ABUJA — FORMER Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has demanded N10 billion compensation and a public apology from the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), over alleged defamatory statements made against him during a television programme. El-Rufai’s demand was c...
A Nigerian Navy lieutenant and a 51-year-old driver, Felix Dickson, have been arrested after 248 moulds of suspected cannabis were allegedly found in their vehicle in Rivers State. The arrest was reported by security analyst Zagazola Makama, who said operatives of the Safer Highw...
Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group, has detailed everything investors need to know about the Dangote Refinery Initial Public Offering, IPO, valued at N2.15 trillion, or $1.6 billion. DAILY POST reports that the Dangote Refinery IPO is barely a week away from opening on Sept...
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Delta State chapter has accused Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of misplaced priority over the welfare of residents of the state. The party accused the state government of wasting public funds on flyovers, gulping billions of naira instead of pro...
China striker Huang Jiaxin is anticipating a tough duel against Nigeria’s Falconets, DAILY POST reports. Wang Jun’s side opened their campaign at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup with a comprehensive 5-0 victory over debutants New Caledonia on Monday afternoon. Jiaxin bagged ...
ABUJA — The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has said it does not have direct and absolute regulatory oversight over unbranded palm oil, fufu and other traditionally packaged staple foods sold in open markets. The Director-General of NAFDAC, P...
Uber Exits Nigeria and Uganda Talk Africa
Learn how to buy Dangote Refinery shares in Nigeria with this step-by-step guide. Understand the IPO process, brokerage accounts, and CSCS accounts. Read More: https://punchng.com/step-by-step-guide-to-buying-dangote-refinery-shares/...
The newly inaugurated President of the Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON), James Agada, has questioned the reported contribution of Nigeria’s software industry to the national economy, saying the sector’s economic footprint appears inconsistent with its size a...
Six-month refuse heap persists on Lagos road despite earlier evacuation Punch Newspapers
LAGOS — Nigeria’s national voter register is approaching the 100 million mark ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, recording 10,772,421 new registrants during the latest Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, exercise. INEC C...
Organisers expect more than 14,000 athletes from Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, alongside athletes from the diaspora, to participate in the inaugural edition. The post Eko 2026 to expose athlete‑poaching states — Yusuf Alli appeared first on Premium Times ...
….4 things to know about passport renewal By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Nigeria Immigration Service NIS has explained that Nigerians in the diaspora do not need a valid passport to travel home, as expired passports can still be used for the journey and renewed once the holder is bac...
Bello Mandiya represented Katsina South and served as chief of staff to former Governor Aminu Masari. The post Former Katsina senator Bello Mandiya dies in Abuja appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
A man seen confronting a trader in a viral video at Garki International Market, Abuja, has explained that he confronted the older man after allegedly hearing him make sexual comments about a girl he estimated to be between seven and 10 years old. The man gave his account in a vid...
ABUJA — About N355.87 billion disbursed by the Nigeria Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, could face recovery challenges when repayments begin unless the Federal Government urgently strengthens the scheme’s repayment architecture, a higher education policy think tank has warned. The i...
Foreign exchange turnover in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) fell sharply on Monday, September 7, dropping to N107.07 million as the naira strengthened to N1,320/$. The post Naira firms at N1,320/$ as NFEM turnover plunges to five-month low appeared first on Nairametr...
The exercise aims to help Nigerians obtain new passports, renew existing ones, and resolve pending passport applications. The post Nigerians in UK lament delays, extra fees, poor organisation at NIS passport centres appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
ABUJA — Former Director-General of the Department of State Services, DSS, Lawal Daura, has blamed the failings of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration on people around him whom he described as sycophants who betrayed the confidence reposed in them. Daura, w...
Fortren & Company’s ranking of the country’s top 10 developers assesses companies based on their completed portfolios, scale of delivery, market presence, sector focus, flagship projects and organisational maturity. The post Top 10 property developers in Nigeria in 2026 based on ...
By Kafayat Kokumo LAGOS—MINISTER of State for Industries, Senator John Enoh, has identified electricity and power constraints as the biggest obstacle to translating Nigeria’s economic growth into real prosperity, saying industries are spending more to generate power for their ope...
Popular social commentator Prince Isaac Fayose has said the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, got it wrong by picking Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed as his running mate in the 2023 general elections. According to him, Datti Baba-Ahmed was a ...
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Nigeria Police Force has uncovered an alleged child-stealing and human trafficking syndicate operating across Oyo, Ogun and Delta states, rescuing 17 children and arresting seven suspects. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Aniete Iniedu, disc...
Nigerian troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have carried out air operations against suspected terrorists in Yankuzo community, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, reportedly killing several fighters. This was made known in a post on X by a counter-insurgency and security ...
In partnership with Lire en Français اقرأ هذا باللغة العربية Howdy. We’ve extended the Moonshot 2026 Early Bird package by 3 days. Take advantage of the offer! You can still get your ticket at the 20% discount price and join us at the National Theatre in Lagos, Nigeria, on ...
The dollar to naira exchange rate remains a key focus for Nigerians as the local currency continues to trade at different levels in the official and parallel foreign exchange markets. The latest available market data puts the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) rate ...
Kenneth Okonkwo, spokesperson for the Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has taken a swipe at Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), over attendance at the inauguration of the presidential camp...
The Debt Management Office (DMO), on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria, has opened its September 2026 Savings Bond offer, offering investors annual interest rates of up to 15.12%. The post DMO opens September Savings Bond, offers investors up to 15.12% appeared first on...
By ObasEsiedesa, Abuja The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has disowned a truck bearing markings associated with the company after it was intercepted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) with 2,145 kilogrammes of cannabis concealed in a compartm...
Lagos prosecutes over 100 suspects over alleged public disorder Daily Post Nigeria
ABUJA — Nigeria’s gross foreign exchange reserves have risen to $54.13 billion, their second-highest level on record, according to O’tega Ogra, Senior Adviser on Digital and New Media to President Bola Tinubu. Ogra disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Monday, citing data f...
By Yinka Kolawole Nigeria’s merchandise trade surplus surged by 66.8 per cent quarter-on-quarter to N12.59 trillion in the second quarter of 2026, from N7.55 trillion recorded in Q1, as a sharp rise in exports widened the gap between the country’s earnings from exports and its im...
Grimaldi moves a transformer for Nigeria’s grid expansion Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International
Financial analysts and economists have explained why multinational companies continue to leave Nigeria, with global e-hailing company Uber becoming the latest firm to announce its exit from the country. DAILY POST reports that Uber announced its exit from Nigeria on Wednesday, Se...
Nigeria’s petrol import bill surged by 989.4% quarter-on-quarter to N952.15 billion in the second quarter of 2026, up sharply from N87.40 billion recorded in the first quarter. The post Nigeria’s petrol import bill surges 989.4% to N952.15 billion in Q2 2026 appeared first on Nai...
LASEPA seals eight establishments across Lagos over environmental violations Daily Post Nigeria
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals (DPRP) has unveiled plans for a landmark Initial Public Offering (IPO) valued at approximately ₦2.15 trillion (US$1.6 billion), with a targeted participation of up to 10 million Nigerian investors through a secure and technology-d...
A Nigerian company needs to pay a UK supplier. The invoice is due Friday. The bank says the transfer will “typically” clear in 2-3 business days. It’s Wednesday. For a business moving money between Nigeria and the UK, that can mean waiting until next week for funds to arrive. And...
Uber’s exit from Nigeria has left more than a gap in the ride-hailing market. It has created an immediate question for thousands of drivers and riders, what comes next? After 12 years in Nigeria, Uber discontinued its ride-hailing operations on September 2, 2026, following a revi...
A senior non-commissioned officer, SNCO, at the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre in Abuja has been found dead after allegedly firing at his commanding officer. The incident happened at about 9:37 am on Monday, September 7, while personnel were on duty at the custodial centre...
Police Arrest Four Over Alleged Mob Killing of Lagos Island Man Nigeria Info FM
Lagos, Abidjan, Nairobi: What’s driving African stock markets’ exceptional returns? The Africa Report
The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria, SCSN, has reacted to allegations linking Senator Shehu Buba Umar to acts of banditry and terrorism in Nigeria. The SCSN, in a statement on Monday, warned against the politicisation of national security in Nigeria. Recall that former Ni...
***Net outflow widens by 1,073% ***Nigeria faces persistent foreign portfolio selling pressure — Analysts By Peter Egwuatu Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) net capital outflow from the Nigerian equities market widened by more than 1,073 per cent in three years, rising from N22....
In a market disclosure dated 4 September, FTSE Russell noted that the inclusion of FirstHoldco and others will come into force on 21 September. The post Otedola speaks on FirstHoldCo’s inclusion in FTSE Frontier 50 Index appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Nigeria’s $13bn Lagos-Calabar Highway triggers speculative real estate boom Tribune Online
***Clears air on petrol pricing *** Peter Obi says Makinde qualified to be president By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA —The presidential candidate of Allied Peoples’ Movement, APM, Mr. Seyi Makinde, yesterday fired back at those dismissing his 2027 bid, saying they could not discount m...
A Three-storey building has collapsed in Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, with rescue operations currently underway at the scene. Operatives of the FCT Fire Service are at the scene conducting rescue operations, while three ambulances have also been stationed at the location. Confirming the i...
Nigeria recorded total merchandise trade worth N41.44 trillion in the second quarter of 2026, with exports significantly outweighing imports, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS. The NBS Foreign Trade in Goods Statistics for Q2 2026 showed that the count...
The Olarinde Royal Family in Lagos petitions the Inspector-General of Police, accusing officers of shielding land grabbers and frustrating investigations i Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-family-petitions-ig-accuses-police-of-shielding-alleged-land-grabbers/...
Stakeholders to unlock Nigeria’s tech, telecoms ecosystem potentials at IMC 2.0 The Guardian Nigeria News
Lagos Magistracy Law: Stakeholders back five-year extension for law officers The Guardian Nigeria News
Break the costly addiction to imported building materials The Guardian Nigeria News
Aboyeji urges Nigerians to embrace peaceful nation-building The Guardian Nigeria News
Lagos law officers seek five-year retirement extension, cite parity with magistrates The Guardian Nigeria News
Lagos court halts further demolition, construction on disputed Broad Street property The Guardian Nigeria News
Lagos task force denies breaking into homes to seize motorcycles The Guardian Nigeria News
Miss Tourism: Precious Amogu, 3 others claim top crowns in Lagos The Sun Nigeria
Sanwo-Olu, others to speak at California–Lagos business summit The Guardian Nigeria News
Lagos upgrades five police divisions to tackle domestic, sexual violence The Guardian Nigeria News
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