Abiodun Ajayi, Iyabo Obasanjo’s campaign DG, resigns from his Ogun SUBEB post to focus on her 2027 Senate bid. Get the full details here. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-iyabo-obasanjos-campaign-dg-resigns-from-ogun-subeb-post/...
.Says, apologise to Nigerians or be rejected over petrol price hike By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Atiku Abubakar has alleged that the President Bola Tinubu administration has entered “full panic mode” and is now plotting to ...
Nigeria’s growing technology and transportation ecosystem has received another boost with the emergence of ProTaxi, a homegrown e-hailing platform developed by PromiseLand Innovations Limited, as the company moves to provide Nigerians with an affordable, accessible and technology...
A House of Reps deputy spokesman warns opposition politicians against damaging Nigeria’s international image through lobbying ahead of the 2027 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-deputy-spokesman-warns-opposition-against-damaging-nigerias-image/...
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Nigeria’s domestic refining is facing a prolonged crude supply paradox, with 53.7 million barrels of crude oil and condensate supplied to local refineries in the second quarter of 2026, even as refiners continue to face challenges securing feedstock ...
For years, running a shop in Nigeria meant living with cash. Customers came in from morning till closing with naira notes, neat or crumpled, and the day ended with the owner deciding where to hide the day’s yield. Shops became soft targets, because robbers knew that however slow ...
The Nigerian Society of Engineers reviews NDDC projects, highlighting their significant economic impact by connecting communities and boosting commerce in Read More: https://punchng.com/nse-reviews-nddc-projects-highlight-economic-impact/...
Nefer Remittance simplifies Nigeria-Canada payments with competitive exchange rates and zero fees for school fees. Send, receive, and manage money easily. Read More: https://punchng.com/nefer-makes-nigeria-canada-payments-easier-with-competitive-rates-and-school-fee-payments/...
The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday two fixture involving Sporting Lagos and Ikorodu City has been postponed, DAILY POST reports. The encounter which was expected to take place on Sunday, 6 September, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, has been postpone...
By Dapo Akinrefon LAGOS — Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has praised President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to democratic principles, saying the outcome of the recent Osun governorship election demonstrated that Nigeria’s ruling party could lose an election without underm...
A legal practitioner and public affairs analyst, Maxwell Okpara, has called for the criminalisation of non-payment of pensions in Nigeria. Okpara made this call on Thursday during an interview on Arise Television. He was reacting to reports that operatives of the Lagos State Poli...
Nomba, the Lagos-headquartered fintech startup, has raised a $3 million debt facility through CardinalStone Finance Company Limited to expand its cross-border payments infrastructure. The post Nomba raises $3 million debt facility to scale Africa-Asia cross-border payments appear...
An IKEDC worker was rescued after suffering an electric shock on a power pole in Gbagada, Lagos. Learn more about the incident and his condition. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-ikedc-worker-rescued-after-suffering-electric-shock-on-lagos-power-pole/...
The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) on Tuesday, 1st of September, commissioned its new headquarters, FRC House, in Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos, marking a significant milestone in the Council’s growth and commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s financial reporting and co...
Nigerians and other foreign workers in the UK have welcomed a new immigration policy allowing recognised victims of modern slavery on Skilled Worker visas to leave exploitative employers and take up new jobs without putting their immigration status at risk. The UK Home Office ann...
LAGOS — Senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, has said the true measure of Nigeria’s economic progress should be the lived experiences of citizens rather than growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) alone. Daniel spoke on Thursday at the 7th Annual Lecture of Freedom Onli...
Village Capital, a global nonprofit that backs high-impact startups, has deployed $450,000 from its Africa Ecosystem Catalysts Facility into two Nigerian startups, marking the investment vehicle’s entry into the country after backing two Ghanaian companies earlier this year. The ...
"We have made efforts to improve the economy; we have not improved investor confidence for hawkers to come to Kenya," President Ruto said. The post Kenyan president orders shutdown of foreign-owned small business appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has called on the Federal Government to prioritise funding for its proposed 100-station trucking corridor network as the skeleton of a truly national Compress Natural Gas (CNG) infrastructure. The Association urge...
Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE, Operation FANSAN YAMMA and other Nigerian Army formations have overpowered terrorists and rescued seven kidnapped victims across four states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. In a post on X on Thursday, the Nigeria Army said the troops also...
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic policies, describing Nigeria as a “graveyard of businesses” following Uber’s reported exit from the country. The opposition party said the reported departure of the global ride-hailing com...
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA has commenced the desilting of drains along the Airport road and other parts of Abuja following heavy rainfall recorded two days ago, which triggered flash floods in parts of the city. Speaking during an ins...
FTSE Russell has included 10 Nigerian companies in its FTSE Frontier Index Series as the country prepares to return to Frontier Market status after a three-year absence from the global index provider’s classification. The global index provider revealed this in its September 2026 ...
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, ABUJA The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, directed the Inspector-General of Police and the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice to allow the detained self-styled Director-General (DG) of an alleged “non-existent” Presidential...
By Kingsley Omonobi The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has presented life insurance benefits totalling ₦2,317,177,094 to 2,971 next of kin and family members of police officers who died in the line of duty. Disu presented the cheques on Thursday at the Force Head...
Learn how to apply for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) 2026 recruitment. Get details on eligibility, application steps, and important dates for tradesmen/wome Read More: https://punchng.com/how-to-apply-for-nigerian-air-force-2026-recruitment/...
The Nigeria Police Force has disbursed N2.3 billion to 2,971 beneficiaries and next-of-kins of deceased police officers, covering insurance policy years spanning 2017 to 2025. The post IGP Disu disburses N2.3 billion to 2,971 families of deceased police officers appeared first on...
Ogun State Police arrested Ayomide Kamula for the alleged rape of a 19-year-old in Ijebu-Igbo, launching a manhunt for an accomplice. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-one-in-ogun-over-rape-of-19-year-old/...
Manchester City are intensifying efforts to sign Super Falcons midfielder Jennifer Echegini from Paris Saint-Germain. The Women’s Super League champions have already seen several offers for the Nigeria international rejected. According to Guardian Sport women’s football writer To...
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, and the Nigeria Police Force to grant Adeniyi Adeyemi unimpeded access to lawyers of his choice. Adeyemi is linked to the alleged fake Presidential Forei...
Nigeria’s musical influence in the United States dates back decades, with legendary juju musician King Sunny Adé making history on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart in 1983. The U.S. Mission Nigeria disclosed this on its X platform on Thursday as part of its #ThisWeekinUSNigeriaHistor...
Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has confirmed that his long-awaited showdown with British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York. Fury announced the development on Instagram on Wednesday, sharing a promotional poster featur...
Africa’s 10 richest billionaires are now worth a combined $121.3 billion, up from $119.1 billion in March 2026, based on Forbes estimates. The post Africa’s 10 richest billionaires now control $121.3 billion, Dangote leads gains appeared first on Nairametrics ....
… Says subsidy removal necessary to save Nigeria’s economy By Dapo Akinrefon LAGOS — Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Thursday cautioned politicians against heating up the polity ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying no political office is worth the life of any...
The Federal Government has directed the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to take over the Inland Dry Port (IDP) functions currently handled by the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC). The post FG orders NPA to take over inland dry port functions from shippers’ council appeared first o...
OPay, a leading fintech company in Nigeria, has reaffirmed that it remains fully operational and has no plans to suspend or discontinue its operations in Nigeria, following a Live Town Hall held in Lagos on Wednesday, 2nd September 2026 to address misinformation circulating on so...
Nigerian refinery owners urge the Federal Government to strengthen domestic refining and curb fuel imports, citing challenges and proposing a new crude pri Read More: https://punchng.com/refinery-owners-urge-fg-to-curb-fuel-imports-back-local-refineries/...
Lagos Deputy Governor Hamzat advocates for responsible and ethical AI adoption in Nigeria’s education system, stressing inclusion and local solution develo Read More: https://punchng.com/hamzat-urges-responsible-use-of-ai-in-education/...
Lagos, Nigeria's bustling megacity, is synonymous with traffic gridlock, chaotic danfo buses, and endless hours lost in congestion. The post LAMATA’s Quality Bus Corridor Project is Transforming Lagos Commutes appeared first on Nairametrics ....
Three suspected armed robbers have been arrested by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command in the Alakuko area of the state, with three locally made pistols and eight rounds of live ammunition recovered from them. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebesi, di...
Lagos Police arrested three suspected carjackers in Alakuko, recovering pistols and ammunition. Efforts are ongoing to dismantle the criminal syndicate. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-three-suspected-lagos-carjackers-recover-pistols/...
Chain Reactions Africa, the Lagos-headquartered independent communications consultancy, has ranked third overall among Africa’s top five PR consultancies and emerged Champion in the Large Consultancy category in the inaugural PR Consultancy Performance IndexThe recognition by Ear...
American rapper Cardi B and Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye have been spotted together in Italy for the third time, adding fresh fuel to speculation about a possible relationship between the pair. The latest sighting occurred on September 3, just hours before Okoye’s Udinese fac...
The Nigerian Navy has warned crude oil thieves and other criminals that the country’s waterways will be too hot for them to operate. The warning was issued by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, during an interview on Channels Television&rsqu...
The Nigeria Police Force has paid N2.3bn in insurance and welfare benefits to 2,971 families of deceased officers, demonstrating commitment to their well-b Read More: https://punchng.com/police-pay-n2-3bn-to-families-of-2971-deceased-officers/...
The Nigerian Air Force has announced the commencement of its Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) 47/2026 recruitment exercise for suitably qualified Nigerians. The recruitment exercise begins on Thursday, September 3, 2026, with online registration open to applicants seeking to...
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday ordered the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), and the Nigeria Police Force to permit Adeniyi Adeyemi, who is linked to the alleged fake Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (...
Discover how Felix Nwachikerendu, a Nigerian graduate who sold peanuts, turned online mockery into a N14m support fund after his inspiring story went viral Read More: https://punchng.com/how-online-mockery-turned-into-n14m-for-graduate-who-sold-peanuts-to-survive/...
By Godwin Oritse Lagos is set to host leading stakeholders from Nigeria and the international maritime community as Zoe Maritime Resources Limited convenes the 11th International Maritime Business-to-Business Conference and Exhibition, as part of the Lagos International Maritime ...
The Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has introduced a stronger approach to tackling recurring waste blackspots across the state, moving beyond repeated evacuation to address the causes of dumping and prevent cleared locations from becoming waste points again. A statement ...
Prof Taibat Yusuf delivered the 23rd Inaugural Lecture of KWASU titled, “Empowering Women Farmers in Nigeria: Closing the Gender Gap for Agricultural Transformation and Food Security.” The post University don calls for better credit system for women farmers appeared first on Prem...
Police operatives attached to the Ijebu-Igbo Division of the Ogun State Command have arrested one Ayomide Kamula in connection with the alleged gang rape of a 19-year old girl in Oke Sopen area, Ijebu-Igbo, in the Ijebu North Local Government Area. The suspect, Kamula, 20, was ar...
Nomba, a Nigerian fintech that enables businesses to collect payments and access banking services, has raised a $3 million debt facility through CardinalStone Finance Company Limited, the financing arm of CardinalStone Group, to expand its cross-border payments infrastructure acr...
The Nigerian Navy says those behind crude oil theft and illegal refining in the country are “sophisticated” and “coordinated”. However, it warned that there is no “hiding place” for criminals. Speaking during his appearance on Channels Televisi...
The National Leader of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, on Thursday said the saga involving President Bola Tinubu and the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar over the president’s records with the United States, US, Federal Bureau of Investigation...
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Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has responded to rapper Erigga after the latter praised musicians who built their careers without financial backing from wealthy families. Erigga, whose real name is Erhiga Agarivbie, sparked the conversation in a post...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) allotted N865.71 billion at its Wednesday, September 2, 2026, Treasury Bills primary market auction, cutting the stop rate on the one-year bill to 16.84%, its lowest level since the June 3 auction, and the second straight rate cut. The post CBN c...
IPMAN announces an impending petrol price review in Abuja as new products arrive. Marketers will adjust prices, raising concerns among motorists. Read More: https://punchng.com/ipman-plans-petrol-price-review/...
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