Bank stocks fuel NGX surge as market cap hits N162.68 trillion
Trading activity on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) closed on a strong note on Tuesday, driven by robust turnover in financial sector equities.
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Army announces live-fire exercise in Bauchi
The Nigerian Army has alerted residents of Bauchi State to a live-fire demonstration scheduled to take place along the Bauchi-Jos Road on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The exercise will be conducted by the Nigerian Army Armour School, Obienu Barracks, between 6 am and 6 pm. Acco...
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MTN, Gates Foundation launch AI initiative to improve maternal healthcare in Nigeria
The initiative will use AI, mobile technology and improved connectivity to support pregnant women, health workers and primary healthcare facilities The post MTN, Gates Foundation launch AI initiative to improve maternal healthcare in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeri...
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Anti-corruption fight must combine punishment, prevention- Russian envoy
The Russian envoy to Nigeria, Igor Ivannikov, says the fight against corruption must combine punishment with preventive measures to address its root causes Read More: https://punchng.com/anti-corruption-fight-must-combine-punishment-prevention-russian-envoy/...
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Wike promises FCT road projects as Tinubu’s Christmas gift
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has promised to deliver ongoing road projects in Abuja by December, describing them as a Christmas gift from President Bola Tinubu Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-promises-fct-road-projects-as-tinubus-christmas-gift/...
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Lagos: Police arrest suspected cultist, recover pistol, axe, others in Ikorodu
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 36-year-old suspected cultist, Muyideen Olatunbosun, and recovered a rubber-made pistol, an axe, criminal charms and an illicit drug popularly known as “Ice” during an intelligence-led anti-crime patrol in Ikorodu. A statement by the ...
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NSCIA convenes prayer for peace, stability
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs will hold a special national prayer for Nigeria’s peace and stability on September 30, 2026, in Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/nscia-convenes-prayer-for-peace-stability/...
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UNILAG, DevReporting to screen documentary on local government accountability
The documentary uses Osun State, South-west Nigeria, as a case study to examine public finance management, service delivery and civic accountability at the local government level. The post UNILAG, DevReporting to screen documentary on local government accountability appeared firs...
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Kwam 1 settles NURTW bosses MC Oluomo, Sego’s long rift
One of Nigeria’s Fuji musicians, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as Kwam 1, has brokered a peace deal between the National Union of Road Transport Workers’ National President, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, and the Lagos State Chairman of the union, Mustap...
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Stakeholders move to strengthen Child Rights Act after 23 years
Stakeholders in the justice sector on Tuesday began moves to strengthen legislation on the protection of the welfare and rights of Nigerian children. The stakeholders, including policymakers, legislators, judges, law enforcement agencies, civil society representatives and interna...
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Teachers’ council develops AI-powered lesson tool for Nigerian schools
The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria is developing an AI-powered system to generate classroom resources for teachers as part of efforts to modernis Read More: https://punchng.com/teachers-council-develops-ai-powered-lesson-tool-for-nigerian-schools/...
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Nigeria’s power minister speaks on reforms, marks 100 days in office
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, says the Federal Government is shifting its focus from immediate stabilisation of the electricity sector to deeper infrastructure reforms, investment mobilisation and expansion of the national grid The post Nigeria’s power minister speak...
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Benue govt, security agencies intervene in communal clash
The Benue State Government and security agencies have intervened in a communal clash between the Mbakor and Agasha communities of Tarka and Guma local government areas, following a deadly conflict that left houses burnt and property worth millions of naira destroyed. The peace ag...