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Nigeria: Over $7 billion projected to ease congestion at Lagos ports
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Ogun, DP World sign $7bn port investment deal
The Ogun State Government and DP World have signed a deal for a $7bn investment to develop the Gateway Deep Sea Port and a special economic zone. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-dp-world-sign-7bn-port-investment-deal/...
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TCN steps up repairs on Kainji-Birnin Kebbi line
The Transmission Company of Nigeria is intensifying repairs on the 330kV Kainji-Birnin Kebbi line after a tower collapsed in Yauri, Kebbi State. Read More: https://punchng.com/tcn-steps-up-repairs-on-kainji-birnin-kebbi-line/...
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Benue CMD arrested, not abducted — PPRO
The Benue State Police Command has clarified that Dr Jonah Ogbaji, a hospital CMD in Makurdi, was arrested by a squad from Abuja, not abducted as rumoured. Read More: https://punchng.com/benue-cmd-arrested-not-abducted-ppro/...
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FG cuts margin on interest for late taxes
The Federal Government has reduced the interest margin on late tax payments, linking the new rate to the CBN’s Monetary Policy Rate plus one percent. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-cuts-margin-on-interest-for-late-taxes/...
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Dangote supplied more petrol than importers in August – Report
The Dangote Refinery supplied more petrol to the Nigerian market than all importers combined in August, according to a new report from the NMDPRA. Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-supplied-more-petrol-than-importers-in-august-report/...
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Ruto to visit Dangote refinery ahead of Kenya project
Kenyan President William Ruto is set to visit the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos ahead of the groundbreaking for a new 700,000bpd refinery in Kenya. Read More: https://punchng.com/ruto-to-visit-dangote-refinery-ahead-of-kenya-project/...
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DisCos collected N205bn revenue in July – NERC
Nigerian Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) generated N205.53bn in revenue in July 2026, a 7.12% increase from June, a new NERC report reveals. Read More: https://punchng.com/discos-collected-n205bn-revenue-in-july-nerc/...
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NDLEA arraigns two suspected Nigerian-Mexican drug kingpins
The NDLEA has arraigned two suspected Nigerian-Mexican drug kingpins for operating a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in Enugu State. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-arraigns-two-suspected-nigerian-mexican-drug-kingpins/...
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Court of Appeal overturns N10m rights ruling against Fidelity Bank
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned an FCT High Court ruling that awarded N10m against Fidelity Bank in a fundamental rights case involving the EFC Read More: https://punchng.com/court-of-appeal-overturns-n10m-rights-ruling-against-fidelity-bank/...
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Truck crushes motorcyclist to death in Lagos
A tipper truck has crushed a yet-to-be-identified motorcyclist to death at Ilasa Bus Stop, inward Mile 2 in Lagos State, LASEMA has confirmed. Read More: https://punchng.com/truck-crushes-motorcyclist-to-death-in-lagos-3/...
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Police arraign three suspects over $100,000 fraud
The Nigeria Police Force has arraigned three suspects before a Federal High Court in Abuja over their alleged involvement in a $100,000 fraud from 2009. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arraign-three-suspects-over-100000-fraud/...
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Nigeria’s trauma burden calls for coordinated care — Orthopaedic surgeons
By Chioma Obinna Experts in orthopaedic and trauma care have called for a fundamental shift in Nigeria’s approach to treating patients with traumatic and musculoskeletal injuries, warning that successful surgery alone does not necessarily translate into recovery or restoration of...
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Stakeholders gather in Lagos to reinvent practical teaching of agriculture
Stakeholders gather in Lagos to reinvent practical teaching of agriculture The Sun Nigeria
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Armed Forces launch online discount shop
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Armed Forces of Nigeria on Thursday launched an online discount shop designed to provide serving and retired personnel, veterans and their families with access to essential goods at preferential prices. The digital welfare initiative was launched a...
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Obi vows to make political leaders seek treatment in Nigeria
By Ochuko Akuopha ASABA — Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 general election, Peter Obi, has vowed to ensure political office holders seek medical treatment in Nigeria if elected President. Obi also promised to spend his holidays in Niger...
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Mambilla: IMPI seeks review of $500,000 transaction
Group urges authorities to examine financial records cited in ICC arbitration By Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — The Independent Media and Policy Initiative, IMPI, has called for further examination of a $500,000 transaction referenced in the International Chamber of Commerce, ICC, ...
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Nigeria seeks global partnerships to tackle security threats
By Kingsley Omonobi NEW YORK — Nigeria has called for stronger international partnerships and a whole-of-society approach to tackling its evolving security challenges and those of the wider Sahel region. The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), made the cal...
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Complaints: Lagos orders CWAY to improve water packaging, storage
Complaints: Lagos orders CWAY to improve water packaging, storage Punch Newspapers
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2027: APC chieftain demands inclusion of diaspora in Yayi’s campaign council
An APC chieftain in Poland, Adekunle Ayoola, has urged Ogun governorship hopeful, Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi), to create a diaspora directorate in his ca Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-apc-chieftain-demands-inclusion-of-diaspora-in-yayis-campaign-council/...
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Conflict-Sensitive Reporting: Olorunyomi warns journalists against misnaming, wrong use of language
Mr Olorunyomi encouraged journalists to report conflict with utmost sensitivity. The post Conflict-Sensitive Reporting: Olorunyomi warns journalists against misnaming, wrong use of language appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Full Text: Tinubu’s address at the 81st UN General Assembly (UNGA81)
H.E. BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AS DELIVERED BY H.E. KASHIM SHETTIMA, GCON, VICE PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AT THE GENERAL DEBATE...
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81st UNGA: Inside Nigeria’s High-Stakes Dealmaking In New York
Nigeria arrived at the 81st United Nations General Assembly with an agenda that reaches beyond the familiar language of diplomatic representation. In New York, the country is pressing for a greater African voice in the institutions that shape global decisions, while simultaneousl...
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Obi challenges Anambra debt figures, says $150m was left behind
Former governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has rejected claims that he left the state with $123 million in debt, saying he handed over a financially strong government with more than $150 million in funds. Obi m...
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2027: Moghalu rejects Atiku campaign appointment
A former CBN Deputy Governor, Kingsley Moghalu, has rejected his appointment to Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 campaign policy team, stating he was not consulted. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-moghalu-rejects-atiku-campaign-appointment/...
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2027: El-Rufai, Akobundu, Oyegun, others to lead Atiku’s campaign
Atiku has contested Nigeria’s presidential elections multiple times, beginning with the 2007 general election, after serving as vice-president from 1999 to 2007 under President Olusegun Obasanjo. The post 2027: El-Rufai, Akobundu, Oyegun, others to lead Atiku’s campaign appeared ...
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Naira exchange rate today, September 24, 2026: Naira extends depreciation against USD
The Naira extended its depreciation against the US dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Thursday. Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN data showed that the Naira further weakened to N1,328.67 against the dollar on Thursday, from N1,328.50 on Wednesday. This means that, on a ...
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Residents storm Ogun Governor’s Office, protest barefoot over bad roads, others
Residents from several Ogun communities have protested barefoot at the Governor’s Office over bad roads, multiple taxation, and government neglect. Read More: https://punchng.com/residents-storm-ogun-governors-office-protest-barefoot-over-bad-roads-others/...
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Seven Things Nigeria Pushed For At 81st UNGA
UN Security Council reform: Nigeria demanded, in line with the Ezulwini Consensus and Sirte Declaration, at least two permanent seats for Africa with full privileges, including veto rights for as long as the veto exists, and five non-permanent seats in total. It called for a retu...
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Air Peace offers discount to Lagos–Enugu flight passengers after delay — Premium Times Nigeria
Air Peace offers discount to Lagos–Enugu flight passengers after delay — Premium Times Nigeria UA.NEWS
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2027: APC attacks Atiku over corruption allegations, urges Nigerians to reject his presidential bid
"From the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project and the Siemens bribery scandal to the William Jefferson case, the PTDF funds controversy, and the US Senate investigation into suspicious financial transactions, Atiku’s name is engraved ingloriously on files and dossiers of onshore...
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N157tr goods, services moved by road yearly— FG
N157tr goods, services moved by road yearly— FG The Guardian Nigeria News
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Peter Obi agrees with Dickson, condemns OK Movement’s Presidential Campaign Council
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Party (NDC), Peter Obi, has backed the position of the party’s national leader, Senator Seriake Dickson, that support groups should not assume the party’s functions, rejecting the presidential campaign council recently constitu...
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States’ IGR surges 41% to N5.15trn as Lagos Accounts for N1.77trn
States’ IGR surges 41% to N5.15trn as Lagos Accounts for N1.77trn The Guardian Nigeria News
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Air Peace offers 25 per cent ticket discount to passengers over aborted Lagos-Enugu flight
Air Peace offers 25 per cent ticket discount to passengers over aborted Lagos-Enugu flight Premium Times Nigeria
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Tinubu pledges support as Ogun signs port agreement in Paris
The president spoke in Paris, France, at the signing of Memoranda of Understanding between the Ogun State Government and DP World. The post Tinubu pledges support as Ogun signs port agreement in Paris appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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‘I’m not sure I’ll be alive by 2027 election’ – Peter Obi
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has expressed concern about his safety ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying he is not certain he will be alive by the time of the election. Obi made the statement during an interview on Arise T...
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81st UNGA: We Must Exchange Intelligence, Interrupt Violence Financing, Prevent Weapons From Crossing Borders – Tinubu
Nigeria has called for stronger international cooperation in tackling terrorism and other transnational security threats, urging countries to share intelligence, disrupt the financing of violence and prevent illegal weapons from crossing borders. President Bola Tinubu made the ca...
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Houses destroyed as floods wreak havoc in Ebonyi community
PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the flooding began on Tuesday after heavy rainfall, which caused a river near the community to overflow its banks. The post Houses destroyed as floods wreak havoc in Ebonyi community appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Open up land access to tackle housing deficit, valuers urge FG
Estate surveyors and valuers have urged the Federal Government to improve land access and expand infrastructure to address Nigeria’s housing deficit of ove Read More: https://punchng.com/open-up-land-access-to-tackle-housing-deficit-valuers-urge-fg/...
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Workers can’t survive on N70,000 minimum wage – Tinubu’s Minister, Keyamo
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, says Nigerian workers can no longer survive on the N70,000 national minimum wage with the current economic pressures. Keyamo said this at the 2026 National Pre-Retirement Summit organised by XEM Consultants Limite...
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“The day I left office, Anambra was not owing workers’ – Peter Obi
Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said he left office without the state owing salaries, gratuities or pensions, or any contractor who had completed work that had been verified by the government. Obi m...
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Adebutu decries neglect of Ogun border communities, promises development commission
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate in Ogun State, Oladipupo Adebutu, has promised to create a Border Communities Development Commission to address years of neglect in Ogun West if elected governor in 2027. Adebutu made the promise in Ipokia during the flag-...
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Africa Magic to air documentary celebrating Olu Jacobs’ legacy
By Ayo Onikoyi Africa Magic Showcase will air a documentary celebrating the life and career of veteran actor, Sir Olu Jacobs, following his death on September 16, 2026. Titled “Doyen of Nollywood: Celebrating Olu Jacobs”, the documentary is a tribute to one of Nigeria’s most resp...
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Immigration honours four retiring senior officers
The Nigeria Immigration Service has honoured four retiring senior officers for their 35 years of meritorious service at a valedictory session in Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/immigration-honours-four-retiring-senior-officers/...
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Tinubu to UN: We can’t rule 2026 world with 1945 distribution of power
The president warns that Africa can't continue to fill UN agenda without permanent membership at the Security Council. The post Tinubu to UN: We can’t rule 2026 world with 1945 distribution of power appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Navy declares Delta man wanted over alleged crude oil theft, extortion
The Nigerian Navy has declared Joseph Edesemi Boson wanted over alleged involvement in crude oil theft and extortion activities. The Navy, in a notice signed by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, said Boson is an indigene of Edegbene in Burutu Loc...
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We are enjoying in Nigeria, fuel is N3,000 in England – Gov Okpebholo
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has said that Nigerians are enjoying in its current price of fuel. Speaking at the ‘Operation Rescue Benin-Asaba Road’ eventon Thursday, Okpebholo said a litre of fuel in England is N3,000. According to him, the cost of Nigerian fuel is relat...
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AFCON qualifier: Chelle provides injury update on Osimhen, two others
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has provided an update on three players ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 AFCON qualifier against Madagascar on Friday. Speaking to the media on Thursday evening, Chelle said Victor Osimhen, Alhassan Yusuf and Dele-Bashiru would miss the match due to injuries...
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Lagos unveils GBV policy, calls for stronger national coordination
Lagos unveils GBV policy, calls for stronger national coordination The Nation Newspaper
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Judge recuses self from N10bn money laundering case against Ali Bello
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has recused himself from the ongoing N10 billion money laundering case against Ali Bello, the Chief of Staff (CoS) to Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State, instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). J...
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FCT: ‘She has intimidated herself’ – Wike raises three questions for Senator Ireti Kingibe
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has slammed Ireti Kingibe, the senator representing the FCT, saying the lawmaker is intimidating herself by failing to perform in the capital city. The minister made the statement in Abuja on Thursday, September 24,...
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Peter Obi is a lucky man – David Umahi
Minister of Works David Umahi has described the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, as a lucky man. Umahi, who spoke while addressing supporters during a project supervision exercise on Thursday, denied attacking the former governor of ...
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We’re doing very well here, fuel is N3,000/ltr in UK – Okpebholo
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has backed President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying the economic reforms being implemented by the Federal Government will eventually put Nigeria on a “cruising level”. Okpebholo spoke on Thursday at the “Operation Rescue Benin-Asaba Roa...
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Petrol costs over N3,000/litre in UK, Nigerians are enjoying — Okpebholo
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, says petrol costs over N3,000 per litre in the UK, claiming Nigerians are doing well with the current price. Read More: https://punchng.com/petrol-costs-over-n3000-litre-in-uk-nigerians-are-enjoying-okpebholo/...
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‘I wasn’t consulted’ – Moghalu disowns Atiku campaign policy team
By Omeiza Ajayi Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN, Professor Kingsley Moghalu, has disowned a statement by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar listing his name as a member of a policy team for the 2027 presidential campaign. In a statement on his Facebook...
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Foundation Distributes Over One Thousand Back to School Materials
Foundation Distributes Over One Thousand Back to School Materials radionigerialagos.gov.ng
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Nigerians in Australia praise envoy after 100 days in office
The Nigerian Association in New South Wales has commended Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Australia, Femi Pedro, for his positive impact in his first 100 da Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-in-australia-praise-envoy-after-100-days-in-office/...
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Foundation Donates Back-to-school Materials To Pupils In Lagos
Foundation Donates Back-to-school Materials To Pupils In Lagos News Agency of Nigeria
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81st UNGA: ‘UN Reforms Must Begin With Reconstitution Of Security Council,’ Again Nigeria Calls For African Representation
Nigeria has reiterated its call for permanent representation on the Security Council of the United Nations. President Bola Tinubu made the call on Thursday while addressing delegates at the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, United States. Tinubu, who was represented by Vice P...
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