Premium Times
Nigerian online newspaper
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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.
TypeOnline newspaper
PublisherDapo Olorunyomi
Editor-in-chiefMusikilu Mojeed
Managing editorIdris Akinbajo
Premium Times logo | |
| Type | Online newspaper |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Dapo Olorunyomi |
| Editor-in-chief | Musikilu Mojeed |
| Managing editor | Idris Akinbajo |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Language |
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| Headquarters | Abuja, Nigeria |
| Website | premiumtimesng |
Recognition
- Nominated for the "Website/blog of the year" award at the Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Award (2013)[2]
- 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.
