President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has secured over $50 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) commitments through 87 Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) since assuming office on May 29, 2023, but only about $2.06 billion has been recorded as actual FDI inflows into Nigeria in that pe...
The two-week repair work on the Kara bridge is beginning to take its toll on free movement of vehicles on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway axis, as motorists remain stranded for several hours on Tuesday and Wednesday morning. The Federal Government announced the commencement of work o...
The naira is trading at about ₦1,321.37 to the US dollar in the latest available official market data, while parallel-market quotes put the dollar at between ₦1,385 and ₦1,410, depending on the source and transaction side. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s NFEM table, however, shows ...
In partnership with Lire en Français اقرأ هذا باللغة العربية Wazzup. Nigeria’s evolving data localisation rules raise questions that go beyond where data is stored. On Thursday, September 10, TechCabal Insights will convene senior leaders for Power Brunch: Nigeria Data Sove...
300 Bariga residents benefit from LBS alumni free medical outreach Punch Newspapers
Stakeholders push home-based care to decongest hospitals Punch Newspapers
Motorists face massive gridlock due to Kara Bridge traffic as repair works on expansion joints cripple the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway for hours. Read More: https://punchng.com/kara-bridge-repairs-cripple-lagos-ibadan-expressway/...
The Dangote refinery has secured a court injunction against the NMDPRA, sparking a legal battle over regulatory authority in Nigeria’s free trade zones. Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-refinery-nmdpra-mulls-legal-battle-over-access-restriction/...
UNILAG dons celebrate colleague for advancing anatomy profession in Nigeria Punch Newspapers
Human rights activist and member of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Aisha Yesufu, has blasted the blockade of Peter Obi from entering Yelwata Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, camp in Benue. Yesufu stated that no individual or group should decide where political candidate...
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has urged the Federal Government to intensify efforts to secure communities affected by attacks and facilitate the safe, dignified return of displaced Nigerians to their ancestral homes. Obi made the ...
Lagos safety summit exposes growing threat of food adulteration The Guardian Nigeria News
Unsafe food kills 53,000 Nigerians yearly — Expert Vanguard News
By Olasunkanmi Akoni RECENTLY, the kitchen is no longer the only place getting hot in Lagos homes; every room is on fire. Marriage is supposed to be about partnership, but in 2026, for a growing number of Lagos couples, it’s about who throws the first punch. She threw the plate. ...
Relief as Lagos opens Agric-Isawo Bridge section The Guardian Nigeria News
Lagos threatens arrest, prosecution of roadside market buyers The Guardian Nigeria News
CIBN boss seeks multi-pronged approach to curb rising PMS, food prices The Guardian Nigeria News
President Tinubu celebrated the author and renowned cleric as a deeply religious leader guided by a deep-rooted love for propagating the gospel of Christ. The post Tinubu congratulates PFN president Wale Oke on 70th birthday appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
***Presidential candidate condemns action ***We were not aware of his visit — Benue govt By Chioma Obinna, Peter Duru & Gabriel Ewepu The presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, was yesterday stopped by some Benue youths from visiting Yelewata co...
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,387 per dollar from N1,390 in the parallel market on Monday. Similarly, the naira appreciated to N1,322.9 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that...
***Tinubu tasks banks on real-sector financing, jobs ***Nigeria’s credit bypassing job creators –W/Bank By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief Nigeria’s improving macroeconomic indicators will amount to little if they failed to translate into lower living costs, more jobs, higher incom...
Nigeria hosts its first Wheelchair American Football exhibition in Lagos to promote inclusion and create new opportunities for athletes with disabilities. Read More: https://punchng.com/wheelchair-american-football-promotes-inclusion-in-nigeria/...
Nigeria’s U-19 women’s cricket team has been awarded full university scholarships after qualifying for the 2027 ICC T20 World Cup. Read more. Read More: https://punchng.com/cricket-akpata-rewards-wcup-bound-u-19-girls-with-scholarships/...
The 29th Nigeria Cup golf tournament promises a mini-festival of sportsmanship and celebration from Sept 19-27 at Ikoyi Club 1938. Read more. Read More: https://punchng.com/golf-nigeria-cup-set-for-mini-festival-at-ikoyi-club/...
Nigeria’s Stallions rugby team will face Zimbabwe, Ghana, and Morocco in the African qualifiers for the 2027 World Rugby SVNS 3 circuit in Uganda. Read More: https://punchng.com/stallions-draw-zimbabwe-ghana-morocco-for-svns-3-qualifier/...
Nigerian winger Suleman Sani completes a surprise transfer to Saudi Pro League’s Al-Qadsiah from RB Leipzig just eight months after joining the German club Read More: https://punchng.com/sani-seals-surprise-saudi-move-after-leipzig-exit/...
Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman have been left off the 2026 Ballon d’Or shortlist, ending a three-year run of Nigerian representation at the awards. Read More: https://punchng.com/osimhen-lookman-shut-out-as-nigerias-ballon-dor-streak-ends/...
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja ABUJA — The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, has clarified that the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund, MDGIF, is not responsible for collecting gas flare penalties, following concerns raised in the 20...
Pharmacists caution against frequent painkiller use in Nigeria. Learn why some pains don’t need drugs and the risks of self-medication on your liver & kidn Read More: https://punchng.com/not-every-pain-requires-painkillers-say-pharmacists/...
Former Ogun governors, Gbenga Daniel and Ibikunle Amosun, celebrate Olori Omolara Tejuoso on her 75th birthday in Abeokuta for her humility and generosity. Read More: https://punchng.com/daniel-amosun-others-celebrate-tejuosos-wife-at-75/...
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) denies allegations of diverting aspirants’ donations for the 2027 elections, stating all funds are accounted for. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ndc-denies-diverting-aspirants-donations/...
The Lagos APC has officially started its campaign for the 2027 elections, backing President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid with an inter-faith prayer sessio Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-lagos-apc-kicks-off-campaign-backs-tinubus-re-election/...
— Flags off Badagry, Ikorodu programmes By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Tertiary Education, has launched the Eko Digital Training initiative to equip youths in the Badagry and Ikorodu divisions with digital and entrepreneurial skil...
The National Open University of Nigeria has appointed Ramatu Ibrahim as the new NOUN acting bursar following the killing of the former bursar, Nasir Marafa Read More: https://punchng.com/noun-appoints-acting-bursar/...
Discover why maternal mortality in Nigeria remains high despite women reaching hospitals. Systemic failures and brain drain are costing lives, a new study Read More: https://punchng.com/reaching-hospital-no-longer-enough-to-save-pregnant-woman/...
Survivors of the Nigerian Civil War share harrowing experiences and advocate for history to be taught in schools to prevent future conflicts. Read their st Read More: https://punchng.com/survivors-recall-civil-war-experiences-advocate-teaching-of-history/...
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face Russia in an international friendly match in October. Get details on the date, venue, and team news. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-set-for-russia-rematch-in-october/...
Discover the dangers of fake products in Nigeria, from medicines to food, and learn how these counterfeit goods pose a serious threat to your health. Read More: https://punchng.com/the-fake-products-slowly-killing-nigerians/...
The CBN has assured that improvements in the Nigerian economy will soon translate to better living conditions for households as fiscal and monetary reforms Read More: https://punchng.com/macroeconomic-gains-will-soon-benefit-households-cbn/...
King’s College, Lagos, has been shut by staff unions following the FG’s concession of the school to its old boys’ association, making resumption uncertain. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-concession-kings-college-shut-resumption-uncertain/...
Nigerian manufacturers spent N1.3tn on alternative power in 2025 due to poor grid supply. See how high manufacturing power cost is affecting factories. Read More: https://punchng.com/blackouts-factories-spend-n1-3tn-on-alternative-power/...
By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR CALABAR — The Chairman of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, in Cross River State, Apostle Trinity Ogar, has urged residents to stop attributing recent flood, landslide and fire incidents in the state to spiritual causes. Ogar, who is also the ...
— Lagos APC vows full mobilisation for Tinubu, Hamzat, candidates By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, and leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, have urged residents t...
By Dickson Omobola NIGERIA Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has directed domestic airlines to cut down their flight operations whenever aircraft were grounded due to technical issues to avoid excessive disruption and hardship for passengers. AOG simply means aircraft on ground. Di...
What Language Do They Speak in Nigeria? The Guardian Nigeria News
—As VP Shettima directs relevant stakeholders, agencies to develop roadmap for NEC’s endorsement By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA— THE Federal Government on Tuesday, directed stakeholders and relevant agencies to design a comprehensive operational roadmap for the nationwide rollout o...
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja ABUJA — The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has declared a force majeure event on the 330kV Kainji-Birnin Kebbi transmission line following the collapse of a transmission tower along the corridor. TCN, in a statement on Tuesday, said the incident occ...
By Prince Osuagwu More than 8,000 Nigerian youths have participated in the 18th edition of Aptech Career Quest, with over 200 aspiring technology and creative professionals receiving scholarships worth more than N701 million. The initiative, organised by Aptech Nigeria in collabo...
*SMEs lament: Our livelihood goes with poor network connections •Nigeria recorded over 5,000 fibre-optic cuts in six months – NCC •Telcos blame fiber cuts, vandalism, power By Juliet Umeh For Nigeria’s growing army of internet-reliant entrepreneurs and workers, the network bars o...
..Strengthen Justice Delivery By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) have agreed to strengthen professional collaboration, improve communication and promote greater mutual respect in a bid to enhance justice delivery and public...
HABRide Enters Lagos e-hailing Market, Targets Fare Pressure nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng
The Nigerian leader challenged the banking and financial services sector to move beyond traditional financial intermediation and play a greater role in financing businesses, production, and job creation, saying macroeconomic stability must now translate into broad-based prosperit...
A cosmetic clinic in Bangkok, Thailand, has told investigators that Nigerian content creator Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo requested to undergo a penis enlargement procedure in a single session despite a doctor’s advice that it be split into two sessions, per report by The People Ubiribo, ...
The report said nearly $25 million was wired by offshore corporations into more than 30 US bank accounts opened by Jennifer Atiku, with substantial transfers involving Guernsey Trust Company Nigeria Ltd., LetsGo Ltd. Inc. and Sima Holding Ltd. It also examined millions of dollars...
The Federal Government has directed relevant stakeholders and agencies to develop a comprehensive operational roadmap for the nationwide rollout of the 112 national emergency number. To this end, it has constituted a committee comprising the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Nigerian C...
Nigerian midfielder, David Eze, has taken to social media to announce his exit from Premier League giants, Manchester City after eight years. The Talent Hunter reports that the 2010-born midfielder has already reached an agreement to join Man City rivals Manchester United. Eze ga...
The naira extended its appreciation against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Tuesday. Central Bank of Nigeria data showed that the naira further firmed up to N1,320.25 against the dollar on Tuesday, from N1,320.56 recorded on Monday. This means that, on a day...
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The APC governorship candidate for the 2027 Ogun State election, Solomon Adeola a.k.a Yayi, has disclosed his plan to make the late veteran actor Ogogo special adviser on culture and tourism. Yayi, who is also the current senator representing Ogun West, made this disclosure durin...
The two suspects attacked a 48-year-old man in his residence with a locally-made gun on Friday at about 5:30 p.m., the police said. The post Police intensify manhunt for two armed robbery suspects in Delta appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, and the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, have agreed to strengthen professional collaboration and communication to curb recurring clashes between lawyers and police off...
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