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United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc says it has secured a favourable judgment at the Federal High Court in Lagos in its long-running dispute with Stallion Group and the Vaswani brothers over an alleged N156 billion debt. The post UBA wins judgment against Stallion Group, Vaswani bro...
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United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc says it has secured a favourable judgment at the Federal High Court in Lagos in its long-running dispute with Stallion Group and the Vaswani brothers over an alleged N156 billion debt. The post UBA claims court victory in N156 billion debt dispute...
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Recently the northern part of Nigeria has become a stage for a series of cruel jihadist attacks. On October 10th and 11th, terrorists’ groups committed several assaults in the north of the country. According to sources, the combatants of the Lakurawa group massacred 11 persons, i...
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By Godwin Oritse The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Cross River/Calabar Free Trade Zone/Akwa Ibom Area Command, has intensified efforts to combat smuggling, strengthen border and maritime security, and facilitate legitimate trade through closer collaboration with security agencie...
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Onafriq said the decision affects only its agent banking business in Nigeria and does not represent an exit from the Nigerian market. The post Fintech firm Onafriq to close Nigeria agent banking business appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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By John Alechenu, Abuja The Federal Government has reclaimed the Benin-Asaba Road for reconstruction as a dual carriageway following a directive by President Bola Tinubu, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said. Umahi disclosed this in Asaba on Thursday during the reopening ...
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The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has recovered a door that detached from a private jet shortly after take-off from Abuja, as investigators begin examining the incident. The aircraft, a Challenger 604 business jet with registration number T7-SEI, is operated by Trit...
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By Muhammad Inuwa, Dutse The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Jigawa State branch, has raised concerns over the lack of forensic laboratories in the state, saying the gap is undermining efforts to secure convictions in rape and other sexual violence cases. The chairman of the asso...
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By Vincent Ujumadu The Anglican Bishop of Awka, and Metropolitan Archbishop on the Niger, Most Reverend Alexander Ibezim, has been suspended from office and directed not to embark on church activities. The Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Most Rev. Henry. Nd...
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The coming elections should provide Nigerians with the opportunity to examine records, policy choices, consequences, and alternatives. And President Tinubu will have to defend his record before Nigerians, as every incumbent seeking re-election should. His challengers will equally...
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Fintech company Onafriq is shutting down its Baxi agent banking business in Nigeria, citing rising costs, naira depreciation, and growing competition. Read More: https://punchng.com/fintech-company-exits-agent-banking-but-stays-in-nigeria/...
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The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has called on the Federal Government to focus on reducing production costs and increasing productivity. It said further interest rate cuts might not be enough to bring down prices of commodities in Nigeria Speaking on Channels Television&...
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Supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in Kano State on Friday staged a peaceful protest at the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over the omission of the party’s governorship candidate, Aminu Gwarzo, and his running mate, Mustapha Rabiu,...
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The Lagos Waste Management Authority has arrested two men, Sabo Ali and Ahead Adamu, for allegedly dumping faecal waste on a road median in Oshodi. Read More: https://punchng.com/lawma-arrests-two-for-dumping-human-waste-on-lagos-road-median/...
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The African Development Bank has committed $750,000 in grants to support women-led businesses across Nigeria under a three-year programme. Read More: https://punchng.com/afdb-commits-750000-to-support-nigerian-women-entrepreneurs/...
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There was heavy deployment of security personnel around the Ado-Ekiti Pavilion, venue for the second-term inauguration of Gov. Biodun Oyebanji, on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the security personnel, comprising the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Se...
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By Dickson Omobola Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, has commenced an investigation into an occurrence involving a Challenger 604 aircraft, registration T7-SEI, operated by Triton. The aircraft departed Abuja for Lagos at 16:12 UTC. At three nautical miles, passing 3,50...
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Onafriq, a digital payments network that operates across 40 African countries, is winding down Baxi, its Nigerian agent banking business, after five years, following what the company calls a review of its long-term strategy and sustainability. The company said in a statement on F...
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A self confessed Boko Haram member, Abubakar Goni, has been sentenced to 30 years imprisonment by the Federal High Court in Abuja. Goni of Daira village in Gubi Local Government Area of Yobe State, was jailed by Justice Binta Nyako on Friday following his admission that he knowin...
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By Dickson Omobola A CL60 aircraft operated by Triton Aviation has made an emergency landing at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, after its crew reported that a door had opened in flight. The aircraft, with registration number T7-SEI, departed Abuja for the Murtala...
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By John Alechenu, Abuja Civil society groups have scored the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, high on implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA. The Parliamentary Support Network and allied...
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RMB Nigeria Asset Management Limited has been honoured with the Excellence in Investment Management award at the 2026 Banks and Other Financial Institution Read More: https://punchng.com/rmb-nigeria-asset-management-wins-excellence-in-investment-management-at-the-2026-bafi-awards...
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Nasarawa United is determined to secure a continental ticket in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, this season. The Solid Miners narrowly missed out on a top-three finish last season. The Lafia-based club finished sixth, four points adrift of third-placed Shooting Stars. ...
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Metered customers in Nigeria increased from 7,903,819 in July to 8,045,565 in August, the data showed, representing a 1.8 per cent increase. The post Nigeria’s metering rate jumps to 63% as unmetered electricity customers drop to 4.7 million appeared first on Premium Times Nigeri...
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Newly appointed Inter Lagos interim head coach, Olusanjo Olutayo, has vowed to turn around the club’s fortunes following their disappointing start to life in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, DAILY POST reports. Olutayo was appointed on Thursday following the resignation...
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By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has accused President Bola Tinubu of being afraid to face Nigerians, saying his reported decision not to campaign across all 36 states ahead of the 2027 election amounts to conte...
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RMB Nigeria has won the AIHN M&A Deal of the Year award for its advisory role in the US$583 million acquisition of Axxela Limited by BlueCore Gas InfraCo. Read More: https://punchng.com/rmb-nigeria-wins-aihn-ma-deal-of-the-year-for-advisory-role-in-us583-million-axxela-acquisitio...
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The Nigeria Customs Service FOU Zone A has called for stronger collaboration with the police and other agencies to combat smuggling and trans-border crimes Read More: https://punchng.com/customs-police-strengthen-cooperation-against-smuggling/...
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Mytherapist.ng , a Nigerian online therapy platform, is partnering with healthcare financing company MyItura to let users pay for therapy in instalments rather than upfront. The offering is part of a relaunch the company calls Mytherapist.ng 2.0, which also introduces in-person s...
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By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Governorship candidates of the Democratic Leadership Alliance DLA have endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-election in 2027, saying their party has no presidential candidate. This was as they however ruled out defecting to the ruling All Progressives Cong...
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Former federal lawmaker, Ben Murray-Bruce, has challenged the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, 2027 presidential candidate, Donald Duke, for describing the ongoing Lagos-Calabar coastal road project as unbuildable. DAILY POST reports that Duke, a former governor of Cross River Stat...
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By Wasiu Rokibat Lanre Alewilese, a friend and colleague of Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings has disowned a viral fundraising appeal purportedly seeking financial assistance for his wife and children, warning members of the public against donating through unauthorised channel...
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The PTDF has reiterated its commitment to strengthening research and human capital development in Nigerian universities, focusing on renewable energy solut Read More: https://punchng.com/ptdf-vows-to-strengthen-research-development-in-universities/...
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Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has congratulated Dr Mustapha Abdullahi on his election as the new president of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF). Read More: https://punchng.com/ododo-congratulates-abdullahi-on-election-as-nbbf-president/...
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The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Friday announced that it has embraced solidarity with the Hausa and other northern ethnic nationalities. The declaration followed the solidarity extended to the pro-Biafra group by the northern youths and the Northern Nigeria Rescue Movem...
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By John Alechenu Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has vowed to overhaul Nigeria’s criminal justice system if elected in 2027. Adebayo said the system as presently run helps rich criminals and corrupt public officials escape justi...
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Nigerian gospel singer and pastor, Nathaniel Bassey, has reacted to the death of music minister, Toluwanisings. DAILY POST reports that Toluwanisings slumped and died on Wednesday after being rejected by eight hospitals. Following reports on the circumstances surrounding his deat...
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1. Nigeria’s inflation falls to 14.63%, but food prices remain elevated Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined to 14.63% in September, down from 15.39% in August, according to figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Thursday, October 15. The annua...
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The naira has been stable against the British pound this month. The post Naira maintains N1,765/£1 band against British Pound amid increased FX supply appeared first on Nairametrics ....
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The camp of the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Adewole Adebayo, has urged Nigerians to scrutinise those aspiring to lead the country ahead of the 2027 general election while faulting President Bola Tinubu over reports that he will be absent from the c...
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The Nigerian Army’s 1 Division in Kaduna has honoured three departing senior officers for their professionalism, loyalty, and contributions to the service. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-army-honours-departing-senior-officers/...
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Mr Imasuen revisited the encounters ahead of the November cinema release of Issakaba Returns, more than two decades after the original film. The post How Bakassi Boys arrested ‘Issakaba’ distributor, accosted Sam Dede — Lancelot Imasuen appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Fintech company, Onafriq, has announced plans to wind down its Baxi agent banking business in Nigeria, citing naira depreciation, rising operating costs and shrinking margins amid intensifying competition in the payment services market. The post Onafriq winds down Baxi agent bank...
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The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has defended the President’s economic record, citing the support of 33 governors and claiming that food prices have dropped and foreign investors are returning to Nigeria. Onanuga made the rem...
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Nigerian gospel singers, Tope Alabi, Yinka Alaseyori, Bidemi Olaoba, Peterson and Ebuka Songs have mourned the death of their colleague, Toluwanisings. DAILY reports that Toluwanisings slumped at his Ibadan residence on Wednesday while about taking his children to school. Accordi...
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The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has urged residents to report illegal waste dumping to curb environmental and public health risks in the state Read More: https://punchng.com/2273837-2/...
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A private jet operated by Triton Aviation narrowly avoided a possible air disaster on Thursday after losing a door shortly after take-off from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja. The crew of the CL60 aircraft, with registration number T7-SEI and flight identifi...
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By Bayo Wahab Former senator Ben Murray-Bruce has faulted Donald Duke over his description of Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri as a “local champion” in the debate over the feasibility of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. Murray-Bruce said Diri was speaking as a statesman who re...
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The backlash followed Davido’s announcement of a three-night Lagos residency, as critics revived his previous remarks against APC supporters in Osun. The post Fans threaten to boycott Davido’s December concerts over Adeleke’s support for Tinubu appeared first on Premium Times Nig...
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Donald Duke says Nigeria spends more on securing crude oil than on production, arguing high security costs and poor infrastructure inflate petrol prices. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-spends-more-on-oil-security-than-production-donald-duke/...
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Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat and his running mate, Damilola James, have visited MFM’s General Overseer, Dr Daniel Olukoya, ahead of the 2027 electi Read More: https://punchng.com/hamzat-james-visit-mfms-olukoya-ahead-of-2027-lagos-gov-election/...
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Social media personality, Gehgeh, has accused VeryDarkMan of treating Davido as an enemy because of his friendship with Burna Boy, questioning why the activist threatened to “wash him down” if he speaks on Nigerian politics again. Geh Geh made the remarks in a video while advisin...
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The workshop, organised under the European Union Support to ECOWAS in Peace, Security and Governance (EPSG) Project, brought together journalists from different media platforms and states, including Lagos, Enugu, Edo and Oyo. The post 2027: Spanish group, Fact Check Nigeria train...
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The Debt Management Office (DMO) rejected approximately 74% of N1.032 trillion total subscriptions, accepting only N269.06 billion - about 26.07% of the bids received at the October 14 auctions of Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTBs). The post DMO rejects 74% of NTB bids, raises one-ye...
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On October 13, CashAfrica announced a partnership with Food Concepts, a quick-service restaurant company, to introduce mobile tap-to-pay across Chicken Republic’s more than 350 outlets, as part of its effort to make the payment method more widely adopted in Nigeria. If you have t...
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Mr Keyamo accused the former vice-president of hypocrisy, citing the liquidation of Nigeria Airways in 2004 and the long delay in settling the entitlements of its former workers. The post Keyamo blames Atiku over Nigeria Airways liquidation, Fani-Kayode disagrees appeared first o...
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Adamawa, Kano and Bauchi recorded the slowest month-on-month increases in food inflation among Nigerian states in September 2026, amid rising food price pressures across the country. This is according to the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, September 2026 Consumer Price Index ...
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Arise Television’s Morning Show anchor, Rufai Oseni, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu lacks the capacity to campaign extensively across Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general election. Oseni dismissed suggestions that Tinubu’s reported decision to campaign in only 12 states was ...
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The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council, ADC-PCC, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu has taken Nigerians for a joke, insisting that he should not seek re-election if he is afraid to face voters across the country. ADC-PCC Director of Media and Publicity,...
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Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has revealed that music is not just passion for her but a therapy. Speaking in a recent interview with EE72 Magazine, Tem shared that writing music helps her to release pain and heals her. The Grammy-winning singer and s...
