The national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Seriake Dickson, has attributed his refusal to join the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to his unwillingness to support a political arrangement that could turn Nigeria into a one-party state. Speaking when the ma...
The Niger State Government has cancelled the APC political rally scheduled to hold this Saturday in Minna, the state capital. The cancellation follows the death of 37 persons who were reportedly being held in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ni...
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s telecom sector have proposed a National Telecom Sustainability Index to measure the industry’s ESG performance. Read More: https://punchng.com/telecom-stakeholders-propose-index-to-track-sustainability/...
Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has confirmed that 37 suspected illegal miners died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna. Bago confirmed the incident on Thursday during a press conference in Minna, describing the deaths as “...
Once allies, Chinese textile industry now becoming a threat to Nigeria’s retail traders Businessfront
A mining pit collapsed in Mayo Kam community, Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State, on Thursday. The post Over 20 feared trapped in Taraba mining pit collapse appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
…Discards previous report amid states’ claims, counterclaims …Orders fresh coordinates, maps verification, field inspections By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC, has reopened the verification of disputed and newly dril...
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered a full-scale investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. The minister directed the NSCDC Commandan...
Mastercard explains why trust is vital for digital commerce growth in Nigeria, especially for card-not-present transactions, using tech like tokenization. Read More: https://punchng.com/when-the-card-isnt-there-why-trust-matters-in-digital-commerce-by-mastercard/...
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has declared that Nigeria’s banking sector is now stronger and more resilient, while assuring Nigerians that the insecurity confronting the country will soon be defeated. Akpabio made the declarations while rallying citizens behind President Bola...
When the Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO went live on the Nigerian Exchange on Monday, September 14, excitement among retail investors was enormous. The post How much Nigerian fintechs could earn from Dangote Refinery’s N2.15 trillion IPO appeared first on Nairametrics ....
By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered the immediate suspension of the Niger State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Suberu Siyaka Aniviye, following the alleged deaths of suspected illegal miners in the M...
Amnesty International has demanded an independent probe into the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in NSCDC custody in Niger State. The post Amnesty demands independent probe into deaths of miners in Niger appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Nigeria’s biggest Initial Public Offering (IPO) should be a big payday for the fintechs helping investors buy it, but they are charging customers ₦0. Dangote Refinery opened its ₦2.15 trillion ($1.62 billion) public offering on September 14, and investment platforms including Bam...
For years, police facilities and other government establishments have been attacked by gunmen said to be agitating for Biafra mainly in the South-east. The post Two suspected terrorists who attacked police facility arrested – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The Lagos social and lifestyle scene is set for another gathering as the 2026 edition of the Lagos All White Party holds on Sunday, September 20, at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event is expected to bring together personalities...
Singer Skales has lauded his female colleagues, saying it is not easy to be a woman in the Nigerian music industry. The ‘Shake Body’ crooner gave the commendation amid a viral podcast interview by female singer Fave, in which she highlighted the struggles of female artistes in th...
Ace filmmaker Tunde Kelani has described the late veteran actor, Olu Jacobs, as a founding patriarch of modern Nigerian screen performance, recalling the lasting impression he made on him when they first met in 1978. Jacobs’ death was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, on Wedn...
The President of Singapore, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, has invited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to visit the country as Nigeria and Singapore move to strengthen bilateral ties and expand areas of cooperation. Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh ...
Mafab Communications is seeking to transfer its key spectrum holdings to MTN Nigeria in a transaction that could end its run as one of Nigeria’s 5G operators and signal a wider reshuffling of the country’s scarce telecom spectrum. The proposed transaction covers Mafab’s 2×20 MHz ...
The Gabonese Government has signed an agreement with Nigerian energy infrastructure company Oilserv to develop and commercialise hydrocarbon reserves in two blocks in the country. The post Gabon signs agreement with Nigeria’s Oilserv to develop two hydrocarbon blocks appeared fir...
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) will not participate in Saturday’s bye-election for the Kano State House of Assembly seat for Dawakin Kudu. The election, scheduled for September 19, 2026, will be contested by six candidates from si...
Nigeria’s trade balance with Canada swung sharply into a N23.21 billion deficit in June 2026, ending a 16-month streak of consecutive monthly trade surpluses, as exports to the North American country collapsed to just N1.54 billion, a significant dip of 99.55%. The post Nigeria’s...
The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has ordered the removal of the Niger State Commandant of the corps and directed a full-scale, transparent and unhindered investigation into the circumstances surrounding the...
By Tunde Oso Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Ltd, a member of the Coca-Cola HBC Group, has marked its 75th anniversary in Nigeria with a gala event held at the Conference Centre, Abuja. Reflecting on the company’s origin, Anastassis G. David, Chairman of Coca-Cola HBC, said: “In ...
•Says Fed rate hike litmus test for Nigeria’s $54.61bn reserves, FX market Chairman of the Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics, AERE, Mr. Dele Oye, has said Nigeria’s economy remains under severe strain despite attracting $10.37 billion in capital inflows, warning that the ...
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) sustained its bullish momentum on Thursday, September 17, 2026, with investors gaining approximately N1.18 trillion as the market capitalization of listed equities rose to N159.9 trillion from N158.71 trillion recorded the previous trading session. The...
National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Senator Seriake Dickson, has explained that he declined to join the All Progressives Congress, APC, because he did not want Nigeria to drift into a one-party state. Dickson spoke in Abuja on Thursday when the management of ...
By Godwin Oritse The Shipping Association of Nigeria, SAN, has rejected claims that shipping companies impose double charges on importers for electronic cargo release services, saying the allegation confuses different processes and deflects attention from other cost pressures in ...
The Senate President said the era when banks could suddenly collapse and depositors lose their money was over, attributing the development to reforms under the Tinubu administration. The post Akpabio: Banking sector now stronger, insecurity will soon end appeared first on Premium...
Colombia captain, Juana Ortegon has said the South Americans are now firmly focused on the clash with Nigeria following their victory over Poland. Ortegon and her teammates defeated the hosts 1-0 in a keenly contested Round of 16 encounter on Thursday. The contest was heading for...
Nigeria’s natural gas exports rose by 19 % year-on-year to 733,778 million standard cubic feet (MMSCF) in the first eight months of 2026. The post NUPRC: Nigeria’s gas exports rise 19% to 733,778 MMSCF in eight months appeared first on Nairametrics ....
By Peter Egwuatu Nigeria’s Net Domestic Assets (NDA) rose by 27.1 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to N101.006 trillion in July 2026 from N79.496 trillion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, according to the money and credit statistics of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, fo...
By Yinka Kolawole Nigeria’s manufactured goods imports surged Year-on-Year, YoY, by 16.9 per cent to N18 trillion in the first half of 2026 (H1’26), deepening concerns over rising import dependence and the growing pressure on local manufacturers. Latest Foreign Trade Statistics r...
An International Arbitration Tribunal under the auspices of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Paris has ruled in favour of Nigeria, rejecting claims by Sunrise Power and Transmission Company Ltd (Sunrise) with a combined value of about $3.38 billion in disputes linke...
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding a deadly clash between personnel of the Vehicle Inspection Office, VIO, and commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as Okada riders, in the Life Camp area of Abu...
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Federal Government (FG) has commenced preparations for the 2027 budget with the inauguration of a subcommittee to review existing fiscal and tax reforms and develop an implementable Finance Bill. The Subcommittee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Refor...
By Emma Ujah Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, youths, students and market women yesterday protested at the Federal Ministry of Finance, Abuja, demanding an end to what they described as excessive borrowing by the Federal Government. The protesters, under the aegis of Climate Ac...
The sudden closure of business operations in Nigeria by one of the leading ride-hailing companies, Uber, has continued to generate debate about how unfriendly the country’s business environment has become, particularly to foreign businesses. Recall that Uber recently closed shop ...
Toyin Abraham rejects Lagos APC campaign council listing The Sun Nigeria
The Nigerian naira weakened against the United States dollar on Friday, September 18, 2026, across both the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market. In the official market, the naira traded at about ₦1,331 per dollar, according to the latest data reported ...
Port police prosecute 20 suspects over stowaway cases Peoples Gazette Nigeria
The Nigerian Consulate-General has issued a safety alert after a ninth woman was found dead east of Johannesburg, prompting a police investigation. Read More: https://punchng.com/safrica-ninth-woman-found-dead-nigeria-issues-safety-alert/...
The Cross River Police Command has warned Nigerians against assaulting officers, stating that such acts are punishable by a N500,000 fine or imprisonment. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-warn-nigerians-against-assaulting-officers-on-duty/...
Sekinat Osundiji Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has promised to deliver uninterrupted electricity across Nigeria within three years if elected president in the 2027 general election. Sowore said his administration would dismantle the ...
Nigeria’s exports to African countries surged to N10.72tn in H1 2026, an increase experts attribute to naira devaluation and oil, not non-oil trade growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-exports-to-africa-hit-n10-72tn-amid-naira-illusion/...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Federal Government to develop a roadmap for the full launch of Nigeria’s Digital Free Zones initiative within 180 days. The post Tinubu orders roadmap for full launch of Nigeria’s Digital Free Zones within 180 days appeared first on Na...
Nigerian Airlines Challenge NCAA Delay Data Over Missing Flights And External Factors aviationtoday.in
The 2027 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, says he will never travel abroad for medical treatment if elected. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Sowore said any sickness he could not treat in...
Lagos 2027: Egunjobi, Ninolowo dump APC, join APM Daily Post Nigeria
An analysis of governing Lagos, detailing a conversation with Governor Sanwo-Olu and his deputy on infrastructure, transport, and public policy challenges. Read More: https://punchng.com/a-lagos-evening/...
SCOAN leader, Pastor Evelyn Joshua, says Nigeria’s religious influence is gaining ground abroad as she arrives in São Paulo, Brazil for a crusade. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-religious-influence-gaining-ground-abroad-evelyn-joshua/...
Policing Lagos: Why 15,597 officers can’t be everywhere Vanguard News
Nigerians face soaring cost of living as fuel, cooking gas prices surge The Guardian Nigeria News
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira today depreciated to N1, 375 per dollar from N1, 370 in the parallel market on Wednesday. The naira also depreciated to N1, 331 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the i...
***Aliyu slams Wike, say he’s been compensated for 2023 support ***Jibrin warns APC govs against embarrassing Wike ***Shettima clarifies remarks on northern govs’ support for president By Olasunkanmi Akoni, Johnbosco Agbakwuru & Omeiza Ajayi LAGOS — THE feud between the All Progr...
Traders protest eviction despite valid tenancy agreements The Guardian Nigeria News
Postmortem confirms journalist Pelumi Onifade died from gunshot injury The Guardian Nigeria News
Adamu: ‘We’re creating a new boxing culture for Nigeria’ The Guardian Nigeria News
Lagos Trade Fair: Board seeks truce between Nigerian, Chinese traders The Guardian Nigeria News
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