NGX recovers N208 billion as MTN, Oando shares lift market
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) rebounded from consecutive sessions of decline on Friday, October 9, 2026, as market capitalisation gained N208.46 billion.
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Turkey: Osimhen grabs assists in Galatasaray’s derby win over Kasimpasa
Victor Osimhen provided an assist on his return to action as Galatasaray defeated Kasimpasa 3-1 in an Istanbul derby. Osimhen, who was injured one month ago in another Istanbul derby against Istanbul Basaksehir, replaced Deniz Gul in the 77th minute. The Nigeria international tee...
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Court gives Abba Kyari, others final chance to file defence witnesses’ list in cocaine trial
The judge warned Mr Kyari and his co-defendants that failure to comply could lead to a premature closure of their defence in the cocaine trial. The post Court gives Abba Kyari, others final chance to file defence witnesses’ list in cocaine trial appeared first on Premium Times Ni...
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‘No DNA test, Jarvis is carrying my child’ – Peller fires back at critics
Nigerian streamer Peller has lashed out at those demanding a DNA test to establish the paternity of his child with Jarvis. In a heated response, the content creator dismissed the calls for a DNA test, insisting that Jarvis, who is carrying his child, should not be subjected to su...
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Petrol discount: NNPCL filling stations’ fuel pump price update
Petrol prices at Nigerian filling stations remained at N1,370 per litre after the Federal Government proposed a discounted price of N1,350 per litre. A market survey by DAILY POST on Friday showed that NNPCL retail outlets in Abuja and its environs were dispensing petrol at a fla...
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We don’t have enough crude oil for Dangote – Oyedele
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has said Nigeria does not currently have enough crude oil to supply the Dangote Petroleum Refinery with its daily requirement of 700,000 barrels. Oyedele explained that the country was yet to reach a pro...
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Informality to productivity: the lessons Nigeria can learn from Britain guilds, merchants and the future of work
Nigeria does not have a shortage of people who work. We have a shortage of productive work. Every morning, millions of Nigerians trade, farm, build, repair, transport, cook, manufacture, code and provide services. They work long hours and demonstrate extraordinary resilience. Yet...
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Dollar to Naira exchange rate Today, October 9, 2026: Naira appreciates against USD to end week on positive note
The naira appreciated against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market to end the week on a positive note. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the naira strengthened to N1,331.19 per dollar on Friday, compared with N1,332.10 recorded on Thursday. Th...
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Nigeria Doesn’t Have Enough Crude Oil To Service Dangote Refinery, Says Oyedele
The Federal Government says Nigeria’s crude oil production capacity is inadequate to supply the Dangote Refinery and meet local refining needs. Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, made the comment on Friday following calls for a “production subsidy&rdq...
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Atiku asks Tinubu to “step down” over economic hardship, says 30-day petrol discount exposes policy failure
“Bola, 30 days cannot erase three and a half years of hardship. Nigerians have heard your excuses and endured your failed promises. They are ready to judge your record. After this latest admission of failure, the honourable thing to do is step down. Nigerians deserve a government...
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Atiku’s attacks on Tinubu, signs of political depression — Keyamo
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, on Friday night launched a blistering critique against former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, describing the opposition leader’s recent verbal broadsides against President Bola Tinubu as sym...