Only 8 Nigerian sectors grow above 5% as economic expansion remains uneven — NESG
Nigeria’s economic growth remains uneven, with only eight sectors recording expansion above 5% in the second quarter of 2026.
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Foreign reserves gain $12.76 billion in one year, add $708 million in September
Nigeria’s gross foreign exchange reserves rose by $12.76 billion year-on-year to $54.61 billion as of September 14, 2026, strengthening the country’s external liquidity position and extending the recent upward trend. The post Foreign reserves gain $12.76 billion in one year, add ...
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‘He represented excellence of Nigerian spirit’ – Peter Obi mourns Olu Jacobs
The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has mourned the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Olu Jacobs. Obi described Jacobs as a symbol of excellence who made remarkable contributions to Nigeria’s film and creative industry. “It is with ...
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I regret delaying telcos’ entry into financial services — Sanusi
Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano, has said that one of his regrets in office as the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, was delaying the entry of telecommunications companies (telcos) into financial services. Sanusi spoke on Wednesday at the launch of the 2026 Acce...
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2027: Obi challenges critics to trace 1% misappropriation of funds under his Anambra tenure
The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has challenged anyone to trace any misappropriation of funds during his eight-year tenure as governor of Anambra State. He gave the challenge while speaking with Nigerians in a meeting in Washingt...
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Chelsea get new owners as Clearlake takes full control
The club announced the change on Thursday, confirming that Mr Boehly has stepped down as chairman The post Chelsea get new owners as Clearlake takes full control appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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DRC Ebola vaccine research gets $3.9 million as deaths surpass 3,500
Research into the spread of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus and the development of vaccines against the strain in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has received $3.9 million in funding. The post DRC Ebola vaccine research gets $3.9 million as deaths surpass 3,500 appeared fir...
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Britain has strong partnership with Nigeria – Deputy High Commissioner
The British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Jonny Baxter, has said that the United Kingdom values its strong partnership with Nigeria, describing it as a relationship built on shared interests, values and experiences. Mr Baxter stated this on Wednesday at Nvosi, Isiala Ng...
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N1,470/litre; Tinubu economic policy pushing Nigerians to breaking point — ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned President Bola Tinubu that his administration’s economic policies are pushing Nigerians “dangerously close to the limits of human endurance,” citing the rising cost of petrol, food and education. In a statement signed by its Nation...
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‘Inaccurate’, Air Peace Battles NCAA Over Flight Delay Report
The management of local airline Air Peace has described as “inaccurate” a flight delay report recently released by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The Authority had in its August 2026 summary of domestic airline flight disruption operations said Air Peace...
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Petrol price: Global crude oil drops from $108 as fuel hits N1,430/litre in Nigeria
Global crude oil prices dropped on Thursday from as high as $108 per barrel amid escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthi forces in the Middle East. An oil price market survey by DAILY POST on Thursday showed that Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) cru...
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2027: Nigerians’ welfare last thing on Tinubu’s mind – Adebayo
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has said that the level of poverty, insecurity and the multiplicity of challenges facing Nigeria show that the welfare of citizens is the last thing on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s mind. He m...
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Nigeria raises N748.6bn from FGN bonds as rates ease
The Federal Government has raised N748.64bn from its September FGN bond auction, with the Debt Management Office noting strong investor demand and easing r Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-raises-n748-6bn-from-fgn-bonds-as-rates-ease/...