On 5 November 2026, the naira closed at N1,350.45 per dollar on the Nigerian foreign exchange market. That is N4.44 weaker than the N1,346.01 close on 2 November, according to Central Bank of Nigeria data reported by Nairametrics. Interbank turnover that day was about $82 million, down from about...
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It is a new era for women’s college basketball after Thursday night’s debut of 7-foot-1, 21-year-old Nigerian Stephanie Okechukwu at Texas Tech . She is world’s tallest women’s college basketball player. Texas Tech center Stephanie Okechukwu scored six points in her debut as wome...
safety
By Sola Ogundipe Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial nerve centre and one of Africa’s busiest megacities, has been ranked among the world’s 50 most dangerous cities in 2026, placing 28th on a global crime index that raises fresh questions about urban safety, insecurity and the growing pr...
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A telecoms giant, a bank and a property developer. On paper, nothing. On ARCON’s honours list, quite a lot. A telecoms giant, a bank and a property developer. On paper, nothing. On ARCON’s honours list, quite a lot. One connects millions of phone calls a day. One looks after peop...
parks
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of working to undermine opposition parties and push Nigeria towards a one-party state. Makinde, ...
government
As campaigns run from 9 September 2026 to 4 February 2027, voters will ultimately decide, as they should. But looking at the man standing at the door of Ahmadu Bello House, the verdict is clear: SYD’s story is not just about age. Kwara State stands at a defining crossroads. After...
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By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – The former Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has hit back at her detractors ahead of the 2027 polls, insisting that her track record in the House of Representatives speaks for itself and will not be dragged into petty ...
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The Ijebu Progressive Front (IPF) has commended Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for reinstating the Olisa of Ijebu-Ode, Chief Rasheed Adeoye Adesanya, and reconstituting the Awujale Interregnum Administrative Council, AIAC, describing the decisions as lawful, well-consi...
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Flamingos head coach, Akeem Busari has told his team to stay grounded and finish the job as they face Japan in today’s 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Morocco. Nigeria are the first African team to reach the U-17 Women's World Cup fin...
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Nigeria’s ability to find a new leader depending on the demands of a particular match, is an advantage that could prove decisive against Japan, especially if the final becomes a contest of endurance, tactical adjustments and individual moments of inspiration The post Japan vs Nig...
safety
The police said the officer discharged his firearm during the operation responding to a clash between two rival groups, hitting the two girls. The post Police detain officer after shooting leaves girl dead, another injured in Lagos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
schools
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Ministry of Education has warned prospective students, parents and the general public against seeking admission into unauthorised National Certificate in Education (NCE) and degree programmes at the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), Kaduna, f...
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The Director-General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, Joseph Ochogwu, has urged religious leaders, policymakers and other stakeholders to reject divisive narratives. Read More: https://punchng.com/reject-divisive-religious-narratives-ipcr-tells-nigerians/...
