Credit to Nigeria’s private sector increased by about N2.84 trillion between April and July 2026, reaching N83.43 trillion in July from N80.59 trillion in April. The post Businesses borrow more as private sector credit swells to N83.43 trillion appeared first on Nairametrics ....
Gold last traded at N190,000 per gram in Nigeria (which is about N6.1 million per ounce) for 24k gold amid the ongoing tension between Iran and the United States The post US-Iran tensions spark Safe-Haven rush as gold hits N190,000/g in Nigeria appeared first on Nairametrics ....
The Nigerian Defence Academy has released the admission list for its 78 Regular Combatant Course. Find out reporting dates, required documents, and more. Read More: https://punchng.com/nda-releases-admission-list-for-78-regular-combatant-course/...
Research consistently shows that fibroids occur more frequently in Black women, tend to appear at younger ages and can be larger, more numerous and more symptomatic The post Living and surviving the Black woman’s curse appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 60th birthday, describing him as a committed public servant whose years of service have been marked by dedication to national development, peace and unity....
The Nigerian Ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has disclosed that records from the United States, US, Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, cleared suspicions that President Bola Tinubu is 90 years old. Omokri disclosed that a letter from the FBI, sent via the US Embas...
NNPC Limited remitted N7.91tn to the Federation Account from January to July 2026, despite a drop in crude oil production. Get the full report here. Read More: https://punchng.com/nnpc-remits-n7-9tn-to-federation-account-in-seven-months/...
Infantino disclosed this on Tuesday after meeting a Nigerian delegation led by National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman Shehu Dikko at FIFA House in Zurich, Switzerland The post Infantino: FIFA ready to support Nigeria’s football reform drive appeared first on Premium Times Nige...
The Yobe State Independent Election Commission (SIEC) has commenced the screening of candidates for the September 26, 2026 Local Government Elections across the 17 local government areas of the state. The Executive Chairman of the Commission, Ibrahim Yabani, who disclosed this at...
A Washington, D.C.-based Republican policy advisory and lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C., has said allegations concerning Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and alleged heroin trafficking during the 1980s and 1990s warrant the attention of U.S. policymakers. The fi...
The naira strengthened to N1,329/$ on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, breaking below the N1,330/$ mark for the first time since 2024 The post Naira breaks N1,330/$ barrier, hits strongest level in two years appeared first on Nairametrics ....
Cascador, a Nigeria-focused platform for growth-stage entrepreneurs, has selected 10 Nigerian companies for its 2026 ScaleUp Program, a 12-week accelerator focused on helping businesses sharpen their strategy and prepare for their next stage of growth. The selected companies oper...
Several Super Eagles players changed clubs during the 2026 summer transfer window as Nigerian internationals sought new challenges across Europe and beyond. From Premier League moves to transfers in Germany, Turkey, Italy and Libya, the window saw a number of established Super Ea...
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) have introduced a new arrangement for candidates seeking admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions to now pay a one-off N4,000 to verify their O’Level...
A 74-year-old cleric, Joseph Adeniran, has been remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre over an alleged sexual offence involving his nine-year-old granddaughter. Adeniran was arraigned before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on a charge of defilement. During the proceedings...
Stay informed with our Nigeria News Recap. Top stories include efforts to curb 2027 election tension, NLC rejecting petrol price hike, and Kano abduction. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-police-abdulsalami-panel-move-to-curb-2027-tension-nlc-rejects-petrol-price-hike...
By Peter Egwuatu The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has moved to tighten oversight of online foreign exchange (forex) trading in Nigeria, extending its proposed regulatory framework to both domestic operators and offshore entities that target Nigerian residents. Under t...
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has scheduled physical screening and documentation for successful candidates in the Assistant Superintendent of Customs II (ASC II) and Assistant Inspector of Customs (AIC) cadres from September 7 to 15, 2026. The post Customs schedules Sept. 7 t...
The alleged offences include kidnapping, armed robbery, culpable homicide, motorcycle theft, thuggery and possession of illicit substances. The post Police arrest 12 over kidnapping, other alleged offences appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
By Babajide Komolafe The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, FRC, yesterday announced the end of multiple submissions of financial statements by companies to government agencies and regulators, following the launch of a national repository for audited financial statements. Ch...
Nigerian tech stakeholders at the Huawei summit urge increased investment in local talent and innovation to drive digital transformation and reduce tech re Read More: https://punchng.com/tech-stakeholders-call-for-investment-in-local-talent-at-huawei-summit/...
The Chairman of Heirs Group, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu's stake in Seplat Energy Plc, held indirectly through Heirs Energies Ltd and Heirs Holdings Ltd, is now worth approximately $1.28 billion. The post Tony Elumelu’s stake in Seplat now worth $1.28 billion appeared first on Nairametri...
The Osun State Government allocated billions of naira to the health sector, awarded contracts for primary healthcare revitalisation and reported progress in improving rural health services. But a PREMIUM TIMES investigation across three primary healthcare centres found that chall...
By Innocent Anaba The Federal Ministry of Finance said yesterday that Nigeria’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience and accelerating growth with the second quarter of 2026 real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanding by 4.43 percent year-on-year, up from 4.23 per cent in Q...
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Nigerians may soon pay more for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, as depot prices across major petroleum hubs have climbed sharply to as high as N1,290 per litre, amid a renewed surge in international crude oil prices. The development...
Nigeria’s growing business and creative economy has gained a new storytelling platform with the launch of the Nigerian edition of Kolo Magazine, a Pan-African publication seeking to connect the country’s entrepreneurs, executives, creatives and emerging talents with audiences at ...
Folarin Balogun’s move from Monaco to Everton on transfer deadline day collapsed after the player had a last-minute change of heart, according to Sky Sports. The USA forward underwent a medical on Tuesday, during which doctors discovered an issue that saw Everton renegotiate the ...
A former Mayor of Blanco, Texas, United States, Mike Arnold, has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu and Washington-based lobbying firm, DCI Group of allegedly violating laws in the United States and Nigeria. Arnold, in a Facebook post on Monday, alleged that the ...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) recorded a profit after tax (PAT) of N279 billion in July 2026, representing a 47.9% decline from the N535 billion recorded in June. The post NNPC profit falls 47.9% to N279 billion in July amid lower crude and gas output...
Nigeria’s power sector reforms could provide a model for developing economies seeking to strengthen energy security amid rising geopolitical tensions and fragmentation, Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe has said. The post Nigeria’s power reforms offer model for strengthening global ...
In partnership with Lire en Français اقرأ هذا باللغة العربية Good morning. Editor’s note: Yesterday’s TC Daily subject line, “Paystack cuts the Allawee,” was intended as a pun but may have suggested that Allawee had shut down. To clarify, Allawee, the Nigerian c...
MTN Nigeria is making more money than ever. But its average customer is contributing less to that growth. The telecom operator increased service revenue by 25.9% in the first half of 2026 to ₦2.99 trillion ($2.25 billion), and its subscriber base grew 8.9% to 92.2 million, accord...
The dollar-to-naira exchange rate remained under close watch on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, as the naira traded at different levels across Nigeria’s official and parallel foreign exchange markets. At the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the Central Bank of Nigeria’s lat...
The Federal Government has announced plans to strengthen Nigeria’s national tertiary institution ranking system and develop a credible framework that could serve as a benchmark for higher education institutions across Africa. The post Nigeria to develop homegrown ranking system f...
The Nigerian equities market sustained its bullish momentum on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with the benchmark NGX All-Share Index (ASI) rising above the 246,000-point mark once again since August 11 when it closed at 246,723.57 points, extending gains from the previous session. T...
Mr Shettima thanks his friends, supporters and well-wishers for the affection, loyalty and prayers they had shown him over the years. The post What I want from my friends and supporters at 60 — VP Shettima appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian newspapers: 1. Proceedings in a suit filed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar before a Federal High Court in Abuja ended abruptly on Tuesday after his lawyer refused to serve the suit’s originating documents on President Bo...
He stated that Russia targeted the key airport with a drone laden with explosives, following a known pattern of “Russian hybrid operations.” The post Germany accuses Russia of drone attack on Leipzig airport appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
On Tuesday, the Akwa Ibom State Government's Facebook page described Senate President Godswill Akpabio as “Acting President of Nigeria”. The post was later edited to remove the controversial description. The post Akwa Ibom govt’s Facebook page describes Akpabio as ‘Acting Preside...
Jamiu Adeniji emerged as the best boxer at the Lagos Boxing Hall of Fame (LBHF) Ibile Divisional Championships in Ikorodu. Read about his dominant performa Read More: https://punchng.com/adeniji-crowned-best-boxer-at-lbhf-ikorodu/...
The Lagos Golf Experience’s Leadership Cup brought together 180 golfers and leaders at Ikoyi Club 1938, promoting inclusion and networking in Lagos Golf. Read More: https://punchng.com/lsga-champions-inclusion-with-leadership-cup/...
Nigeria’s women’s volleyball team showed incredible resilience, coming back from two sets down to defeat DR Congo 3-2. Coach Elam hails the team’s spirit. Read More: https://punchng.com/vball-nigeria-coach-hails-team-spirit-after-dr-congo-comeback/...
Nigerian record holder Kayinsola Ajayi is set to compete in the men’s 100m at the Wanda Diamond League Final in Brussels as a global wildcard. Learn more. Read More: https://punchng.com/ajayi-confirmed-for-diamond-league-final/...
Coach Moses Aduku declares Falconets ready for the U-20 Women’s World Cup after final warm-up games. Get updates on Nigeria’s readiness and group stage. Read More: https://punchng.com/aduku-declares-falconets-ready-for-u-20-world-cup/...
Nigeria international Femi Azeez is undergoing a medical ahead of a £15m move to Brighton & Hove Albion from Millwall. Get details on the transfer. Read More: https://punchng.com/azeez-undergoes-brighton-medical-ahead-15m-move/...
A Nigerian-British taxi driver, Kolawole Erunkulu has been jailed for six years after falling asleep at the wheel and causing a crash that killed a 59-year-old man in Surrey, UK. Surrey Police said Erunkulu of Bexleyheath, pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving afte...
*** State records 1,437 child protection cases and 5,708 interventions *** Residents and of-and 5,708 interventions By Olasunkanmi Akoni ON a rainy Tuesday morning in Ikeja, sanitation workers made a grim discovery. Tucked inside a carton by a roadside drain was a newborn, still ...
By Soni Daniel, Northern Region Editor ABUJA—The presidential candidate of Peoples Redemption Party, Mr. Donald Duke, said yesterday he joined the presidential race to solve Nigeria’s mounting problems and give Nigerians a new lease of life. Duke, who spoke to journalists in Abuj...
…Suspends renal transplant services By Chidinma Chukwu ABUJA — Wellington Clinics, Abuja, has denied involvement in any financial transaction linked to a controversial kidney transplant performed at its facility, saying its role was limited to providing an equipped theatre and a ...
Nigerian striker Sadiq Umar faces up to eight weeks out due to a hamstring injury with Valencia, potentially missing 2027 AFCON qualifiers. Read More: https://punchng.com/sadiq-suffers-hamstring-injury/...
EKO 2026, the National Intermediate Games, aims to develop school sports and nurture young talents in Lagos. Discover how this event will boost grassroots Read More: https://punchng.com/eko-2026-to-drive-school-sports-development-loc/...
FIFA has accepted the mass resignations of NFF officers and pledged support for comprehensive NFF reforms, engaging with the Nigerian government. Read More: https://punchng.com/fifa-accepts-nff-mass-resignations-backs-nsc-led-reform/...
***Amnesty Int’l faults security agencies’ silence on threat against opposition ***Threat unacceptable —CISLAC ***Democracy is persuasion not intimidation— ActionAid, IPC By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA—Outrage, yesterday, trailed threats by Borno State Youth and Sports Development Commis...
Mr Reno Omokri, Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to Mexico, says no criminal FBI record links President Bola Tinubu to criminality. Omokri reiterated this during the City Boy Movement Podcast, anchored by Mr O’tega Ogra, on Tuesday in Abuja. He dismissed claims that FBI records rel...
Former presidential candidate Yahaya Ndu advocates for legalising cottage refineries in the Niger Delta to end Nigeria’s energy crisis and boost local refi Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-presidential-candidate-seeks-legal-status-for-cottage-refineries/...
Discover how high charges, port congestion, and delays are undermining Nigeria’s ambition to become a regional maritime hub, increasing shipping costs for Read More: https://punchng.com/high-charges-delays-undermine-nigerias-maritime-hub-ambition-alabi/...
Police and Abdulsalami panel intensify efforts to curb rising political tension and inciting comments ahead of the 2027 elections in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-campaigns-police-abdulsalami-panel-move-to-curb-rising-tension/...
By Patrick Omorodion The visit of a combined team of the National Sports Commission, NSC, and the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, to FIFA Headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland Tuesday has yielded positive dividends as the FIFA president, Gianni Infantino has pledge the world b...
President Tinubu defends his administration’s economic reforms, aiming for a $1tn economy by 2030, as Atiku Abubakar faults the policies’ impact on Nigeria Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-defends-reforms-as-atiku-faults-economic-policies/...
Nigeria’s Minister of Power emphasizes power grid resilience as crucial for energy security, advocating for strategic attention to electricity infrastructu Read More: https://punchng.com/power-grid-resilience-key-to-energy-security-fg/...
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By Dickson Omobola Former National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Ralph Nwosu, Wednesday, insisted that President Bola Ti…
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, PETROAN and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria,…
The Nigerian Navy’s Onitsha Command handed over 19 bags of seized cannabis to NDLEA in Anambra, recovered during intelligence-led operations…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, has appealed to the Federal Government to intervene in the operations of …
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, PETROAN and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria,…
The Nigerian Navy said it has recorded another significant operational gain in its ongoing efforts against crude oil theft and illegal refin…
Vice President Kashim Shettima, turning 60, asks Nigerians to channel birthday gifts to charity and those in need, emphasizing generosity an…
United States striker Folarin Balogun’s £40 million ($54 million) move to Everton from Monaco collapsed hours before the transfe…
The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has warned teachers, school owners and prospective applicants against falling victim to …
A 68-year-old British woman, Dawn Ottewell, has spoken about her ordeal after her 31-year-old Nigerian husband, Bright Emokpae, allegedly di…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has opened up about his absence at the 2026 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annua…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said he may never recover from the shock of the death of his political …
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