The Presidential Initiative on CNG and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EV) has delivered 20 high-capacity Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) to expand public transport capacity in Lagos. The post Lagos receives 20 CNG buses ...
All is set for the official launch of ProTaxi, a Nigerian-owned technology-driven e-hailing platform powered by PromiseLand, on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the Rainbow Event Center, Garki, Abuja. The launch, which coincides with Nigeria’s Independence Day celebration, will form...
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre, NPF-NCCC, have uncovered an international cybercrime syndicate accused of diverting N6.174 billion from the treasury collection accounts of a financial institution during a digital syst...
"I see the 2027 general election not as a sprint. I see it as a marathon race. We still have October; we still have November. They can still come together if indeed they are sincere about rescuing Nigeria.” The post Opposition can still unite behind single candidate for 2027 – AP...
Both Nigerians lived and operated in Delaware. They were also members of the United States Air Force. The post Two Nigerians in US jailed for $2.4m cyber fraud appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
UAC of Nigeria Plc has agreed to sell its 73.29% shareholding in Livestock Feeds Plc to Sunbeth Treenuts and Sesame Limited in an all-cash transaction valued at N19.5 billion. The post UAC Nigeria exits Livestock Feeds in N19.5 billion deal with Sunbeth appeared first on Nairamet...
A cleric, Prophet Sam Olu-Alo, has urged Nigerians not to give up on the country despite its challenges, calling for prayers and renewed commitment. Read More: https://punchng.com/independence-day-dont-give-up-on-nigeria-cleric-tells-nigerians/...
Two injured in Abeokuta-Lagos Expressway multiple auto crash The Guardian Nigeria News
Jordan Nyesom-Wike, son of the FCT Minister, has denied receiving $2.1m for an Abuja land deal, telling a court his signature on the contract was forged. Read More: https://punchng.com/wikes-son-denies-2-1m-land-deal-alleges-forgery/...
A Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded Adeniyi Adeyemi, the alleged DG of a purported presidential council, in Kuje prison over forgery and impersonati Read More: https://punchng.com/court-remands-fake-pfipc-dg-adeniyi-in-prison/...
—-Rallies Northern artists for president second term ** *As northern-based professionals in creative industry pledge full support for Tinubu’s return, election of all APC candidates By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has appealed to northe...
By Edwin Phillip, Lafia LAFIA — Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev. Matthew Kukah, has identified uneven development as one of the factors fuelling regional and ethnic agitations for political positions and greater political inclusion in Nigeria. Kukah said citizens were...
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Federal Government has ruled out a return to the petrol subsidy regime, insisting that the reforms of President Bola Tinubu were necessary to save Nigeria from imminent collapse. Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Senator George Akume, m...
— Accord candidate proposes $4tn economy, 4m bpd crude, ₦605 petrol By Our Correspondent ABUJA — Presidential candidate of the Accord Party, Dr Gbenga Hashim, has urged Nigerians to reject the notion that the country must remain a third-class nation, saying citizens must take gre...
Between The Line And The Layer: Ibeme Laurina Presents Fragments Of Time In Lagos Independent Newspaper Nigeria
Lagos: LAWMA clears illegal traders from TBS, National Theatre axis Daily Post Nigeria
Enyimba secured their first victory of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season with a commanding 4-2 win over Shooting Stars. Richard Ezinna opened the scoring in the fourth minute after a defensive mix-up in the Shooting Stars backline. The hosts doubled their advantag...
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Chief of Defence Intelligence, Lt. Gen. Akomaye Parker Undiandeye, has assured foreign defence advisers and attaches in Nigeria that the Federal Government is prepared to conduct peaceful and transparent elections in 2027 in line with international...
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has launched a fresh enforcement operation to dislodge illegal street traders occupying road corridors and walkways around Tafawa Balewa Square, TBS, and the Costain Under Bridge/National Theatre axis. The ...
The Federal Government has begun construction of a new National Control Centre in Osogbo, Osun State, to replace the 64-year-old facility and improve monitoring, coordination, and stability of Nigeria’s electricity grid. The post FG breaks ground on new National Control Centre to...
A United States advocacy firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, says Nigeria’s mineral deal with America will not save President Bola Tinubu from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, drug investigation. Von Batten-Montague-York made this assertion in a post on its verified X handle...
Stanel Group / The Delborough Lagos founder, Dr Stanley Uzochukwu, has congratulated Flutterwave CEO, Olugbenga “GB” Agboola, following his recent recognition among the world’s Top 100 Fintech Leaders. Agboola was listed in the 2026 edition of FinTech Magazine’s Top 100 Fintech L...
The workers asked President Bola Tinubu to address their demands in his national broadcast on Thursday to mark Nigeria's 66th Independence Day; otherwise, they will commence a three-day warning strike on Friday. The post Nigerian workers threaten warning strike over high petrol p...
Troops of the Nigerian Army have discovered and safely detonated a pressure-plate Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, according to security analyst Zagazola Makama. Zagazola Makama reported that the incident occurred at about 3:50 pm o...
•Govt must convert reform gains to higher productivity – CPPE By Yinka Kolawole As Nigeria marks its 66th independence anniversary, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the Federal Government to make manufacturing the centerpiece of its job-creation strateg...
Black Market draws record 51,258 viewers as PUMA, PRL unveil film-inspired collection The Guardian Nigeria News
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has appointed former Minister of State for Aviation, Felix Hassan Hyat, as Director-General of the National Campaign Management Committee of his 202...
By John Alechenu, Abuja ABUJA — The Labour Party, LP, has urged Nigerians not to lose hope in the country despite the economic and security challenges confronting the nation. The party made the call in a statement on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Ken Eluma Asogwa...
DAILY POST correspondent in Ogun State, Gift Oba, has emerged as Treasurer of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Ogun State Council. Oba, a vibrant and dedicated female journalist known for her consistency, professionalism and active participatio...
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has called for intensified community action to protect women and children from preventable deaths. The Sultan ...
Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies (DisCos) recorded N201.90 billion in billing losses in the second quarter of 2026 as their combined billing efficiency fell to 78.67%. The post DisCos lose N201.9 billion in Q2 2026 as billing efficiency falls to 78.67% appeared first ...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has announced its audited results for the year ended December 31, 2025, reporting a 24 percent decline in revenue. NNPCL spokesperson, Andy Odeh, disclosed the figures in the company’s 2025 Audited Financial Statements, on T...
Civil society organisations, CSOs, in Niger State have urged political parties and their supporters to stop politicising the deaths of 37 artisanal miners who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC. The groups said the deaths should be treated ...
The celebration took place as BSN Nigerian Action Learning MBA holders reach approximately 1,156. BSN Nigeria’s community now exceeds 2,343 members, reflecting its growing contribution to leadership and management development The post BSN Nigeria celebrates 82 transformational le...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has donated N52 million to survivors and families of the 37 miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. Governor Umaru Bago disclosed this on Tuesday when he received the party’s ...
The Nigeria Innovation Cluster Exchange (NICE) has opened applications for its Pipeline Clinics, a sector-focused programme aimed at helping Nigerian businesses and entrepreneurs strengthen their operations, and position themselves for sustainable growth. The post NICE opens appl...
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives has called for intensified and coordinated security operations to secure the immediate and safe release of 116 schoolchildren abducted in different communities in Borno State, alongside other victims still in captivity. The...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has announced a 33% increase in its profit after tax to N7.2tn for the 2025 financial year. Read More: https://punchng.com/nnpcs-profit-rises-33-to-n7-2tn-remits-n22-3tn-to-government/...
Nigeria will clash with Madagascar on Tuesday evening in their second 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying fixture. The encounter will come up at the Estadio 24 de Setembro. The game will kick off at the 15,000-capacity stadium at 4pm GMT. The two teams won their first m...
The Nigerian Senate has urged governments to urgently address the impact of flooding and the rising cost of living on citizens, farmers, and families. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-demands-urgent-response-to-flooding-cost-of-living-crisis/...
Nigerian tycoon Aliko Dangote says Africa will largely end fuel imports by 2030 as he prepares to launch a new $16bn refinery project in Kenya. Read More: https://punchng.com/africa-will-largely-end-fuel-imports-by-2030-dangote/...
For Nigerians who travel frequently for tourism, business or family visits, securing a long-validity visa can reduce the need to submit a fresh application before every trip. Several countries offer visas that can remain valid for up to 10 years, although the duration granted dep...
For the fourth time, the House of Representatives approved an extension of the implementation period for the capital component of the 2025 budget, shifting the deadline to 31 December 2026. The post Reps extend 2025 capital budget implementation timeline appeared first on Premium...
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has asked security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue Nigerians still held in captivity and protect vulnerable communities across the country. Akpabio made the call on Tuesday in his welcome address as senators resumed plenary after...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says its foreign exchange reforms and banking sector recapitalisation have strengthened Nigeria’s financial system. The CBN Deputy Governor, Corporate Services, Dr Muhammad Abdullahi, said this at the 38th Seminar for Finance Correspondents and B...
The logistics transaction follows the signing in Paris of Memoranda of Understanding between the Ogun State Government and DP World MEA FZE for the development of the Gateway Deep Sea Port and Ogun State Blue Marine Special Economic Zone. The post DP World deepens Nigerian trade ...
The Kebbi State Government has welcomed the Nigerian Army’s establishment and operationalisation of new military formations in the state, describing the move as a boost to security operations. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Yakubu Ahmed BK, said the development wou...
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said that there will be no more fake promises to Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obi made this statement in a post on his verified X handle on Tuesday, a day after paying a courtesy call o...
By James Ogunnaike The Ogun State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed claims challenging the eligibility of its 2027 governorship candidate, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, describing allegations that his name was omitted from the party’s official membership regis...
NNPC Limited says its profit after tax rose by 39 per cent to N7.2 trillion in 2025, from N5.4 trillion in 2024, driven by improved operational efficiency, while crude oil and condensate production reached a five-year high of 1.77 million barrels per day. The post NNPC’s profit r...
The Crude Oil Refinery-Owners Association of Nigeria has urged the Federal Government to end petroleum product imports and maximise domestic refining capac Read More: https://punchng.com/crude-oil-refinery-owners-seek-end-to-petroleum-products-imports/...
Nigerian content creator and streamer, Peller, has fired back at Carter Efe after the streamer compared their relationships while praising his new girlfriend, Jasmine. Carter had described Jasmine as exceptionally beautiful and made derogatory remarks about Peller’s wife, Jarvis,...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has donated N52 million to the survivors and families of the 37 miners who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger. Governor Umaru Bago disclosed this on Tuesday when he received the National Working...
President Bola Tinubu has departed Paris, France, for Nigeria after ending his working vacation in Europe. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President’s aircraft is expected to arrive at the Murt...
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has warned security operatives not to become catalysts for violence in the 2027 general elections, stressing that they remain a critical component of democracy. Abiodun gave the warning on Tuesday at a two-day workshop on election security, the ...
The Nigerian Senate has urged the Federal Government to intensify efforts to rescue abducted victims and protect vulnerable communities from security threa Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-urges-fg-to-rescue-abducted-victims-protect-vulnerable-communities/...
The United States is backing Nigeria’s acquisition of 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters to strengthen its defence capabilities and address security threats Read More: https://punchng.com/us-backs-nigerias-acquisition-of-12-attack-helicopters/...
By Henry Umoru ABUJA- PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has written the Senate, seeking for the approval to establish the National Research and Development Fund. The letter by the President was read yesterday by the President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, upon the resumption of plena...
President Bola Tinubu is set to attend the national command premiere of MKO , a feature-length documentary chronicling the life and political legacy of the late Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, on Nigeria’s 66th Independence Day anniversary. The event will take place on Oc...
Troops of Sector 3, Operation Enduring Peace, OPEP, have rescued a soldier who was recently abducted at the Nigerian Army Training Centre, NATC, Miango Range, in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The soldier, identified as Cpl. Amos Bala, was kidnapped on September 27...
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