The Nigerian equities market bounced back strongly on Monday, November 9, 2026, gaining N2.32 trillion in market capitalization or 1.44% to close higher at N163.92 trillion, up from N161.59 trillion and driven by robust gains in industrial stocks led by Dangote Cement and Transcorp Power Plc. The...
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The naira depreciated against the US dollar at both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets on Monday, starting the week on a negative note. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the naira weakened to N1,349.34 per dollar on Monday, compared with N1,3...
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The partnership brings 10 exclusive automotive brands and 72 models within reach of customers, thereby making vehicle ownership more accessible. The post Stallion Group partners with Access Bank appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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The development followed a meeting between the PDP defectors and Governor Muhammadu Yahaya The post Gombe: PDP ex-chairman, ex-SSG, others join APC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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‎‎ ‎ ‎Nigeria Air force Rockets secured a hard-fought 37–34 victory over 2024 champions Tojemarine Academy in one of the keenly contested encounters on matchday three of the 2026 Ardova Handball Premier League in Lagos on Monday. ‎ ‎The encounter saw...
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Praise Ugoh became Nigeria's first Youth Olympic 400m champion after winning the women's final in a personal-best 52.76 seconds, taking the country's gold-medal tally to three. The post Youth Olympics: Ugoh wins third gold medal for Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria...
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Midea is introducing the Space Master Refrigerator to Nigerian consumers, placing practical food storage at the centre of its “More Room for Nigeria” campaign. The introduction speaks to a familiar household situation: a major grocery shop, a weekend of hosting or a family celebr...
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The House of Reps Public Accounts Committee has grilled the Nigerian Railway Corporation over ₦12.91bn in financial discrepancies from the Auditor-General’ Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-grill-nrc-over-%e2%82%a612-91bn-audit-queries-threaten-sanctions/...
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned a man and two women over an alleged N156.9 million fraud involving stealing, conspiracy, fraudulent conversion and money laundering before the Federal High Court in Lagos. A statement by the agency said the defenda...
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The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has identified 89 issues requiring attention in the draft implementation manuals for Nigeria's $500 million Sustainable Agricultural Value Chains for Growth, AGROW Project. The Federal Director, Department of Development Partn...
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The United Kingdom and Nigeria are working to strengthen partnerships in their creative industries, following engagements involving 17 British professionals and Nigerian stakeholders to explore investment, business opportunities and access to global markets. Read More: https://pu...
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Tanzania’s Taifa Stars have suffered a major setback ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying double-header against Nigeria, with key players Clement Mzize and Dickson Job ruled out through injury. The duo, who failed to travel with the rest of the squad to Ni...
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By Henry Umoru Ahead of January 16 2027 election, the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has promised Nigerians that an NDC-led Federal Government under Peter Obi and himself will operate an all-inclusive government. Accor...
