Nigerian online newspaper
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| Type | Online newspaper |
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| Publisher | Dapo Olorunyomi |
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| Editor-in-chief | Musikilu Mojeed |
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| Managing editor | Idris Akinbajo |
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| Founded | 2011; 14 years ago (2011) |
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| Language | English and Hausa |
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| Headquarters | Abuja, Nigeria |
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| Website | premiumtimesng.com |
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Premium Times is a Nigerian online newspaper based in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. The newspaper was launched in 2011.[1] The online medium is notable for investigative journalism and reports, among other fields.
Recognition
- Pulitzer Prize for participating in the international consortium that investigated the Panama Papers, revealing corruption and offshore tax havens used by highly placed people (2017).[3]
- Global Shining Light Award for the investigative work on the extrajudicial killings in Nigeria's South-East and how the Onitsha Massacre of pro-Biafra supporters was coordinated (2017).[4]
- Lagos state governor's award and commendation for gender-sensitive reportage (2023).[5]
Partnership with Business Day newspaper
In September 2023, Premium Times announced a partnership with Business Day newspaper, joining forces to bring the two giant press organisations better content. The merger aimed to elevate journalism in Nigeria.
See also
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