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A Nigerian man identified simply as Basit has been beaten to death by a mob in the Lagos Island area of Lagos State following an alleged hit-and-run incident. Basit, who had reportedly returned to Nigeria from abroad ahead of his wedding, was said to have been attacked by residents after allegedl...
The Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency, LNSA, has arrested at least 130 suspected hoodlums during an early morning security operation across Victoria Island, Lekki-Ajah and sections of the Coastal Road. The operation commenced at about 2am on Friday following reports of criminal activities a...
The Federal Government will provide Nigerian shipowners with up to $25m each from the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund, strengthening indigenous shipping. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-to-give-nigerian-shipowners-25m-each-under-new-shipping-fund/
This is Follow the Money , our weekly series that unpacks the earnings, business, and scaling strategies of African fintechs, financial institutions, companies, and governments. A new edition drops every Monday. Nigeria’s economy is growing faster than it has since the second quarter of 2021 . Bu...
NELFUND MD, Akintunde Sawyerr, debunks claims of political bias in Nigeria’s student loan scheme, emphasizing its transparent, electronic application proce Read More: https://punchng.com/student-loan-has-no-political-bias-nelfund-boss/
PremiumTrust Bank has received dual credit rating upgrades from two of Nigeria’s leading rating agencies, Agusto & Co. and DataPro Limited, underscoring the Bank’s financial strength, sound risk management and consistent growth trajectory. While Agusto & Co. upgraded the Bank’s long-term rating f...
Nigeria’s biggest insurance company, National Insurance Corporation of Nigeria, NICON, has finally lost its operational licence and taken over by a Receiver Manager. The operational licence of NICON – owned by the Federal Government and established in 1969 by Decree 2 – has been revoked by the Na...
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From the distinguished grass of Wimbledon to the bright lights of New York, Oluwaseun Ogunsakin (The Shark) continues to make his mark. The post From Wimbledon to the US Open: How Oluwaseun Ogunsakin Is Rewriting Nigeria’s Tennis Story appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Daniel Bwala, a spokesperson for President Bola Tinubu, has accused Arise Television of exhibiting preferential treatment for the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi. Bwala, in a post on his X handle on Monday, said the station’s presenters often express s...
STL Trustees Limited (STL) has formally unveiled its new group structure, bringing together its trusteeship, asset management, and capital & advisory businesses under one umbrella as the financial services firm moves to deepen its presence across Nigeria’s capital market. Speaking at the formal u...
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, has revealed when Nigerians can expect lower Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, pump prices nationwide. George Ene-Ita, Head of Public Affairs at the NMDPRA, said in a recent interview that fuel prices could become more favoura...
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted thunderstorms and moderate rainfall across several parts of Northern and Central Nigeria on Monday, September 7, 2026. The agency, in its daily weather forecast covering the period from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., said morning thunderstorms a...
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Beyond the rule of 70: Why subsidy should never crawl back into Nigeria’s economic discourse, By Gboyega Nasir Isiaka3h agoThe NSCDC warns mining operators in Nigeria against illegal activities, stressing that ignorance of the law is no excuse. Learn about the intensified clamp Read More: https://punchng.com/ignorance-of-the-law-is-no-excuse-nscdc-warns-miners/
No fewer than 3,083 Christians were killed and 3,193 abducted in attacks allegedly carried out by Islamic jihadist groups across Nigeria between January and August 2026, the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law, InterSociety, has said. The organisation, in its latest report r...
Nigeria’s UN envoy, Jimoh Ibrahim, confirms President Tinubu and his family face no US travel restrictions for the UN General Assembly, citing UN-US Agreem Read More: https://punchng.com/unga-tinubu-family-face-no-us-movement-restrictions-jimoh-ibrahim/
Nigeria’s retail investment market has changed dramatically over the past decade. What once required physical forms, branch visits, brokers and lengthy processes can increasingly be done from a smartphone.Investors can move between naira funds, dollar funds, equities, savings products and other i...
The ALGON Chairman in the state, Yibala Inyang, announced the donation in Calabar on Saturday when he visited the remodelled newspaper corporation. The post ALGON donates N36m to support revival of 55-year-old Nigerian newspaper appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Nigerian man sued for divorce by Moroccan wife accuses Gumi of abducting her4h ago
Naira gains ground as CBN war chest hits $54 billion4h agoNigeria joins a leadership program to strengthen public financial management and leadership capabilities among senior officials, aiming for lasting reforms Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-moves-to-strengthen-financial-management-in-public-sector/
Spain coach David Aznar is targeting a positive start to his side’s campaign at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, DAILY POST reports. The 2018 champions will open their campaign against Nigeria’s Falconets at the Arena Sosnowiec on Monday (today). La Rojita have a promising blend of players w...
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Mining Marshals have intensified enforcement operations across the country in a renewed effort to tackle illegal mining and ensure compliance with regulations in the solid minerals sector. The specialised enforcement unit said its operational t...
The Deputy Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ogun State, Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, has told members of the opposition not to be afraid of what she described as their impending defeat in the 2027 general elections. Kolapo said the PDP would not abandon its political oppone...
President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, on Monday declared that the president never promised Nigerians Eldorado before assuming office. Dare made the remark in a post on X while faulting the opposition’s campaign against Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda...
NPF Highlights Interpol Collaboration As World Marks UN Day Of Police Cooperation4h ago
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Nigerian comedian and MC, Jolomi Rapheal Oluwafemi, popularly known as Rapindady, has accused content creator Mr Remote of ignoring him after he gained fame. Rapindady made the accusation in a video from his latest interview shared on social media. When he was asked about his current relationship...
Lagos, Nigeria's bustling megacity, is synonymous with traffic gridlock, chaotic danfo buses, and endless hours lost in congestion. The post LAMATA’s Quality Bus Corridor Project is Transforming Lagos Commutes appeared first on Nairametrics .
The navy disclosed this in a statement issued by the Director of Naval Information, Abiodun Folorunsho, a captain, and made available to journalists on Friday in Abuja. The post Navy uncovers 10,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Bright Edafe, the police spokesperson in Delta State, disclosed this in a statement issued in Warri and made available to reporters on Sunday. The post Police detain 10, recover illicit drugs in Delta appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to turn out in large numbers for the 2027 general elections and defend their votes from the polling unit through to the final declaration of results. Obi made the call in a post on his official X h...
Paper Promises vs. Real Pulses: Why Nigeria’s Hypertension Crisis Demands Cash-Backing, Not Just Budget Speech-Making – Professor Emmanuel Alhassan and LISDEL5h ago
All set for maiden Wheelchair American Football Exhibition in Lagos5h ago
By yinka Kolawole At the backdrop of improved optimism among manufacturers in Nigeria’s business environment, the manufacturing sector contributed N4.128 trillion to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP, in the second quarter of 2026 (Q2’26), indicating a 3.3 percent year-on-year (y/y) increa...
All is set for the signing ceremony of the Dangote Petroleum and Petrochemicals FZE Initial Public Offering in Lagos. The event will be held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island. At the ceremony, the private refinery will offer 4.1 billion ordinary shares of $0.000013 each for subscription at...
By Dele Sobowale The Benin-Agbor-Asaba highway to sudden death symbolizes everything wrong with how the Federal Government and Minister David Umahi have been managing Nigerian roads. The horrors of that road are being replicated everywhere – as will be demonstrated shortly. Umahi obviously is the...
According to the police, four suspects were arrested over the alleged killing of Bawa Barde, 53, a village head The post Police arrest 29 suspects over murder, other allegations in Niger appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has rejected payment proposals submitted by some electricity distribution companies (DisCos) to settle their outstanding obligations to the Nigerian Electricity Market and service providers. NISO disclosed this in a statement issued by its managemen...
Police warn against unauthorised drones in Plateau5h ago
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By Bayo Wahab The senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Victor Umeh, has defended Peter Obi’s warning that Nigerians would resist attempts to manipulate their votes in the 2027 general election, describing the statement as a “call to duty” rather than a threat of anarchy. Obi ...
Nigerian singer Orezi has threatened to end his friendship with anyone who supports American mother Lindsay Clancy over the deaths of her three children. Orezi stated this in a post shared on his official Instagram account while reacting to opinions surrounding Clancy’s case. The singer said he w...
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has disengaged some street sweepers, their supervisors and the service provider after investigations linked them to indiscriminate waste dumping along the Oworonshoki-Berger axis of the state. The authority also arrested tw...
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command have arrested at least 10 suspected vandals in separate operations across communities in the territory. A statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, Josephine Adeh, said the operations were carried out w...
By Peter Egwuatu The Nigerian stock market closed last week on a positive note, as investors on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX, gained N3.73 trillion. This comes ahead of the transition of the Nigerian market from unclassified to frontier market later this month. Market details last week show...
2027: Don’t count me among candidates who can’t fix Nigeria — SDP’s Adebayo fires back at Datti6h ago
UPDATED Nigerians better off under military rule – Donald Duke6h agoPeter Obi and Peter Ameh call for free, fair, and credible 2027 elections, urging Nigerian voters to protect their ballots and elect competent leaders. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-obi-ameh-demand-credible-polls-urge-voters-to-protect-their-ballots/
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA—The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has dismissed the just-concluded summit of Nigeria’s opposition political parties as a doomed venture, insisting the gathering only confirmed the opposition camp’s anxiety over an impending defeat in the 2027 general election. React...
Stay updated with Nigeria’s top stories: 26 states struggle with IGR, Bauchi senator denies bandit link, Adeleke’s vacation, and military pay review. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-26-states-struggle-with-igr-bauchi-senator-denies-bandit-link-other-top-stories/
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — THE Federal Government, yesterday, said it intends to carry out repair works on the Kara–Berger Bridge on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, for two weeks, just as it cautioned motorists and commuters on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway of possible travel delays. The project, ear...
By James Ogunnaike ABEOKUTA —THE Fusengbuwa ruling house of Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State, yesterday, reaffirmed the unity of the family and its determination to produce the next Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland. The ruling house also warned against alleged attempts to frustrate it from exercis...
Sokoto: Terrorists flee as troops overrun forest hideouts, seize weapons7h ago
Nigeria’s police Vigilant app raises questions about cycle of duplicate fraud reporting platforms7h ago
A United States-based political advisory and lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, has hinted at providing video evidence in the alleged drug trafficking case linked to Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu. Von Batten-Montague-York disclosed this in a post on its verified X handle on Monday. The fi...
Scores of chieftains and members of the ruling Allied Peoples Movement, APM, in Ogo Oluwa and Surulere local government areas of Oyo State have dumped the party. The APM chieftains and members dumped the party for the Action Democratic Congress, ADC. The APM chieftains announced their defection a...
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ABUJA — The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has commenced a probe into Uber’s abrupt withdrawal from the Nigerian market, with particular focus on how the ride-hailing company handled unfulfilled services to customers. The FCCPC Chief Executive Officer, Tunji Bello,...
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