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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ....
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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...
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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/...
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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...
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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...
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***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...
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Explore solutions for Nigeria’s $54bn construction market at Big 5 Construct Nigeria. Discover new products, technologies, and expertise for industry growt Read More: https://punchng.com/summit-targets-solutions-for-54bn-construction-market/...
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UNICEF and stakeholders urge Nigerian media to track government budgets and spending on children to ensure funds improve education, healthcare, and nutriti Read More: https://punchng.com/unicef-stakeholders-urge-media-to-track-govt-budget-on-children/...
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Learn how Nigerian companies can integrate sustainability into core business strategy, moving beyond compliance to drive long-term value and resilience. In Read More: https://punchng.com/spin-urges-firms-to-make-sustainability-core-strategy/...
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The Nigerian Navy has inaugurated a solar-powered water supply project at Pindiga Cottage Hospital, Gombe, resolving long-standing water shortage problems. Read More: https://punchng.com/navy-resolves-gombe-cottage-hospital-water-shortage-problems/...
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Nigeria achieved its highest non-oil export performance in 2025, exporting 281 products to 120 countries and generating $6.1bn, according to the WTC Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-exported-281-non-oil-products-in-2025-wtc-boss/...
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The ICC has dismissed a petition seeking an investigation into alleged systemic kidnappings in Nigeria, the Federal Government confirms. No probe against N Read More: https://punchng.com/icc-dismisses-kidnapping-petition-no-probe-against-nigeria-fg/...
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Education Minister, Dr. Tunji Alausa, reveals NECO exam questions were sold for N3,000, highlighting the ‘mind-boggling’ level of exam malpractice in Niger Read More: https://punchng.com/neco-question-papers-were-sold-for-n3000-before-exams-minister/...
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Discover why Nigeria’s informal sector is crucial for job creation and economic growth, despite challenges like taxation and lack of formal support. Read More: https://punchng.com/informal-sector-key-for-job-creation-economic-growth-don/...
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FTSE Russell has added 10 Nigerian firms, including Dangote Cement and MTN Nigeria, to its Frontier Index Series, marking Nigeria’s re-entry into global Fr Read More: https://punchng.com/ftse-russell-adds-10-nigerian-firms-to-index/...
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Nigeria’s energy investment could double in five years, says IEA, following its associate membership. This will attract capital and strengthen its global e Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-energy-investment-may-double-in-five-years-iea/...
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Nigeria’s top FMCG companies saw their tax bill surge by 53% to N190bn in H1 2026. Discover how the new tax regime impacts earnings and effective tax rates Read More: https://punchng.com/fmcgs-tax-bill-jumps-53-to-n190bn-in-h1-2026/...
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Cascador selects 10 Nigerian growth-stage companies for its 2026 ScaleUp Programme, offering mentorship, funding, and support to expand operations and crea Read More: https://punchng.com/cascador-supports-growth-stage-companies/...
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Investors poured N3.35tn into Nigerian T-bills, with the CBN lowering the one-year stop rate to 16.84% despite strong demand. Get the details here. Read More: https://punchng.com/investors-stake-n3-35tn-on-t-bills-at-16-84-yield/...
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Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) rejects Air Peace’s ‘ridiculous’ petition and honours police invitation over the ongoi Read More: https://punchng.com/union-rejects-air-peace-petition-honours-police-invitation/...
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OPay Nigeria’s COO confirms the fintech is fully operational, dismissing false shutdown rumors. Learn about OPay’s commitment to financial inclusion and le Read More: https://punchng.com/opay-committed-to-driving-financial-inclusion-through-technology-coo/...
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Education stakeholders urge Nigerian schools to produce adaptive learners capable of critical thinking, problem-solving, and responding to a changing world Read More: https://punchng.com/stakeholders-urge-schools-to-produce-adaptive-learners/...
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FlashNarrative launches an AI-powered brand intelligence platform to help Nigerian organizations monitor reputation, analyze media, and make faster communi Read More: https://punchng.com/firm-unveils-ai-platform-for-brand-intelligence/...
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Nigeria’s Seun Ogunsakin wins his first qualifying match at the 2026 US Open Junior Championships, continuing his impressive Grand Slam journey. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogunsakin-advances-at-us-open-junior-championships/...
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Three suspected robbers were arrested with firearms in the Alakuko area of Lagos by the police. Learn more about the ongoing investigation. Read More: https://punchng.com/three-suspected-robbers-arrested-with-arms-in-lagos/...
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A firm has been ordered to alter its industrial design and stop using the ‘Jigsimur Label Bottle Design’ after losing a design dispute in Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/firm-loses-design-battle-ordered-to-drop-disputed-label/...
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Nigeria targets faster economic growth by 2026 as crude oil production recovers, supported by structural reforms and improved macroeconomic conditions. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-eyes-faster-growth-as-oil-production-recovers/...
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Nigerian DisCos faced a N123.8bn revenue gap in June, failing to collect cash for electricity supplied. NERC data reveals declining collection efficiency. Read More: https://punchng.com/discos-leave-n123-8bn-power-revenue-gap-in-june/...
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The Lagos State Mortgage Board has allocated over 20,000 housing units through its Lagos mortgage scheme since 2014, bridging the housing deficit for resid Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-mortgage-scheme-allocates-20000-homes-since-inception/...
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Nigeria’s refinery owners urge the government to reduce petroleum product imports, strengthen domestic refining, and address challenges like crude supply a Read More: https://punchng.com/cut-petroleum-product-imports-coran-urges-govt/...
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By Chioma Obinna The United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, on Thursday called for the establishment of sanitary pad banks in schools across Nigeria to prevent girls from missing classes and examinations because of menstruation. The UNFPA Gender/GBV Management Specialist, Dr. Zub...
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The Alake of Egbaland has launched an Adire Hub in Abeokuta to upgrade local Adire production, provide training, and boost the textile industry for global Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-monarch-unveils-adire-hub-to-boost-local-textile-industry/...
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Nigeria’s Defence Minister justifies the ₦5.41tn defence budget, citing the high cost of modern warfare and military equipment procurement. Learn more. Read More: https://punchng.com/defence-minister-defends-%e2%82%a65-41tn-budget-says-warfare-is-expensive/...
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The Nigerian Navy has destroyed illegal refineries and recovered 99,000 litres of stolen crude oil in the Niger Delta, intensifying anti-theft operations. Read More: https://punchng.com/navy-destroys-illegal-refineries-recovers-stolen-crude-in-niger-delta/...
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Nigeria exported 281 non-oil products to 120 countries, generating $6.1bn in 2025, marking its highest non-oil export performance. Learn more. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-exported-281-non-oil-products-to-120-countries-in-2025-official/...
