In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) looking into restrictions imposed by some banks on customers in order to compel banks to honour all legitimate withdrawal requests from domiciliary accounts and dispense forei...
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Nigerian rapper, CDQ has rated Blaqbonez above Falz, Ice Prince, Reminisce and Vector while giving Odumodublvck the edge over him in personality. CDQ made the comparison while discussing the two younger rappers, saying Blaqbonez is ahead of Odumodublvck when it comes to music. “T...
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The MTV dropped the Best Afrobeats category from the 2026 VMAs, ending the award after just three editions. The post VMAs 2026: Taylor Swift, Madonna dominate as Burna Boy, Tems miss out (FULL LIST) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaete Fabian Obot, has called for systematic application of Artificial Intelligence in the administration of justice in Nigeria. She cautioned that technology must remain “the servant of justice, not its master.” Obot stated this while del...
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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called for urgent and coordinated measures by the federal and Plateau State governments to halt the persistent attacks on communities in the state. It warned that the continued loss of lives and property was undermining public confidence in ...
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By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has said that the National Credit Guarantee Company has helped unlock ₦46.95 billion in loans in its first year of operations, part of the government’s drive to broaden access to formal credit for households and small businesses...
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Popular Nigerian comedian, Otaghware Onodjayeke, widely known as I Go Save, has weighed in on the country’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing the contest as a battle between the “poor” and the “paid poor.” The comedian made the remark in a post s...
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The credit guarantee company has supported 67,512 borrowers across 25 states and the FCT, with about a third accessing formal credit for the first time. The post NCGC-backed loans reach N46.95bn in first year – Tinubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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The Rivers State House of Assembly has thrown its weight behind the bill for the creation of state police in Nigeria. This comes after the National Assembly sent the 1999 Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026 to the 36 state assemblies for consideration and approval. DAILY P...
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The Veterinary Council of Nigeria has identified a lack of funds, manpower, and vaccines as major challenges to rabies eradication in the country. Read More: https://punchng.com/rabies-eradication-veterinary-council-laments-lack-of-funds-manpower/...
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A Canada-based Nigerian tech recruiter, Ebunoluwa Tomiwa, has been arrested and charged in connection with alleged human trafficking and sex-related offences, according to the Hamilton Police Service. Tomiwa, 33, who is also known by the nickname “Boon,” was taken into custody af...
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Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has urged presidential candidates to wait until 2031 to contest the number one seat of the country. Yusuf made the call on Sunday at the Government House in Kano, where he also advocated for the continued rotation of Nigeria’s presidency between ...
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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to “continue to grant” petroleum products import licences to three major oil marketers—Matrix Energy, AA Rano, and AYM Shafa—in line with relevant laws....
