NGX market capitalization hits record N163.06 trillion as ASI rises 0.23%
Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) market capitalisation reached a record N163 trillion on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 as trading activity recorded high market participation.
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NPFL: Barau FC move top as Rangers win at home
Barau FC climbed to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) standings after a convincing 2-0 victory over Abia Warriors. Powerful forward Joseph Atule opened the scoring for the Maliya Boys in the 22nd minute before Ibrahim Ayoola doubled their advantage one minute ...
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At UNGA 81: Nigeria, Italy join forces in massive $5bn global education funding
—Vision aligns with our agenda to improve outcomes, invest in access, capacity building- Tinubu—Education driving Nigeria’s economic future, prosperity, says VP Shettima By Johnbosco Agbakwuru Nigeria and Italy on Wednesday strengthened collaboration to implement the proposed Glo...
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Court orders enforcement against Rahamaniyya group Chairman’s properties over $40m debt
Properties linked to Alhaji Abdulrahman Musa Bashar, Chairman of the Rahamaniyya Group of Companies, have been sealed in Lagos and Abuja following enforcement proceedings over an alleged $40 million debt. The enforcement action commenced on Wednesday after Petrichor Energy FZCO o...
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Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, September 23, 2026: Naira depreciates against USD
The naira recorded a depreciation against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Wednesday. The naira weakened on Wednesday to N1,328.50 per dollar from N1,327.78 exchanged on Tuesday. This means that, on a day-to-day basis, the naira fell by N0.72 against the doll...
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Chelle demands strong start as Super Eagles begin AFCON qualifying race
Chelle wants Nigeria to set the tone from their opening Group L fixture against Madagascar The post Chelle demands strong start as Super Eagles begin AFCON qualifying race appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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[VIDEO] Some Pilgrim Board Leaders Are Enablers Of Corruption, Says EFCC Chairman
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, on Wednesday alleged that some pilgrim boards have been involved in corrupt practices in the country. Olukoyede stated this at the Inter-Religious Council meeting in Abuja and the public presentat...
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‘Nigeria is not the only one’ – Gov Sule defends Tinubu’s UNGA absence
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has said President Bola Tinubu is not the only world leader who is not attending the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. Sule made the statement during a virtual interview with TVC, saying Nigeria’s diplomatic presence at the...
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NPFL: Fans disappointed again as Enyimba lose to Sporting Lagos in Aba
Enyimba Football Club of Aba on Wednesday suffered another defeat in the Nigeria Premier Football League, losing 2-3 at home to Sporting Lagos. The result, which kept Enyimba at the bottom of the league table, left some of the fans disappointed after the 90-minute encounter. Enyi...
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Gov Bago Inaugurates Commission To Probe Death Of 37 Miners In NSCDC Custody
Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has inaugurated a nine-member judicial commission of inquiry to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths of 37 miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the state. The commission was inaugurated ...
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NPFL Roundup: Sporting Lagos compound Enyimba crisis as Barau climb top
The nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions were beaten 3-2 by newly promoted Sporting Lagos at the Enyimba Stadium in Aba The post NPFL Roundup: Sporting Lagos compound Enyimba crisis as Barau climb top appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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We encouraged voting for Obi to reduce Atiku’s votes – Wike on G5 strategy
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has rejected claims that he manipulated the 2023 presidential election in Rivers State and other parts of the South-South to help President Bola Tinubu defeat Labour Party candidate Peter Obi. Wike spoke on Wednesday while addressing journalists in Abuja,...
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Tinubu says $12m Abuja entrepreneurship centre will support MSMEs
The facility, funded by South Korea through KOICA, is expected to provide training, technology, incubation and other business support to entrepreneurs. The post Tinubu says $12m Abuja entrepreneurship centre will support MSMEs appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....