Dangote targets $10 billion power investment, considers cancelling steel business
Aliko Dangote has disclosed plans to invest more than $10 billion in power, as he identified electricity as critical to Africa's economic growth.
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‘Tinubu at peace in France, Nigerians voted for it’ – Rufai Oseni
Arise Television’s Morning Show anchor, Rufai Oseni, has said President Bola Tinubu can run Nigeria remotely from France if he chooses to do so, arguing that Nigerians voted for his administration. Oseni made the remark on Tuesday while commenting on Tinubu’s continued absence fr...
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Kebbi gov joins Nigeria’s delegation to 81st UN General Assembly in New York
Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has joined Nigeria’s delegation at the 81st UN General Assembly in New York to attract investment and partnerships for the Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-gov-joins-nigerias-delegation-to-81st-un-general-assembly-in-new-york/...
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Lassa fever deaths hit 258 as fatality rate rises to 24%
By Chioma Obinn a Nigeria recorded 18 new confirmed cases of Lassa fever in epidemiological week 35, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in 2026 to 1,074, with 258 deaths recorded across 24 states. The latest Lassa Fever Situation Report by the Nigeria Centre for Disease...
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2027: Abuja is for Peter Obi – Isaac Fayose dares FCT Minister, Wike
Social commentator and businessman, Isaac Fayose, has claimed that the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, would comfortably win the 2027 presidential election in Abuja. Fayose made the claim on Tuesday while appearing on News Central TV, a...
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Wike names three APC governors opposed to his Rainbow Coalition
Mr Wike argued that the governors’ opposition to the Rainbow Coalition Movement was linked to the Senate Presidency position and the Speakership of the House of Representatives. The post Wike names three APC governors opposed to his Rainbow Coalition appeared first on Premium Tim...
business
MKH properties secures ₦30 billion commercial paper programme, signals aggressive expansion plans
MKH Properties Limited has formally signed a ₦30 billion Commercial Paper Programme, marking one of the most significant capital market moves by a Nigerian real estate developer in recent years.The signing ceremony took place at Four Points Sheraton, bringing together the company...
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My plans after UN job – Amina Mohammed, deputy secretary general
Mrs Mohammed, whose tenure ends on 31 December, says she will return to Nigeria to contribute to the development of the country and the African continent. The post My plans after UN job – Amina Mohammed, deputy secretary general appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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CBN data localisation push could make Nigeria Africa’s data hub—OADC CEO
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s directive requiring banks and fintechs to host their data in Nigeria by January 2027 is creating fresh demand for local data centre and cloud infrastructure, while raising questions about capacity, resilience and power. The post CBN data localisation...
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Morning recap: Wike draws fresh battle lines with APC governors, Trump TV goes live, FG seals deal for 12 US helicopters, other top stories
Read the morning recap on Nyesom Wike’s fresh battle with APC governors, the launch of Trump TV, and Nigeria’s deal for 12 US attack helicopters. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-wike-draws-fresh-battle-lines-with-apc-governors-trump-tv-goes-live-fg-seals-deal-for-12-...
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Troops rescue seven kidnapped victims along Katsina road
Troops of 17 Brigade, in collaboration with the Nigerian Police, have rescued seven kidnapped victims along the Dayi–Malumfashi road in Katsina State. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the rescue operation was conducted at about 11:45 p.m. on September 21, 2026, when...
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2027: Yayi promises continuity, unveils development plan
Ogun APC governorship candidate, Solomon Adeola (Yayi), has unveiled his nine-pillar development plan, promising continuity in governance for the 2027 elec Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-yayi-promises-continuity-unveils-development-plan/...
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UK excludes Nigerian, Ghanaian-trained teachers from teaching qualification list
Teachers trained in Nigeria and Ghana are no longer eligible to apply for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in England under the United Kingdom’s overseas-trained teacher application route. The change took effect on September 9 and means teachers trained in the two West African coun...