Nigeria’s rising energy costs are steadily reshaping the economics of running a business, with higher petrol and diesel prices feeding into transportation, power generation and other operating expenses. The post Rising fuel costs may influence motor insurance choices in Nigeria a...
LearnFest, an initiative under the Nigerian Content Academy (NCA), a specialised knowledge-sharing and training arm of the NCDMB, will provide trainings on the mandate and inner workings of the Board. The post NCDMB launches in-house Academy for knowledge -sharing among staff, st...
The Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, said the incident followed a missing-person report filed at A Division, Suleja, on September 20. The post Police arrest church guard over death of girl,11, in Suleja appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The United States Drug Enforcement Administration, DEA, has defended its decision to withhold specific investigative records related to an ongoing probe involving Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. In a court filing on September 23, 2026, the US government said it hid parts of the f...
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has warned state chairmen and other party officials against demanding registration fees from support groups, stressing that registration is free. In a statement signed by its National Publ...
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has warned party officials against charging fees for support group registration, stating that the process is free. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndc-says-support-group-registration-is-free/...
The Commissioner for Chieftaincy Affairs, Charles Egumgbe, disclosed this in a statement issued in Enugu on Thursday by the ministry's Public Relations Officer, Emeka Nebeife. The post Enugu govt suspends another traditional ruler, gives reasons appeared first on Premium Times Ni...
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, UN, Jimoh Ibrahim, has given another reason for President Bola Tinubu’s absence at the ongoing 81st UN General Assembly, UNGA, in New York. Ibrahim explained that Tinubu can’t attend UNGA and speak for just 15 minutes whil...
The Abia governor said the incident happened in July 2015. The post How God saved me from assassination attempt – Otti appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) in Borno State has denied social media reports claiming that there was an altercation that erupted between the Vice- Chancellor, Professor Mohammed Laminu Mele and the Chairman of the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria...
Mr Aliyu pledged to mobilise two million votes in Jigawa State to secure the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Umar Namadi. The post City Boy Movement expands network across 4,522 polling units in Jigawa ahead 2027- Coordinator appeared first on Premium Times Nige...
United States lawmaker, Anna Paulina Luna, has reacted to reports of attacks and abductions in Nigeria, saying the situation needs to be stopped. Luna made the statement in a post on X while tagging US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and US National Security Adviser Michael Waltz...
Across its Fuel App & social media platforms, NNPC Retail is counting down to 1 October, building curiosity around what it has planned to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. The post NNPC Retail builds anticipation ahead of 1 October Independence Day reveal appeared fir...
Fresh questions are emerging over the chain of command behind the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, operation in Niger State that ended with the deaths of 37 detainees, following revelations that the Corps’ specialised Mining Marshals were allegedly excluded from t...
By Udeme Akpan The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has launched the LearnFest Lecture Series to deepen knowledge-sharing among its staff and oil and gas industry stakeholders. The initiative, inaugurated on Thursday at the Board’s headquarters in Yenagoa...
…says you can’t do anything to win election By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, Abuja As campaigns for the 2027 general elections heat up, former President Goodluck Jonathan has warned politicians to play according to the rules, saying it would be wrong for candidates to manoeuvre the system ...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has identified about 40 million Nigerians living with disabilities as an underserved segment of the financial system that could present new opportunities for fintech companies. The post CBN identifies 40 million Nigerians with disabilities as unt...
Madagascar head coach, Corentin Martins, says his team is battle ready for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Nigeria’s Super Eagles. The Barea will be guests of the Super Eagles in a matchday one encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, U...
The reclassification leaves total shareholders’ funds unchanged The post Sterling Financial optimises capital Structure appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The National Association of Scrap and Waste Dealers Employers of Nigeria (NASWDEN) has directed its members to embark on strike from Oct. 1, over alleged irregularities in the scrap metal industry. Its National President, Mr Abdulfatah Adisa-Ogunwale, gave the directive in a stat...
The 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, generated a combined N5.15 trillion in Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, in 2025, representing a 40.93 per cent increase from the N3.65 trillion recorded in 2024. This is according to the latest report by th...
By Ochuko Akuopha PRESIDENTIAL candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in the 2027 general election, Mr Peter Obi, has promised to ensure that the Niger Delta region feels the impact of the wealth it generates for the country if elected President. He said the era in wh...
A Nigerian X user has apologised for using artificial intelligence to create and circulate a fake image claiming an itel Power Tank had exploded. Read More: https://punchng.com/lady-apologises-for-ai-generated-itel-power-tank-explosion-image/...
With the 2027 tournament to be hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, the Super Eagles are expected to qualify, but the structure of Group L leaves little room for complacency The post Nigeria vs Madagascar Preview: Super Eagles begin race to AFCON 2027 in Uyo appeared first on Pr...
UK-Backed Programme Unveils Fundraising Toolkit, Mobilises $630m Investment, Creates 21,400 Jobs in Nigeria Techeconomy
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The TCN has announced a 20-minute power outage on Saturday in parts of Suleja and environs for its annual preventive maintenance programme. Read More: https://punchng.com/abuja-residents-to-face-20-minute-power-outage-saturday/...
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has called on Nigerians in the diaspora to support the country’s education reforms through research and techno Read More: https://punchng.com/alausa-urges-diaspora-nigerians-to-support-education-reforms/...
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle says pressure is an integral part of his job as Nigeria prepare to begin their qualification campaign, insisting that his team must remain focused ahead of their opening game. Nigeria are set to begin their campaign at home against Madagascar ,...
LASPA begins parking Sensitisation in Ikorodu West Business News Nigeria
Nigeria’s government is in advanced talks with German manufacturers to attract investment and technology transfer for its steel and metallurgical industrie Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-germany-deepen-talks-on-steel-technology-transfer/...
From helping graduates build livelihoods to making payments easier for major businesses, OPay’s eight-year journey is reflected in the everyday stories of Nigerians who rely on its solutions. At a busy market in Sokoto, a customer walks up to an agent, makes a transfer and waits ...
Nigerians on social media have reacted after a 2008 Toyota Avalon was reportedly used to pick up Super Eagles players from the airport ahead of their 2026 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying clash against Madagascar in Uyo. The vehicle attracted attention after images and vi...
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has said the presidential candidates of the African democratic Congress, ADC, and Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi are free to campaign in his state. Otti spoke in an interview with Arise Television aired on Friday. S...
The APC argued that the Constitution assigns the establishment, maintenance and regulation of motor parks to local government councils The post APC, Osun Assembly clash over proposed park management system appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Grappling Athletes Development Initiative Outlines Plans For African Seminar/Workshop In Lagos Sports247 Nigeria
Super Eagles captain, Wilfred Ndidi, has cautioned that Nigeria must prevent a sluggish opening when commencing their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Madagascar in Uyo on Friday. During the pre-match press conference held on Thursday, Ndidi reflected upon N...
There has been a face-off between the NDC leadership and the OK Movement over the setting up of its presidential campaign council for the 2027 election. The post Peter Obi speaks on creation of campaign council by OK Movement appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Lagos State recorded the highest Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) among Nigerian states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in 2025, generating N1.77 trillion, This is according to newly released revenue figures by the National Bureau of Statistics on Thursday. The NBS repo...
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has backed the removal of fuel subsidy, saying those calling for its return do not mean well for the country. Read More: https://punchng.com/otti-backs-fuel-subsidy-removal-says-return-would-hurt-nigeria/...
NIPCO Gas Ltd. has announced plans to develop a Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) project in Nigeria, with an estimated investment of over $3bn. Read More: https://punchng.com/nipco-plans-3bn-flng-project-in-nigeria/...
Just like in Nigeria, where the Blue Silks rank of Senior Council of Nigeria, SCN, has been introduced as an alternative to the Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, title, the rank of Senior Counsel is being introduced for non-litigation lawyers in Hong Kong. The Blue Silks SCN is co...
The NDC candidate stressed that rather than attack opposition politicians, he would work with them and even support them. The post Anyone who rigs election under me as president will be jailed – Peter Obi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has arrived in camp in Uyo ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 AFCON qualifying clash against Madagascar. Read More: https://punchng.com/okoye-arrives-super-eagles-camp-ahead-of-madagascar-clash/...
Legend Extra Stout is set to bring its signature celebration of boldness and originality to TRACE Live as Nigeria’s Afro-dancehall king Patoranking headlines the concert at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Friday, September 25. Themed “God Over Everything”, the concert w...
Lagos State Police have sealed a factory producing adulterated alcoholic drinks in Badagry and arrested a 48-year-old man, Anaebo Hilary. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-seal-fake-alcohol-factory-arrest-48-year-old-in-lagos/...
Both actors belong to almost the same generation of actors who grew their careers from stage to television and are respected veterans in the industry The post “Something must kill a man” – Pete Edochie mourns Olu Jacobs, praises Joke Silva for six-year care appeared first on Prem...
There high investor interest in the major oil and gas stocks on the Nigerian stock market—Seplat Energy PLC (SEPLAT) and Aradel Holdings PLC (SPIRIT)—driven by surging crude oil prices, strong earnings, and favorable macroeconomic developments. The post Seplat, Aradel Energy Fuel...
Ardova-led consortium to acquire 100% stake in Powergas, Africa’s largest CNG producer Business News Nigeria
Nigeria’s subnational governments generated a combined N5.15 trillion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in 2025, representing a 40.93% increase from the N3.65 trillion recorded in 2024. The post Lagos, Rivers, Enugu lead as Nigeria’s IGR to N5.15 trillion in 2025 appeared fir...
A Former Super Eagles captain, Segun Odegbami, has urged the Federal Government to harness the enormous economic potential of sports and transform the sector into a major contributor to Nigeria’s Orange Economy. Odegbami made the call on Thursday, while delivering a lecture...
Former PDP and ADC supporters in Ogun State have formed an alliance to mobilise 100,000 votes for President Tinubu’s re-election and Senator Adeola’s (Yayi Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-pdp-adc-supporters-target-100000-votes-for-tinubu-yayi/...
CANEX WKND 2026 brings Global Africa’s creative economy to Lagos this November Pulse Ghana
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In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan; former Nigerian Bar Association President, Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN) and political economist, Prof. Patrick Utomi, warning that...
The Nigerian Army has warned students in Yobe State about the dangers of drug abuse, linking it to national security threats during an awareness campaign. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-warns-yobe-students-against-drug-abuse/...
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has vowed that under his administration, anyone who rigs election will go to jail. Obi made this vow on Thursday while fielding questions in an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time, noting that the pun...
Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, has rejected his inclusion in the policy team of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 presidential campaign. Moghalu, in a statement, said he was surprised to see his name on the list, ins...
Nigerians can now manage more of their everyday financial activities from a single app, following the launch of the new Remita App at Nigeria Fintech Week 2026 in Lagos on Tuesday. The new app brings multiple bank accounts, payments and personal money-management tools together in...
The presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has vowed to jail anyone who rigs an election under his administration, saying the punishment would apply even if only one vote was manipulated. Obi made the declaration during an interview with ARIS...
Nigerian Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has vowed to jail anyone found rigging an election under his administration, even for one v Read More: https://punchng.com/anyone-who-rigs-election-under-me-will-go-to-jail-obi/...
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