The Small-Scale Women Farmers Organisation in Nigeria (SWOFON), Jigawa State Chapter, has called on the state government to increase agricultural funding from the current average of 6.58 per cent of the state budget to the 10 per cent benchmark under the African Union’s Mal...
Investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo has warned Nigerians seeking to escape economic hardship that they could encounter worse conditions in Libya. Read More: https://punchng.com/dont-travel-to-libya-hardship-worse-there-fij-journalist-soyombo-warns-nigerians/...
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday fixed Oct. 13 for hearing of an application filed by Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC), seeking to amend his suit against President Bola Tinubu and All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice ...
Nigeria’s external reserves rose by $9.29 billion in the first nine months of 2026, more than seven times the increase recorded during the corresponding period of 2025. The post Nigeria’s reserves gain $9.3 billion in 9 months, 7x 2025 increase appeared first on Nairametrics ....
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Kadri Hamzat, has declared himself the best candidate for the 2027 governorship election, citing his experience. Read More: https://punchng.com/hamzat-declares-self-best-candidate-for-2027-lagos-governorship/...
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) looking into restrictions imposed by some banks on customers in order to compel banks to honour all legitimate withdrawal requests from domiciliary accounts a...
A group has urged the Federal Government to reform Nigeria’s abortion laws, stating that criminalisation contributes to unsafe abortions and high maternal Read More: https://punchng.com/reform-abortion-laws-to-save-womens-lives-group-urges-fg/...
Arise Television Morning Show anchor, Rufai Oseni, has explained why Senate President Godswill Akpabio rejected being addressed as Nigeria’s acting president while President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima were away from the country. Oseni said Akpabio’s insistence...
During the visit, VP Shettima delivered President Tinubu’s National Statement at the General Debate, where Nigeria renewed its call for reform of the UN Security Council, demanding permanent African representation, fairer global financing, stronger climate support and deeper mult...
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast thunderstorms and moderate rainfall across several parts of Nigeria between Monday and Wednesday, with strong winds expected to precede thunderstorms in some areas. The post NiMet forecasts 3-day thunderstorms, moderate rain...
Nigerian banks have yet to reduce lending rates nearly a week after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) cut the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 350 basis points, raising concerns that borrowers may not immediately benefit from the apex bank's latest policy adjustment. The post Banks ...
This is Follow the Money , our weekly series that unpacks the earnings, business, and scaling strategies of African fintechs, financial institutions, companies, and governments. A new edition drops every Monday. For a small business in Nigeria, securing a bank loan has long felt ...
The Presidency has accused the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi of pretending to be unaware of President Bola Tinubu’s whereabouts. President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made the remark in reaction to...
President Bola Tinubu has reassured to move Nigeria towards a credit-based economy. The President gave the reassurance in a statement posted on his verified X handle on Monday. Tinubu stated that the move is to establish a loan guarantee scheme that would help small businesses ov...
Dangote Group plans to spend about $50 billion in capital expenditure (capex) between 2026 and 2030, doubling the $25 billion it invested during the previous five-year period. The post Dangote plans $50 billion capex, twice its 2020–2025 spend appeared first on Nairametrics ....
Abia State has been ranked Nigeria’s second-highest-performing state in the revised 2026 Phillips Consulting report, showing the biggest momentum gain. Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-ranks-second-in-revised-phillips-consulting-2026-report/...
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — Climate change is increasingly threatening Nigeria’s food production, disrupting farming calendars, reducing yields and exposing farmers to mounting financial losses, stakeholders have warned. Farmers and agribusiness operators who spoke with Vanguard sai...
Niger Tornadoes technical adviser, Kabiru Dogo has blamed a lapse in concentration for his side’s 1-0 defeat to Nasarawa United in Sunday’s Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday 6 fixture at the Lafia City Stadium. Harrison Ebah scored the only goal of the encounter in ...
The Nigerian champions had appeared to settle the final on 5 September after beating Ampem Darkoa 4-1 on penalties following a 2-2 draw at the 4th of August Stadium in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The post WAFU-B: CAF annuls Edo Queens penalty shootout win, orders final to resume a...
Mr Okonkwo said the opposition could only mount a serious challenge to the APC by pooling its political structures, alliances and votes behind one candidate. The post 2027: Kenneth Okonkwo warns opposition division could give Tinubu advantage appeared first on Premium Times Niger...
The Federal Government is seeking $1.5 billion in fresh financing from the World Bank through three proposed loans targeted at social protection, early childhood development and climate resilience. The post FG engages World Bank for fresh $1.5 billion loans appeared first on Nair...
By Gabriel Ewepu Nigeria is losing an estimated N13.7 trillion annually to illicit mining and illegal trade in solid minerals, stakeholders have warned, calling for stronger enforcement, regulation and monitoring of the sector. The stakeholders said the continued exploitation and...
Mr Adeyeye said he did not see any party defeating the APC in the South-west if the ruling party remained united. The post 2027: APC campaign coordinator speaks on Tinubu’s chances in South-west appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
President Bola Tinubu has said that so far, more than 67,000 borrowers across 25 states and the FCT have received credit backed by the National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC) in the last year. Tinubu revealed the development in a series of tweets on his personal Twitter handle o...
For months, Nigeria’s 2027 election has largely been a contest of political declarations. Defections. Coalitions. Endorsements. Campaign launches. Claims about who controls which state. But something important is beginning to change. We are starting to get evidence. Last we...
By Nkiruka Nnorom & Marvellous Chukwunenye The planned upgrade of Nigeria’s manufacturing sector is at the heart of a new economic partnership between Nigeria and China, the outgoing Consul General of China in Lagos, Ms Yan Yuqing, has said. Yuqing disclosed this at a reception m...
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The presidency said the president would also attend events marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary and the premiere of a film commemorating the late MKO Abiola. The post Presidency tries to assuage concerns as Tinubu fails to return as announced appeared first on Premium ...
By Yinka Kolawole In a recent engagement with the media on the state of Nigeria’s manufacturing sector, Director-General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Segun Ajayi-Kadir, spoke on factors that continue to constrain manufacturers, warning that their prolonged r...
By John Alechenu, Abuja The Adewole Adebayo-Bugaje Presidential Campaign Council has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s prolonged absence from the country, describing it as a violation of the Constitution. The council, in a statement by its Chief Communications and Media Adviser, ...
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) confirmed the pair’s allegiance move on Sunday as part of what it described as a broader plan to strengthen the country’s national teams. The post Two Nigerian goalkeepers switch allegiance to Uganda appeared first on Premium ...
Stakeholders in Orile-Agege and Agege Local Government Areas of Lagos State have appealed to former chairman Ganiyu Egunjobi and Azeez Yusuf to return to APC. The stakeholders, including traditional rulers, religious leaders and political figures, made the appeal at a peace meeti...
The Presidency has insisted that President Bola Tinubu can govern Nigeria from anywhere. A statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga on Sunday said the President did not need to be in Abuja physically to perform his duties, adding that Tinubu is h...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after representing President Tinubu at the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, United States. Read More: https://punchng.com/shettima-returns-after-leading-delegation-to-unga/...
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command says a gas plant fire at Liberty Junction, Byazhin, Kubwa in Abuja, was caused by a driver who allegedly drove against traffic and crashed into the facility. The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, 27 Septembe...
The national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Seriake Dickson, has met with the party’s executives in the UK and Germany. Dickson disclosed this in a post on his verified X handle on Sunday, stating that it was his one-week working visit to Europe. He said the visi...
Ikorodu City goalkeeper, Michael Atata has revealed the key to the team’s thrilling home win over defending champions Rangers, DAILY POST reports The Oga Boys secured a 2-0 victory over Fidelis Ilechukwu’s side at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos on Sunday. It was Ikorod...
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast cloudy skies, thunderstorms and moderate rains across Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday. In its weather outlook released in Abuja on Sunday, the agency predicted patches of clouds over the northern region throughout Monday mo...
Super Eagles winger, Moses Usor has named the Nigerian player he wants to emulate in his career. Usor recently made his debut for Nigeria against Madagascar in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier on Friday. The LASK star scored the winning goal as the Super Eagles defe...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) allotted approximately N12.823 trillion at four Open Market Operations (OMO) auctions in September 2026, as investors submitted a combined N20.58 trillion in bids against just N3.9 trillion offered. The post CBN allots N12.823 trillion as investo...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Lagos State in 2027, Dr Kadri Hamzat, says he is the best candidate. Hamzat, the current Deputy Governor of Lagos, said this was because of his understanding of the history and politics of the state. He spoke on Sunda...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, held in New York, United States. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Mr Stanley Nkwoc...
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in Bissau ahead of Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Guinea-Bissau. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles departed Nigeria on Sunday for Bissau ahead of their second Group L qualifying ...
Two Mass Shootings in South Africa Leave 27 Dead Nigeria Info FM
By Rosemary Iwunze The National Pension Commission, PenCom, said it is targeting a total capital commitment of N300 billion to deepen critical infrastructure investment across Nigeria, with actual asset deployments set to commence by the second quarter of 2027. Speaking to the me...
The official said the claim may have been prompted by OPay’s My BizPayment feature, which provides users with a separate account number for business transactions. The post EXPLAINER: OPay is not replacing phone numbers with standard account numbers appeared first on Premium Times...
By Cynthia Alo & Kafayat Kokumo The Nigerian Export Promotion Council, NEPC, has said that it is targeting between $9 billion and $10 billion in non-oil exports by 2035 from the South-West region through increased agricultural production, value addition and export-oriented indust...
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Federal Government (FG) has reduced the penalty interest rate for late settlement of tax liabilities, with the new regime taking effect from October 1, 2026. Under the new arrangement, interest on tax liabilities payable in naira will be pegge...
This is not a buy, sell or hold recommendation but a stock investment guide. You may need to involve your financial advisor before taking investment decisions. The post UACN, HBM Nigeria, GTCO top stock pick this week appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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The Nigerian Army has deployed 178 personnel from the 236 Tank Battalion to Headquarters Sector 8, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The deployment, carried out at about 4:40pm on September 25, 2026, is part of the Army’s recent res...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States. A statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications (Off...
…As petrol imports dips 26% to 14.6m litres By Obas Esiedesa & Ediri Ejoh Crude oil receipts by Nigerian domestic refineries increased by 16.75 percent in August 2026, rising to 683,000 barrels per day (b/d) from 585,000b/d in July, according to the latest data from the Nigerian ...
“I always know Nigerians to be very great people, very aggressive go-getters. But I didn’t anticipate that it was at this scale,” Mr Ruto said. The post Dangote Refinery a masterpiece of science, engineering, art – Kenyan President appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
By Chukwunonso Okolo Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) has expanded access to its NGX Invest platform with the launch of a WhatsApp subscription channel, providing investors with an additional, convenient way to participate in public offers. Investors can begin the subscription...
Dangote Group says its revenue has reached about $17 billion in the first half of 2026 and that it is on track to double full-year revenue to $36 billion from $18 billion recorded last year. The post Dangote Group targets $36 billion revenue in 2026 after $17 billion in H1 appear...
The dollar-to-naira exchange rate opened the new trading week on Monday, September 28, 2026, with market participants monitoring movements in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market. The official exchange rate reflects transactions in Nigeria’s formal ...
The tribunal says Nigeria’s Mambilla arbitration evidence partly relied on documents made public through PREMIUM TIMES reporting of the Pandora Papers leak. The post Mambilla: How PREMIUM TIMES investigation helped Nigeria defeat Leno Adesanya at Paris Tribunal appeared first on ...
Upon assuming office, Tegbe outlined a clear mandate, stating that the destination is clear. Reliable and affordable electricity for every Nigerian home, business, and industry, around the clock. The post Tegbe: Delivering beyond skepticism (Part 1), By Mathew Ibiyemi appeared fi...
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