Meet Ada Okwori and Esther Nkem Okereke, the only two women among 18 presidential candidates cleared by INEC to contest the 2027 election in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/meet-two-women-on-2027-presidential-ballot-challenging-tinubu-atiku-obi/...
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The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has taken a swipe at the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar over his repeated reference to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as “Bola” during a press conference in Abuja. In a post ...
Mr Trump, in a post on his Truth Social platform, described the deal as “historic,” “special,” and a “dream come true for the US.” The post Trump says deal with Denmark gives US permanent control over Greenland’s security appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Inside Lagos’ auto spare parts market where traders protested Chinese retailing activities Premium Times Nigeria
Activist, Maduabuchi Idam, on Saturday, described the death of 37 illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Minna, Niger State as state-sponsored banditry. The illegal miners died while being held by the NSCDC after enforcement actio...
Mounting API fees, bank outages, and a cross-border move almost crushed Trackfundx. Instead of giving up, co-founders Precious Arikeri and Wahab Balogun ditched open banking entirely to build a global AI tool that reads receipts instead. In this edition of Day 1 to 1000 , OPEYEMI...
Ahead of the 2023 general election, the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, has appealed to all Nigerians, political leaders, and parties to prioritise national unity, peace, and collective welfare above partisan considerations. The church issued this appeal during its 15th Ge...
Nigeria’s broad money supply (M3) rose to N139.38 trillion in August 2026, representing a 16.4% increase from N119.69 trillion recorded in August 2025. The post Nigeria’s money supply rises to N139.38 trillion in August, up 16.4% YoY appeared first on Nairametrics ....
Dangote Refinery’s N525 public offer conversation has largely centered on valuation, its N2.5 trillion H1 2026 profit and whether those earnings can be sustained. The post Dangote Refinery’s overlooked advantage could be its working-capital model appeared first on Nairametrics ....
NDLEA noted that the dogs and their handlers had contributed to the agency's efforts to detect concealed narcotics at airports, seaports and border points. The post NDLEA trains sniffer dog handlers in narcotics detection appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
NDIC, NSIA, AMCON, others support capacity building in financial Journalism The Guardian Nigeria News
The Federal Government has suspended officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC, over the death of 37 miners in its holding cell. The incident occurred on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Read Also: Deaths in custody: FG suspends 20 NSCDC officers, sets up probe ...
The Niger State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR, has demanded an independent and transparent investigation into the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Minna. The institu...
Mambilla: Atiku denies indictment over suspicious $500,000 payment, but silent on key issues raised by ICC tribunal The post Atiku denies corruption verdict, but fails to address ICC tribunal’s concerns over $500,000 payment appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The N2.15 trillion initial public offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has assembled some of Nigeria’s biggest investment banks, law firms, accountants and professional advisers for what could become one of the largest public offers ever undertaken in A...
The International Committee of the Red Cross says about 17,000 missing-person cases remain under active tracing in Nigeria, with many linked to years of conflict and displacement. The post ICRC tracing 17,000 missing-person cases in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria...
Following the deaths of 37 individuals held in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Niger State Command, on suspicion of illegal mining, the federal government has constituted a ten-member committee to investigate the incident. The Minister of Inter...
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confirmed the death of 48 persons following the consumption of locally prepared alcoholic and herbal concoctions in Ondo State, with 182 others critically ill. This is according to a statement issued to...
The governor in a statement provides details on the composition and proposed disbursement of the facility, including the portion that has reportedly been converted to a grant. The post Makinde explains €55m French health loan, says 35% converted to grant appeared first on Premium...
NAFDAC said investigation and risk-control measures are still ongoing in the affected communities in collaboration with relevant public health authorities. The post NAFDAC confirms 48 deaths, 182 cases of illness linked to toxic herbal concoction in Ondo appeared first on Premium...
The era of spectatorship is over, MPAC tells Muslims The Guardian Nigeria News
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PREMIUM TIMES reported that the Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, in June, set aside its earlier judgement directing INEC to register NDC as a political party. The post Court overturns judgement ordering NDC’s deregistration appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
By Olayinka Latona LAGOS — The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has called for an end to insecurity, poverty and what it described as bad governance, saying violence, poor infrastructure and economic hardship continue to undermine the wellbeing of Nigerians. The bish...
FirstBank, states push for fresh agric investments to cut food imports The Guardian Nigeria News
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By Luminous Jannamike Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu to adopt his proposal for government intervention to bring down petrol prices, telling him to take the idea, rename it and even claim the credit if that would make life easier for Nige...
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Saturday, directed the suspension of 20 officers in connection with the reported deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) custody in Niger State, pending the conclusion of the in...
Access Holdings Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Ifedayo Olaniyi Orimoloye as Executive Director, Risk Management of its flagship subsidiary, Access Bank Plc, following regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The post Access Bank appoints ex-AfDB risk ...
The Niger State Government, NSCDC, Nigeria Police Force and other relevant agencies are also probing the incident The post FG deploys experts to assist in probe of deaths of 37 detained illegal mining suspects in Niger appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Idle marginal field oil blocks face an imminent cut-off from October 31 under a new rule by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC. In a statement on Friday, the NUPRC highlighted the “Drill-or-Drop” provision of the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA, 2021 in a ci...
APC Bans Lagos Candidates From Travelling Outside Nigeria Until After 2027 Election Nigerian Voice
The gunmen arrived as traders and buyers were preparing to close for the day The post Gunmen kill three, injure many in Plateau market attack appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Thirty children have been rescued from an illegal orphanage in Ilorin, Kwara State. The post 30 children rescued from illegal orphanage in Kwara appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Davido announces 3 night Lagos residency from the 17th to 19th December at the National Theatre of Nigeria, celebrating his latest album ‘Oriadé’ and 15 years in the music industry Theatrefullstop...
The ruling party said criticism of the government’s policies was not enough, arguing that Atiku, the ADC presidential candidate, should tell Nigerians how he intends to address the country’s economic problems and improve their living standards. The post APC challenges Atiku to pr...
By Omeiza Ajayi The Federal Government has suspended 20 officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC and constituted a 10-member independent committee to investigate the reported deaths of 37 people held by the Niger State Command of the Corps on suspicion of il...
The professor of haematologist explained that sitting for long periods, especially while working on computers, could cause blood to remain stagnant in the lower legs, increasing the risk of clot formation. The post Medical expert identifies major cause of sudden deaths in Nigeria...
Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture says food prices remain high due to processing and distribution gaps, despite increased production under the Tinubu admin Read More: https://punchng.com/why-food-prices-remain-high-despite-increased-production-minister/...
Trabzonspor have appointed Thomas Reis, a former teammate of Nigeria football legend Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha, as their new head coach, putting him in charge of Super Eagles pair Paul Onuachu and Chibuike Nwaiwu, as well as Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah. The Turkish S...
Solidaridad Nigeria has unveiled a sustainable management plan to increase oil palm productivity and improve livelihoods for smallholder farmers in Akwa Ib Read More: https://punchng.com/firm-unveils-plan-to-boost-oil-palm-production-in-akwa-ibom/...
President Bola Tinubu has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its role in Nigeria’s victory at the arbitration tribunal. The case involves the alleged six billion dollar Mambilla power contract awarded to Sunrise Power and Transmission Company Limite...
FSDH Capital is one of the Joint Issuing Houses on the Dangote Refinery IPO, and eligible non-resident and diaspora applications can be processed through the FSDH Nominees Custody Platform. The post How Nigerians in the diaspora can invest in the Dangote Refinery IPO from anywher...
For many citizens, the sight of a police checkpoint triggers not a feeling of security but a surge of anxiety. What is constitutionally mandated to be routine safety enforcement has devolved into a cycle of trigger-happy aggression, where minor altercations, routine questioning o...
The Bayelsa APC’s position is an apparent reaction to the recent spat between Mr Wike and the APC governors after the latter rejected the Rainbow Coalition. The post 2027: Bayelsa APC dismisses Wike’s Rainbow Coalition, says party has winning structure appeared first on Premium T...
The native doctor Ekene Igboekweze, known as “Eke Hit” and other suspects were arraigned on 4 April 2025 on charges of conspiracy, kidnapping, protective charms and money rituals. The post Court jails native doctor 12 years over money rituals appeared first on Premium Times Niger...
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has assured the Niger State Government that the Nigeria Police Force will conduct a thorough investigation into the deaths of 37 persons in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the state. Disu gave ...
Nigeria’s gas export earnings rose 4.2% year-on-year to $6.22 billion in the first half of 2026, up from $5.97 billion in the same period in 2025. The post Nigeria’s gas exports earnings rise 4.2% to $6.22 billion in H1 2026 appeared first on Nairametrics ....
The appointment, the company said, reinforces Access Bank’s commitment to strong governance, prudent risk management and sustainable stakeholder value. The post Access Holdings appoints Orimoloye as Access Bank executive director, risk management appeared first on Premium Times N...
NCC empowers over 100 persons with disabilities, digital skills in Lagos Daily Post Nigeria
THE BIG STORY Thirty-seven suspected illegal miners are dead. They died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Minna, Niger State, after being arrested during operations against illegal mining earlier this week. The cause of death has not yet been...
Nigerian singer, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has revealed that he recently went through heartbreak after a lady rejected his proposal for a long-term commitment. Speaking during a livestream with streamer Okiki on Friday night, Rema disclosed that he approached a lady...
The Nigerian clocked 12.51 seconds (+1.2m/s) at StoneX Stadium in Barnet, finishing just 0.01 seconds behind American Alaysha Johnson, who took victory in 12.50 seconds. The post Amusan finishes second at Athlos London, earns $35,000 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The conversation about compressed natural gas is not new in Nigeria. For years, governments and private operators explored its potential. We knew the technology, possessed the gas and understood that it offered a cheaper and cleaner alternative to petrol and diesel. What was miss...
Hundreds of residents from the Mbamnga community in Sardauna Local Government Area, Taraba State, have fled to neighbouring Cameroon Republic following deadly attacks that left several people dead, including security personnel. The post Hundreds of Nigerians flee to Cameroon afte...
Google’s consumer AI model Gemini hacked multiple systems through guessing login credentials, the company told AFP on Friday. This is the latest case of rogue AI cybersecurity transgressions, which have generated safety concerns. Read Also: AI could ‘kill all humans’: How safe ar...
Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State has made fresh revelations about the deaths of 37 suspected miners in the custody of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in the state. Addressing newsmen on Friday, Bago said there was blood and foam in the victims’ mouths, ...
Nigeria’s refined petroleum product exports rose to $3.94 billion in the second quarter of 2026, up 148% from $1.59 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, as the country’s refining sector continued to expand. The post Nigeria’s refined petroleum exports surge 148% ...
The Federal Government has opted for a low-key celebration for Nigeria’s 66th Independence Day, with President Bola Tinubu scheduled to address the nation. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-plans-low-key-celebration-for-66th-independence-day/...
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