The NSCDC has raided an illegal factory producing adulterated fruit juice in Badagry, Lagos State, arresting two women and recovering fake products. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-nscdc-busts-illegal-fruit-juice-factory-in-lagos-arrests-two/...
Former AGF Abubakar Malami has rejected findings of a corrupt arrangement in the $2.7B Mambilla power project arbitration, welcoming Nigeria’s victory. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-agf-malami-rejects-bribery-findings-in-2-7b-mambilla-arbitration/...
A United States lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C., has accused Nigerian High Commissioner to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, of threatening to kidnap and physically harm its principal, Dr Karl Von Batten, over his amplification of the drug case involving President Bol...
The UN today is an assembly of divided interests. It is therefore instructive that Nigerian vice president, Senator Shettima, who is leading the Nigerian delegation this year, as he did in the last two sessions – 79th and 80th – has said that Nigeria’s focus will be guided by its...
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has commenced the disbursement of ₦1.5 billion in humanitarian support to 1,571 households affected by violent attacks across five Local Government Areas of the state. The intervention comprises ₦1 billion donated by the First Lady of Niger...
Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group, has dismissed accusations that he is running a monopoly in Nigeria's oil refining sector, insisting that the opportunity to invest was available to everyone, including foreign investors. The post Dangote dismisses monopoly claims, says re...
Air Peace passengers were left stranded after the airline failed to notify them of a rescheduled Lagos-Enugu flight, with the NCAA confirming the communication failure and ordering the carrier to compensate affected travellers. The post Air Peace faces NCAA compensation order aft...
By Adeola Badru The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a five-day ultimatum to the Benue State Government to resolve its disputes with the state chapters of the Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COASU) and the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnic...
A fresh chapter has opened for the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX, following FTSE Russell’s reclassification of Nigeria from Unclassified to Frontier Market status on Monday, September 21, 2026. The development triggered a N228 billion gain for investors as the capital market sus...
Students of the Taraba State College of Nursing Sciences, Jalingo, protest attack on one of their hostels during which a female student was allegedly raped The post Taraba nursing students protest hostel attack, alleged rape appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, PETROAN, has reacted to the demand by civil servants under the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reduce the price of petrol to N500 per litre. In an interview w...
A former Nigerian diplomat, Joe Keshi, has said President Bola Tinubu’s presence at the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, is irrelevant as long as Nigeria is adequately represented. Keshi made the remark on Tuesday while fielding questions on Arise Television’s Morning Show....
Former Senate President Pius Anyim says President Bola Tinubu’s absence from the UN General Assembly is not an issue as VP Shettima can represent Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubus-absence-from-unga-not-an-issue-anyim/...
Officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have busted an “illegal” fruit juice factory at the Badagry Area in Lagos State and arrested two female suspects during the raid. In a now-viral online video, Lagos State Commandant Adedotun Keshinro an...
Arise Television’s Morning Show anchor, Rufai Oseni, has said President Bola Tinubu can run Nigeria remotely from France if he chooses to do so, arguing that Nigerians voted for his administration. Oseni made the remark on Tuesday while commenting on Tinubu’s continued absence fr...
Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has joined Nigeria’s delegation at the 81st UN General Assembly in New York to attract investment and partnerships for the Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-gov-joins-nigerias-delegation-to-81st-un-general-assembly-in-new-york/...
By Chioma Obinn a Nigeria recorded 18 new confirmed cases of Lassa fever in epidemiological week 35, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in 2026 to 1,074, with 258 deaths recorded across 24 states. The latest Lassa Fever Situation Report by the Nigeria Centre for Disease...
Social commentator and businessman, Isaac Fayose, has claimed that the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, would comfortably win the 2027 presidential election in Abuja. Fayose made the claim on Tuesday while appearing on News Central TV, a...
Mr Wike argued that the governors’ opposition to the Rainbow Coalition Movement was linked to the Senate Presidency position and the Speakership of the House of Representatives. The post Wike names three APC governors opposed to his Rainbow Coalition appeared first on Premium Tim...
MKH Properties Limited has formally signed a ₦30 billion Commercial Paper Programme, marking one of the most significant capital market moves by a Nigerian real estate developer in recent years.The signing ceremony took place at Four Points Sheraton, bringing together the company...
Mrs Mohammed, whose tenure ends on 31 December, says she will return to Nigeria to contribute to the development of the country and the African continent. The post My plans after UN job – Amina Mohammed, deputy secretary general appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s directive requiring banks and fintechs to host their data in Nigeria by January 2027 is creating fresh demand for local data centre and cloud infrastructure, while raising questions about capacity, resilience and power. The post CBN data localisation...
Read the morning recap on Nyesom Wike’s fresh battle with APC governors, the launch of Trump TV, and Nigeria’s deal for 12 US attack helicopters. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-wike-draws-fresh-battle-lines-with-apc-governors-trump-tv-goes-live-fg-seals-deal-for-12-...
Troops of 17 Brigade, in collaboration with the Nigerian Police, have rescued seven kidnapped victims along the Dayi–Malumfashi road in Katsina State. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the rescue operation was conducted at about 11:45 p.m. on September 21, 2026, when...
Ogun APC governorship candidate, Solomon Adeola (Yayi), has unveiled his nine-pillar development plan, promising continuity in governance for the 2027 elec Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-yayi-promises-continuity-unveils-development-plan/...
Teachers trained in Nigeria and Ghana are no longer eligible to apply for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in England under the United Kingdom’s overseas-trained teacher application route. The change took effect on September 9 and means teachers trained in the two West African coun...
Eight years after commencing operations in Nigeria, OPay continues to build, innovate and serve, using technology to make financial services simpler, more accessible, and more inclusive for Nigerians. For some Nigerians, OPay is an app on their phone. For others, it is the money ...
Credit to the government declined for the third consecutive month, falling to N32.7 trillion in August 2026. The post Credit to government declines for third consecutive month, falls to N32.7 trillion in August appeared first on Nairametrics ....
Refined petroleum product exports rose by 66.24% in the second quarter of 2026, helping to push Nigeria’s current account surplus to $7.54 billion. The post Refined fuel exports jump 66%, lifting current account surplus to $7.5 billion appeared first on Nairametrics ....
By Austin Obi Revered nobleman and elder statesman, Chief F.E. Ojugbana has described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Initial Public Offering, IPO, as a significant development for Nigeria’s capital market and an opportunity for Nigerians to participate in the c...
The Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics Ltd/Gte has urged the Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to ensure that their new fiscal-monetary coordination translates economic growth into tangible improvements in Nigerians’ living standards. The Alliance ma...
Mr Wike also questioned why Mr Obi’s supporters did not establish their claim during the legal process challenging the 2023 presidential election. The post Wike challenges Obi’s supporters to produce result sheet showing he won Rivers in 2023 appeared first on Premium Times Niger...
Mr Wike also questioned why Mr Obi’s supporters did not establish their claim during the legal process challenging the 2023 presidential election. The post UPDATED: Wike challenges Obi’s supporters to produce result sheet showing he won Rivers in 2023 appeared first on Premium Ti...
Nigeria will renew its campaign for permanent representation on the UN Security Council as Vice-President Kashim Shettima leads the country’s engagements at UNGA81. The country will also push for wider UN reforms, stronger development outcomes for developing countries and increas...
Former Senate President Pius Anyim Pius has defended President Bola Tinubu’s absence from the ongoing United Nations General Assembly in New York, saying Nigerians are aware that the President is currently on leave. Anyim said there was nothing unusual about Tinubu delegating the...
"I look forward to the day we shall address him as Dr Saheed Osupa, PhD in Political Science." The post An encounter with Fuji musician, Saheed Osupa, By Babafemi Ojudu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The Lagos State Government has directed residents in low-lying and flood-prone areas to relocate following a fresh seven-day flood warning from NiHSA. Read More: https://punchng.com/flood-alert-lagos-orders-vulnerable-residents-to-relocate/...
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has directed Air Peace to compensate passengers affected by a delayed Lagos-Enugu flight on Monday. The directive followed a preliminary investigation by the aviation regulator, which found that the airline had sent passengers an incor...
The Federal Government on Monday announced plans to hold a consultative meeting with refiners, depot owners, marketers and retailers to find common ground on the competitive pricing of fuel and other petroleum products in the interest of Nigerians. The Nigerian Midstream and Down...
Busari revealed that Nigeria had anticipated Burkina Faso’s approach before the game, but admitted that their deep defensive structure made it difficult for the Flamingos to impose themselves The post Busari explains Flamingos’ late breakthrough as Nigeria maintain perfect WAFU-B...
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is transforming, with operators promising faster speeds and more reliable networks through the rollout of 4G and 5G technologies. These announcements dominate industry news and fuel hopes of a more connected future. Yet, in the midst of these a...
SUNU Assurances Nigeria Plc has appointed TAC Professional Services as its new External Auditors, following the retirement of SIAO Partners, which completed the maximum eight-year tenure permitted under the National Insurance Commission’s (NAICOM) Corporate Governance Guidelines ...
Mr Bessent also said any airport or company that provides them fuel, landing services or ticket sales will be "knocked out of the dollar system." The post US threatens the world not to provide services to Iranian planes appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
By Okeagu Oluchi President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to invest more than $10 billion in Africa’s power sector over the next three to four years, describing electricity as critical to the continent’s economic transformation. Dangote disclosed this in an ...
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, (NSIA) has launched the $300 million Nigeria Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) Fund, a new investment vehicle designed to accelerate private-sector investment in renewable energy and expand electricity ...
The regulator’s preliminary investigation found that passengers were sent an incorrect notification despite the flight having been rescheduled. The post NCAA directs Air Peace to compensate passengers over delayed Lagos-Enugu flight appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
By Godwin Oritse The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has recorded importation of 103,375 units of vehicles in the first half of 2026, H1’26, about 42.5 percent rise against 72,568 units handled during the same period in 2025, H1’25. The figure was disclosed at the quarterly meetin...
According to World Netball, South Africa and Uganda had already qualified for Sydney 2027 through their world ranking, while the Africa qualifier determines additional teams to be invited to the tournament The post Netball World Cup Qualifiers: Malawi crush Nigeria 82–22 in Nairo...
Nigerians can invest in Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE with a minimum subscription of N5,250 under an initial public offering launched Monday. The company is offering 4.1 billion ordinary shares at N525 each. FCMB Group Chief Executive, LadiBalogun, said the of...
Three matches are scheduled for the final day, with Athletic SC facing Dominion Excellence, Coal City taking on Bethel FC, and SCL Nigeria FC playing Goal Getters FC. The post Peace Cup: Young talents seek European breakthrough as scouting event ends appeared first on Premium Tim...
By Onyeme Onome Despite growing interest in Treasury Bills among bank customers, limited knowledge of how the investment works remains a major barrier to wider participation, findings from interviews with some bank customers in Lagos have shown. While some customers said they wer...
The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, branches in Makurdi, Gboko and Otukpo have appealed to Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia to approve legislation seeking to extend the retirement age of magistrates and law officers in the state Ministry of Justice. The branches said the bill, w...
By Babajide Komolafe The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) may delay a reduction in its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), as rising prices of crude oil and Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) create fresh uncertainty over inflation, according to United Capital Research. MPR is the benchmark interes...
The Nigerian equities market entered a new chapter on Monday, September 21, 2026, after the NGX benchmark All-Share Index hit 250,156.80 points with the year-to-date returns reaching 60.76% after 0.14% daily gain, lifting total equities market capitalization to N162.39 trillion, ...
The Nigerian naira is trading at different levels against the United States dollar across the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The latest available official data show the naira closed at ₦1,329.80 per dollar ...
Peter Egwuatu Currency outside banks in Nigeria more than doubled in three years, rising by 119.3 per cent between August 2023 and August 2026, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN’s Money and Credit Statistics. The amount of currency outside the banking system increased...
Thirteen (13) new players were handed their first senior invitations by Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle ahead of Nigeria’s upcoming international fixtures. The new invitees, mostly from clubs in Europe and the Middle East, comprise defenders, midfielders, goalkeepers, and fo...
The announcement that President Bola Tinubu would no longer attend the ongoing United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, in New York, as earlier announced, has sparked fresh debate among Nigerians. Recall that Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, h...
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, have arrested two women following a raid on an alleged illegal juice production facility in Aradagun, Badagry area of Lagos State. The factory, where a drink branded Barkas Juice was allegedly being produced, was ...
Aliko Dangote has disclosed plans to invest more than $10 billion in power, as he identified electricity as critical to Africa's economic growth. The post Dangote targets $10 billion power investment, considers cancelling steel business appeared first on Nairametrics ....
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