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.
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-senstive 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.