The Federal Government has blamed the recent decline in electricity supply across Lagos, Abuja, Ogun, Kwara and Oyo states on inadequate gas supply, reduced hydroelectric generation and maintenance challenges, ruling out a major breakdown of the national grid. The Federal Ministry of Power disclo...
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The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has rejected another wage award, demanding a sustainable salary increase to improve workers’ welfare and purchasing power. The post TUC rejects fresh wage award, demands sustainable salary increase for workers appeared first on Nairametri...
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The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of attempting to restrict the democratic space and frustrate opposition activities, alleging that hotels in Abuja have denied the party access to their facilities for meetings. The party ...
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Governor Sule questioned the circumstances surrounding the use of tear gas at the rally, particularly around the podium. The post Governor orders probe of violence at APC presidential rally appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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The family of a 40-year-old British woman, Claire Chadwick, who died from sepsis in Nigeria along with her unborn baby, is seeking funds to repatriate them Read More: https://punchng.com/british-woman-unborn-baby-die-in-nigeria-family-seeks-help/...
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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the political support behind Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), saying the wave that propelled him in the 2023 election no longer exists. Wike also described Obi a...
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The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a man, Akinola Damilare, for allegedly impersonating military personnel in Abeokuta, the state capital. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-fake-soldier-in-ogun/...
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The Nigerian equities market lost about N3.28 trillion on Thursday, November 5, 2026, as heavy selling in Dangote Cement, Presco, UACN, HBM Nigeria and several Tier 1 banks dragged the benchmark index sharply lower. The post NGX plunges N3.28 trillion as Dangote Cement, Presco, U...
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Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) Managing Director Ralph Gbobo said the company would continue to prioritise the provision of safe and reliable gas to industrial customers as it expands its distribution network to support manufacturers. The post Shell Nigeria Gas expands network to delive...
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The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has pledged to tackle Nigeria’s security challenges and restore fuel subsidy if elected president in the 2027 general elections. Atiku made the pledge on Thursday during the party’s campaign rally...
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They say the changes reflect Nigerians’ calls for improved value, greater choice and content that caters to their preferences. The post MultiChoice introduces new DStv, GOtv packages appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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— To commission projects in Uyo By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA –PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Friday, November 6, for a two-state visit to Akwa Ibom and Rivers. The President will first visit Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, to commission landmark projects completed b...
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The groups said Nigeria’s methane regulations have achieved limited results due to weak enforcement, poor emissions disclosure and inadequate community participation. The post Civil society groups demand methane crackdown ahead of 2027 elections appeared first on Premium Times Ni...
