The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised the federal government against restoring a broad petrol subsidy, recommending targeted support for vulnerable households to cushion the impact of rising energy costs. The Fund said blanket petrol subsidies are expensive, often benefit higher-incom...
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Presidential Candidate of the National Rescue Movement (NRM) in the 2027 general elections, Esther Okereke, has identified Nigeria’s electricity crisis, responsible for irregular power supply in different parts of the country, as a major issue her administration will addres...
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The Commander of the Infantry Corps, Maj Gen GM Mutkut, has honoured soldiers retiring from the Nigerian Army after 35 years of meritorious service. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-commander-honours-retiring-soldiers-after-35-years-of-service/...
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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has landed in Abuja for the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections. The inauguration is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the Banquet Hall of the Presi...
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The Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, has fixed December 1, 2026, as the deadline for the mandatory renewal and re-registration of accreditation for insolvency practitioners in Nigeria. The commission warned that practitioners whose accreditation is due for renewal risk automati...
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Zenith Bank Plc has launched the maiden edition of its Girl-Child Empowerment Programme, themed “Banking on Her Tomorrow,” bringing together 300 schoolgirls aged 13 to 17 from selected schools across Lagos for a day of learning, mentorship and personal development. Held on Monday...
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The data are contained in four major statistical reports unveiled on Tuesday by Governor Malam Umar Namadi during the ceremony at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Dutse. The post Jigawa unveils new data on education, agriculture and economic performance appeared first on Premi...
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By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja The Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to stop the killings and abductions ravaging parts of the country, declaring that Nigerians cannot wait until 2027 for relief from worsening insecurity. The party accused the All ...
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The National Union of Food, Beverage and Tobacco Employees (NUFBTE) has urged the House of Representatives to reject the proposed amendment to Nigeria's soft drinks tax, warning that it could lead to factory closures, job losses and further challenges for the manufacturing sector...
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The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to extend the ongoing display of the Preliminary Register of Voters and distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) by one week. In a press stateme...
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Nigerian singer, Davido’s past declaration that he would never support the All Progressives Congress, APC, has resurfaced after his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, was appointed coordinator of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign in the state. The appoint...
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Achieving single-digit inflation in Nigeria could save the government more than $10 billion, according to Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele, who said lower inflation and interest rates would ease pressure on public finances. The post Single-digit inflation will save Nigeria $10 bill...
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Popular Nigerian streamer and content creator, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has announced plans to host Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka on his livestream, promising viewers a session filled with “proper English” and “grammar.” Peller disclosed the plan during a...
