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VIDEO: Tinubu congratulating Adeleke proves democracy growing in Nigeria — Sanwo-Olu
Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu states President Tinubu congratulating Governor Adeleke after election defeat proves Nigeria democracy is growing and maturing. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-tinubu-congratulating-adeleke-proves-democracy-growing-in-nigeria-sanwo-olu/...
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Nigeria Assumes Chairmanship Of UN Budget Committee, Promises Reforms
Nigeria has officially assumed the chairmanship of the United Nations General Assembly’s Fifth Committee, responsible for the organisation’s budget and administrative affairs. Speaking as Nigeria takes up leadership of the influential committee, Nigeria’s Perman...
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IEA chief says Nigeria could double energy investment in five years
Nigeria could double the level of investment flowing into its energy sector within the next five years, according to the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), Fatih Birol. The post IEA chief says Nigeria could double energy investment in five years appeared...
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George Kimmitt: From the Sahel to Nigeria, how far will Kyiv go in Africa?
Terrorist attacks have plagued West Africa for a prolonged period, and over time, these strikes have grown increasingly sophisticated. The technology and tactics employed by armed groups have advanced markedly, with growing regional debate over the origin of these advanced weapon...
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‘Nigeria will never support military coup in Niger’ – FG
The Federal Government has said Nigeria will never support a military coup or any unconstitutional change of government, following claims that the country backed a failed coup attempt in the Niger Republic. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye, made this k...
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FG solar borehole packed up one month after completion – Nasarawa community
Abstract: The project was implemented under the National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC). The post FG solar borehole packed up one month after completion – Nasarawa community appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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2027: 30 governors can’t guarantee victory — Kwankwaso
…NDC candidate warns governors’ numbers won’t guarantee victory ABUJA — Vice Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has warned political parties against relying on the number of governors they control as a guarantee of victory in the 20...
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Jigawa varsity issues two-week strike ultimatum
According to the union, members have exercised patience while operating under lower pay for roughly seven months following the approved new salary package. The post Jigawa varsity issues two-week strike ultimatum appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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WAFU B U-17 Championship: Golden Eaglets paired with Côte d’Ivoire, Niger
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets will face Côte d’Ivoire and Niger Republic in Group B of the WAFU B U-17 Championship. Hosts Burkina Faso, Ghana, Benin Republic and Togo are in Group A. The tournament is the regional route to the 2027 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations. The participating countr...
schools
NELFUND disburses N355.87 billion in student loans, processes 1.66 million applications
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed a total of N355.87 billion in student loans to Nigerian students since the launch of its student loan portal in May 2024. The post NELFUND disburses N355.87 billion in student loans, processes 1.66 million applications appe...
business
Uber Exit: Nigeria now ‘graveyard of businesses’ — ADC
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has described Uber’s exit from Nigeria as fresh evidence that the country is becoming a ‘graveyard of businesses’. The party said the departure of the global ride-hailing company after 12 years was at odds with t...
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Customs seizes N3.95bn worth of illicit drugs, mercury in Lagos
The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted illicit drugs and mercury worth an estimated N3.95 billion in separate anti-smuggling operations. The seizures, made over the past three months, included synthetic cannabis, cannabis, crystal ...
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Uber is gone. Its users must find another way around Nigeria.
“I asked why?” That was Iyanu’s first reaction when she saw a tweet announcing that Uber was shutting down its operations in Nigeria. The video producer based in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, said she stared at the news in disbelief. The ride-hailing app had become a familiar pa...
business
Cutix Plc’s external auditors resign after six years with company
Cutix, who manufactures electrical, automobile, and telecommunication wires and cables said the auditors’ decision followed “a strategic review of their audit portfolio.” The post Cutix Plc’s external auditors resign after six years with company appeared first on Premium Times Ni...
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Exam Malpractice: Alausa warns parents, teachers, school owners
…FG tightens controls on public examinations By Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — The Federal Government has warned parents, teachers, school proprietors, principals, invigilators and students involved in examination malpractice that they will face the consequences as it intensifies e...
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‘Tinubu wants Nigerians to forget pain because election is approaching’ – Atiku
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu of planning to make Nigerians forget the hardship caused by the removal of the fuel subsidy as the 2027 election draws closer. Atiku made the claim in a statemen...
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JUST IN: Emir dies after 46 years on throne
According to official statement, the traditional ruler died on Thursday afternoon at an Egyptian hospital The post JUST IN: Emir dies after 46 years on throne appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Nigeria’s Falconets Set Sights On Elusive Title At U-20 Women’s World Cup
Twelve years ago in Canada, Nigeria stood on the brink of glory at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Four years earlier, the Falconets had suffered their first final defeat to Germany in 2010, and history repeated itself in Canada as the Nigerians once again fell just short ...
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FG Warns Parents, Teachers, Proprietors, Students Against Examination Malpractice
The Federal Government has warned parents, teachers, school proprietors, principals, invigilators and students against examination malpractice. In a statement on Thursday, Ikharo Attah, the Special Adviser (Media and Communications) to the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, sai...
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Lagos: Opebi Link Bridge to open by September end – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced that the Opebi Link Bridge will be opened to motorists before the end of September 2026. Sanwo-Olu made this known on Thursday while speaking as the keynote guest at the 7th Annual Lecture organised by Freedom Online Newspaper...
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Adewale Ayuba to release new five-track album, ‘Arise’
“I just want people to know that I’m versatile; I can do anything with music,” Mr Ayuba says. The post Adewale Ayuba to release new five-track album, ‘Arise’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Fuel price: Petrol marketers have put Tinubu’s subsidy argument to shame — Atiku
Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has said the call by the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, for Federal Government intervention to curtail fuel price hikes has put the President Bola Tinubu administration...
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2027: Falana, Obe demand strict adherence to electoral rules
…. Lawyers warn vote buying, intimidation may undermine polls By Adesina Wahab LAGOS — Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr Femi Falana, and human rights lawyer, Ms Ayo Obe, have warned that the 2027 general elections may not be credible if flaws associated with previous electora...
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No reprisal for journalists who criticise me — Tinubu
By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has assured journalists of his administration’s commitment to press freedom, saying those who criticise or attack him should have no fear of government reprisal. Tinubu spoke on Thursday in Abuja at the centenary celebration...
business
Niger Republic: Nigeria won’t support military Coup — Minister
By Favour Ulebor ABUJA — The Federal Government has dismissed claims circulating on social media that Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) supported the recent failed coup attempt in Niger Republic. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassad...
safety
Police debunks viral September 18 training date for 2026 recruits
ABUJA — The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has debunked a viral notice directing successful applicants in the 2026 constable recruitment exercise to report for training on September 18, describing the information as false, fake and unauthorised. The Force Public Relations Department,...
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‘2027 not looking good for them’ – Aisha Yesufu reveals why APC is ‘threatening’ Nigerians
Aisha Yesufu, a chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has stated that the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, is issuing threats to Nigerians across the country because its internal performance calculations ahead of upcoming elections are unfavorable. Yesufu made ...
business
FG to protect Nigerian investments in Angola — Minister
By Favour Ulebor ABUJA — The Federal Government has assured Nigerian auto spare parts dealers in Angola of its commitment to protecting their investments and promoting the interests of Nigerians living and doing business abroad. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca ...
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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 ...
business
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 ...
business
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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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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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...
business
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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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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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 ...