The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asked the National Assembly to clarify the constitutional status of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following his prolonged absence from Nigeria. The opposition party questioned whether the constitutional procedure for transferring presidenti...
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By Luminous Jannamike The African Democratic Congress, ADC, on Tuesday questioned who is exercising Nigeria’s presidential powers as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima remain outside the country. The opposition party said Tinubu’s absence had crossed t...
The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, PSN, has advised Nigerians to obtain their medicines from legitimate sources to avoid complications and other health related challenges. PSN also advised Nigerians to avoid self-medication and seek professional assistance before taking drugs...
The Federal Government has proposed new regulations through the NMDPRA to curb monopoly, price fixing, and market abuse in Nigeria’s petroleum sector. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-targets-tougher-rules-to-curb-monopoly-market-abuse-in-petroleum-sector/...
The Nigerian Union in South Africa has demanded a probe into the death of a 34-year-old Nigerian, Christian Nnaemeka, after an alleged attack in Johannesbu Read More: https://punchng.com/34-year-old-nigerian-killed-in-south-africa-nusa-demands-probe/...
Gift Orban is expected to join Turkish Super Lig newcomers, Amedspor on a permanent transfer following his impressive start to life at the club. Orban linked up with Besnik Hasi’s side on loan from Bundesliga outfit Hoffenheim in July. The Nigeria international has so far registe...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s decision to extend his working vacation in Europe, saying he should be in Nigeria addressing the security and economic challenges facing citizens. The party also faulted the President for not attending the ...
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, said the country’s foreign reserves, which have hit $55 billion, are in the best position in 18 years. He made this disclosure while briefing journalists at the end of the apex bank’s 307th Monetary Policy Committee, MPC...
CBN said its previous reforms have improved Nigeria's macroeconomic conditions, and the latest policy reset is intended to strengthen how monetary policy operates without abandoning its focus on inflation. The post Multiple FX windows cost Nigeria 3% of GDP – CBN appeared first o...
The chairman said two rubber-solution dealers had been convicted for exposing about 43 underage children involved in street scavenging to intoxicating substances. The post Drug Abuse: Kano arrests 380 suspects, secures 230 convictions appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
By Luminous Jannamike The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s decision to extend his working vacation in Europe and stay away from the 81st United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, in New York. The party said the President’s absence had come at a diff...
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Northern States and Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Plateau State Government to take urgent steps to end the continued killings and destruction of property in the state. The chairman of...
By John Alechenu ABUJA — Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, cannot win the 2027 presidential election. Umahi stated this on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving a report from the National Associatio...
Justin Welby was received by Governor Caleb Mutfwang and other political and religious leaders in Jos. The post Former Archbishop of Canterbury visits Plateau, meets Mutfwang appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA has revealed details of its meetings with Dangote Refinery, petroleum products marketers and retailers as part of efforts to curb anti-competitive petrol pricing in Nigeria. NMDPRA Chief Executive Office...
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Nigerian Afrobeat musician, Divine Ikubor, professionally known as Rema, has finally broken his silence over his alleged feud with Davido. Rema finally addressed the rumours surrounding his relationship with Davido in a video circulating social media, sighted by DAILY POST. Speak...
Saving money in Nigeria has become easier, but turning those savings into wealth remains harder. Rank, a Nigerian integrated financial services and wealth management platform, wants to close that gap by pooling people’s savings so they can access investments and financial service...
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Northern States and Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has condemned the continued killings and destruction of property in Plateau State, urging the Federal and state governments to take immediate steps to restore pea...
The vice presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said the party would reintroduce fuel subsidy in a different form if it wins the January 2027 presidential election. Kwankwaso stated this in an interview with Arise TV, describing Pres...
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Dagburewe-in-Council has denied allegations that the Dagburewe of Idowa, Oba Sikiru Kayode Okuribido, stalled the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, campaign rally in the community after the party paid N170,000 “protection fee”. Also, the Council said...
The names of 37 suspected illegal miners who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Minna, Niger State, have emerged. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-names-of-37-illegal-miners-who-died-in-nscdc-custody-in-niger-report/...
A former SGF, Babachir Lawal, has joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress, declaring his support for the Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso 2027 ticket. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-babachir-lawal-joins-ndc-three-months-after-adc-exit/...
The Thomson Foundation announced the finalists on Tuesday, following its assessment of "651 stories submitted by 217 journalists from 56 countries." The post PREMIUM TIMES journalist shortlisted for Thomson Foundation Young Journalist of the Year Award appeared first on Premium T...
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, says Nigeria has recorded zero reported piracy incidents in its territorial waters for four consecutive y Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-records-zero-sea-piracy-in-four-years-naval-chief/...
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, is currently in a closed-door meeting with the national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Henry Seriake Dickson. The meeting came some months after he resigned from the African Democratic Congress...
The congress, which will also serve as the union’s general assembly, will hold at the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) headquarters inside the National Stadium, Surulere, The post Nigeria Triathlon Union sets date for elective congress appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The National Assembly has clarified that only one Constitution Alteration Bill has been transmitted to the 36 State Houses of Assembly. The clarification was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday, by the Clerk to the National Assembly, CNA, Kamoru Ogunlana. Ogunlana said the...
The Institute of forensic fraud investigators argued that ICAN cannot offer a “Certification Programme culminating in the award of Certified Forensic Accountant of Nigeria (CFAN).” The post Court set to hear suit on turf battle between ICAN, forensic fraud investigators institute...
The Lagos State official identified the use of potentially carcinogenic Sudan and Azo dyes to alter the colour of palm oil as one of the emerging risks. The post Lagos warns residents against adulterated palm oil appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
By Henry Umoru Three months after dumping the African Democratic Congress, ADC, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, has joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC. Speaking on Tuesday at the residence of the National Leader of the NDC, Sena...
He was initially declared missing on Saturday after his employers lost contact with him. The post South African journalist detained in Djibouti released appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The penalty against Google followed an investigation commenced six years ago after complaints from several European consumer rights organisations. The post Google fined €403m over data violations appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Former Secretary General of the Federation, Babachir Lawal has defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, on Tuesday. His defection followed his meeting today with NDC National Leader Senator Seriake Dickson at the senator’s Abuja residence. Lawal, who resigned from the AD...
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has warned petrol station operators nationwide that persistent or serious cases of under-dispensing could lead to sanctions, including revocation of their licences. The post NMDPRA threatens licence rev...
The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority is tightening enforcement against illegal container imports in Free Trade Zones, warning culpable operators. Read More: https://punchng.com/nepza-orders-crackdown-on-illegal-container-imports-in-free-trade-zones/...
The Federal Government’s decision not to increase electricity tariffs in the immediate term could leave Nigeria’s electricity market facing a persistent revenue shortfall, as DisCos have limited scope to raise collections through higher tariffs while the cost of supplying electri...
Enyimba chairman, Kanu Nwankwo, has appealed for support from the club’s supporters following the team’s poor to the season. The People’s Elephant were stunned 1-0 by newcomers Inter Lagos at Enyimba International Stadium, Aba on Sunday. Enyimba have lost all three league matches...
The president credits King Sunny Ade with inspiring generations of musicians and practitioners in Nigeria’s creative industry. The post Tinubu hails King Sunny Ade at 80, says musician exemplifies excellence, cultural ambassadorship appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The umbrella union said ASUU can not negotiate on behalf of other unions in the state-owned tertiary institutions. The post Ondo tertiary institutions’ umbrella union disowns agreement on wage dispute appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
By Dickson Omobola Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has said the country’s aviation market ranks as the fourth-largest in Africa, with more than 18.8 million domestic and international passengers recorded in 2025. FAAN said the country’s passenger traffic increased by...
The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has acknowledged that many Nigerians are still without reliable electricity supply despite ongoing government efforts. Read More: https://punchng.com/many-nigerians-still-lack-reliable-electricity-supply-power-minister/...
The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has ordered stricter checks on imports into Free Trade Zones to curb illegal importation and other regulatory breaches. The post NEPZA tightens import checks, targets illegal imports in Free Trade Zones appeared first on Naira...
Nigerian content creator turned actor, Kamo State, has broken his silence over the absence of his godmother, Funke Akindele at his movie premiere. DAILY POST reports that Funke Akindele has been facing backlash over her noticeable absence from the premiere of Kamo’s debut cinema ...
The Minister of interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Tuesday, warned the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, and other relevant stakeholders against tampering with material evidence linked to the death of 37 miners in Niger State. Tunji-Ojo warned that any officer or per...
The Oyo State Ministry of Education delegation found that some affected children in Yawota had not returned to school. The post Oyo Abduction: One of attacked school remains closed as new academic session begins state-wide appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has unveiled proposed regulations aimed at curbing monopoly, abuse of market dominance, collusion and other anti-competitive practices in Nigeria’s petroleum midstream and downst...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced its benchmark interest rate from 26.5 per cent to 23 per cent. CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed the decision on Tuesday at the end of the Monetary Policy Committee’s 307th meeting in Abuja. He noted that the committee ex...
Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL), the Nigerian wholly owned subsidiary of Thor Explorations Ltd, has advanced its commitment to sustainable community development with the empowerment of women entrepreneurs and the award of scholarships to students across its host commu...
There is a particular kind of quiet that settles over a shop in Balogun Market when the owner returns from the moneylender. Consider a textile trader who has just closed the best season of her working life. The lace is moving, the Ankara is moving, the customers from Cotonou have...
The New Nigeria Peoples Party has denied joining any coalition or working arrangement with other political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-nnpp-denies-joining-coalition-says-no-deal-with-other-parties/...
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Monday said the federal government would ensure that the kind of tragedy witnessed in the death of miners is never repeated in Nigeria. Tunji-Ojo gave the assurance in Abuja during the the inauguration of a 10-man independent commi...
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has cut its interest rate to 23 per cent from 26.5 per cent. The CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed this during a briefing after the 307th Monetary Policy Committee, MPC meeting on Tuesday. Announcing the rate cut, Cardoso said, “The Commit...
A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed October 26, 2026, to rule on the no-case submission filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-fixes-october-26-to-rule-on-el-rufais-no-case-submission/...
“It emphasised that the recalibration of the corridor does not constitute a change in the current monetary policy stance, but rather an operational reset to enhance the effectiveness of monetary policy and support the transition to an inflation targeting framework," CBN said. The...
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee has cut the benchmark interest rate to 23 per cent from 26.5 per cent, says Governor Olayemi Cardos Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-cbn-cuts-interest-rate-to-23-at-mpc-meeting/...
The region accounts for about one-fifth of global road fatalities despite having only three per cent of the world’s registered vehicles The post WHO, CJID begin development of Africa’s first road safety media guidelines appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The monetary policy committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reset the monetary policy rate (MPR) to 23 per cent. CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, announced the decision on Tuesday at the end of the committee’s 307th meeting in Abuja. Cardoso said, “The Committee de...
By Luminous Jannamik e ABUJA — The Labour Party’s Directorate of Mobilization and Integration, DMI, has opened consultations on possible new political and institutional alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections. The move signals that the mobilisation directorate is keeping it...
Mr Fagbemi said this while reacting to Nigeria’s victory in the International Arbitration instituted by Sunrise Power and Transmission Company Limited (Sunrise) and its principal, Leno Adesanya. The post Nigeria won’t be soft target for predatory litigation, arbitration – Fagbemi...
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