As Africa’s digital economy continues to evolve, the conversation is shifting from adoption to value creation. At GITEX Nigeria 2026, held in Abuja and Lagos from August 31 to September 3, Mastercard brought together perspectives on interoperability, financial innovation, local capability, and cy...
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By Enitan Abdultawab President Bola Tinubu has promised to provide reliable electricity, create more job opportunities and reduce the cost of living as part of efforts to improve the country’s economy. Tinubu made the pledge on Tuesday while addressing supporters at the All Progr...
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The vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rotimi Amaechi, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of concentrating on opposition figures rather than presenting its policies and plans to Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general election. A...
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The minister also said the government signed a memorandum of understanding with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to strengthen tracking of BHCPF resources and improve accountability. The post Nigeria releases ₦422.3 billion for basic ...
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By Ayobami Okerinde President Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence that Nigeria can achieve food sufficiency, saying his administration will harness the country’s agricultural potential to reduce food prices. Tinubu spoke on Tuesday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) presiden...
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Governor Sanwo-Olu said Julius Berger Nigeria Plc executed the reconstruction of the lodge, which commenced in July 2025 and was completed in September 2026. The post Tinubu inaugurates new Lagos governor’s Abuja lodge appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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By Wasiu Rokibat Nollywood actor and politician, Olumide Oworu has announced his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections. Oworu is seeking to represent Surulere I Federal Constituency of Lagos State under the platform of the A...
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By Adegboyega Adeleye Former Minister of Transportation and Vice Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rotimi Amaechi has said Nigerians are missing former President Muhammadu Buhari because, in his assessment, life was better under the late president t...
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APC's reaction followed Mr Popoola's claim that he played a leading role in politicising the robbery incident and associating Mr Saraki with it. The post Kwara APC replies Saraki in Offa robbery controversy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, says Nigeria cannot make meaningful progress while citizens continue to live in fear, calling for urgent action to tackle insecurity and protect lives and property. Obi spoke during a courtesy visit t...
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The Nigerian Army has renamed the 13 Brigade barracks in Calabar, Cross River State, after the late Chief of Army Staff, Ibrahim Attahiru, to honour him. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-renames-cross-river-barracks-after-late-coas-attahiru/...
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President Bola Tinubu has urged the Senate to confirm the appointments of Executive Directors and Secretary of the Board of Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). Tinubu’s request is contained in a letter addressed to the Senate President, Gods...
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The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has suspended a referee, Abdulrasheed Jimoh, and an assistant referee, Adamu Zakari, indefinitely from the league and other refereeing activities. The decision was announced in a letter dated Monday, November 9, 2026, issued by the NFF Refere...
