The inclusion of 31 Nigerian stocks in the FTSE Russell Frontier Index Series has boosted investor wealth on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX, with market capitalisation rising by N239 billion at the close of trading on Thursday. DAILY POST reports that global index provider FT...
GITEX Nigeria launches MINT Africa as Lagos leads finance’s next era The Guardian Nigeria News
A fresh disruption in Nigeria’s aviation sector has been averted as the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, ATSSSAN, suspended its planned industrial action against Air Peace. The decision came after the leadership of ATSSSAN met with the Inspector General...
The Federal Government has disclosed that the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), led by Pastor Enoch Adeboye, donated $265,854 to support the evacuation of 500 distressed Nigerians from South Africa amid renewed xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks. The post FG says RCCG donat...
Airtel Africa opens two premium shops in Lagos Telecompaper
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has said he is willing to give his life to protect his vote in the 2027 elections. Obi charged Nigerians not to let anyone scare or intimidate them at the polling booths during the 2027 election. Speak...
The Nigerian naira has experienced notable bullish runs in recent days, reaching a two-year high in the official foreign exchange market. The post Naira hits two-year high, settles near N1,322/$ on high FX liquidity appeared first on Nairametrics ....
The Nigeria Police Force has broken silence on the alleged neglect of its officers deployed for the August 15, 2026, Osun State governorship election. In a statement by the Force spokesman, CSP Ani Iniedu, the police dismissed the allegation. It stated that the continued deployme...
ACPN Unveils Career Pathway for Community Pharmacists Globally Radio Nigeria Lagos
The presidential running mate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has declared that 30 state governors cannot guarantee President Bola Tinubu’s victory in 2027. Kwankwaso, who explained that the 30 state governors on the platform of the All Progressives Cong...
The appointment was announced in a statement on Thursday in Gusau by the Secretary to the State Government, Abubakar Nakwada. The post Zamfara governor appoints new head of service appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
A check by our reporter Friday morning confirmed that the user of the commission's account has been sharing messages about crypto. The post NHRC warns public over hacked official X account appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
…says 374 illegal mining sites identified, arrests 743 suspects; secures 5 convictions …as youths demand investigations into dangerous mining activities in Kogi By Gabriel Ewepu, Abuja The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, Thursday, urged youths in Kogi State to...
Retired Nigerian correctional officers in Kogi appeal to the Federal Government to address poor welfare and prolonged gratuity payment delays, highlighting Read More: https://punchng.com/retired-correctional-officers-urge-fg-to-address-poor-welfare-gratuity-delays/...
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, have decried the high rate of hardship and insecurity in Nigeria, urging citizens to take responsibility for the country’s future through their votes. The ...
The initial public offering of the Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest oil refinery, is expected to open within the next 10 to 12 days. The post Dangote refinery IPO to open within the next 12 days appeared first on Nairametrics ....
Lagos govt begins work on Parkview, Banana Island access roads Vanguard News
With its new suite of products, Globacom is ready to shape customers’ journeys to success. The post Glo’s “Never Settle for Less” and the courage to choose more, By Arinze Anapugars appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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ABUJA — The International Criminal Court, ICC, has dismissed a petition seeking an investigation into alleged “systemic kidnappings in Nigeria as crimes against humanity.” The petition, filed by an unnamed individual, was dismissed by Pre-Trial Chamber II of the ICC on September ...
Nigeria has denied claims that it backed the recent failed coup attempt in the Niger Republic, rejecting allegations that the operation had the support of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and, by extension, the Federal Government. The post Nigeria denies bac...
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has declared that the votes of all Nigerians must count in 2027. Obi faulted the decision by some candidates to outsource their political campaigns to Nigerians. The presidential candidate spoke during a ...
ABUJA — The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has dismissed claims by the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, that President Bola Tinubu could be defeated in the 2027 general electi...
Stay updated with Nigeria’s top stories: FG counters opposition on Tinubu’s 2027 chances, 37 die from toxic fumes in Rivers, and NECO exam scandal. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-fg-counters-opposition-on-tinubus-2027-chances-37-die-from-toxic-fumes-in-rivers-other-...
Startups with valuations above $5 million may not be attractive to the Lagos Angel Network (LAN), according to Dr. Solomon King, Executive Director of the network. The post Why Lagos Angel Network may shun startups valued above $5 million appeared first on Nairametrics ....
The Controller, Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS, Abia State Command, Mrs Justina Nkechi Owa, has called for greater cooperation with the Abia State Police Command in tackling human trafficking and regulating foreigners entering or residing in the state. Mrs Owa made the call on...
The official Jigawa State Q1 2026 Budget Performance Report records ₦29,193,742,109.44 in actual expenditure under Education. It was not zero. The post Jigawa sets record straight on Q1 education spending, says N29bn spent, not zero appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Mr Kenneth Okonkwo, a spokesman for the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has said the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential flag bearer, Peter Obi, entered a trap with his party. Okonkwo explained that Obi was lured out of the ADC...
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has uncovered attempts by international drug cartels to establish large-scale methamphetamine production facilities in forested areas of Ogun and Oyo states. The agency said the networks involved have links to Mexican criminal orga...
Here are some of the major companies that have either fully exited, ended significant local operations or substantially scaled back their Nigerian businesses since 2023. The post 7 global companies that have pulled back from Nigeria under Tinubu appeared first on Nairametrics ....
Lagos, California to deepen transatlantic trade ties at business summit The Nation Newspaper
ABUJA — The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has explained how security forces have been able to rescue abducted victims without killing or arresting the terrorists holding them. Musa said the strategy involved locating the terrorists, cutting off their escape ...
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor The days of guessing who is actually watching television in Nigeria may be coming to an end as the country begins the rollout of a new Audience Measurement System, AMS, designed to put hard data behind television ratings, advertising decisions an...
Palace announced the signing of the 21-year-old Nigeria international on a two-year deal on Thursday, following her spell with Portsmouth last season The post ‘It feels really good’: Crystal Palace move excites Super Falcons goalkeeper Erhabor appeared first on Premium Times Nige...
The withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States has weakened key mechanisms for regional integration and created a major challenge to cooperation within West Africa, the Presidency has said. Special Adviser to President Bola Tinub...
The UN General Assembly has approved a new learning institute, merging UNITAR and UNSSC. Nigeria supports this move to strengthen UN capabilities. Read More: https://punchng.com/un-approves-new-learning-institute-nigeria-backs-merger-of-unitar-unssc/...
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Electricity consumers across Nigeria paid about N1.2 trillion for power consumed in the first six months of 2026, according to data released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The figure represents revenues collected by the 11 electr...
A United States-based political advisory and lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, has alleged that the administration of Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu is misleading the world. Von Batten-Montague-York made the allegation in a statement posted on its verified X handle on Fri...
ABUJA — Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has revealed that National Examinations Council (NECO) examination questions were allegedly sold for as little as N3,000 before candidates sat for the papers. Alausa made the disclosure on Thursday at a meeting with the National Ass...
Adamawa State governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has urged leaders in Northern Nigeria to take responsibility for the insecurity affecting the region and seek lasting solutions instead of blaming President Bola Tinubu. Fintiri made the call on Thursday while speaking at the Adamawa A...
ABUJA — Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has accused former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai of taking actions that allegedly deepened divisions in the state during his tenure. Musa made the allegations on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television, claiming th...
The naira is trading against the dollar at different levels across Nigeria’s official and parallel foreign exchange markets, with the latest available figures showing a gap between the two. The latest available figures put the official rate at about N1,323.21 per dollar, while th...
ABUJA — Ride-hailing rivals Bolt and inDrive are moving to strengthen their presence in Nigeria following Uber’s abrupt exit from the country after about 12 years of operations. Uber announced its departure from the Nigerian market on September 2, citing “evolving business priori...
Nigeria and the International Energy Agency (IEA) have signed a Joint Work Programme aimed at improving energy data development and strengthening evidence-based policymaking and investment across the sector. The post Nigeria, IEA sign deal to strengthen energy data for policy, in...
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By Sola Ogundipe FOR generations, the word “fibroid” has carried a familiar fear for Nigerian women: heavy bleeding, severe pain, a swollen abdomen, infertility and, often, the prospect of surgery and a long recovery. For many women, it starts quietly. Periods become heavier, the...
According to the minister, the alleged plotters were driven largely by financial interests rather than an ideological or political objective. The post Coup plot real, suspects now on trial, says Defence Minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA— THE Presidency has clarified that the ongoing Freedom of Information Act, FOIA, litigation involving President Bola Tinubu before a United States federal court is a civil records-disclosure dispute and not a criminal case against the President. It sa...
Ibrahim Balarabe-Musa warns that money-driven politics is destroying Nigeria’s democracy, making elective office inaccessible to competent citizens. Learn Read More: https://punchng.com/money-driven-politics-threatens-nigerias-democracy-says-balarabe-musa/...
By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT: The Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr. Peter Obi, has assured his supporters and party faithful that nobody would intimidate them or subvert their will at the polling booths during the 2027 general elections. O...
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,405 per dollar from N1,410 in the parallel market on Wednesday. Likewise, the naira appreciated to N1,322.5 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed th...
***Services dominate at 56.62% as industry plunges to 3.96% ***Nigerians’ well-being, measures economy, not GDP—Daniel By Yinka Kolawole Nigeria’s 4.43 percent economic growth in the second quarter of 2026 (Q2’26) is masking a deepening industrial crisis, with manufacturing and t...
E-hailing platform rewards ‘super mum’ driver with car The Guardian Nigeria News
37 people die from fumes during oil pipeline theft in Nigeria: NGO daily-sun.com
2027: Sanwo-Olu, Daniel, Mohammed seek strong security, economic reforms The Guardian Nigeria News
Police strengthen security cooperation through China partnership The Guardian Nigeria News
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