Nigeria’s reserves gain $9.3 billion in 9 months, 7x 2025 increase
Nigeria’s external reserves rose by $9.29 billion in the first nine months of 2026, more than seven times the increase recorded during the corresponding period of 2025.
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“Music wise, Blaqbonez better than Odumodublvck, Falz, Ice Prince, Reminisce, Vector” — CDQ
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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VMAs 2026: Taylor Swift, Madonna dominate as Burna Boy, Tems miss out (FULL LIST)
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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Akwa Ibom Chief Judge calls for careful application of AI in Nigeria’s justice system
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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NBA Demands Stronger Security Measures As Plateau Attacks Persist
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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Tinubu says credit guarantee scheme unlocked ₦46.95bn in first year
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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‘2027 election is between the poor and the paid poor’ — Comedian, I Go Save
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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NCGC-backed loans reach N46.95bn in first year – Tinubu
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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BREAKING: Rivers Assembly backs creation of State Police
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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Rabies eradication: Veterinary council laments lack of funds, manpower
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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Nigerian tech recruiter arrested in Canada over human trafficking, sex-related charges
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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2027: Northern candidates should wait till 2031 to contest – Kano Gov, Yusuf
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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BREAKING: Court orders NMDPRA to continually grant fuel import licences to Matrix, AA Rano, AYM
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....