The Nigerian Army College of Logistics and Management has warned Nigerians to disregard a fraudulent online advertisement for a fake international conferen Read More: https://punchng.com/ignore-fake-conference-advertisement-army-college-tells-nigerians/...
The vice president will deliver Nigeria’s statement on Thursday. The post Shettima joins world leaders at UNGA 81 opening appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
A 35-year-old Nigerian national, Olamide Shanu, has pleaded guilty in the United States to conspiracy to commit money laundering linked to international sextortion and romance fraud schemes that targeted about 150 Americans. US prosecutors said Shanu made more than $2.5 million f...
A recap of Nigeria’s top stories: APC leaders weigh options as Wike-govs rift deepens, Dangote cuts petrol prices, and Osun approves state police. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-apc-leaders-weigh-options-as-wike-govs-rift-deepens-dangote-marketers-cut-petrol-prices-...
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has said the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) should explain to Nigerians what is happening with the country’s refineries. Lokpobiri stated this during an interview on Channels Televis...
The General Officer Commanding 3 Division of the Nigerian Army and Commander, Operation Enduring Peace, Major General Maxwell Dangana, has stressed the need for operational-level commanders to strengthen their capacity to respond to emerging security threats through effective pla...
Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami SAN, and his successor, Lateef Fagbemi SAN, have given opposing accounts of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) ruling in Paris, which ruled in favour of Nigeria and rejected about $3.38 billion in claims by Sunri...
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has released a health advisory following the update on the ongoing Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). A statement signed by the Centre’s Director General, Jide Idris,...
Ogun State Police Command has commenced a documentation and verification exercise for all Supernumerary Police, SPY, personnel operating in the state. The exercise, according to the Command, will run from September 23 to October 7, 2026. This was contained in a statement issued o...
A university VC, Prof. Fatiu Arogundade, has urged the FG to make kidney care part of the primary health care programme to tackle the disease burden. Read More: https://punchng.com/make-kidney-care-part-of-phc-programme-vc-urges-fg/...
Nigeria’s power sector recorded a total available generation of 5,403.3 megawatts on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, according to the Daily Load Allocation Table released by the National Control Centre, NCC. According to the report, out of the total generation, 4,379.07MW was succes...
A Nigerian cleric, Kedi Samuel Kenechukwu, is on the run after a mummified body was found buried in a property linked to his church in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-cleric-flees-after-body-found-buried-in-cameroon-church/...
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor LAGOS — Petrol depot prices fell by as much as N24 per litre in Lagos on Tuesday, raising expectations of pump-price cuts as filling stations replenish stocks bought at the lower rates. The reductions, recorded across major markets, came amid a decli...
Mr Zakari died on Tuesday morning at Sauki Hospital, located behind the Plateau State House of Assembly in Jos. The post RFI correspondent, Tasi’u Zakari, dies in Plateau, Al-makura, others mourn appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Pointless Enyimba to face Sporting Lagos in Nigeria’s fifth-round match — Premium Times Nigeria UA.NEWS
“The EFCC is equally committed to transparency and accountability at the sub-national level and would want to see the improved resources flow to the third tier of government translate into improvement in the quality of lives of the grassroots population,” he said. The post EFCC u...
Governor of Niger State, Umaru Bago, has said that the deaths of 37 artisanal miners while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) were unfortunate, noting that the incident had attracted significant local and international attention. Bago revealed ...
Financial and economic experts have described the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) decision to reduce its benchmark interest rate from 26.5% to 23% as a welcome but unexpected move, marking the first major reduction of its kind in nearly two decades. The post Experts say CBN’s sur...
The victory carried added significance for Hoopers, as it provided redemption for last season’s painful championship defeat to the same opponents The post Rivers Hoopers reclaim NPBL crown, secure seventh title, 2027 BAL return appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The faction said Mr Tinubu should have proceeded to the United States for the UNGA after his engagements in Europe, rather than extending his vacation. The post PDP faction criticises Tinubu’s absence at UNGA, extension of vacation abroad appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Nigeria’s edible oil tanker drivers have suspended their planned industrial action, a day before it was scheduled to commence, following interventions by the Federal Government and the Department of State Services (DSS). The post Edible oil tanker drivers suspend planned strike a...
Dangote Refinery and other marketers have cut petrol prices across major depots in Nigeria, following a decline in international crude oil prices. Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-marketers-cut-petrol-prices-as-crude-falls/...
By Matthew Johnson The Enhancing Financial Inclusion and Advancement (EFInA) has released its ninth Access to Financial Services in Nigeria (A2F) Survey, showing that 79% of Nigerian adults use a financial product or service. Formal inclusion reached 73%, exceeding the 70% target...
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has launched a new anti-corruption framework aimed at tackling corruption, unethical practices and strengthening transparency and accountability across the company. The framework, unveiled on Tuesday at the TCN hea...
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Petrol prices fell by as much as N24 per litre at major depots in Lagos on Tuesday, while other markets recorded smaller reductions, raising expectations that filling stations could begin cutting pump prices as they replenish their stocks. The develo...
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has urged Nigerian banks to reduce lending rates following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) 350-basis-point cut in the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), saying the adjustment should translate into lower borrowing costs for bu...
Troops under Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued seven kidnapped people in Katsina State and recovered a large herd of rustled cattle in Sokoto State. The Nigerian Army said troops from Sector 2 of Operation Fansan Yamma carried out the rescue on the Daye–Malumfashi Road in Danmu...
The Nigerian naira is trading at different rates against the United States dollar across the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The latest available data show that the naira strengthened to N1,327.78 per doll...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is preparing to manage potential liquidity pressures arising from increased spending ahead of the 2027 general elections, Governor Olayemi Cardoso has said. The post CBN ready to manage election-related liquidity risks, says Cardoso appeared firs...
Foreign-owned banks dominated Ghana’s secured lending market in the second quarter of 2026, accounting for 71.1% of the GH¢19.86 billion ($1.757 billion) in secured credit registered by banks. The post Foreign-Owned banks dominate Ghana’s secured lending market appeared first on ...
On Tuesday, Rabiu Kwankwaso, the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, said that a Peter Obi-led administration would bring back fuel subsidies in a modified form. Kwankwaso, a former Kano State governor, stated this in an interview with Arise TV on...
Nigerian referee, Kasimu Abdulsalam has been selected to officiate at the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup, DAILY POST reports. Abdulsalam is one of 81 officials selected to officiate at the competition which will take place in Qatar. The young arbiter is one of four centre referees sele...
Discover the significant transformations at the Nigeria Revenue Service under Dr Zacch Adedeji, including dramatic revenue growth and tech-driven reforms. Read More: https://punchng.com/zacch-adedejis-three-year-revenue-revolution-at-nrs-2/...
The Federal Government is working to announce a new national minimum wage to alleviate the economic hardship faced by Nigerian workers. Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Dr Kamil Shoretire, made this disclosure on Tuesday in Abuja at a capacity-build...
Political economist, management expert and public intellectual, Prof. Pat Utomi, has said that there is no messiah coming to save Nigerians, but only the will of the people. Speaking on Arise News on Tuesday, Utomi said that if the opposition collaborates and cooperates on certai...
A member of the Movement for Credible Elections, Prof. Pat Utomi, has said that Nigerians will have no choice but to take over their country if the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, does not allow people to go to polling units with devices that can make elections m...
The Federal High Court in Abuja has recognised Abubakar Bashir as the winner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) primary for the Yola North/Yola South/Girei Federal Constituency of Adamawa State. The court also nullified the nomination of the incumbent lawmaker, Abubakar Bab...
A member of the House of Representatives, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to make the rescue of schoolchildren abducted in Borno State an urgent priority. The lawmaker, who represents Kaduna North Federal Constituency, made the ...
This initiative proposes restricting the veto for permanent members of the Council in cases involving genocide, crimes against humanity and other serious violations of international humanitarian law. The post UK joins call to limit UN Security Council veto appeared first on Premi...
Lagos launches child protection week, targets 1,500 children The Guardian Nigeria News
ISISPHARMA formalises Nigerian market entry with official Lagos launch The Guardian Nigeria News
Nigeria’s electricity crisis is a national emergency constraining growth. The power sector’s privatisation has failed to deliver reliable electricity. Read More: https://punchng.com/ending-nigerias-endless-electricity-challenges/...
PPH, or excessive bleeding after childbirth, is one of the leading causes of maternal deaths worldwide, including in Kaduna and other parts of Nigeria. The post SPECIAL REPORT: In Kaduna, a new intervention is saving women from excessive bleeding after childbirth appeared first o...
Ankara Festival Africa holds inaugural edition in Lagos in 2027 The Guardian Nigeria News
Nigeria’s passenger traffic rose to 18.8 million in 2025, FAAN declares The Guardian Nigeria News
Rivers Hoopers have been crowned champions of the 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League after an unbeaten run in the Final Four playoffs in Port Harcourt. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-hoopers-reclaim-npbl-title/...
Madagascar midfielder Rayan Raveloson says the Barea are not intimidated by the Super Eagles ahead of their 2027 AFCON qualifier in Uyo on Friday. Read More: https://punchng.com/madagascar-not-afraid-of-star-studded-nigeria/...
Brentford defender Michael Kayode says choosing to represent Italy over Nigeria was an easy decision after coming through the Italian youth teams. Read More: https://punchng.com/choosing-italy-over-nigeria-easy-kayode/...
Amedspor president Nahit Eren says Nigerian striker Gift Orban must score three more goals to trigger a mandatory €3m permanent transfer from Hoffenheim. Read More: https://punchng.com/amedspor-chief-sets-goal-target-for-orban/...
Turkish pundit Özden Ayvaz has described Trabzonspor striker Paul Onuachu as a great goalscorer despite admitting the Nigerian is currently out of form. Read More: https://punchng.com/turkish-pundit-rates-onuachu-highly-despite-dip-in-form/...
Rivers Hoopers have been crowned Nigeria Premier Basketball League champions for the seventh time after defeating Gboko City Chiefs 88-76 in Port Harcourt. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-hoopers-back-where-we-belong-odaudu/...
Nigeria men’s volleyball coach Ryan Masajedi says his team must learn from their 3-2 quarter-final defeat to Morocco at the African Nations Championship. Read More: https://punchng.com/vball-nigeria-must-learn-from-morocco-defeat-say-coach/...
Rivers State has topped the medals table at the maiden MOB National Taekwondo and Team Championship held in Lagos, with three gold and one silver medals. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-top-mob-national-taekwondo-team-championship/...
***CBN cuts rate to 23%, says stability achieved ***Rate cut still too high to boost businesses — NCMDLCA By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief, Babajide Komolafe, Peter Egwuatu, Yinka Kolawole, & Efe Onodjae Mixed reactions yesterday trailed the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN’s cut on ...
Sierra Leone defeated Ghana by six wickets in the NCF Quadrangular T20 Series in Lagos, chasing down a target of 85 runs with 11 balls to spare. Read More: https://punchng.com/sierra-leone-beat-ghana-in-ncf-quadrangular-t20-tourney/...
Nigeria’s men’s and women’s teams seek to bounce back from defeats as they face Libya and Suriname respectively in Round 7 of the Chess Olympiad. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-seek-bounce-back-at-chess-olympiad/...
A man identified as Tosin, who travelled from Ondo State for a party in Ikorodu, Lagos, has been killed by suspected robbers who dumped his body in a river Read More: https://punchng.com/robbers-kill-lagos-party-guest-dump-body-in-river/...
Business owners in Arepo, Ogun State, lament declining patronage as the deplorable condition of Pipeline Road drives customers away due to dust and floodin Read More: https://punchng.com/bad-roads-drive-customers-away-from-ogun-businesses/...
The Owners of Private Schools Association of Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to halt the ongoing university admission process until all O’Leve Read More: https://punchng.com/why-fg-must-stop-ongoing-varsity-admission-school-proprietors/...
A Nigerian, Rapheal Oludemilade Adebowale, previously convicted of larceny and money laundering, has been arrested in Massachusetts by US immigration. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-convicted-of-larceny-money-laundering-arrested-in-us/...
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