Court convicts 21 firms of operating illegal investment schemes, imposes N630m fines
The EFCC accused the convicted 21 firms of acting in violation of section 57 (1) of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act of 2020.
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Construction work to begin on Ogun Deep Sea Port in November — Abiodun
The governor said the groundbreaking ceremony for the project would take place in November, after which construction would commence immediately, with the port expected to be substantially completed within two and a half years. The post Construction work to begin on Ogun Deep Sea ...
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Court dismisses $25 million privacy suit against Meta in Delta
The judge held that applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to establish that Meta had violated her privacy rights or unlawfully processed her personal data. The post Court dismisses $25 million privacy suit against Meta in Delta appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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2027: ‘I’m playing fatherly role’ – Sultan of Sokoto speaks on receiving Peter Obi, APC PCC
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, on Monday, said he was playing the role of a father without favouritism to all politicians vying for elective offices in 2027. Abubakar disclosed this wh...
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2027: Don’t insult, use inflammatory remarks to cause tension – Sultan of Sokoto to politicians
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, on Monday warned politicians against the use of insults and inflammatory remarks ahead of the 2027 general elections. Abubakar warned that such conduct c...
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Natasha seeks better pay, welfare for doctors, nurses
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has called for improved remuneration and welfare for doctors and nurses to tackle Nigeria’s maternal mortality crisis. Read More: https://punchng.com/natasha-seeks-better-pay-welfare-for-doctors-nurses/...
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2027 AFCONQ: Super Eagles could be without three key players for Guinea-Bissau clash
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has revealed he could be without several key players for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying games in Guinea-Bissau. Nigeria came from behind to beat Madagascar 2-1 in their first fixture last Friday. The three-time African ch...
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I’m Here To Improve Quality Of Lives Of Lagosians, Not Pad Budget — GRV
The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, says his vision is to make an impact that will enhance the quality of life of Lagosians. Rhodes-Vivour, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Mond...
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AFCON 2027Q: Chelle assures Super Eagles ready for Guinea-Bissau battle
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle is expecting a difficult duel against the Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau, DAILY POST reports. Nigeria will be up against Guinea-Bissau in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday two encounter at the Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro on Tuesday...
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FG tightens textbook control with QR codes, releases 2026–2028 approved list
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Ministry of Education has introduced a new QR-based tracking system for textbooks approved for use in Nigerian schools, in a move aimed at tightening control over instructional materials and improving transparency in their selection, procuremen...
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Deforestation, waste dumping worsening flooding, says Ogun-Osun basin boss
Ogun-Osun River Basin MD, Dr Adedeji Ashiru, warns that deforestation and waste dumping worsen flooding and risk lives, urging collective environmental pro Read More: https://punchng.com/deforestation-waste-dumping-worsening-flooding-says-ogun-osun-basin-boss/...
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NDC sued over alleged refusal to announce primary election result for Anambra House of Representatives
A legal practitioner, Obunike Calistus Ohaegbu, has dragged the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over the refusal of the party’s national leadership to announce the result of the primary election conducted for Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusi...
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FG plans to lift 5 million Nigerians out of poverty with skills acquisition
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru The Federal Government has said its skills acquisition and empowerment programmes are designed to lift five million young Nigerians out of poverty and promote sustainable livelihoods. The initiative, implemented under the National Poverty Reduction with Gro...