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Sanwo-Olu appoints Gbaye LASBCA General Manager
Sanwo-Olu appoints Gbaye LASBCA General Manager The Guardian Nigeria News
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Daniel, Lai Mohammed seek security, infrastructure to unlock Nigeria’s economic potential
Daniel, Lai Mohammed seek security, infrastructure to unlock Nigeria’s economic potential The Guardian Nigeria News
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From Walking Again to Dreaming Again: IfeanHealth Celebrates 250 Stanbic IBTC’s T4AL Beneficiaries
IfeanHealth and Stanbic IBTC’s Together4ALimb program has provided prosthetic limbs and educational support to 250 beneficiaries in Nigeria, restoring mobi Read More: https://punchng.com/from-walking-again-to-dreaming-again-ifeanhealth-celebrates-250-stanbic-ibtcs-t4al-beneficiar...
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2027: Iyabo Obasanjo’s campaign DG resigns from Ogun SUBEB post
Abiodun Ajayi, Iyabo Obasanjo’s campaign DG, resigns from his Ogun SUBEB post to focus on her 2027 Senate bid. Get the full details here. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-iyabo-obasanjos-campaign-dg-resigns-from-ogun-subeb-post/...
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2027: Tinubu panicky, plots to reintroduce subsidy through backdoor, Atiku alleges
.Says, apologise to Nigerians or be rejected over petrol price hike By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Atiku Abubakar has alleged that the President Bola Tinubu administration has entered “full panic mode” and is now plotting to ...
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ProTaxi debuts as Nigerian-owned e-hailing platform, targets affordable, reliable transportation
Nigeria’s growing technology and transportation ecosystem has received another boost with the emergence of ProTaxi, a homegrown e-hailing platform developed by PromiseLand Innovations Limited, as the company moves to provide Nigerians with an affordable, accessible and technology...
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Reps deputy spokesman warns opposition against damaging Nigeria’s image
A House of Reps deputy spokesman warns opposition politicians against damaging Nigeria’s international image through lobbying ahead of the 2027 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-deputy-spokesman-warns-opposition-against-damaging-nigerias-image/...
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Despite 53.7m barrels supplied, Nigeria’s refineries still face crude crunch
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Nigeria’s domestic refining is facing a prolonged crude supply paradox, with 53.7 million barrels of crude oil and condensate supplied to local refineries in the second quarter of 2026, even as refiners continue to face challenges securing feedstock ...
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Uber Nigeria Shutdown: Why the Ride-Hailing Company Is Leaving After 12 Years
Uber Nigeria Shutdown: Why the Ride-Hailing Company Is Leaving After 12 Years BellaNaija
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What the Shift to Digital Payments Means for Nigerian Businesses
For years, running a shop in Nigeria meant living with cash. Customers came in from morning till closing with naira notes, neat or crumpled, and the day ended with the owner deciding where to hide the day’s yield. Shops became soft targets, because robbers knew that however slow ...
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Nigeria to Leverage Lagos’ Strategic Position to Attract Investments &
Nigeria to Leverage Lagos’ Strategic Position to Attract Investments & Business Post Nigeria
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NSE reviews NDDC projects, highlight economic impact
The Nigerian Society of Engineers reviews NDDC projects, highlighting their significant economic impact by connecting communities and boosting commerce in Read More: https://punchng.com/nse-reviews-nddc-projects-highlight-economic-impact/...
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Nefer Makes Nigeria–Canada Payments Easier With Competitive Rates And School Fee Payments
Nefer Remittance simplifies Nigeria-Canada payments with competitive exchange rates and zero fees for school fees. Send, receive, and manage money easily. Read More: https://punchng.com/nefer-makes-nigeria-canada-payments-easier-with-competitive-rates-and-school-fee-payments/...
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NPFL: Sporting Lagos vs Ikorodu City postponed indefinitely
NPFL: Sporting Lagos vs Ikorodu City postponed indefinitely Daily Post Nigeria
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Sanwo-Olu: Tinubu has shown ruling party can lose election
By Dapo Akinrefon LAGOS — Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has praised President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to democratic principles, saying the outcome of the recent Osun governorship election demonstrated that Nigeria’s ruling party could lose an election without underm...
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Criminalise non-payment of pensions —Lawyer Maxwell Okpara
A legal practitioner and public affairs analyst, Maxwell Okpara, has called for the criminalisation of non-payment of pensions in Nigeria. Okpara made this call on Thursday during an interview on Arise Television. He was reacting to reports that operatives of the Lagos State Poli...
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Nomba raises $3 million debt facility to scale Africa-Asia cross-border payments
Nomba, the Lagos-headquartered fintech startup, has raised a $3 million debt facility through CardinalStone Finance Company Limited to expand its cross-border payments infrastructure. The post Nomba raises $3 million debt facility to scale Africa-Asia cross-border payments appear...
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VIDEO: IKEDC worker rescued after suffering electric shock on Lagos power pole
An IKEDC worker was rescued after suffering an electric shock on a power pole in Gbagada, Lagos. Learn more about the incident and his condition. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-ikedc-worker-rescued-after-suffering-electric-shock-on-lagos-power-pole/...
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Psychiatrist Urges Healthier Workplace Culture For Nigerian Health Workers
Psychiatrist Urges Healthier Workplace Culture For Nigerian Health Workers News Agency of Nigeria
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Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria Commissions New Lagos Headquarters
The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) on Tuesday, 1st of September, commissioned its new headquarters, FRC House, in Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos, marking a significant milestone in the Council’s growth and commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s financial reporting and co...
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‘Good News’ — Nigerians react as UK allows foreign workers to change employers
Nigerians and other foreign workers in the UK have welcomed a new immigration policy allowing recognised victims of modern slavery on Skilled Worker visas to leave exploitative employers and take up new jobs without putting their immigration status at risk. The UK Home Office ann...
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FG Begins Rollout Of Audience Measurement System In Lagos
FG Begins Rollout Of Audience Measurement System In Lagos News Agency of Nigeria
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Gbenga Daniel: Nigerians’ experience, not GDP, measures economy
LAGOS — Senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, has said the true measure of Nigeria’s economic progress should be the lived experiences of citizens rather than growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) alone. Daniel spoke on Thursday at the 7th Annual Lecture of Freedom Onli...
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Village Capital deploys $450,000 in first Nigeria investments
Village Capital, a global nonprofit that backs high-impact startups, has deployed $450,000 from its Africa Ecosystem Catalysts Facility into two Nigerian startups, marking the investment vehicle’s entry into the country after backing two Ghanaian companies earlier this year. The ...
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South Africa moves to win back Nigerian travellers
South Africa moves to win back Nigerian travellers The Guardian Nigeria News
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Kenyan president orders shutdown of foreign-owned small business
"We have made efforts to improve the economy; we have not improved investor confidence for hawkers to come to Kenya," President Ruto said. The post Kenyan president orders shutdown of foreign-owned small business appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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CNG Stations: IPMAN Urges Priority Funding Of Trucking Corridor Network
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has called on the Federal Government to prioritise funding for its proposed 100-station trucking corridor network as the skeleton of a truly national Compress Natural Gas (CNG) infrastructure. The Association urge...
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Troops overpower terrorists, rescue kidnap victims across five states
Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE, Operation FANSAN YAMMA and other Nigerian Army formations have overpowered terrorists and rescued seven kidnapped victims across four states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. In a post on X on Thursday, the Nigeria Army said the troops also...
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Tinubu turning Nigeria into ‘graveyard of businesses’ – ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic policies, describing Nigeria as a “graveyard of businesses” following Uber’s reported exit from the country. The opposition party said the reported departure of the global ride-hailing com...
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Flooding: FCTA begins desilting of drains along Airport Road, other areas
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA has commenced the desilting of drains along the Airport road and other parts of Abuja following heavy rainfall recorded two days ago, which triggered flash floods in parts of the city. Speaking during an ins...
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FTSE Russell lists Dangote Cement, First HoldCo, MTN, Zenith, 6 others in Frontier Index Series
FTSE Russell has included 10 Nigerian companies in its FTSE Frontier Index Series as the country prepares to return to Frontier Market status after a three-year absence from the global index provider’s classification. The global index provider revealed this in its September 2026 ...
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FTSE Russell lists Dangote Cement, First HoldCo, MTN, Zenith, others in Frontier Index Series
FTSE Russell has included 31 Nigerian companies in its FTSE Frontier Index Series as the country prepares to return to Frontier Market status after a three-year absence from the global index provider’s classification. The global index provider revealed this in its September 2026 ...
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PFIPC Scandal: Alleged ‘fake’ DG Adeyemi seeks bail, access to lawyers, doctor
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, ABUJA The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, directed the Inspector-General of Police and the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice to allow the detained self-styled Director-General (DG) of an alleged “non-existent” Presidential...
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IGP Disu disburses ₦2.3bn insurance benefits to families of 2,971 fallen officers
By Kingsley Omonobi The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has presented life insurance benefits totalling ₦2,317,177,094 to 2,971 next of kin and family members of police officers who died in the line of duty. Disu presented the cheques on Thursday at the Force Head...
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How to apply for Nigerian Air Force 2026 recruitment
Learn how to apply for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) 2026 recruitment. Get details on eligibility, application steps, and important dates for tradesmen/wome Read More: https://punchng.com/how-to-apply-for-nigerian-air-force-2026-recruitment/...
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IGP Disu disburses N2.3 billion to 2,971 families of deceased police officers
The Nigeria Police Force has disbursed N2.3 billion to 2,971 beneficiaries and next-of-kins of deceased police officers, covering insurance policy years spanning 2017 to 2025. The post IGP Disu disburses N2.3 billion to 2,971 families of deceased police officers appeared first on...
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Police arrest one in Ogun over rape of 19-year-old
Ogun State Police arrested Ayomide Kamula for the alleged rape of a 19-year-old in Ijebu-Igbo, launching a manhunt for an accomplice. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-one-in-ogun-over-rape-of-19-year-old/...
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Transfer: Manchester City make strong push for Echegini
Manchester City are intensifying efforts to sign Super Falcons midfielder Jennifer Echegini from Paris Saint-Germain. The Women’s Super League champions have already seen several offers for the Nigeria international rejected. According to Guardian Sport women’s football writer To...
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BREAKING: Court orders IGP, AGF to grant Adeniyi Adeyemi access to lawyers
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, and the Nigeria Police Force to grant Adeniyi Adeyemi unimpeded access to lawyers of his choice. Adeyemi is linked to the alleged fake Presidential Forei...
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King Sunny Adé’s Album made U.S. Billboard history — US Mission
Nigeria’s musical influence in the United States dates back decades, with legendary juju musician King Sunny Adé making history on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart in 1983. The U.S. Mission Nigeria disclosed this on its X platform on Thursday as part of its #ThisWeekinUSNigeriaHistor...
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Fury confirms Joshua fight at Madison Square Garden
Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has confirmed that his long-awaited showdown with British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York. Fury announced the development on Instagram on Wednesday, sharing a promotional poster featur...
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Africa’s 10 richest billionaires now control $121.3 billion, Dangote leads gains
Africa’s 10 richest billionaires are now worth a combined $121.3 billion, up from $119.1 billion in March 2026, based on Forbes estimates. The post Africa’s 10 richest billionaires now control $121.3 billion, Dangote leads gains appeared first on Nairametrics ....
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Sanwo-Olu to politicians: No office worth any Nigerian’s life
… Says subsidy removal necessary to save Nigeria’s economy By Dapo Akinrefon LAGOS — Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Thursday cautioned politicians against heating up the polity ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying no political office is worth the life of any...
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BREAKING: FG orders NPA to take over inland dry port functions from shippers’ council
The Federal Government has directed the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to take over the Inland Dry Port (IDP) functions currently handled by the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC). The post BREAKING: FG orders NPA to take over inland dry port functions from shippers’ council appear...
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Refinery owners urge FG to curb fuel imports, back local refineries
Nigerian refinery owners urge the Federal Government to strengthen domestic refining and curb fuel imports, citing challenges and proposing a new crude pri Read More: https://punchng.com/refinery-owners-urge-fg-to-curb-fuel-imports-back-local-refineries/...
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Hamzat urges responsible use of AI in education
Lagos Deputy Governor Hamzat advocates for responsible and ethical AI adoption in Nigeria’s education system, stressing inclusion and local solution develo Read More: https://punchng.com/hamzat-urges-responsible-use-of-ai-in-education/...
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Suspected armed robbers nabbed with guns, live ammunition in Lagos
Three suspected armed robbers have been arrested by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command in the Alakuko area of the state, with three locally made pistols and eight rounds of live ammunition recovered from them. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebesi, di...
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Police arrest three suspected Lagos carjackers, recover pistols
Lagos Police arrested three suspected carjackers in Alakuko, recovering pistols and ammunition. Efforts are ongoing to dismantle the criminal syndicate. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-three-suspected-lagos-carjackers-recover-pistols/...
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Chain Reactions Africa Ranks 3rd in Africa PR Index, Wins Large Consultancy Category
Chain Reactions Africa, the Lagos-headquartered independent communications consultancy, has ranked third overall among Africa’s top five PR consultancies and emerged Champion in the Large Consultancy category in the inaugural PR Consultancy Performance IndexThe recognition by Ear...
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Video: Cardi B, Maduka Okoye spotted together again in Italy amid dating rumours
American rapper Cardi B and Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye have been spotted together in Italy for the third time, adding fresh fuel to speculation about a possible relationship between the pair. The latest sighting occurred on September 3, just hours before Okoye’s Udinese fac...
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‘Your Days Are Numbered’, Navy Tells Oil Thieves, Vows To Flush Out Criminals
The Nigerian Navy has warned crude oil thieves and other criminals that the country’s waterways will be too hot for them to operate. The warning was issued by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, during an interview on Channels Television&rsqu...
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Police pay N2.3bn to families of 2,971 deceased officers
The Nigeria Police Force has paid N2.3bn in insurance and welfare benefits to 2,971 families of deceased officers, demonstrating commitment to their well-b Read More: https://punchng.com/police-pay-n2-3bn-to-families-of-2971-deceased-officers/...
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Over 20,000 benefit from LagosHOMs through Mortgage and Rent-to-Own schemes - GM/CEO
Over 20,000 benefit from LagosHOMs through Mortgage and Rent-to-Own schemes - GM/CEO The Guardian Nigeria News
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How to apply: Nigerian Air Force begins recruitment exercise
The Nigerian Air Force has announced the commencement of its Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) 47/2026 recruitment exercise for suitably qualified Nigerians. The recruitment exercise begins on Thursday, September 3, 2026, with online registration open to applicants seeking to...
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Court orders IGP, AGF to grant Adeniyi Adeyemi access to lawyers
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday ordered the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), and the Nigeria Police Force to permit Adeniyi Adeyemi, who is linked to the alleged fake Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (...
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How online mockery turned into N14m for graduate who sold peanuts to survive
Discover how Felix Nwachikerendu, a Nigerian graduate who sold peanuts, turned online mockery into a N14m support fund after his inspiring story went viral Read More: https://punchng.com/how-online-mockery-turned-into-n14m-for-graduate-who-sold-peanuts-to-survive/...
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Lagos maritime week targets policy implementation
By Godwin Oritse Lagos is set to host leading stakeholders from Nigeria and the international maritime community as Zoe Maritime Resources Limited convenes the 11th International Maritime Business-to-Business Conference and Exhibition, as part of the Lagos International Maritime ...
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Lagos govt moves to end cycle of dumping, clearing, redumping in Lagos
The Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has introduced a stronger approach to tackling recurring waste blackspots across the state, moving beyond repeated evacuation to address the causes of dumping and prevent cleared locations from becoming waste points again. A statement ...
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University don calls for better credit system for women farmers
Prof Taibat Yusuf delivered the 23rd Inaugural Lecture of KWASU titled, “Empowering Women Farmers in Nigeria: Closing the Gender Gap for Agricultural Transformation and Food Security.” The post University don calls for better credit system for women farmers appeared first on Prem...
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Police arrest 20-year-old boy for gang rape in Ogun
Police operatives attached to the Ijebu-Igbo Division of the Ogun State Command have arrested one Ayomide Kamula in connection with the alleged gang rape of a 19-year old girl in Oke Sopen area, Ijebu-Igbo, in the Ijebu North Local Government Area. The suspect, Kamula, 20, was ar...
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