By Peter Egwuatu The stock market recorded a strong rebound last week as investors gained over N4.57 trillion on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX, despite the ongoing N2.2 trillion Initial Public Offering, IPO, of Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The market had, the previous week, l...
Credit to Nigeria’s private sector rose for the third consecutive month in August 2026, reaching N84.55 trillion. The post Nigeria’s private sector credit rises for third straight month to N84.55 trillion in August appeared first on Nairametrics ....
The Vice-Presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said he was willing to reconcile with Abba Yusuf, governor of Kano. Read Read: Dangote Refinery IPO is not for you, by Dele Sobowale According to NAN, Kwankwaso spoke in an interview with BB...
A mechanic in Lagos, Samson, has been killed after he was allegedly lured with a car repair job to the Abijo area of Ibeju-Lekki and hacked to death. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-mechanic-lured-with-car-repair-job-killed-inside-bush/...
Leaders of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House have sued 12 members at an Ogun high court over their purported removal from office amid the Awujale selection. Read More: https://punchng.com/awujale-fusengbuwa-heads-sue-12-over-leadership-dispute-demand-n1bn/...
The Aku-Uka of Wukari in Taraba State, Dr Ishaku Adda Ali, has raised concerns over the worsening security situation affecting communities linked to the old Kwararafa Kingdom. Speaking at the 2026 Kwararafa People’s Assembly in Abuja at the weekend, the monarch said the former Kw...
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Working People United has warmly congratulated Nigeria’s First Lady, our Mother, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on the occasion of her 66th birthday anniversary on September 21, 2026. The National Coordinator-General of Working People United, Prince Williams Akporeha, disclosed this in ...
Nigerian federal ministries, departments, and agencies spent at least N50.41bn on foreign trips, air tickets, and allowances between June 2023 and June 202 Read More: https://punchng.com/mdas-foreign-trips-gulp-n50bn/...
Nigerian manufacturers have N2.12tn worth of unsold goods in 2025 due to shrinking consumer wallets, despite a record N4.54tn investment, says MAN. Read More: https://punchng.com/n2tn-goods-unsold-as-consumer-spending-falls/...
Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone, has spoken about Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman following his performance during their 2-1 triumph over Real Madrid at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Sunday evening. The Nigerian international was introduced for the final 23 minutes...
Former Crystal Palace striker, Clinton Morrison has hailed Super Eagles defender, Calvin Bassey for his performance in Fulham’s goal against Manchester United at Craven Cottage on Sunday. The Nigerian international made a significant contribution to Fulham’s goal before Mancheste...
Abia Warriors forward, Ikoi Etta has reflected on his contribution to the club’s 2-0 win over Sporting Lagos in a Matchday 4 encounter at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena. Etta came off the bench in the second half to score the opening goal in the 88th minute. Chukwumeka Obioma sealed ...
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested and detained 24 personnel in connection with the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in Niger State, parading the suspended Niger State Commandant, Commandant Subaru Siyaka Aniviye, and 23...
A PRP chieftain, Yakubu Kingsley, has challenged opposition candidates for the 2027 presidential election to tell Nigerians their alternative policy plans. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-prp-chieftain-urges-opposition-candidates-to-unveil-alternative-plans/...
By Elizabeth Adegbesan A quiet but radical shift is reshaping Nigeria’s formal employment landscape. Trapped under the weight of soaring operational costs, high inflation and dwindling consumer purchasing power, Economy&Lifestyle has discovered that businesses across major commer...
“Just as he did with the PDP in the past, using lackeys from Kano and Edo states, the same script is being played all over again; this time in the APC.” The post 2027: Group rejects Wike’s reason for promoting Rainbow Coalition appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The Makinde-Daura Campaign Council Organisation says the meetings will be strictly issue-based and citizen-driven, focusing mainly on national stability and the well-being of all Nigerians The post 2027: Makinde, running mate to hold nationwide town hall meetings appeared first o...
The process for the 2027 election has officially commenced with the announcement of the start of the electioneering campaign for various offices. Unofficially, that process had been underway since the end of the 2023 election. We have witnessed political alignments and realignmen...
By Theodore Opara Following a successful debut in Lagos, Jetour Nigeria will host the Jetour Experience Abuja from September 22 to 24, 2026, positioning its all-new T1 model as a major competitor in the country’s growing adventure SUV market. The three-day event in the Federal Ca...
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 16 suspects in a nationwide crackdown across eight states for alleged armed robbery, cultism, and kidnapping. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-16-suspected-robbers-cultists-in-nationwide-crackdown/...
An unidentified woman has been crushed to death by a truck after falling from a motorcycle on the Agbara-Lusada Expressway in Ado-Odo/Ota LGA, Ogun State. Read More: https://punchng.com/woman-crushed-to-death-after-falling-from-motorcycle-in-ogun/...
A students’ group, Renewed Hope Project 2027, says it is targeting over 100,000 votes from Lagos tertiary institutions for President Bola Tinubu’s re-elect Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-students-group-targets-100000-votes-for-tinubu-hazmat/...
Nigeria’s foreign exchange market turnover dropped by 30.23% to $2.37bn for the week ended September 18, 2026, driven by a decline in spot and derivatives. Read More: https://punchng.com/fx-turnover-drops-30-23-as-spot-derivatives-decline/...
The Nigerian Exchange Limited has inducted 103 newly qualified Authorised Dealing Clerks to strengthen professionalism and ethical standards in the capital Read More: https://punchng.com/ngx-inducts-103-dealing-clerks-reinforces-market-integrity/...
The Nigerian Exchange Limited recorded a 2.78% weekly growth, driven by a broad-based rally in banking stocks and sustained investor demand. Read More: https://punchng.com/banking-stock-rally-drives-2-78-ngx-weekly-growth/...
The Lagos Waste Management Authority has started a pre-festive cleaning operation in Ikoyi, clearing drainage channels to enhance environmental sanitation. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-begins-pre-festive-cleaning-across-ikoyi-corridors/...
The Lagos Waste Management Authority has arrested 11 persons and sealed premises along Ago Palace Way and Lagos Island for illegal waste dumping. Read More: https://punchng.com/lawma-arrests-11-seals-premises-over-illegal-dumping/...
The NNPC is evaluating technical and financial partnership options for the completion and long-term operation of the Warri and Port Harcourt refineries. Read More: https://punchng.com/nnpc-evaluates-partnerships-to-restart-warri-pharcourt-refineries/...
Alhaji Aliko Dangote said he wants millions of Nigerians to share in the wealth which will be generated by the Dangote Refinery by buying at least ten shares priced at N525 each. That amounts to N5250 for each minimum investor. The impression was given that wealth sharing is guar...
Harvestfield Healthcare has commenced local production of Synera DuoForte, a next-generation insecticide-treated net, in Ogun State to boost Nigeria’s figh Read More: https://punchng.com/firm-boosts-nigerias-malaria-fight-with-local-net-production/...
Nigeria’s fiscal and monetary authorities have signed an MoU for closer coordination on inflation, borrowing, and forex to tackle economic challenges. Read More: https://punchng.com/fiscal-monetary-coordination-deepens-as-nigeria-battles-inflation/...
The tragic death of 37 artisanal miners under the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, more popularly known as Civil Defence, in Minna last week reveals, yet again, the kind of structural violence against ordinary Nigerians perpetrated by the state itself. The...
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY — The Chairman of Etsako East Local Government Area and Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Edo State, Hon. Sunny Ekpeson, has redeemed his N20 million pledge to the family of late Lance Corporal Fahad Sani of the 195 B...
A country’s Ministry of Education is supposed to be a place of illumination with clear ideas about the future. Nigeria has had not just super educators like Professors Wole Soyinka, Ebi Alagoa, Alvan Ikoku and Adamu Baikie, but also outstanding Education Ministers like Abudu Yusu...
By Ivo Takor The continuing rise in the price of petrol has moved beyond the realm of energy policy and economic statistics. It has become a serious question of human welfare, social justice and the ability of ordinary Nigerians to live with dignity. Across the country, Nigerians...
As the 2026/2027 school session begins across Nigeria, millions of parents face the familiar burdens of school fees, uniforms, books and transport. But for many, especially in conflict-prone communities, there is a more frightening question: will their children return home safely...
Mr Tinubu urged INEC to build on the progress recorded in the by-elections and address identified shortcomings ahead of future polls. The post Tinubu hails by-election winners in four states appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
"The OK Movement will not compromise its standards. The OK Movement will not surrender its independence. The OK Movement will not be intimidated." The post Presidential Campaign Council: We don’t need your validation, OK Movement replies NDC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeri...
The Stable Outlook reflects S&P’s expectation that LECON Finance will remain a core subsidiary of BOI and receive support when needed. The post LECON Finance Receives ‘B/Stable/B’ Ratings from S&P Global appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The NLC has opposed the proposed concession of King’s College, Lagos, warning that it could set a bad precedent for other Federal unity colleges. The post NLC opposes King’s College concession, warns it could put Unity Colleges at risk appeared first on Nairametrics ....
Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, says the state government was not informed about the arrest and detention of suspected illegal miners who later died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Bago disclosed this during an interview on Channels...
Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, former Governor Yahaya Bello and other senior government officials have visited the Abuja residence of the late former Governor of the state, Ibrahim Idris, to condole with his family. Those on the condolence visit included the Commissioner for L...
Former Jigawa Governor, Sule Lamido, has cautioned political leaders against turning Nigerian youths into thugs and political labourers for elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/lamido-warns-leaders-against-using-youths-for-political-battles/...
The Group Managing Director highlighted numerous collaboration opportunities in agriculture, manufacturing, energy, technology and the creative industries. The post Alawuba seeks to deepen Nigeria-Brazil trade, investment ties appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The Senate president said his wife underwent a failed surgery and was declared 98 per cent dead while in a coma. The post My wife miraculously woke up after six months in coma – Akpabio appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Foreign Affairs and Protocol, Ademola Osodi, has played down concerns over the President’s third consecutive absence from the United Nations General Assembly. The Presidency had on Sunday announced that Tinubu mandate...
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has celebrated the 66th birthday of his wife, First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, describing her as his “truest friend and confidante” and declaring that, if life gave him another chance, he would choose the same path that led h...
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has accused thugs loyal to the Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC of unleashing violence in his community in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, vowing to petition the Inspect...
PREMIUM TIMES’ review of the tribunal’s award showed that many Nigerian politicians and individuals who held public offices were named as associates or officials who had dealings with Mr Adesanya. The post EXCLUSIVE: EFCC sets up team to investigate Atiku, Malami, others named in...
President Bola Tinubu’s Senior Special Assistant on Foreign Affairs and Protocol, Ademola Oshodi, has dismissed claims that the United States could arrest the Nigerian president, describing such suggestions as “pure nonsense” and politically motivated. Oshodi stated this while fi...
Ondo governorship candidate, Dr Abass Mimiko, says President Bola Tinubu deserves a second term for rescuing Nigeria’s economy from collapse. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-deserves-second-term-says-mimiko/...
The trio were evicted during Sunday’s live show on Day 56 of the reality television competition, hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu The post Triple eviction rocks BBNaija Season 11 as Bells, Yusuf, Chisom exit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Defending champions Rangers, Inter Lagos and Abia Warriors recorded away wins on Matchday Four of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, on Sunday. Inter Lagos stunned nine-time champions Enyimba 1-0 in Aba. Ezekiel Moses scored the decisive goal for the visitors in the 18th ...
Nigerian filling stations have reduced their petrol pump prices to remain competitive in the country’s downstream petroleum sector. A market survey by DAILY POST showed that while petrol prices have remained high, AA Rano, Mobil and some other filling stations have slightly reduc...
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has detained 24 of its personnel over the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in Niger State. The officers include the suspended Niger State Commandant, Commandant Subaru Siyaka Aniviye, and 23 other personnel. They were para...
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, has called for a thorough, transparent and independent investigation into the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC...
The Nigerian Army has clarified that a recirculated Amnesty International report on detainee deaths at Giwa Barracks, Maiduguri, is from 2016, not recent. Read More: https://punchng.com/amnesty-report-on-maiduguri-barracks-deaths-from-2016-not-recent-army/...
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Convener of The Alternative Movement and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Otunba Segun Sowunmi, at the weekend commenced grassroots mobilisation in Ogun State in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in the 2027 ...
President Bola Tinubu has mandated Vice President Kashim Shettima to represent him and lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States. Shettima disclosed this in a post on X. The delegation will include Rivers State Governo...
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