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schools
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has revealed how examination questions were allegedly leaked before candidates sat for NECO papers, with one case involving questions reportedly sold for N3,000. Alausa made the disclosure on Thursday, September 3, 2026, during a meetin...
safety
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command says its operatives have rescued two abandoned babies in separate incidents recorded in the Kurudu and Gwagwalada areas of the nation’s capital. The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, of the command, SP Josephine Adeh, made t...
safety
Abuja Police Command rescued two abandoned babies in separate incidents in Kurudu and Gwagwalada. Efforts are ongoing to find their families. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-rescue-two-abandoned-babies-in-abuja/...
business
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) warning that Nigeria’s 4.43 percent economic growth in the second quarter of 2026 (Q2’26) is masking a deepening industrial crisis, with manufact...
Local
Lagos State Ministry of Health denies claims of treatment delay and extortion at Randle General Hospital, clarifying patient’s age and financial assistance Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-denies-womans-hospital-delay-pos-extortion-claims/...
business
Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) has commenced corporate baseline assessments under its N-Zero initiative, marking the next phase of its effort to help Nigerian businesses strengthen climate readiness, develop credible net-zero pathways and position for emerging opportunities ...
government
Nigeria’s tax reform has reduced the burden on low-income earners and eliminated nuisance taxes, according to the Joint Revenue Board. Learn more about the Read More: https://punchng.com/tax-reform-has-reduced-burden-on-low-income-earners-revenue-board/...
News
In a significant step towards protecting consumers, strengthening legitimate trade, and safeguarding Nigeria’s economy, Unilever Nigeria Plc recently entered into a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (...
News
The car has been won. The invoice is ready. Then the payment becomes the problem.For Nigerian car dealers and importers buying vehicles from Canada and the United States, winning an auction is only one part of the process. The next challenge is paying the auction platform or deal...
business
The Initiates Plc (NGX: TIP), Nigeria’s first and only listed waste management company, has paid an interim dividend of 20 kobo (₦0.20) per ordinary share to shareholders for the half-year ended 30 June 2026. The interim dividend, which was paid on 31 August 2026, reinforces the ...
government
The spokesperson for the Atiku Abubakar presidential campaign, Kenneth Okonkwo, has said an opposition coalition is the only way to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Okonkwo also dismissed the chances of Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Niger...
News
Nigerian winger, Femi Azeez is excited about his move to Brighton & Hove Albion, DAILY POST reports. Azeez completed his permanent transfer to the AMEX from Sky Bet Championship club Millwall on transfer deadline day. Brighton paid €15m to secure his services, making him the most...
parks
Social commentator, Isaac Fayose has stirred conversations online after taking a swipe at President Bola Tinubu’s administration over the country’s economic situation. In a viral video, Fayose sarcastically remarked that Tinubu may be the only Nigerian president to successfully u...
Local
Lagos State Governor’s aide, Gboyega Akosile, criticizes content creator Solomon Buchi for advising foreigners against visiting Lagos, defending the city’s Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-govs-aide-knocks-content-creator-solomon-buchi-over-comments-on-city/...
government
The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to support Miss World Nigeria 2026, Tamunosoye Karibi-George, popularly known as Soye, in the ongoing 73rd Miss World Festival in Vietnam. Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, made the call in a post on X on...
government
The Association of Securities Dealing Houses of Nigeria (ASHON) has called for an urgent review of the National Insurance Commission’s (NAICOM) revocation of Universal Insurance Plc’s operating licence, arguing that the action raises serious concerns for investors and the wider N...
safety
The Ogun State government has called for proper planning, early warning, public awareness, and effective emergency response in anticipation of the expected 72-hour rainfall and flooding expected to hit the state in the coming days. The Ogun State Deputy Governor, Noimot Salako-Oy...
business
Leading Nigerian fintech, OPay, has dismissed viral claims of an impending shutdown and reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Nigeria’s digital economy, customers, and merchants. The company made the clarification on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, during a Live Town Hall in Lagos...
News
Nigerian winger, Tunde Akinsola has sealed a move to Belgian Pro League outfit, Cercle Brugge, DAILY POST reports. Akinsola, who linked up with the Green and Black from Portuguese side, AVS Futebol SAD, has signed a contract until June 2030, with an option for an additional seaso...
News
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has donated $265,854 to evacuate 500 distressed Nigerians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. Read More: https://punchng.com/rccg-donates-265854-to-evacuate-distressed-nigerians-from-south-africa/...
News
Lere Olayinka, spokesman for the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said the former Rivers State governor is aware that his political actions may attract retaliation from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the Nigeria Democratic Congress presid...
government
Nigeria’s telecom market is becoming increasingly concentrated around MTN Nigeria and Airtel as Glo loses subscribers and T2 Mobile’s latest figures remain unchanged because of a reporting failure. The latest subscriber performance data from the Nigerian Communications Commission...
News
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...
safety
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...
News
The Federal Government has disclosed that the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), led by Pastor Enoch Adeboye, donated $265,854 to support the evacuation of 500 distressed Nigerians from South Africa amid renewed xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks. The post FG says RCCG donat...
government
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has said he is willing to give his life to protect his vote in the 2027 elections. Obi charged Nigerians not to let anyone scare or intimidate them at the polling booths during the 2027 election. Speak...
News
The Nigerian naira has experienced notable bullish runs in recent days, reaching a two-year high in the official foreign exchange market. The post Naira hits two-year high, settles near N1,322/$ on high FX liquidity appeared first on Nairametrics ....
safety
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...
News
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...
News
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 ....
government
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 ....
safety
…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...
News
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/...
government
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 ...
News
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 ....
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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Vanguard News The post Cartoon: When Nigerian leadership hosts colleagues appeared first on Vanguard News .
safety
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 ...
business
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...
government
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 ...
government
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...
News
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-...
Local
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 ....
safety
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...
schools
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 ....
News
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...
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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...
business
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 ....
safety
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 ...
News
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...
News
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...
business
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...
News
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/...
