MDAs’ foreign trips gulp N50bn
Nigerian federal ministries, departments, and agencies spent at least N50.41bn on foreign trips, air tickets, and allowances between June 2023 and June 202 Read More: https://punchng.com/mdas-foreign-trips-gulp-n50bn/
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N2tn goods unsold as consumer spending falls
Nigerian manufacturers have N2.12tn worth of unsold goods in 2025 due to shrinking consumer wallets, despite a record N4.54tn investment, says MAN. Read More: https://punchng.com/n2tn-goods-unsold-as-consumer-spending-falls/...
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LaLiga: What Diego Simeone said about Ademola Lookman after Atletico’s 2-1 win over Real Madrid
Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone, has spoken about Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman following his performance during their 2-1 triumph over Real Madrid at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Sunday evening. The Nigerian international was introduced for the final 23 minutes...
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EPL: ‘Brilliant defending’ – Clinton Morrison hails Bassey after Fulham’s 1-1 draw with Man United
Former Crystal Palace striker, Clinton Morrison has hailed Super Eagles defender, Calvin Bassey for his performance in Fulham’s goal against Manchester United at Craven Cottage on Sunday. The Nigerian international made a significant contribution to Fulham’s goal before Mancheste...
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NPFL: Etta reacts to Abia Warriors win at Sporting Lagos
Abia Warriors forward, Ikoi Etta has reflected on his contribution to the club’s 2-0 win over Sporting Lagos in a Matchday 4 encounter at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena. Etta came off the bench in the second half to score the opening goal in the 88th minute. Chukwumeka Obioma sealed ...
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Illegal miners’ deaths: NSCDC parades detained commandant, 23 others
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested and detained 24 personnel in connection with the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in Niger State, parading the suspended Niger State Commandant, Commandant Subaru Siyaka Aniviye, and 23...
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Dangote Refinery IPO is not for you, by Dele Sobowale
Alhaji Aliko Dangote said he wants millions of Nigerians to share in the wealth which will be generated by the Dangote Refinery by buying at least ten shares priced at N525 each. That amounts to N5250 for each minimum investor. The impression was given that wealth sharing is guar...
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Economic crunch: Many employers now prefer commission-based salaries
By Elizabeth Adegbesan A quiet but radical shift is reshaping Nigeria’s formal employment landscape. Trapped under the weight of soaring operational costs, high inflation and dwindling consumer purchasing power, Economy&Lifestyle has discovered that businesses across major commer...
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2027: Group rejects Wike’s reason for promoting Rainbow Coalition
“Just as he did with the PDP in the past, using lackeys from Kano and Edo states, the same script is being played all over again; this time in the APC.” The post 2027: Group rejects Wike’s reason for promoting Rainbow Coalition appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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2027: Makinde, running mate to hold nationwide town hall meetings
The Makinde-Daura Campaign Council Organisation says the meetings will be strictly issue-based and citizen-driven, focusing mainly on national stability and the well-being of all Nigerians The post 2027: Makinde, running mate to hold nationwide town hall meetings appeared first o...
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Policing for personal profit, by Suleiman A. Suleiman
The tragic death of 37 artisanal miners under the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, more popularly known as Civil Defence, in Minna last week reveals, yet again, the kind of structural violence against ordinary Nigerians perpetrated by the state itself. The...
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Petrol price surge and the Nigerian worker: When survival becomes a daily struggle
By Ivo Takor The continuing rise in the price of petrol has moved beyond the realm of energy policy and economic statistics. It has become a serious question of human welfare, social justice and the ability of ordinary Nigerians to live with dignity. Across the country, Nigerians...
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The church and the prophetic destiny of Nigeria (1), By Brendy Mba
The process for the 2027 election has officially commenced with the announcement of the start of the electioneering campaign for various offices. Unofficially, that process had been underway since the end of the 2023 election. We have witnessed political alignments and realignmen...