With Victor Osimhen injured, who will lead the Super Eagles attack? We analyse the top contenders for Nigeria’s upcoming AFCON qualifiers. Read More: https://punchng.com/osimhen-out-who-leads-eagles-attack/...
Nollywood actress Omotunde Ogundimu appeals to Nigerians for financial help to continue her treatment for cervical cancer after a recent diagnosis. Read More: https://punchng.com/nollywood-actress-ogundimu-seeks-help-for-cancer-treatment/...
Football administrator Yemi Idowu discusses the crisis in Nigerian football, calling for sweeping reforms from the grassroots to fix the NFF’s failures. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-football-paying-price-for-getting-basics-wrong-yemi-idowu/...
***Experts call on FG to intervene to mitigate impact of petrol price adjustment ***Nigeria lacks barrels to maximise forex windfall — OPEC ***Expect higher diesel, transport, freight costs — ANALYST By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor, Peter Egwuatu, Yinka Kolawole & Ediri Ejoh LAGOS ...
A new report warns Nigeria oil revenue could drop by over 60% from 2030 due to declining global demand, risking major fiscal and economic instability. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-oil-revenue-faces-60-plunge-from-2030-report/...
By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 general election, President Bola Tinubu has urged Christian leaders to promote peace and responsible participation in the electoral process, warning against the use of the pulpit to incite violence or deepen divisions. Tinubu ma...
A journalist has petitioned the police over a Lagos tenancy dispute, demanding a N570,000 refund from an estate agent for an apartment in Ikorodu. Read More: https://punchng.com/journalist-petitions-police-over-n570000-lagos-tenancy-dispute/...
The Ogun State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a man accused of sexual assault after allegedly sodomising a 17-year-old boy. Read more. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-hunt-suspect-accused-of-sodomising-ogun-teenager/...
Global oil prices surge past $100 per barrel due to escalating US-Iran military conflict, sparking fears of supply disruptions. See the impact on Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/oil-prices-cross-100-as-us-iran-conflict-intensifies/...
The Federal Government, UNICEF, and ILO are collaborating to review the Nigerian Youth Employment Action Plan to upskill youths for 21st-century jobs. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-groups-to-upskill-youths-for-emerging-employment/...
Nigerian star Alex Iwobi deletes all Fulham-related posts from his Instagram after being jeered by fans during a Premier League defeat. Read more. Read More: https://punchng.com/iwobi-deletes-fulham-posts-after-recent-jeers/...
Governors of Nigeria’s South-South region have committed to improving security and environmental restoration to boost sustainable economic development. Read More: https://punchng.com/improved-security-tops-govs-plans-for-ssouth/...
Nigerian Breweries Plc reports a strong H1 2026, posting N1tn net revenue, clearing all debts, and boosting cash generation by 264% to N73bn. Read More: https://punchng.com/nb-posts-n1tn-net-revenue-in-h1-clears-debt/...
Nigeria’s Falconets face China in a crucial U-20 Women’s World Cup match after losing to Spain. Can they secure a win to keep their knockout hopes alive? Read More: https://punchng.com/falconets-seek-redemption-against-chinaazeez-signing-thrills-brighton-coach-hurzeler/...
An NGO provides AI training in Nigeria to equip youths with digital skills, aiming to create jobs and tackle unemployment in a changing workforce. Read More: https://punchng.com/youths-get-ai-digital-training-to-create-jobs/...
Nigeria’s return to the FTSE Russell Frontier Market Index is positive but won’t guarantee foreign inflows without improved FX liquidity, says Comercio Par Read More: https://punchng.com/commercio-ftse-return-wont-guarantee-foreign-inflows/...
The FG has deployed 7,059 Nigerian seafarers for sea-time experience and is set to disburse the CVFF to boost indigenous shipping and create jobs. Read More: https://punchng.com/7059-nigerian-seafarers-deployed-for-sea-time-experience/...
FirstBank of Nigeria invests over N6bn annually in cybersecurity to protect its systems from cyber threats, its CEO Olusegun Alebiosu has revealed. Read More: https://punchng.com/firstbank-invests-n6bn-annually-against-cyber-threats/...
Economists say Nigeria can attract more UAE investments by reforming its oil & gas sector, improving forex liquidity, and opening up its energy and infrast Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-can-attract-more-uae-investments-economists-say/...
The NUPRC has threatened sanctions, including permit revocation, for undeveloped flare gas sites as Nigeria pushes to end gas flaring by 2030. Read More: https://punchng.com/nuprc-threatens-sanctions-for-undeveloped-flare-gas-sites/...
The Lagos State Government has commenced a free digital skills training programme for youths in Badagry and Ikorodu, covering AI, IT, and entrepreneurship. Read More: https://punchng.com/lasg-begins-free-digital-skills-training-for-youths/...
A forum in Lagos is set to address weak regulations and maritime insecurity hindering investment and growth in Nigeria’s blue economy. Read More: https://punchng.com/blue-economy-hub-tackles-regulatory-gaps-maritime-insecurity/...
Young Nigerians seeking jobs abroad face deceptive recruitment for Russia’s war. Learn about the risks and how the government is responding to this menace. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-nigeria-others-are-reacting-to-deceptive-recruitment/...
The NCC has ordered the registration of all SIM-enabled devices in Nigeria. Unregistered phones and equipment will not be allowed on mobile networks. Read More: https://punchng.com/ncc-orders-registration-of-all-sim-enabled-devices/...
Nigeria’s NCAA and NAICOM have signed an MoU to strengthen aviation insurance oversight, improve safety, and protect passengers and airline operators. Read More: https://punchng.com/ncaa-naicom-sign-deal-to-strengthen-aviation-insurance/...
A postcode system isn’t enough. Discover why Nigeria needs a layered approach to digital addressing and identity verification for true progress. Read More: https://punchng.com/beyond-nimc-nipost-mou-nigerias-missing-operating-layer/...
Experts urge Nigeria to implement new policies to tackle the huge trade imbalance with China, despite a recent rise in raw commodity exports. Read More: https://punchng.com/experts-urge-policy-shift-to-tackle-china-trade-imbalance/...
…Says weak links could destabilise financial system By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief ABUJA: The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has urged banks, fintechs and other financial institutions to treat cybersecurity and third-party technology risks as critical financial stability issues,...
… Says 53 suspected cases recorded this year … Urges parents to complete children’s 3 immunization doses By Chioma Obinna The Lagos state Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi on Wednesday raised its disease surveillance and preparedness against diphtheria, warning residents...
By Demola Akinyemi ILORIN: A Professor of Agriculture and Fisheries at the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Wasiu Adeyemi Jimoh, has urged the Federal Government to make sustainable aquaculture a strategic component of Nigeria’s food security, nutrition and economic development...
On Wednesday, the NURTW presented the Award of Excellence to Governor Lawal at the Dome Pavilion, Government House, Gusau The post Transport workers endorse Gov Lawal for second term for his massive infrastructure dev’t appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri Despite the controversy that trailed his selection as keynote speaker at the recent Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), George Weah, immediate past President of the Republic of Liberia, took the legal body to task, outlining what...
National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Seriake Dickson, has said he does not belong to either the Obidient or Kwankwasiyya political support groups, insisting that his allegiance is to the NDC. Dickson made the clarification during an interview on Arise...
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a 27-year-old woman, Hafsat Abubakar, over the alleged creation and circulation of a forged document claiming that fintech company OPay Nigeria Limited was shutting down its operations. The arrest was announced on Wednesday by the Force Publi...
The Nigerian stock market lost N1.9 trillion in two days as investors sold their stocks in preparation for Dangote Refinery’s IPO, which is valued at N2.15 trillion. On Wednesday, investors recorded a 1.17 percent, or N20 billion, decline, with the market closing at N1.88 trillio...
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of Professor Badejo Ayodeji Olawumi (nee Faji) as the new Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo. The appointment was announced on Wednesday by the state Commissioner for Information and Strateg...
The naira recorded its first depreciation on Wednesday at the official foreign exchange market. Central Bank of Nigeria data showed that the naira weakened for the first time this week, falling to N1,329.21 per dollar on Wednesday from N1,320.25 on Tuesday. This means that the na...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has described the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), established by the administration of President Bola Tinubu, as a landmark initiative that has provided crucial financial relief to children from poor families and removed financial barriers t...
Former Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has condemned the blockade of the convoy of presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, during his visit to the state. Ortom described the incident as wrong, saying Obi should have been allowed to visit...
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed Professor Ayodeji Badejo as the new LASU Vice-Chancellor, succeeding Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello. Read More: https://punchng.com/sanwo-olu-appoints-new-lasu-vice-chancellor/...
By Prince Osuagwu The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has allayed fears that its new Device Management System, DMS, designed to strengthen Type Approval compliance for mobile devices in Nigeria, could give the regulator access to users’ personal data and communications. ...
Rangers have arrived in Lome, Togo for the second leg of their CAF Champions League first preliminary round clash against Sobemap FC. The reigning Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions arrived in Lome on Wednesday night. The Flying Antelopes will do battle with Sobemap...
In furtherance of its mandate to ensure that communications devices imported, sold and used in Nigeria meet applicable technical and regulatory standards, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is strengthening the monitoring and enforcement of its Type Approval requirement...
Governor Otti warned the new teachers to guard their jobs jealously because their names were still “written in pencil”. The post Abia begins training for 4,074 newly recruited teachers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
By Dickson Omobola Former Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has condemned the blockade of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, from visiting Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area of the state, accusing Governor Hyacinth Alia ...
A government’s commitment to women is best judged not by the number of empowerment programmes it announces, but by whether it creates lasting pathways for women to earn, lead and shape society. By that measure, Governor Dapo Abiodun’s record in Ogun State presents a clear and del...
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that a resident of Rivers, simply identified as Loveth, was abducted on 2 September while seated in front of her shop in Port Harcourt. The post Police rescue kidnap victim, apprehend suspect appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
“We should not be afraid of being transparent in the lawful execution of our duties,” said the NBA president. The post NBA president backs judgement on filming police officers on duty, seeks clearer rules on limits appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Africa Network for Environmental and Economic Justice, ANEEJ, has urged members of Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, to prioritise the investigation of Illicit Financial Flows, IFF, from Nigeria and Africa to other parts of the world. The Executive Director of ANEEJ, Rev David U...
The recent development contradicts the Benue State Government’s initial claim that neither the government nor the security agencies were notified ahead of Mr Obi’s visit. The post Document shows NDC notified police ahead of Peter Obi’s disrupted Benue visit appeared first on Prem...
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has approved the appointment of Professor Badejo Ayodeji Olawumi (Nee Faji) as Vice- Chancellor of the Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo. State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbebga Omotoso, announced th...
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned the reported attack on Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), and his entourage in Benue State. In a statement on Wednesday signed by Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP Deputy D...
The senior lawyer made the remark when media practitioners from Eket Federal Constituency, Akwa Ibom State, visited him at his country home in Eket. The post ‘There’s no road at all in Eket urban’ – Gov Eno’s campaign DG appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Get the latest Nigerian news recap. The Army reshuffles top brass, FG pays lecturers, 24 die in Ondo, and other major headlines from Wednesday. Read More: https://punchng.com/evening-recap-army-reshuffles-top-brass-fg-pays-lecturers-tools-allowance-other-top-stories/...
VP Kashim Shettima says the NELFUND initiative has provided crucial financial relief to poor students, removing barriers to higher education in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/nelfund-has-eased-financial-burden-on-poor-students-shettima/...
Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, says the party will rescue Nigeria from poverty and insecurity. Adebayo stated this at the party’s September National Conventio...
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) over an alleged anti-northern statement being circulated on Facebook and other social media platforms. Akpabio’s Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, made the petition available to journa...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Federation Account Allocation Committee, FAAC, boom is a scam because it has not added value to Nigerians. Atiku made this disclosure in a statement by his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, which was shared on...
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has described the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) established by the administration of President Bola Tinubu as a landmark initiative that has provided crucial financial relief to the children of the poor ...
The Ogun State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a man accused of sexually molesting a 17-year-old boy. Read the latest on the investigation. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-hunt-man-over-molestation-of-teenage-boy-in-ogun/...
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