Lagos Finance Summit 2026 (LFS 2026), a three-day summit bringing brokers, prop trading firms, fintechs, payment providers, banks, investors and traders into one venue, will take place from 14 to 16 October 2026 at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. Nigeria is the...
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dino Melaye has questioned the absence of President Bola Tinubu and his vice, Kashim Shettima, from the country at the same time. In a post on his verified X handle, the former Kogi West senator asked who is currently in charge...
Nigerian Breweries Plc, Nigeria’s foremost brewing company, has flagged off activities to mark its 80th anniversary, turning the spotlight away from itself to Nigerians who have shaped its story. Through its nationwide anniversary campaign “Together, Every Moment,” the company is...
Nigerian health educator, Aproko Doctor, warns that using untreated borehole water to rinse the mouth is risky and can expose people to H. pylori bacteria. Read More: https://punchng.com/using-borehole-water-to-rinse-mouth-risky-aproko-doctor/...
The Nigerian Army has trained 925 forest guards from Borno State in basic military skills to support troops fighting terrorism and insurgency within the state. The personnel underwent a two-week theatre acclimatisation programme at the North-East Theatre Training School, Buni Yad...
"This is just the first step in the process of empowering these families. We plan to scale up as soon as more funds become available." The post Group enrolls 178 out-of-school children, empowers 60 displaced women appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency is testing a new digital data hub to give farmers and agricultural stakeholders better access to climate information. Read More: https://punchng.com/nimet-tests-new-digital-data-hub-to-boost-farm-planning/...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), acting for the Debt Management Office (DMO), has put out a call for banks and investors to bid for N500 billion worth of government Treasury Bills, to be sold on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 — the final Treasury Bills auction of the third quart...
Ebenezer Obadare, a professor and Nigeria’s expert witness in the arbitration, argued that Nigerian culture cannot be used to justify alleged acts of bribery or corruption The post Mambilla: How Leno Adesanya’s Sunrise Ltd framed alleged bribe payments to govt officials as “Niger...
The Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over what he described as non-interference in the activities of the Independent National Electoral Commission, saying such developments could strengthen public confidence in the dem...
Nigeria received $11.12 billion in personal transfers, including workers’ remittances, in the first half of 2026. The post Nigeria receives $11.12 billion in personal transfers in first half of 2026 appeared first on Nairametrics ....
The Lagos State Government has advised residents in flood-prone and low-lying communities to move to safer, elevated areas following a fresh seven-day flood alert issued by the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency, NiHSA. The warning, which covers September 19 to 25, 2026, inclu...
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The names of 37 suspected illegal miners who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Niger State have been released. DAILY POST recalls that the victims were arrested during anti-illegal mining operations carried out by the NSCDC in the stat...
By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Navy has alerted the public that a recruitment notice currently circulating on social media platforms, purportedly announcing the Nigerian Navy Recruitment 2026 Batch 39 exercise, is not official. Director of Information Navy Captain Abiodun Folor...
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Olorunleke Ojo, is optimistic Enyimba will improve on their performance despite their slow start to the new season. The People’s Elephant have lost all three matches in the NPFL this season. Enyimba sit at the bottom of the Nigeria Premier Football...
More than a successful screenwriter, Collins Okoh is an emblem of the ever-evolving industry. His dedication to his craft and aspiration towards being “a writer who helped elevate the quality of storytelling” and inspired others to believe that Nigerian stories can be told “at th...
Entertainer and activist, Charly Boy, has berated Nigerians for their failure to hold leaders accountable, saying they cheer corrupt leaders. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-nigerians-cheer-corrupt-leaders-normalise-failure-charly-boy/...
NEMA has urged Benue to sustain flood preparedness and coordinate early warning, evacuation and emergency response as heavy rainfall continues. The post Flood: NEMA urges Benue to strengthen preparedness appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Sporting Lagos technical adviser, Jeffery Buter, has described his team’s defeat to Abia Warriors as disappointing. The club suffered a 2-0 loss to Abia Warriors at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan on Sunday. Ikoi Etta and Chukwumeka Obioma were on target for Abia Warriors in t...
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency has cleared a truck carrying two 20-foot containers that tilted and obstructed about 80 per cent of the roadway at National-Ashade, Lagos. The incident occurred at about 11:21pm on Sunday when the MACK truck reportedly broke down while ...
From the Premier League to LaLiga, the Bundesliga, Serie A, Turkish Super Lig and beyond, several Super Eagles stars and Nigerian players featured as their clubs continued their domestic campaigns The post Gift Orban shines, Bassey, Lookman impress: How Nigerian players fared abr...
The way we shop has changed. A purchase that once started with a visit to a store or a retailer’s website can now begin with a social media post, a friend’s recommendation, a marketplace listing, or simply a message on your phone. As more Nigerian businesses and shoppers move onl...
The Lagos State Government has directed residents in low-lying and flood-prone areas to relocate following a fresh seven-day flood alert from NiHSA. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-orders-evacuation-of-residents-in-flood-prone-communities/...
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has relaxed its long-standing restriction on the swapping of candidates’ registered GSM numbers and changing of registered email addresses, offering relief to candidates who have lost access to their cred...
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Vice President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria will be guided by its national interest and commitment to multilateralism at the 81st UN General Assembly. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-to-promote-national-interest-at-unga-shettima/...
Vice President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria’s engagements at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) will be guided by the country’s national interest. Shettima spoke shortly after he arrived in New York, United States, to represent President Bola Tinubu at...
Nigeria’s engagements at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) will be guided by the country’s national interest, commitment to multilateralism, and President Bola Tinubu’s consistent advocacy for reforms of global institutions to reflec...
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with a report that there are indications that the Federal Government’s capital budget for 2026 may record zero implementation at the end of the fiscal year, forcing further extensions across multip...
Global crude oil prices fell further on Monday, reigniting hopes for a reduction in Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, pump prices in Nigeria. A market survey by DAILY POST on Monday showed that Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate, WTI, crude fell to $101.5 and $98 per barrel, respec...
Governor Dapo Abiodun has received over 5,000 members of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State who defected to the All Progressives Congress. Read More: https://punchng.com/abiodun-yayi-receive-5000-ogun-pdp-defectors-into-apc/...
From the housemates on screen to the creators, brands, media and businesses building around the show, BBNaija has become much bigger than a television programme. The post Entertainment, Economy and Opportunity: Understanding BBNaija’s wider impact appeared first on Premium Times ...
The Lagos State Government has directed residents in flood-prone communities to temporarily relocate to higher ground. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, gave the directive in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on M...
Former Jigawa State Governor and a founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Sule Lamido, has expressed concern over the increasing use of Nigerian youths as political labourers by politicians. Lamido spoke on Sunday in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital. The for...
The vice president arrives New York with two governors, some ministers and other officials. The post Shettima arrives at 81st UNGA, says Nigeria will be guided By national interest appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Kogi State Government has declared three days of mourning following the death of former governor Ibrahim Idris. The post Kogi declares three-day mourning for former governor Ibrahim Idris appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The naira's outlook swung marginally into a bearish mode as the CBN is expected to keep rates unchanged amid a soaring US dollar and increased cost in petrol. The post Naira bullish outlook softens as Dollar muscle outweighs CBN’s present playbook appeared first on Nairametrics ....
The fresh killings occurred between Saturday night and Sunday morning in communities in Barkin Ladi, Riyom and surrounding areas, according to community sources. The post Nine killed in Plateau communities, troops arrest 11 suspects appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Consultancy Services for the Establishment of a National Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) and High-Value IT-Enabled Services Industry Under the Outsource To Nigeria Initiative (OTNI) The post Request for Expression of Interest- Consultancy Services for the Establishment of a N...
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has suspended three more personnel and ordered three days of half-mast to mourn alleged illegal miners who died in its Niger State custody. The NSCDC spokesperson, Babawale Afolabi, announced on Sunday in Abuja. The News Agency...
The Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigerian Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC), Arole Oodua Olofin Adimula, and the Natural Head of the Oduduwa race worldwide, the Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has commenced a seven-day spiritual seclusion ahead of the ...
The Nigerian equities market closed the week at a record N162.157 trillion in market capitalisation, surpassing the previous all-time high of N161.8 trillion set on May 13, 2026, as the benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) gained 2.78% week-on-week to close at 249,804.56 points from 2...
Kano Pillars technical adviser, Daniel Ogunmodede has reacted to his team’s impressive home victory over Doma United. The Sai Masu Gida inflicted a 4-1 defeat on Doma United in a Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday four encounter at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano on Su...
Consultancy Services for Independent Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL), Technology and Creative Sector The post Request for Expression of Interest-Consultancy Services for Independent Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Firm for the iDICE Programme appeared first on Premi...
NGX Group Managing Director and CEO sees an opportunity to connect Africa's pools of capital more effectively... The post The Next Frontier for Africa’s Capital Markets Is Capital From Within, says Popoola appeared first on Nairametrics ....
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has forecast thunderstorms and rainfall across several parts of Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday, warning of strong wind Read More: https://punchng.com/nimet-predicts-thunderstorms-rain-nationwide/...
That Nigeria is not out of this cul-de-sac is evident in the May 2026 Global Terrorism Index (GTI), which ranked it 4th out of 153 countries. The post EDITORIAL: Defence minister, terrorists not yet defeated appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has alleged that thugs loyal to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, (NDC), looted shops and destroyed campaign billboards in his community in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. Keyamo made the allegatio...
Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has said the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) cannot avoid responsibility for the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in its custody in Niger State. Adeyanju, who is a member of the 10-member independent committee...
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Jigawa State Command, has arrested a 35-year-old man, Rayyanu Ibrahim, in connection with the alleged theft and vandalism of armoured cables at the Birnin-Kudu Township Water Station. The command said the incident was reported...
Read your morning news recap on states’ race to cut CNG transport fares, the FG’s flood warning for 8,000 communities, and other top stories in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-cng-states-race-to-cut-transport-fares-8000-communities-4500-schools-at-risk-over-...
This is not a buy, sell or hold recommendation but a stock investment guide. You may need to involve your financial advisor before taking investment decisions. The post Nascon, Coronation, Jaiz Bank top stock pick this week appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Cash held outside Nigeria’s banking system rose to N4.87 trillion in August 2026, reversing three consecutive months of decline. This is according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Currency outside banks increased from N4.80 trillion in July to N4.87 tril...
The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has alerted motorists and members of the public against fraudulent text messages and malicious online links falsely accusing recipients of traffic violations. The ministry, in a public advisory, urged residents to exercise caution when r...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Protocol, Ademola Osodi, said Mr Tinubu’s absence from the 81st UN General Assembly would not diminish Nigeria’s diplomatic standing or its role in African affairs. The post Presidency explains Tinubu’s absence ...
Names of the 37 suspected illegal miners, who died in the custody of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Niger State, have been released. Meanwhile, NSCDC has arrested and paraded 24 personnel, including the Niger State Commandant, Commandant Subaru Siyaka Aniviye...
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Federal Ministry of Finance have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Monetary-Fiscal Policy Coordination to strengthen their partnership in the pursuit of stronger macroeconomic management, lasti...
Falconets head coach, Moses Aduku remains positive despite his team’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, DAILY POST reports. Nigeria bowed out of the biennial competition following a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia at Stadion Miejski LKS, Lodz, on Sunday afterno...
The National Orientation Agency, NOA, Osun State Directorate, has urged Nigerians to seek early diagnosis and provide support for people living with dementia as the world marks World Alzheimer’s Day 2026. The agency made the call in a statement signed by its State Director, Adebi...
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