Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has pledged to tackle corruption, strengthen the economy and improve investment in education and healthcare if elected president in 2027. Obi made the pledge on Tuesday during a town hall meeting in Lokoja, Kogi State, whe...
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The lawmaker noted that relying on annual budgetary allocations to rehabilitate and maintain the extensive federal road network had not consistently delivered the level of infrastructure renewal required The post Reps propose road concession, toll gates to tackle Nigeria’s infras...
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The Nigerian Education Loan Fund says it will stop students from benefiting from its loan scheme while their parents are also paying their school fees. Read More: https://punchng.com/nelfund-moves-to-stop-students-collecting-loans-while-parents-pay-fees/...
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Crackdowns often punish miners who are trying to survive, fuelling crime and conflict while leaving powerful players untouched. The post ANALYSIS: The criminalisation trap in Africa’s responses to artisanal mining appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the N10bn fundamental rights suit filed by Nollywood actor Emeka Ike against Lere Olayinka and INEC. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-dismisses-emeka-ikes-n10bn-suit-against-wikes-aide/...
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By Juliet Umeh Twenty-two of 44 financial institutions surveyed are yet to begin implementing measures to comply with Nigeria’s data localisation requirements, with the January 1, 2027 deadline approaching. The findings were presented by Dr Muhammad Aminu Lawal, Special Assistant...
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The court ruled that Mr Wike’s aide caused Emeka Ike no injury by his social media post. The post Court dismisses Nollywood actor’s N10bn damages suit against Wike’s aide, INEC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Chairman of the Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation, Senator Ned Nwoko (APC, Delta North), has commiserated with the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, over the death of her mother, Professor Kamene ...
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By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Traders operating under the Association of Modebeb Traders in Onitsha, Anambra State, have petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, seeking a comprehensive investigation into alleged threats, intimidation and the demolition of commercial buil...
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Tinubu’s political alliances are expanding, Obi and Kwankwaso are sharpening their challenge, and INEC is under pressure to demonstrate transparency. But as the presidential campaign gathers momentum, Nigeria’s politicians may be discovering that winning endorsements ...
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Rangers International have shifted their focus to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday 11 fixture against Rivers United following their elimination from the CAF Champions League. The Flying Antelopes bowed out of the continental competition after losing 3-2 on aggr...
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By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate has confirmed the appointment of the President of the Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) and Editor of Vanguard Newspapers, Eze Anaba, and 15 other nominees to the governing board of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). The confirmation follo...
business
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reassured the people of Ijebuland that a new Awujale will emerge before May 29, 2027, while projecting a major economic transformation for Ogun East Senatorial District through emerging oil exploration activities and the proposed Gate...
