Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has assured the Nigerian Army of his administration’s continued support in securing oil and gas facilities in the Read More: https://punchng.com/fubara-reaffirms-support-for-army-in-rivers/
News
The Super Falcons of Nigeria began life under interim coach Austine Eguavoen on a winning note after seeing off Comoros in their first leg of their third-round 2028 Olympic qualification match. Second-half goals from defender Michelle Alozie and Uchenna Kanu ensured the Nigerians...
News
A United States-based policy advisory and lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, has expressed readiness to defend any intending lawsuit over its report of an alleged drug trafficking record linked to Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu. Von Batten-Montague-York, said this in a sta...
News
The latest allocation of ₦327,310,000 covers October to December 2026, following ₦330,630,000 allocated for April to June and ₦329,245,000 for July to September, bringing the total provision for the three quarters to ₦987,185,000. The post Ogun sustains palliative support for pub...
safety
Police said the victim, reportedly on routine patrol with his team, flagged down the driver for a routine inspection of the vehicle's particulars when the incident occurred. The post Bus driver overruns, kills VIO on duty in Ondo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
government
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the death of veteran journalist and ex-commissioner, Prof Idowu Sobowale, who died at the age of 85. Read More: https://punchng.com/sanwo-olu-mourns-ex-lagos-commissioner-sobowale/...
News
The naira is projected to trade at around N1,330 per dollar in the fourth quarter of 2026, with a full-year average of about N1,385/$, as rising foreign reserves, returning portfolio inflows and lower fuel import requirements support the currency. The post Dangote Group projects ...
News
The Niger Republic citizen pleaded not guilty to four counts, including terrorism and fraudulent acquisition of a Nigerian identification number. The post Court remands Nigerien man in Abuja for alleged supply of AK-47 ammunition for terrorism appeared first on Premium Times Nige...
News
The Federal Government has rejected an immediate ban on solar panel imports, following warnings it could raise costs and slow Nigeria’s energy transition. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-rejects-immediate-solar-import-ban-to-protect-energy-transition-savings/...
Local
Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has called for the preservation of Yoruba language and culture after appearing on the Masoyinbo cultural game show. Read More: https://punchng.com/yoruba-more-than-a-language-says-hamzat-after-masoyinbo-appearance/...
News
CapitalSage Vantage Limited, a subsidiary of CapitalSage Holdings, has completed its acquisition of Chimoney, the Nigerian-founded payments startup that announced its shutdown in May after running out of capital to sustain operations, Uchi Uchebeke, Chimoney’s founder, told TechC...
News
The Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET) has commenced the settlement of N729 billion in outstanding debts owed to participating electricity Generation Companies (GenCos) and their associated gas suppliers. The post NBET begins N729 billion debt settlement for GenCos, gas...
government
By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Friday launched its 2027 presidential campaign with a pledge to reverse the economic hardship Nigerians face, declaring that President Bola Tinubu must be voted out and replaced with former Vice-President Atiku...
