The FCCPC and NMDPRA have signed an agreement to boost petroleum sector competition, transparency, and consumer protection in Nigeria’s downstream market. Read More: https://punchng.com/fccpc-nmdpra-sign-pact-to-strengthen-petroleum-sector-competition/...
Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has once again tackled President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over high energy costs. In a statement by Phrank Shaibu, Atiku’s spokesperson, the former Vice President slammed Tinubu for causing factories to ...
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has fulfilled the full package of presidential rewards promised to Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, with each player receiving the naira equivalent of $100,000 and each official $50,000, completing a package that also incl...
The Federal Government has taken a major step towards decriminalising attempted suicide in Nigeria, following the approval by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) of the position of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare on the matter. The Minister of State for Health a...
Nigeria: Dangote refinery secures at least 16 million barrels for October Benin Web TV
Read the latest Nigeria news recap. Dangote lists IPO channels, FG offers students free data, D’Tigress players get $100,000 each, and other top stories. Read More: https://punchng.com/evening-recap-dangote-lists-32-ipo-channels-fg-offers-students-100mb-daily-data-dtigress-player...
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru The Presidency has accused the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, of hallucinating and wallowing in a political fantasy land over his claims that he won the 2023 presidential election. Reacting to the victory cla...
Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 8 Headquarters, Lokoja, Betty Enekpen Isokpan Otimenyin, has warned officers and men of the Kwara State Police Command against partisanship and political inducement as Nigerians prepare for the 2027 general elections. Speaking during he...
Nigeria’s Falconets battled to a goalless draw against China in their second Group F match at the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Moses Aduku’s side produced a determined and disciplined performance to put their opening-day 2-0 defeat to Spain behind them and keep their...
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has warned that Nigeria cannot achieve meaningful industrial growth when manufacturers spend about half of their operating costs on energy. Atiku said the high cost of diesel and other energy sou...
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has launched a major digital education intervention under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, waiving data costs for millions of learners in senior secondary schools and tertiary institutions accessing approved educational p...
The Falconets can still finish second in the group or qualify for the Round of 16 as one of the four best third-placed teams The post FIFA U-20 WWC: Nigeria’s Falconets hold China to goalless draw appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The Vice Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabi’u Kwankwaso, has asked the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar to quit his 2027 presidential ambition and support the NDC. Kwankwaso made this appeal on Thursday whi...
ABUJA: The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, has said the successful deployment of Artificial Intelligence, AI, in electoral administration will depend more on strong institutions, governance structures and safeguards ...
Traders say patronage has fallen by more than 70 per cent at the Lafia Tomato Market. The post Traders decry low patronage as bad roads, water shortage hit Lafia Tomato Market appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The Federal Government has launched the Zero-Rated Access to Education Platforms initiative to expand access to digital learning resources for students across Nigeria. The post FG launches zero-rated education platforms initiative to expand digital learning appeared first on Nair...
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa LAGOS: Former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, Hadiza Bala Usman, has called for a comprehensive review of Nigeria’s port tariff structure, warning that high and unpredictable charges are undermining the competitiveness of the nati...
Lagos Woman Jailed For Dumping Refuse In Drain The Whistler Newspaper
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s proposed Vienna-listed bond arrangement, describing it as another disturbing sign of an administration that keeps expanding its appetite for borrowing while diesel prices above ₦2,000 ...
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr Fatai Tijani, has assured residents that there will be no cause for alarm before, during and after the 2027 general elections. Tijani gave the assurance on Thursday in an interview with newsmen at a stakeholders’ meeting at the ...
Nigeria’s Falconets kept their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign alive after playing out a 0-0 draw with China PR at Arena Sosnowiec in Poland. The goalless draw gave Nigeria their first point in Group F after they suffered a 2-0 defeat to Spain in their opening game. The...
The FRSC warns that vehicle overloading in Nigeria threatens lives, damages roads, and undermines the economy. Learn about the risks and shared responsibil Read More: https://punchng.com/vehicle-overloading-endangers-lives-damages-roads-frsc-warns/...
The equipment is part of a foreign military sales agreement that furthers the US-Nigerian partnership..." The post US delivers military equipment to Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Lagos ports handle 84.6% of Nigeria’s N41.44trn trade vanguardngr.com
…as Okonkwo says union derailed TSC payment deal with NCAA By Dickson Omobola Vice Chairman of the Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, Allen Onyema, Thursday, disclosed that no domestic airline makes $1 million in annual profit, saying the high cost of operating in the country and...
Airlines were servicing outstanding Ticket Sales Charge (TSC) debts under repayment plans agreed with the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) before union action disrupted the process, United Nigeria Airlines Executive Chairman, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, has said. The post Airlin...
The call followed two separate incidents at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital that triggered doctors’ strikes within four months. The post NMA asks Akwa Ibom govt to strengthen security for doctors appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
AniWeCon draws 2,000 in Lagos boosting Nigeria’s Anime fanbase Business News Nigeria
By Caleb Ayemere In an exclusive interview on Arise News on Thursday, September 10, 2026, Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi outlined key priorities for his 2027 campaign, including robust measures to safeguard votes and a sharper focus on domestic...
Nigerian comedian, DeeOne has advised the Inspector General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu to stop making careless statements that can lead to protest against the Force. DeeOne gave the advice on Thursday while reacting to reports of the IGP cautioning Nigerians against video recordin...
—Insists on Increasing Domestic Production By Olayinka Ajayi The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has said he would retain the floating exchange-rate policy introduced by President Bola Tinubu if elected president in 2027, while prioritis...
Before he was killed, Ibrahim Khalil posted a video alleging a threat to his life and appealing to the Kano State Government and the police for protection. The post How Kano social media influencer was killed days after reporting threat to his life appeared first on Premium Times...
Nigerian passport holders can travel to dozens of countries without going through the traditional visa application process or attending a visa appointment before departure. The latest 2026 Henley Passport Index shows that Nigerian citizens have access to 44 destinations through a...
A UK High Court has ruled that allegations that witnesses who testified for Shell during earlier proceedings gave false or misleading evidence can be examined ahead of the full trial of a long-running oil pollution case brought by two Niger Delta communities. The post Shell faces...
Turkish football analyst Sinan Engin has asserted that Galatasaray would have achieved a different result against Sporting CP had Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen been available for the game. Osimhen, a key player for the Yellow-Reds since the beginning of the season, was unable t...
Diphtheria: Lagos boosts preparedness as cases rise nationwide Punch Newspapers
By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Navy has arrested three suspected drug traffickers and intercepted 71 kilogrammes of substances suspected to be Cannabis sativa during a riverine patrol along the River Niger in Kogi State. Director of Information, Nigerian Navy, Captain Abiodun F...
—Vows competent team, decisive action on insecurity By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has unveiled a four-year governance agenda anchored on competent appointments, economic reforms, infrastructure rehabilitation, s...
Africa urged to build resilient supply chains against geopolitical shocks The Guardian Nigeria News
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has returned to the court registry for reassignment a fundamental rights suit filed by the detained self-styled Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, Adeniyi Adeyemi. The court declined...
An electrical fault caused a minor fire incident at the Idu train station in Abuja. The NRC confirms the fire was contained and services are not affected. Read More: https://punchng.com/electrical-fault-sparks-fire-incident-at-abuja-train-station/...
Economist Bismarck Rewane projects the Dangote refinery could propel Nigeria’s GDP to $600bn by 2030, driven by private investment and multiplier effects. Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-refinery-could-propel-nigerias-gdp-to-600bn-rewane/...
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed that members of Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have received the cash component of the Presidential Reward for their historic 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket triumph. Each player receive...
By Peter Egwuatu The Nigerian stock market sustained its losses on Wednesday, as the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) market capitalisation dropped by N1.67 trillion to N157.05 trillion. This is against N158.72 trillion trillion recorded on Tuesday. The drop in the market capitalisation, ...
Nigeria’s Flamingos will begin their campaign at the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Girls Championship against rivals Black Maidens of Ghana. The Group B encounter will hold at the CKB Stadium on Wednesday, 16 September. Nigeria will also face Togo and Niger Republic in the group. The tourname...
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Kunle Adegoke, has said the withdrawal of petitions challenging the 2026 Osun State governorship election will help protect peace and reduce the financial burden associated with prolonged election litigation. Adegoke said continuing the legal battle ...
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has launched free educational data access for Nigerian students under the Zero-Rated Access to Educational Platforms and Content initiative. The Federal Government has also set October 1, 2026, as the start date for this initiative. Sp...
The Bandawa Community in Karim-Lamido Local Government Council of Taraba State has countered allegations by the Northern Zone leadership of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) concerning alleged cattle rustling around the Bandawa axis. In a statement...
NNPC is deploying 70 smart, self-service stations nationwide, offering petrol, EV charging, and more. Learn about the new energy hubs and why they won’t ki Read More: https://punchng.com/nnpc-to-deploy-70-self-service-stations-says-model-wont-kill-jobs/...
NCP Calls On Nigerians To Rally At Lagos Appeal Court Over Party’s Deregistration Sahara Reporters
…says: Blockade of presidential candidate an ‘invitation to anarchy’ By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has condemned the attack on the convoy of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on the Makurdi-Gboko highway i...
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has explained why he will retain President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s liberalisation of the foreign exchange market if elected president on January 16, 2027. Obi made this disclosure in an interview with Arise TV ...
While the three siblings died near a river in Akure, 27 people died in Odigbo LGA from suspected poisoning. The post Police investigate deaths of three siblings, 27 others in Ondo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has urged EgyptAir to replace its ageing aircraft serving Nigerian routes with newer-generation aircraft. The post Keyamo pushes EgyptAir to replace ageing aircraft on Nigerian routes appeared first on Nairametric...
Lagos tackles sand dredging with strategic waterfront interventions, Ekiti disburses N105m to 159 flood victims EnviroNews Nigeria
A viral statement allegedly quoted Mr Akpabio as threatening that Northerners would suffer if President Bola Tinubu lost the 2027 presidential election. The post Akpabio petitions SSS over purported anti-North comment appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Dangote oil refinery buys 16 million barrels of Nigerian crude for October, sources say Reuters
ABUJA — Vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has urged former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to return to his hometown in Adamawa State and devote more attention to his traditional responsibilities. Kwankwaso made the remarks ...
The Federal Government has announced plans to remove data charges for millions of Nigerian students who use approved educational platforms as part of efforts to expand access to digital learning. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, announced the initiative on Thursday dur...
G Elias partners with Lagos State Employment Trust Fund for a masterclass on startups & their legal environment techcabal.com
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