The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Felix Morka, has denied allegations that ministers in President Bola Tinubu’s administration paid billions of naira to secure their appointments. Morka said the ministers were selected based on competence, insisting that no such p...
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Paystack will look beyond payment acceptance to address more of businesses’ financial needs as it enters its second decade, co-founder and chief executive Shola Akinlade said at Moonshot 2026 in Lagos. Akinlade described how the Nigerian fintech’s payments infrastructure had supp...
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By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja The Allied People’s Movement, APM, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to disclose his actual destination, insisting that he should remain in Nigeria to pray for the country and tackle the hardship facing citizens. The party argued that Tinubu should...
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Nigeria’s securities regulator has urged local founders to look closer to home for capital, arguing that crowdfunding and debt markets can offer a route to an eventual stock market listing. Emomotimi Agama, director-general of the Securities and Exchange Commission, told Moonshot...
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Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, said he has secured a commitment from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited to resume oil exploration activities in the state, even as he raised concerns over the delayed upgrade of the Maiduguri Emergency Power Pla...
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FirstBank of Nigeria has partnered with electronics retailer Pointek to enable eligible customers to purchase smartphones, laptops and household appliances through instalment payments under its FirstEase buy-now-pay-later product. The post FirstBank partners Pointek to offer phon...
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The minister says the bilateral framework will connect American investors with Nigerian mining businesses and promote local processing. The post ‘No Nigerian asset has been sold to US’ — Alake appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Lagos State has unveiled a long-term development plan targeting an economy worth nearly $1 trillion by 2052, as it seeks to attract investment and strengthen its position as a globally competitive economic and financial hub. The post Lagos unveils 2052 growth plan, targets $1 tri...
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With both teams chasing a quarter-final ticket, individual brilliance could prove decisive. From Nigeria’s goal scorers and creative midfielders to Mexico’s experienced captain and chief provider, these five players could have a major say in Thursday’s showdown The post U-17 WWC:...
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Cases of police brutality, extortion, extrajudicial killings and other unprofessional activities in Nigeria have continued despite sanctions by police authorities, such as dismissal from service. The post Police probe officer filmed assaulting man in Imo appeared first on Premium...
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Officers of the Ogun State Police Command have undergone a two-day capacity building training on Post-Violence Care and Gender-Based Violence, GBV, aimed at improving survivor-centred response and investigation. The training was organised by the Ogun State Ministry of Women Affai...
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The United Kingdom Government has committed $335,000 to establish the RiTA Investment Network, a new platform designed to channel more domestic investment into women-led businesses in Nigeria. The post UK commits $335,000 to drive investment in Nigerian women-led businesses appea...
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A survey conducted by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has revealed that only 59% of banks, fintechs and other financial institutions in Nigeria are ready to meet the January 2027 deadline set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for them to host all...
