Premium Times Podcast
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While seeking for ways to engage more with you and cater for all your informative needs on our platform, we are launching our podcast channel.
Now, you can connect more with us by not just reading but also listening.
Stay tuned!!!
While seeking for ways to engage more with you and cater for all your informative needs on our platform, we are launching our podcast channel.
Now, you can connect more with us by not just reading but also listening.
Stay tuned!!!
Premium Times PodcastApr 05, 2024
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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.
Apr 05, 202412:38
Banditry, Terrorism, Kidnapping: Is NIN the Solution
A Premium Times podcast with Kabiru Adamu, CEO Beacon Security and Intelligence
Mar 05, 202417:51
INVESTIGATION: Inside Story of Christmas Eve killings in Plateau
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This reports provides a detailed account of how about 30 communities suffered horrific attacks in two Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Plateau State on Christmas Eve, leaving more than 150 people dead.
Feb 15, 202419:44
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
- Lead British International School, a corruption decoy?
- Reps probe of accused committee
- Updates on ICPC follow-up
- Safety concerns of reporter
Sep 21, 202332:16
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 change
- Details of Nairobi Declaration
- Allegiance to pact
- Africa Climate Summit vs COP 28
- Nigeria's plans against Climate change
Sep 14, 202329:10
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
- Minister of Health, Muhammad Pate
- Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Ohaneye
- Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake
- Minister of FCT, Nyesome Wike
- Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo
-AGF and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi
- Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman
- Minister of Health, Muhammad Pate
- Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Ohaneye
- Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake
Aug 31, 202312:54
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
- Reason for failed loan repayment
- Loan not invested in Agriculture
- No background checks?
- Reintroduction of programme
Aug 24, 202320:51
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
- Impact of Coup
- Origin of Coup
- Dependency (Russia-Ukraine vs Russia-Africa)
- Niger-Nigeria border (reaction from surrounding communities)
- North/South Nigeria Narrative
- Impact of Coup
Aug 17, 202336:56
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 news content and patronage
He also spoke around media business and sustainability, challenges around journalism and innovation, plurality of news content and patronage
Aug 15, 202321:03
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
- How screening was conducted
- Nominees' education discrepancies
- Legislature/Executive synergy on screening
- Bow and Go tradition
Aug 11, 202318:47
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
In this podcast episode, Premium Times correspondent, Ahmadu shared his experience covering their stories
Jul 20, 202324:58
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 alleged falsification of academic records
- His dual citizenship
- Alleged drug trafficking in the US
- 25 percent of votes requirements in the Federal Capital Territory
- Allegations of malpractices by INEC
- Tinubu's alleged falsification of academic records
- His dual citizenship
- Alleged drug trafficking in the US
- 25 percent of votes requirements in the Federal Capital Territory
Jul 13, 202321:28
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 climate fund
- Potential foreign investors in Nigeria
- Benefit of World Bank's toolkit for Nigeria
- Update on $100 billion climate fund
Jun 29, 202336:03
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
Jun 22, 202327:53
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
Jun 16, 202311:40
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 women & girls
Jun 09, 202310:16
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
- Ownership
Painting/rebranding of airplane with N139 billion
Real Status of airline
Reactions from Federal lawmakers
Benefits of Nigeria Air
Jun 08, 202327:18
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
- Impact on an average Nigerian
- Impact on the Nigerian economy
- Impact on Nigerian energy sector and development of alternative energy sources
Jun 01, 202319:02
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?
- Benefit for Nigeria in terms, fuel subsidy, foreign exchange rate
-Benefit for Nigerians
-Concerns on monopoly
-Generation of 12,000 megawatts of electricity... feasible?
May 25, 202315:39
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
May 06, 202317:43
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 was also a missed chance with Aisha Alhassan popularly known as Mama Taraba in 2015 elections.
What's the future of Nigerian women in politics or getting the first female Governor?
Share your thoughts in the comment section.
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 the future of Nigerian women in politics or getting the first female Governor?
Share your thoughts in the comment section.
May 02, 202304:44
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
Apr 29, 202310:20
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
- What caused the crisis in Sudan
- Prevention of Nigerians from evacuating
- Nigeria's plans to evacuate citizens
- Implications of the crisis on Nigeria
Apr 27, 202339:09
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
Apr 22, 202308:34
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 considerations
-Rating APC governors' zoning recommendation
- Chances of candidates vying for the two seats
- $1 million bribe for the seats.
Leave a comment on your reaction
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
- $1 million bribe for the seats.
Leave a comment on your reaction
Apr 20, 202341:08
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 in the comment section.
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.
Apr 03, 202304:47
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 presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu
Feb 20, 202304:01
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.
Feb 17, 202301:30:37
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.
Feb 17, 202301:25:49
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
Feb 12, 202304:01
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
Feb 05, 202303:28
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.
Jan 29, 202303:28
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
Jan 21, 202302:56
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 mystery to some. Catch up on the latest happenings in Nigeria on Premium Times weekly podcast
Jan 15, 202302:56
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.
Jan 07, 202303:06
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.
Jan 01, 202303:28
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
Dec 25, 202203:38
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. Shweta Bahri, explains how climate knowledge is already being infused in schools in some countries in Africa.
Dec 21, 202214:59
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 occurred in the past week in this weekly podcast.
Dec 18, 202203:15
PT Weekly podcast S2E35: Obidient APC members, new oil found, UK sanction
Again, politics dominated the public discourse during the week. No one would have imagined a day will come when APC members will be become obidients, this week it did. Meanwhile, a new oil location was found and the United Kingdom is issuing sanctions to Nigerian politicians. Catch up with all the interesting events that occurred in the past week.
Nov 27, 202203:38
PT Weekly Podcast S2E34: Electoral Violence, Peter Obi vs Soludo, New Poverty statistics
The coming general elections have brought several events up for conversation. First, security operatives lamented the prevalence of violence following campaigns on the 2023 general elections. Second, Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi and the Anambra state Governor, Charles Soludo exchange words over the former’s political ambition. Meanwhile, there’s an update on poverty rate in Nigeria by the National Bureau of Statistics. Catch up on interesting events that occurred in the past week.
Nov 21, 202203:28
PT Weekly Podcast S2 E33: Naira redesign controversy, Tinubu and IPOB, Buhari’s medical tourism
There’s been more controversies since the announcement to redesign major Naira notes. APC’s presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu has decided to flout IPOB’s sit-at-home order. Again, Buhari jets out for medical care. Find out the full details of the major events that occurred in the past week on Premium Times latest weekly podcast.
Nov 06, 202203:01
SPECIAL REPORT: Floods devastate farmlands, raise fear of food insecurity in Nigeria
Listen to all you need to know about the recent flooding in Nigeria
Oct 30, 202203:12
PT Weekly Podcast S2 E32: Twitter Takeover, Atiku in America, CBN's new naira
Last week was eventful across all sectors. Twitter had an almost complete change of management which led to the return of Former America President, Donald Trump to the social network. PDP Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar shut the mouth of some criticises with his trip to America. CBN's new naira design brought some controversies. Get updated on the major events that occurred in the past week.
Oct 29, 202203:24
VOXPOP: Will Peter Obi's emergence as Nigeria's President end Biafra's agitqtion?
PREMIUM TIMES asks some residents in South East Nigeria if Biafra's agitation would end if Labour Party's Presidential candidate, Peter Obi wins the 2023 presidential election. Listen to their responses.
Oct 09, 202204:32
SPECIAL REPORT: How billion naira court judgements have failed police brutality victims
Many victims of police brutality live in despair despite obtaining billions of naira in court judgements that have yet to deliver justice or bring succour to them.
Oct 02, 202202:21
PT Weekly Podcast S2 E 31: Buhari's independence day speech, Obidients march for Peter Obi
As expected, political activities topped the major activities that held in the past week. Over the weekend, Nigeria celebrated her Independence day but it appears some persons were not satisfied with the speech given by President Muhammadu Buhari, which is his last speech in his tenure. Listen to find out the grievances. Also, the unexpected happened- a state match for Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Listen to these and more interesting updates on the latest PREMIUM TIMES weekly podcast
Oct 01, 202203:37
PT Weekly Podcast S2E30: Wike's bombshell on Ayu, Nigeria Air revival, Update on ASUU Strike
In the past week, Rivers State Governor, Nyseom Wike revealed some shocking news about PDP Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu after constant calls for his resignation. Also during the week, there appears to be a revival of the Nigerian carrier and collaboration with a foreign airline. There was a court order on ASUU over the prolonged strike. Catch up on all these updates and more exciting ones in PREMIUM TIMES' latest weekly podcast.
Sep 25, 202203:08
Climate Adaptation 'critical' for Africa
In this episode of Africa Science Focus of SciDev, a farmer, Munuaradzi Muronda was interviewed. He tells his story of how climate change is driving losses and how he is adapting his farming practises to the weather.
Sep 24, 202215:00
Premium Times BBNaija Bants: Why fans' support reduced in BBNAIJA Season 7
With two weeks left for the show to end, it was expected that fans will show immense support for their favourites. But compared to other seasons, the momentum of support from fans has been low. In this video, we analysed the possible reasons for this.
Sep 20, 202213:58