The Osun Civil Societies Coalition, OCSC, has expressed concern over the proposed phase-out of electricity subsidy from 2027, arguing that reliable electricity should also be affordable to ordinary Nigerians. The OCSC said removing the subsidy could place additional pressure on households, worker...
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The premiere was held on 1 October, as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. The post Tinubu, Akpabio, Sanwo-Olu, others attend MKO documentary premiere appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has stated that his administration will provide Lagosians with affordable housing units and a platform to report any cases of intimidation by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force or by thugs, ...
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The Aliko Dangote Foundation has launched a Student Share Grant Initiative under which Nigerian students aged 18 years and above can receive 10 additional shares in Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE at no cost after subscribing for a minimum of 10 shares. The init...
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“I recognise that this mandate does not belong to me; it belongs to the people, and we remain conscious that every mandate carries with it an obligation to serv The post Igbo-Eze South chairman speaks on reelection, vision for second term appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Less than a day after the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) reduced the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N1,370 per litre, the state-owned oil company has offered Nigerians an N66 discount. NNPCL made this disclosure in a notice on X on Thursday, in commem...
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Former vice president and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of plunging the country into worse cases of poverty since assuming office in 2023. Atiku alleged this while addressin...
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Funso Doherty, the NDC governorship candidate for Lagos State, has pledged to provide free education and healthcare within his first 100 days if elected in Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-lagos-ndc-gov-candidate-pledges-free-education-healthcare-if-elected/...
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The deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ogun State, Lateefat Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, has urged Muslims in the state to shun vote-buying and violence and to actively participate in elections to elect morally upright leaders. Sowunmi-Kolapo said Musl...
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The 10 MMSCF/D mother station is expected to supply planned daughter stations and support CNG adoption across Akwa Ibom The post Akwa Ibom moves closer to having local supply hub for CNG appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has pledged to make governance measurable, accountable and centred on the welfare and productivity of Nigerians if elected President. Obi made the commitment in his Independence Day address on Thursday, i...
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President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the series of economic reforms will surely lead to better days. Tinubu gave the assurance in his address to the nation on Thursday, October 1, as the country marks its 66th Independence Day anniversary. Tinubu noted that the reform...
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The abduction comes weeks after another highway attack in which corps members were among people abducted by gunmen in Kogi State. The post Imo police confirm abduction of prospective corps members travelling from Ibadan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
