The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called for cash transfers and targeted, temporary income support for the most vulnerable households in Nigeria. The call was made as the Fund released its October 2026 World Economic Outlook (WEO) at the ongoing Annual Meetings of the IMF and World Bank G...
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Military retirees on Tuesday barricaded the entrance to the Military Pensions Board office in Dutse Alhaji, Abuja, protesting the formula adopted for adjusting their pensions. The protesting veterans blocked access to the premises with canopies and chairs, while armed soldiers pr...
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Kerrygold reaffirmed its commitment to Nigeria’s growing baking community through its partnership with the International Cake Exploration Societe, Nigeria (ICES, Nigeria), at Cake Expo 2026, held on October 7 and 8 at All Seasons Plaza, Ikeja. The two-day expo brought together ba...
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The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over its handling of the economy, insisting that improvements in some macroeconomic indicators have not translated into better living conditions...
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President Bola Tinubu is expected to inaugurate the council at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday. The post Wike, Adeleke, Soludo named coordinators as APC revises campaign council list for 2027 election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Nigerian equities plunged to 247,736.24 points on Monday, a day after it stopped a seven consecutive session slide. The post Why Nigerian stocks are stuck below the 250k mark appeared first on Nairametrics ....
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The IMF has warned that rising prices of essential goods could worsen poverty and food insecurity in Nigeria despite improvements in macroeconomic stabilit Read More: https://punchng.com/imf-warns-poverty-risks-persist-despite-nigerias-economic-stability/...
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The International Monetary Fund, IMF, says food prices will push more Nigerians into poverty regardless of 4.2% growth. The IMF made this projection in its 2026 World Economic Outlook titled “Resilience Under Strain, Urgent Choices,” presented on the sidelines of the IMF/World Ba...
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The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has unveiled a new security framework aimed at tackling crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism and illegal refining activities that have continued to threaten Nigeria's oil and gas production. The post Ribadu unveils new security fra...
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NBTT's Executive Director, Patience Toma, disclosed this in Jos, Plateau State, on Monday during activities marking its 50th anniversary. The post Insecurity, funding gaps hamper Bible translation, language development in Nigeria — NBTT appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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By Godwin Oritse The Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) has condemned the alleged assault, molestation and dehumanising treatment of a Nigerian truck driver, Mr. Rilwan Olajide, and his motor boy, Mr. Taiwo Yinusa, at the premises of Karma Agric Feed & Foods Ltd, locate...
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The Federal Government has called on the police to arrest and prosecute a suspect who allegedly stabbed a medical laboratory scientist at FMC Abeokuta, Ogu Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-seeks-arrest-of-suspect-in-attack-on-ogun-fmc-worker/...
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Despite holding a comfortable aggregate lead, Eguavoen insists his side will not approach the return fixture merely to protect their advantage The post Olympic Qualifier: Eguavoen targets victory as Super Falcons promise goals against Comoros appeared first on Premium Times Niger...
