IEA said this new arrangement would give Nigeria, Africa's largest oil producer, a stronger voice in global energy policy discussions. The post IEA says Nigeria’s energy investment could double in five years appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Stakeholders call on Nigerian labour unions to actively shape the nation’s low-carbon future, ensuring a just transition for workers and communities. Read More: https://punchng.com/stakeholders-urge-labour-to-shape-nigerias-low-carbon-future/...
Nigeria’s external reserves have crossed the $54 billion mark for the first time since December 2008, reaching $54.08 billion as of September 3, 2026. The post BREAKING: Nigeria’s external reserves cross $54 billion, highest level in 18 years appeared first on Nairametrics ....
Lagos Govt makes resident registration compulsory for school admission Daily Post Nigeria
Nigeria’s D’Tigress began their 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup campaign with a 99-81 loss to South Korea. Read about the D’Tigress World Cup opener Read More: https://punchng.com/dtigress-lose-to-south-korea-in-world-cup-opener/...
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency has contained a tanker accident involving a truck conveying 45,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit on Ijako Road, inward Oke Oso, along the Ajah Expressway in Epe. The incident occurred earlier on Friday after a Mack tanker reportedly ov...
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has rescued 15 minors trafficked and sold for N2 million each by a fake official of a civil society organisation, the National Council of Child Rights Adv...
In a quiet corner of a neighbourhood in Yaba, seven-year-old Amina sits on a low wooden stool while an older woman rubs a thick, earthy herbal paste into her swollen right knee. For four agonising months, her mother, Fatimah, has watched her daughter’s energetic run slow do...
By Adegboyega Adeleye Nigeria’s D’Tigress opened their 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup campaign with an 81-99 defeat to South Korea in Berlin on Friday, fading late after staying within six points entering the final quarter. South Korea led 26-22 after the opening quarter,...
Nigeria’s D’Tigress opened their 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup campaign with a 99–81 defeat to South Korea in Berlin on Friday. Rena Wakama’s side made a bright start but ended the first quarter four points behind, with South Korea leading 26–22. The African champions re...
Sanwo-Olu’s aide tackles Solomon Buchi for advising foreigners to avoid Lagos thecable.ng
Energy consumers’ advocate and expert, Abdulrahman Sani Ibrahim, has accused the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, of protecting “adulterated” fuel importers at the expense of Nigerians. He made the allegation in a statement on Friday. Ibra...
Lagos Mandates Resident Registration Number For School Admission thewhistler.ng
The Nigeria Police Force says its tactical team foiled an attack on the convoy of Mustapha Gubio, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Borno State, and other political figures. The incident occurred on Thursday along the Kareto-Damasak road in Borno State...
‘DURO’ Returns To Lagos Stage At MUSON Centre October 18 Independent Newspaper Nigeria
Presidential candidate of the New Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has declared that he is ready to die alongside Nigerians determined to defend their votes and fight for what he described as the rescue of the country. Obi made the declaration on Thursday while addressing su...
President Tinubu, VP Shettima, and governors will attend a summit to create a 20-year economic, infrastructural, and social development plan for Nigeria’s Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-shettima-others-to-chart-20-year-north-central-development-plan/...
Nigeria: Suspected oil thieves dead after inhaling fumes dw.com
Akinmade said the government had deliberately created an atmosphere in which opposition parties could operate freely, noting that their posters, flyers and billboards were being displayed across the state after complying with established procedures The post 2027 Elections: Ogun g...
In January 2016, Uber ran what the ride-hailing company called a cash experiment in Lagos where riders could pay drivers in naira notes. Lagos was the third African city to try it, after Nairobi and Cairo, and Nairobi had been only the second city anywhere in the world to test ca...
The divorce proceedings mark a significant reversal from Mr Fashanu’s public defence of his wife when the family dispute first emerged in May. The post John Fashanu serves Vivian divorce papers as family dispute takes new turn appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Abuja has urged the United Nations, governments and the international community to speak out against what it described as continued US military attacks on Iran and the killing of civilians. The embassy made th...
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has uncovered an alleged diversion and illegal sale of service rifles by some of its personnel. The NSCDC spokesperson, Babawale Afolabi, disclosed the development while briefing newsmen on Friday in Abuja. Afolabi said an inve...
Despite Nigeria’s determined fightback, D’Tigress were unable to match South Korea’s offensive output as the Koreans secured an 18-point victory The post FIBA Women’s World Cup: Nigeria’s D’Tigress fall to Korea appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has claimed that the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, which is fielding Peter Obi as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election, knows it cannot secure victory at the polls. Olayi...
Former Liverpool and Bournemouth footballer Jordon Ibe has been fined and sentenced to community service after pleading guilty to assaulting his former girlfriend during an argument in south London. Ibe admitted assault occasioning actual bodily harm after initially denying the c...
The Federal Government has opened applications for the second cohort of its Student Venture Capital Grant, offering up to N50 million each to 50 outstanding student-led ventures across Nigeria. The post FG opens applications for N2.5 billion grant for 50 student innovators appear...
The Federal Government has expressed appreciation to the Redeemed Christian Church of God(RCCG) for donating 265,854 thousand dollars towards the evacuation of distressed Nigerians from South Africa. The ministry disclosed this in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Oluwafemi...
A 33-year-old Nigerian man, Olusegun Onidare, has been arrested and charged in Canada over alleged sexual assault on two females, including a girl under 18, in Brampton, Ontario. Peel Regional Police confirmed the arrest and charges in a statement on Wednesday, September 2, 2026,...
Social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has criticised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, over flooding in parts of Abuja. The activist questioned what he described as the government’s reactive approach to address...
The Federal Ministry of Works has announced that it will close some sections of the First Niger Bridge between Sept. 7 and Sept. 21 to enable it to carry out emergency maintenance works. The post First Niger Bridge to close for 2 weeks for emergency repairs — FG appeared first on...
Niger coup update: Wetin be Nigeria relationship wit Niger as Tinubu govment deny say dem back failed coup BBC
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has denied claims that it was responsible for Uber’s decision to discontinue its ride-hailing operations in Nigeria. Speaking on Friday, FAAN Managing Director, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, said the company’s exit was based on its own econo...
The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) has begun baseline assessments for companies participating in its N-Zero initiative as part of efforts to help businesses measure their climate readiness and develop credible pathways towards net-zero emissions. The assessment is expected t...
Shuttlers Launches Door-to-Door Shared Car Service in Lagos businesspost.ng
An Alfa and the paternal aunt of a pregnant 16-year-old student are in police custody over alleged sexual abuse. The post Edo ministry gives update on sexual abuse of 16-year-old appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has apologised to soldiers, policemen, customs and immigration personnel over his controversial remarks at the Nigerian Bar Association’s 66th Annual General Conference. VeryDarkMan, in a video posted on ...
By Sekinat Osundiji Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has defended his decision to establish the American University of Nigeria (AUN) in Yola, Adamawa State, saying the institution was created as an investment in education and the development of the North rather than for perso...
Atiku Abubakar defends his education initiatives, including AUN and programs for vulnerable children, after being questioned on street begging during his V Read More: https://punchng.com/children-begging-on-our-streets-should-trouble-every-nigerian-atiku-defends-record/...
The NDLEA Commander in Edo, Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this on Thursday, while presenting the command’s August operational scorecard to journalists in Benin. The post NDLEA arrests 68 suspected traffickers with hard drugs in Edo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Nollywood actress, Jemima Osunde, has expressed concern over the increasing reports of food adulteration in Nigeria, questioning how citizens can completely avoid consuming unsafe food products. The actress took to social media to lament the state of food safety in the country, n...
Joshua Baraka to headline Uganda Open’s Lagos Night finale Pulse Uganda
200 teachers graduate from Ashoka Africa’s CTEACH programme, pledge to transform classrooms The Guardian Nigeria News
A Lagos court has issued an order restraining actress Lizzy Anjorin from publishing photos of Priscilla Ojo’s son, Rakeem Mkambala, amid an ongoing dispute Read More: https://punchng.com/court-restrains-lizzy-anjorin-from-posting-priscilla-ojos-sons-photos/...
Amid rising xenophobic threats, 1,695 Nigerians have been repatriated from South Africa this year, with more evacuations planned. Learn about the ongoing e Read More: https://punchng.com/xenophobia-1695-nigerians-repatriated-from-safrica-says-envoy/...
PREMIUM TIMES recalls that a social activist recently raised an alarm that some scavengers had reportedly removed bolts and iron rods from the bridge. The post Nigerian govt shuts popular bridge, gives reason appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Lagos State makes LASRRA registration compulsory for all public and private school enrolments from the 2026/2027 academic session. Learn more about this ne Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-makes-lasrra-registration-compulsory-for-school-enrolment/...
Mr Wawa recounted a traumatic experience, saying he spent more than 300 days in captivity without taking a bath. The post Bandits release Niger electoral commissioner 11 months after abduction appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Governor Seyi Makinde argues Nigeria’s petrol subsidy debate is flawed, urging a review of the petroleum pricing framework for fair benefit to citizens. Read More: https://punchng.com/petrol-subsidy-debate-nigeria-asking-wrong-question-makinde/...
2027: NDC candidate accuses Lagos agency of selectively removing campaign banners Daily Post Nigeria
By Adeola Badru Yoruba nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has called on Nigerians to rally behind the security initiatives of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying sustained national economic growth cannot be achieved without a safe ...
…discloses dispute with e-hailing firms By Dickson Omobola The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Friday, denied responsibility for the exit of the ride-hailing platform, Uber, from Nigeria, saying the company’s decision must have been based on its own economic and reg...
PZ Cussons Nigeria has released its audited full-year 2026 financial results for the year ended May 31, 2026, and the numbers look like the kind of turnaround investors dream about. The post PZ posts N45 billion profit in 2026. Test comes in 2027 without asset sales appeared firs...
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The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the laboratories were established at Zappa Basic Secondary School and Asagba Mixed Secondary School, Asaba. The post NEPL/Seplat JV establishes two STEAM labs in Delta appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has rescued 15 trafficked minors and recovered rifles. The corps also said it had dismantled an interstate telecommunications infrastructure vandalism network. In a statement, NSDC National Public Relations Officer, Assistant C...
Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, states innocent coup plot suspects will be released after investigation, with main actors facing prosecution. Read More: https://punchng.com/coup-plot-innocent-suspects-will-be-released-after-investigation-defence-minister/...
The pump price of Automotive Gas Oil, AGO, popularly known as diesel, has surged above N2,000 per litre in Nigeria. A market survey by DAILY POST showed that the retail price of diesel jumped on Friday to between N2,000 and N2,020 per litre from N1,700 to N1,800 across AA Rano, E...
Crystal Palace Women have signed Nigeria international goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor on a two-year contract. The 21-year-old joins the English club after spending the 2025/26 season with Portsmouth, where she made six appearances in all competitions. Erhabor began her career at the ...
The Nigerian Army says troops have in the last 24 hours neutralised scores of terrorists and apprehended 24 suspects in operations across several states. The military operational report made available to Newsmen on Friday, revealed that the operations were conducted between Sept....
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