BREAKING: CBN resets MPR at 23%
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reset the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 23% following the 307th meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in Abuja. Eleven members attended the meeting. Details later..
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2027: Rainbow Coalition reflects Nigeria’s history of political realignment — Sokoto PDP guber candidate
The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Sokoto State, Abubakar Sokoto, has described the emerging Rainbow Coalition as another phase in Nigeria’s history of political alliances and realignments. In a statement issued in Sokoto on Tuesday, he said political coalitio...
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FG inaugurates 10-man panel on Niger NSCDC deaths
…Govt institutions must not be places of death, FG declares …Warns against evidence tampering, says no officer will be shielded By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The Federal Government on Tuesday inaugurated a 10-member Independent Investigative Committee to probe the deaths of 37 suspecte...
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Nigerian Stocks Blasts Past 250,000 Ceiling ahead of Dangote refinery Listing
Nigerian stocks started the week with an eighth consecutive positive session, with the NGX All-Share Index gaining 0.14% to 250,156.80 points, leaving the index up 61% year to date. The post Nigerian Stocks Blasts Past 250,000 Ceiling ahead of Dangote refinery Listing appeared fi...
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Couple, three children die as head tank falls on building in Enugu
The incident, PREMIUM TIMES gathered, occurred in Nenwenta, a community in Awgu Local Government Area of the state. The post Couple, three children die as head tank falls on building in Enugu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Osun Assembly backs Adeleke’s order to establish motor park management system
The Osun assembly said the proposed system places significant emphasis on security and how money generated from motor parks in the state is collected and accounted for. The post Osun Assembly backs Adeleke’s order to establish motor park management system appeared first on Premiu...
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Nigeria records 18.8m passengers in 2025, clinches 4th position in Africa — FAAN
Nigeria recorded over 18.8 million air passengers in 2025, making it the fourth-largest aviation market in Africa, FAAN’s MD Olubunmi Kuku has revealed. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-records-18-8m-passengers-in-2025-clinches-4th-position-in-africa-faan/...
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2027: Beware of impostors – NNPP warns Nigerians
The New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has warned the public against dealing with impostors parading themselves as candidates and leaders of the party in the build-up to the 2027 general elections. The party also said that it was yet to join any coalition with any other political p...
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NDC set to inaugurate 2027 Presidential Campaign Council
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The National Leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has concluded arrangements for the inauguration of its Presidential Campaign Council, PCC, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party said its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his ru...
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Don’t put Ogun on fire – IPAC warns politicians as Yayi visits secretariat
The Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, in Ogun State has warned political actors to avoid campaigns capable of causing crisis ahead of the 2027 general elections. The IPAC chairman in the state, who is also the chairman of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, Comrade Abayomi Sanyao...
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AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: 20 players arrive as Super Eagles begin preparations
Among those in camp are forwards Moses Simon, Akor Adams, Taiwo Awoniyi, Moses Usor, George Ilenikhena and Tolu Arokodare The post AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: 20 players arrive as Super Eagles begin preparations appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Nigeria Customs floors Laurium Mining Company as Court dismisses N34 million import waiver suit
The Federal High Court, Abuja, has dismissed a N34 million amended suit filed by Laurium Mining Company Limited against the Nigeria Customs Service Board and three others over import duty exemptions. The post Nigeria Customs floors Laurium Mining Company as Court dismisses N34 mi...
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Lagos Govt warns residents against adulterated palm oil
The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency, LASCOPA, has raised the alarm over the increasing presence of sophisticated adulterated palm oil in markets across the state. The agency issued the warning following a technical presentation at the Lagos State Food Safety Conference and...