Nigeria’s private sector credit rises for third straight month to N84.55 trillion in August
Credit to Nigeria’s private sector rose for the third consecutive month in August 2026, reaching N84.55 trillion.
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Nigeria To Push For Global Institutional Reforms As Shettima Leads Delegation At 81st UNGA
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York, United States, to represent President Bola Tinubu and lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA. This was disclosed in a statement on Monday. VP Shettima said Nigeria&rs...
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Nigerian newspapers review: Why 2026 capital budget may not be implemented
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with a report that there are indications that the Federal Government’s capital budget for 2026 may record zero implementation at the end of the fiscal year, forcing further extensions across multip...
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Petrol price: Crude oil falls further as Nigerians await pump price reduction
Global crude oil prices fell further on Monday, reigniting hopes for a reduction in Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, pump prices in Nigeria. A market survey by DAILY POST on Monday showed that Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate, WTI, crude fell to $101.5 and $98 per barrel, respec...
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Abiodun, Yayi receive 5,000 Ogun PDP defectors into APC
Governor Dapo Abiodun has received over 5,000 members of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State who defected to the All Progressives Congress. Read More: https://punchng.com/abiodun-yayi-receive-5000-ogun-pdp-defectors-into-apc/...
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Entertainment, Economy and Opportunity: Understanding BBNaija’s wider impact
From the housemates on screen to the creators, brands, media and businesses building around the show, BBNaija has become much bigger than a television programme. The post Entertainment, Economy and Opportunity: Understanding BBNaija’s wider impact appeared first on Premium Times ...
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Lagos directs evacuation from Eti-Osa, Kirikiri, other flood-prone areas
The Lagos State Government has directed residents in flood-prone communities to temporarily relocate to higher ground. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, gave the directive in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on M...
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We have abandoned Nigerian youths, using them as political machinery – Lamido
Former Jigawa State Governor and a founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Sule Lamido, has expressed concern over the increasing use of Nigerian youths as political labourers by politicians. Lamido spoke on Sunday in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital. The for...
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Shettima arrives at 81st UNGA, says Nigeria will be guided By national interest
The vice president arrives New York with two governors, some ministers and other officials. The post Shettima arrives at 81st UNGA, says Nigeria will be guided By national interest appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Kogi declares three-day mourning for former governor Ibrahim Idris
Kogi State Government has declared three days of mourning following the death of former governor Ibrahim Idris. The post Kogi declares three-day mourning for former governor Ibrahim Idris appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Naira bullish outlook softens as Dollar muscle outweighs CBN’s present playbook
The naira's outlook swung marginally into a bearish mode as the CBN is expected to keep rates unchanged amid a soaring US dollar and increased cost in petrol. The post Naira bullish outlook softens as Dollar muscle outweighs CBN’s present playbook appeared first on Nairametrics ....
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Nine killed in Plateau communities, troops arrest 11 suspects
The fresh killings occurred between Saturday night and Sunday morning in communities in Barkin Ladi, Riyom and surrounding areas, according to community sources. The post Nine killed in Plateau communities, troops arrest 11 suspects appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Request for Expression of Interest- Consultancy Services for the Establishment of a National Business Process Outsourcing and High-Value IT-Enabled Services Industry for the iDICE Programme
Consultancy Services for the Establishment of a National Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) and High-Value IT-Enabled Services Industry Under the Outsource To Nigeria Initiative (OTNI) The post Request for Expression of Interest- Consultancy Services for the Establishment of a N...