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Air Peace: Passenger reacts to 25 percent discount compensation for Lagos-Enugu flight delay
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Lagos generated more IGR than 22 states combined in 2025 — NBS
Lagos State generated N1.77tn in Internally Generated Revenue in 2025, more than the combined N909.35bn generated by 22 other states, says the NBS. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-generated-more-igr-than-22-states-combined-in-2025-nbs/...
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FULL LIST: Lagos leads 2025 state revenue table with N1.77tn; Rivers, Enugu follow
Lagos State leads the 2025 state revenue table with N1.77tn IGR, followed by Rivers and Enugu, according to a new report by the National Bureau of Statisti Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-lagos-leads-2025-state-revenue-table-with-n1-77tn-rivers-enugu-follow/...
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2027: Obi not better than me — Umahi
… Insists it’s not yet Igbo turn to be president By Olayinka Ajayi BENIN CITY — Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has dismissed suggestions that he is not on the same level as the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, insisting there is no area ...
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36 states, FCT generate N5.15tn IGR in 2025 – NBS
The figure represents a 40.93 per cent increase from the previous year, with Lagos accounting for more than a third of the combined revenue. The post 36 states, FCT generate N5.15tn IGR in 2025 – NBS appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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States, FCT IGR rises 41% to N5.15tn
By Elizabeth Adegbesan LAGOS — Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, of Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, rose by 40.93 per cent year-on-year to N5.15 trillion in 2025 from N3.65 trillion in 2024. The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, disclosed this in it...
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Nigerians to be affected as US changes green-card rules for foreign workers’ children
The United States has broadened the circumstances under which children born on American soil to certain foreign government employees can obtain lawful permanent residence. Under a new interim final rule issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), eligible children can re...
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Lagos Launches Nigeria’s First Gender-Based Violence Prevention Policy, Sets New Benchmark
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Terrorism, kidnapping choke trade lifeline linking Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon
Insecurity is crippling economies on the Cameroon-Chad trade corridor The post Terrorism, kidnapping choke trade lifeline linking Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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UK-supported programme mobilises $630m+ investment, creates 21,400 jobs in Nigeria
UK-supported programme mobilises $630m+ investment, creates 21,400 jobs in Nigeria consumerconnectng.com
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Minister urges Diaspora Nigerians to drive country’s development
Foreign Affairs Minister, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has urged Nigerians in the Diaspora to use their expertise and investments to advance Nigeria’s developme Read More: https://punchng.com/minister-urges-diaspora-nigerians-to-drive-countrys-development/...
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Sanwo-Olu unveils Lagos GBV prevention policy, urges nationwide action
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Nigeria Is Open for Business Despite Negative Social Media Stories — Shettima
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EFCC Recovers N1.233tn, Secures 10,872 Convictions in 34 Months
EFCC Recovers N1.233tn, Secures 10,872 Convictions in 34 Months Nigeria Info FM
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Court Nullifies Pantami’s PDP Governorship Ticket, Orders Fresh Primary in Gombe
Court Nullifies Pantami’s PDP Governorship Ticket, Orders Fresh Primary in Gombe Nigeria Info FM
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US patients sue Ozempic, Mounjaro makers over vision loss
The development comes as GLP-1 medicines become increasingly available in Nigeria, where a recent PREMIUM TIMES investigation found that the injections were being sold online without prescriptions or evidence of medical supervision. The post US patients sue Ozempic, Mounjaro make...
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Army raids IPOB hideout, recovers weapons, ammunition
Nigerian troops recovered one General Purpose Machine Gun, one G3 rifle and one magazine containing 15 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, among others, in the operation. The post Army raids IPOB hideout, recovers weapons, ammunition appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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ISISPHARMA Officially Launches in Nigeria With New Vision for Dermatology
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EFCC vs Ali Bello: Judge withdraws from N10 billion fraud case over alleged tampering
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja on Thursday recused himself (withdrew) from the alleged N10 billion money laundering trial involving Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo, Ali Bello and Dauda Suleiman, filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commissio...
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Nigeria’s macroeconomic stabilisation yet to translate into industrial comfort — Dele Oye
Nigeria’s macroeconomic indicators have begun to show signs of stabilisation, with stronger GDP growth, moderating inflation, improved manufacturing output and a period of greater exchange-rate stability. The post Nigeria’s macroeconomic stabilisation yet to translate into indust...
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Days after 4,000-influencer proposal, Umahi orders Tinubu’s pictures on Niger Bridge
“The president deserves to be appreciated for …” The post Days after 4,000-influencer proposal, Umahi orders Tinubu’s pictures on Niger Bridge appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Lagos Unveils Plan To Address Apapa, Lekki-Epe Gridlock
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Nigeria at 66: Tinubu took difficult decisions in 2023 – FG
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Thursday, said President Bola Tinubu’s administration made some very difficult decisions that were not politically convenient, upon assumption of office. Idris said Tinubu’s administration chose to confront ...
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14 Brigade, 15 Brigade form fresh synergy to improve security in Abia, Anambra
The 14 Brigade Nigerian Army Ohafia, Abia State and the 15 Brigade, Nigerian Army Awka, Anambra State have have formed a fresh operational synergy to share intelligence, manage border security and tackle security challenges in the states. The renewed collaboration took place on T...
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Six arraigned for alleged rape of minors, illegal abortion
The defendants were arraigned before the court on Wednesday after investigations into their cases, an official said on Thursday. The post Six arraigned for alleged rape of minors, illegal abortion appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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AceRoyal Group launches 1,000-Home Villa Nova Estate in Abijo to address Lagos housing deficit
AceRoyal Group launches 1,000-Home Villa Nova Estate in Abijo to address Lagos housing deficit Business News Nigeria
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Notorious kidnapper linked to victim’s murder arrested after three years in hiding
Police said the suspect, Olisa Oyelu, was arrested on Wednesday by operatives who tracked him for three years whilst he was in hiding. The post Notorious kidnapper linked to victim’s murder arrested after three years in hiding appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Delta Health workers suspend strike, set October 9 deadline
B y Egufe Yafugborhi, Asaba ASABA — Striking allied health professionals in Delta State have suspended their industrial action and returned to work, giving the state government until October 9 to implement agreements reached with the unions. The Nigerian Union of Allied Health Pr...
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Poor infrastructure, weak cold chain threaten artisanal fishing — Oyetola
By Folarin Kehinde ABUJA — Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has identified poor infrastructure, inadequate cold-chain facilities and limited access to modern fishing technology as major challenges threatening the growth of Nigeria’s artisanal fisheries...
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$100,000 alleged fraud — Police arraign three suspects in Abuja
The Nigeria Police Force has arraigned three suspects over an alleged $100,000 fraud before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The suspects, George Ali, Anthony Ali and Simon Ali, were charged with criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust and obtaining by false pretences. The ...
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Illegal mining: NSCDC Mining Marshals begin fresh crackdown in Nasarawa
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC Mining Marshals said they have begun a fresh crackdown on illegal miners in Nasarawa State. The disclosure was made in a statement on Thursday, following a coordinated enforcement and compliance operation led by the Mining Marsh...
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Nigeria, US sign pact to boost $700bn mining investment
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — Nigeria and the United States have signed a framework agreement aimed at deepening American investment in Nigeria’s mining sector and developing the country’s mineral resources, estimated by the Federal Government at about $700 billion. The agreement was ...
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NDLEA uncovers ‘secret’ Nigerian-Mexican meth cartel
The NDLEA described the busting of the secret lab as further proof that Nigeria will not be allowed to become a haven for transnational drug cartels. The post NDLEA uncovers ‘secret’ Nigerian-Mexican meth cartel appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Nigeria, U.S. Sign Framework to Boost Mining Investment, Unlock $700 Billion Mineral Resources
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Miners’ deaths: We won’t shield our personnel, NSCDC assures
‘Why are affected officers still in custody’ By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Professor Ahmed Audi, has assured that the Corps will not shield any of its personnel found culpable in the deaths of some miners and ot...
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Politicians now rely on courts, not voters, to win elections — Ex-NBA president
A former NBA president, Afam Osigwe, has accused Nigerian courts of usurping voters’ power, stating politicians now rely on tribunals to win elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/politicians-rely-on-courts-not-voters-to-win-elections-ex-nba-president/...
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Nigeria Tax Administration Order 2026 Cuts Late Tax Payment Interest
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Lagos Rakes In ₦1.77trn As states, FCT Hit Record ₦5.15trn IGR -
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Sanwo-Olu Sells Lagos Climate Agenda To Global Investors At UN
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37 NSCDC custody deaths: Committee of inquiry begins investigation
The Independent Committee of Inquiry into the reported deaths of 37 persons in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has commenced sittings. The sitting followed its inauguration by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Professor Isa Hayat...
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Peter Obi Not Better Than Me, It’s Not Yet Igbo Turn To Be President — Umahi
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has dismissed suggestions that he is not on the same level as the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi. Speaking on Thursday in Benin City at the ‘Operation Rescue Benin-Asaba Road’ event, Umahi ...
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37 Miners: Independent Comm’ttee In NSCDC Custodial Deaths Commences Sitting
The Independent Committee of Inquiry into the reported deaths of 37 persons in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has commenced sittings, following its inauguration by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. This was disclosed in a state...
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Tax defaulters to pay market-linked interest rates under new FG order
Taxpayers who fail to meet their payment deadlines will pay interest linked to prevailing market rates from October 1, 2026, under a new order issued by the Federal Government. The post Tax defaulters to pay market-linked interest rates under new FG order appeared first on Nairam...
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Mixta Africa Delivers on Its Promise as 27 Ibudo Wura Homeowners Receive Their Keys
Mixta Africa, one of West Africa’s leading real estate developers, has handed over the keys to 27 homeowners at Ibudo Wura, its affordable housing community along the Lekki-Epe Expressway. The latest handover brings the number of completed homes at Ibudo Wura across Phases 1 and ...
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Behind closed doors: The hidden fear of being gay in Nigeria
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Why US-Nigeria mining deal was cancelled – US firm
A Washington-based lobbying and advisory firm working for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has alleged that the proposed US-Nigeria mining deal is linked to President Bola Tinubu’s reported efforts to secure a meeting with US President Donald Trump. This was disclosed by the...
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How Nigeria’s LNG project led Billionaire Bayo Ogunlesi from Law to Banking
Nigerian-born investment banker and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) founder Bayo Ogunlesi has explained how an unexpected assignment linked to Nigeria led him to leave a legal career at Cravath, Swaine & Moore for investment banking. The post How Nigeria’s LNG project led Bi...
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CREDICORP partners with FG to empower youths with CNG tricycles
The Federal Government, in partnership with CREDICORP, has begun distributing CNG-powered tricycles to Nigerian youths at discounted loan repayment rates. Read More: https://punchng.com/credicorp-partners-with-fg-to-empower-youths-with-cng-tricycles/...
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EFCC records N1.23 trillion recoveries, 10,872 convictions in 34 months
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recorded N1.23 trillion in recoveries and secured 10,872 convictions in the first 34 months of Ola Olukoyede’s tenure as chairman. The post EFCC records N1.23 trillion recoveries, 10,872 convictions in 34 months appeared first o...
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4Breath4Life To Empower 10,000 Healthcare Providers As Heroes Award Holds In Lagos Oct 3
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Crude supply to Nigerian refineries rises 17% in August — NMDPRA
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja ABUJA — Crude oil receipts by Nigerian domestic refineries increased by 17 per cent in August 2026, rising to 683,000 barrels per day (b/d) from 585,000 b/d recorded in July, according to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority...
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Nigeria, US agree to increase mining investment
Nigeria and the United States have agreed to “deepen American investment” in the mining sector of Africa’s most populous country, Nigeria’s minerals ministry said Thursday. The accord comes as US President Donald Trump has slashed foreign aid and instead prioritised investment de...
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Nigerian father of two shot dead in South Africa
The Nigerian Union in South Africa (NUSA) has decried the alleged killing of a 40-year-old Nigerian, Olatunde Olaleye, in Pretoria, South Africa. Olaleye, an indigene of Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State, was reportedly shot dead on September 21 while working at Spanata Bar and Grills in ...
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TCN steps up repair of collapsed Kebbi power tower
The Transmission Company of Nigeria is intensifying repairs on a collapsed 330kV power tower in Kebbi State that disrupted electricity to Kebbi and Sokoto. Read More: https://punchng.com/tcn-steps-up-repair-of-collapsed-kebbi-power-tower/...
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NFF to celebrate Simon’s 100th appearance for Super Eagles
Moses Simon will be honoured by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, if he win his 100th Super Eagles cap against Madagascar in Friday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match, DAILY POST reports. Simon made his debut for the Super Eagles in an international friendly agains...
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N1m monthly salary not enough for kidney dialysis – TG Omori
Nigerian music video director, ThankGod Omori, popularly known as TG Omori, has opened up about the financial burden of treating kidney failure, saying even a monthly salary of N1 million may not be enough to sustain dialysis. Omori spoke during an interview on the Afropolitan po...
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Carpenters doing jobs of tailors in Nigeria – Dino Melaye blows hot
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dino Melaye, has criticised the practice of Nigerian government of appointing people to ministerial positions that do not align with their professional expertise. Speaking during an appearance on the KAA Truths podcast, Melaye ...
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FG Issues New Tax Order To Reduce Interest Rate For Late Payment
The Federal Government has issued the Nigeria Tax Administration Order 2026 to reduce the interest rate for late payment of tax. Signed by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, according to a statement by the Federal Ministry of Finance,...
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2027: Lagos LP challenges INEC over ‘strange’ guber candidate name
The Lagos State chapter of the Labour Party, LP, has disputed the governorship candidate listed for the party by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, ahead of the 2027 election, insisting that Comrade Lanre Adeleke emerged from its primary election held on May 30,...
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2027: Protect ballot, keep democracy alive — Eze Anaba tells Editors
…Tells editors to remain above board, serve public good ENUGU — President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, and Editor of Vanguard, Eze Anaba, has urged editors to protect the credibility of the ballot and help keep Nigeria’s democracy alive as the country approaches the 202...
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