The naira recorded its first appreciation against the United States dollar this week at the official foreign exchange market. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the naira strengthened slightly against the dollar on Wednesday, trading at N1,332.59, compared with N1,332.97 on T...
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The 39-year-old patient developed symptoms while in quarantine, as Kenyan health authorities continued tracing contacts of the country’s first confirmed Ebola case. The post Kenya confirms second Ebola case as contact develops symptoms in quarantine appeared first on Premium Time...
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Two developments meet our reporting threshold today. INEC has formally explained why prominent PDP governorship candidates were excluded from its published lists, while the APC has inaugurated a presidential campaign council incorporating senior figures from other political parti...
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The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd.), has stressed the need for increased investment in indigenous defence technology, local manufacturing, artificial intelligence and strategic partnerships to strengthen Nigeria’s national security and reduce dependen...
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The Lagos State Government is set to begin the controlled demolition of the Great Nigeria Insurance House on Lagos Island, 10 months after a fire. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-to-demolish-gni-building-10-months-after-fire/...
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Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets lost 2-1 to Niger Republic in their opening fixture at the WAFU B U-17 Championship on Wednesday night. Niger took the lead through Abdoul Razaq Zada in the 19th minute. Zada slotted home after goalkeeper Mutiu Adedayo fumbled a cross inside his box. Nige...
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Former Sierra Leone Vice-President, Samuel Sam-Sumana, says Nigeria’s sacrifices in restoring peace to his country will remain indelible in its history. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-role-in-sierra-leone-peace-unforgettable-says-ex-vp/...
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Nigerian singer Lojay has revealed that he faced numerous obstacles and doubts, including from family members, when he decided to pursue a career in music. Speaking during a recent livestream with content creator Gilmore, the ‘Monalisa’ hitmaker recalled that one of his wealthy a...
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The collaboration connects Growtech’s international network of agricultural businesses, technology providers, and industry experts with NADF’s mandate to expand access to agricultural finance, strengthen productivity, and support food security in Nigeria The post Growtech West Af...
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Eko Power Limited has affirmed its status as the electricity distribution company licensed by the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission, LASERC to serve the southern parts of Lagos State. The company said its establishment followed changes to Nigeria’s electricity regulat...
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The project forms part of FHFL’s ongoing efforts to address Nigeria’s housing deficit by developing innovative housing solutions for low- and middle-income earners and priority groups. The post FHFL, Nigeria Police Trust Fund break ground on 257-unit affordable housing estate in ...
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The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Sam Amadi, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu would not campaign extensively ahead of the 2027 presidential election because he could not withstand the stress involved. Amadi alleged that Tinubu would rely on s...
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Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, for 2027, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has urged President Bola Tinubu to go home and let Nigeria breathe. Adebayo said this in a statement, in Abuja, on Wednesday. He was responding to the President’s plan to excuse himself ...
