN the Solution
A Premium Times podcast with Kabiru Adamu, CEO Beacon Security and Intelligence
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PT Half Hour: Aftermath of Investigation exposing Reps committee in Extortion scandal
In this episode, PREMIUM TIMES correspondent, Bakare Majeed who wrote the investigation, shares more updates on his report - Lead British International School, a corruption decoy? - Reps probe of accused committee - Updates on ICPC follow-up - Safety concerns of reporter
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PT Half Hour: All you need to know about the Africa Climate Summit
In this podcast episode, Premium Times Senior Reporter, Abdulkareem Mojeed, attended the Africa Climate Summit in Kwnya and shared highlights of the event on the following: - Details of Nairobi Declaration - Allegiance to pact - Africa Climate Summit vs COP 28 - Nigeria's plans against Climate...
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PT Half Hour: Tasks ahead for Tinubu's ministers
In this podcast, Premium Times' podcast Host, Titilope Fadare highlighted two issues each that the following ministers must urgently tackle: - Minister of FCT, Nyesome Wike - Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo -AGF and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi - Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman -...
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PT Half Hour: Inside the failure of Nigeria's Anchor Borrowers Programme for farmers
In this podcast episode with Premium Times reporter who covered the story. The following were discussed: - Reason for failed loan repayment - Loan not invested in Agriculture - No background checks? - Reintroduction of programme
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PT Half Hour: Niger Coup and its impact on Nigeria and West Africa
In this podcast episode with Premium Times Senior reporter covering Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, the following were discussed: - Origin of Coup - Dependency (Russia-Ukraine vs Russia-Africa) - Niger-Nigeria border (reaction from surrounding communities) - North/South Nigeria Narrative…
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INTERVIEW: How Journalists can use AI to their advantage—VP, News at Google
In this interview with Premium Times, the Vice President of News at Google, Richard Gingras explained how Journalists can leverage Artificial Intelligence tools in their reporting. He also spoke around media business and sustainability, challenges around journalism and innovation, plurality of…
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PT Half Hour: How the ministerial screening went down
In this podcast episode, Premium Times Senate Reporter, Abdulqudus Ogundapo who covered the ministerial screening, shared highlights of the events on the following: - How screening was conducted - Nominees' education discrepancies - Legislature/Executive synergy on screening - Bow and Go tradition
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PT Half Hour: Inside the lives of Nigerian women suffering vesicovaginal fistula
Women who suffer(ed) VVF often face discrimination and stigmatisation. In this podcast episode, Premium Times correspondent, Ahmadu shared his experience covering their stories
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PT Half Hour: All you need to know about the Presidential election court sittings
In this podcast episode, Premium Times Senior Reporter who covers Judiciary, Anti corruption and Human rights issues, Ameh Ejekwonyilo, attended the 2023 Presidential election court sittings and shared highlights of the event on the following: - Allegations of malpractices by INEC - Tinubu's...
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PT Half hour: France New Global financing summit: What Nigeria & Africa stand to benefit
In this podcast episode, Premium Times Senior Reporter who covers Foreign and Disapora affairs, Chiamaka Okafor, attended New Global financing summit in France discussed the following: - Potential foreign investors in Nigeria - Benefit of World Bank's toolkit for Nigeria - Update on $100 billion...
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SPECIAL REPORT: Heroic lives of Nigerian mothers caring for children with cerebral palsy
In this podcast, Premium Times correspondent, Kemi Adelagun-Olaoti shared her experience covering the stories of Nigerian mothers caring for their children with cerebral palsy
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SPECIAL REPORT: Nigeria’s oil palm sector struggles as demands surge
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
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SPECIAL REPORT: A Day In the life of a Sexual and Gender-based Violence first responder
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...
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PT Half Hour: Nigeria Air—The truths & misconceptions
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
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PT Half Hour: Fuel subsidy and its implications
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
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PT Half Hour: Dangote's refinery and its implications
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?
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PT Weekly News Update S3 E11: CAMA Act fight with NASS &Malami, Presidential election tribunal
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
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PT ON THE GO: How Binani's loss is another missed opportunity for Nigerian women in politics
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...
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PT weekly news update: 2023 UTME & its outcomes
In this episode, Premium Times Education reporter, Qosim Suleiman discussed outlook of 2023 UTME, rescheduled exams and result timing
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PT Half Hour: Sudan Crisis and its implications on Nigeria
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
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PT Weekly podcast S3E9: Reporter’s 1st time in NASS & key takeaway of Adamawa governorship election
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
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Premium Times Half Hour: Who is the next Senate President & Speaker of the House of Representatives
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...
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Is Nigeria ready to legalise Cannabis
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…
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PT Weekly podcast S3E8: Buhari’s disregard of Supreme Court, El-Rufai strikes, Wike’s ‘candidate’
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...
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IS CANCER PREVEBTABLE? What Nigerians need to know about cancer prevention
Twitter Space event held on Premium Times in collaboration with Project PINK BLUE to enlighten Nigerians about the cancer prevention.
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PT Space: New Notes Scarcity Vs. January Deadline: Implications for Nigerians
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.
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PT Weekly podcast S3E7: Wike’s ‘aligns’ with APC, Buhari’s silence on new naira, Universities’ break
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
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PT weekly podcast S3E6: Naira black market, Wike Backtracks, Tinubu’s villa enemies
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
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PT Weekly Podcast S3 E5: Again Buhari embarrassed, New currency troubles, Adeleke’s court issues
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.
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PT Weekly Podcast S3E4: Emefiele meets Buhari over troubles, Atiku gives bait to PDP members
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
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PT Weekly Podcast S3E3: Tinubu’s health, Peter Obi’s company, Emefiele’s troubles
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...
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PT Weekly Podcast S3E2: Obasanjo’s preference for Peter Obi and New update from ASUU
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.
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PT Weekly Podcast S3 E1: Emefiele’s foiled arrest, Buhari’s last new year message
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.
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PT Weekly Podcast S2E37: Buhari’s harassment, Yul Edochie’s polygamy and Christmas
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
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Podcast: Climate education for future progress
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.…
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PT Weekly Podcast S2E36: Sammie Okposo’s burial, Cleric killed in Kano, Atiku woos Igbos
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...
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