ActionAid Nigeria, market women, university students and other civil society groups on Thursday staged a protest at the gate of the Federal Ministry of Finance over Nigeria’s rising debt stock and the Federal Government’s continued borrowing. The protesters called on the Federal ...
The Supreme Court said the "date for judgement would be communicated to the parties." The post Supreme Court reserves judgment in INEC appeal over ZLP challenge to Electoral Act appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Laja Adeoye Unveils Lagos Housing Plan, Targets Affordable Homes in Epe, Badagry and Ikorodu nigeriahousingmarket.com
Troops of the Nigerian Army rescued 22 kidnapped victims in Muchiya village, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, following a fighting patrol based on credible intelligence. The post Army rescues 22 kidnap victims in Niger appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The Inspector-General of Police has proposed a specialised desk to coordinate security and intellectual property protection in Nigeria’s growing creative economy. The post Police propose new desk to protect Nigeria’s creative economy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Lagos 2027: ‘I will campaign in Yoruba’ — GRV Vanguard News
The sharp depreciation of the naira between 2023 and 2024 significantly increased the contribution of foreign subsidiaries to the earnings and asset base of Nigerian banking groups, according to a new report by Fitch Ratings. The post Naira devaluation boosts foreign subsidiaries...
Public affairs commentator, Mahdi Shehu, has criticised the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, over his claim that some Nigerians asked him to slow down because their freezers were freezing. Shehu reacted in a post shared on his X account on Wednesday night, describing the minister...
German-Nigerian cultural diplomacy and the struggle for global equity The Guardian Nigeria News
The scholarship, which was established in 2017, is for Nigerian public servants and provides support for postgraduate study in public policy at Oxford. The post Group announces recipient of Oxford public policy scholarship appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Faces Fresh Security Concerns nigeriahousingmarket.com
State capture manifests as a collision between narrow political and economic interest groups, leading to a skewed distribution of economic power, while giving captors an advantage in shaping power dynamics. Elections become hollow rituals, reforms are cosmetic, and citizens find ...
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Engr. Anselm Ijebor, has said the emergence of Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso as the presidential and vice-presidential candidates of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, will alter Nigeria’s political equation ahead of the ...
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Federal Government, through the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate, PTAD, has completed the payment of N18.96 billion in outstanding pension arrears to 3,958 former employees of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, under the Defined Ben...
Despite the comfortable scoreline, Busari believes Niger’s approach offered his players valuable lessons, particularly with the Flamingos set to face an even bigger challenge at the World Cup The post Nigeria 5-0 Niger: Flamingos Coach reflects on Nigeria’s flying start at WAFU B...
The Northern States Christian Elders Forum (NOSCEF) has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently reverse the latest increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), saying the development will further worsen the economic hardship confronting Nigerians. In a press stat...
By Dickson Omobola Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, and United Nigeria Airlines, UNA, have faulted the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, report on the number of flight delays and cancellations by airlines in August, saying it is filled with inaccuracies. NCAA’s Summary...
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has commended Nigerian chef and Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, for her bold and adventurous spirit, which he said has contributed to her achievements. Governor Eno gave the commendation on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, when he...
Inside Midea’s 2026 Dealers Conference in Lagos BellaNaija
By Nwafor Sunday Polycarp, Online News Editor Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has mourned veteran actor, Olu Jacobs, amid an ongoing dispute with the Anambra State Government over loans and other financial liabilities allegedly incurred ...
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate in Zamfara State, Senator Kabir Marafa, has vowed to end insecurity in the state within two years if elected governor in the 2027 general elections, promising to resign if he fails to deliver on the pledge. Marafa made ...
The Apena of Egbaland and Oluwo of Iporo-Ake, Chief Alani Bankole has said only lazy people are hungry in Nigeria, insisting that the country is filled with opportunities to make money. Bankole, who spoke on Wednesday during a media interaction, blamed parents and the system for ...
The NLC demands FG action as petrol hits N1,500/litre in some states. Also, read about the endless gridlock on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and more. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-nlc-demands-action-on-n1500-litre-petrol-endless-anguish-on-lagos-ibadan-expressway-ot...
The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution has urged the National Assembly to strengthen legislation that promotes social cohesion to address Nigeria’ Read More: https://punchng.com/ipcr-urges-national-assembly-to-strengthen-peace-legislation/...
By Nkiruka Nnorom THE United States government has indicted Nigeria’s trade environment as one of the most corrupt and frustrating in the world, citing endemic corruption, inter-agency infighting, extortion at the ports and an opaque regulatory system as major barriers to foreign...
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has pledged stronger police action against recent killings in Plateau State, while calling for a secure environment to enable Nigeria’s creative economy to thrive. Disu made the remarks on Wednesday at the National ...
Private varsity proposes new model for training Nigeria’s public servants Vanguard News
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government and the state Police Command have assured traders, foreign investors and members of the public that normalcy has returned to the International Trade Fair Complex in Ojo, Lagos, following a protest by local traders over the alleged i...
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — A fresh row is brewing between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and legal practitioners across the country over a renewed push to bar the use of foreign currency in settling legal fees. The anti-graft agency, on September 11, conde...
AGN Lagos mourns Olu Jacobs, hails Nollywood icon Vanguard News
The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to intensify enforcement along the Apapa and Lekki Port corridors as it targets truckers’ compliance with the E-Call-Up system. The post Lagos tightens Apapa, Lekki port enforcement, targets truckers’ E-Call-Up compliance appeared fi...
The University of Ibadan (UI) says certificates left uncollected for more than 10 years will be shredded. The university announced new guidelines governing the collection of Statements of Result and certificates by graduates. A News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent in Ibadan...
By Victor Ahiuma-Young Tension surrounding the proposed Public-Private Partnership, PPP, concession of King’s College, Lagos, has eased following an agreement between the Federal Government and organised labour to review the controversial concession plan within two weeks. Read Al...
‎The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday asked the federal government to urgently approve emergency palliatives in the form of wage awards to workers nationwide, and allocate crude oil to local refiners in naira, to cushion the impact of the high price of petroleum pro...
Nigeria’s five Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) have a combined market capitalisation of about $230 million within Africa’s estimated $30 billion REIT market. The post Nigeria’s five REITs worth $230 million market cap in Africa’s $30 billion market appeared first on Nairame...
The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has released his handover document to counter claims by the Anambra State Government that his administration left behind loans and other financial liabilities. The Interim National Coordinator of ...
President Bola Tinubu has ordered 95 per cent National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment coverage by December 2026. The President gave the order at the 8th National Identity Day celebration on Wednesday in Abuja. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, the Presi...
Nigeria’s gross foreign exchange reserves rose by $12.76 billion year-on-year to $54.61 billion as of September 14, 2026, strengthening the country’s external liquidity position and extending the recent upward trend. The post Foreign reserves gain $12.76 billion in one year, add ...
NEMA Begins Distribution of Flood Relief Materials in Lagos Nigeria Info FM
The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has mourned the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Olu Jacobs. Obi described Jacobs as a symbol of excellence who made remarkable contributions to Nigeria’s film and creative industry. “It is with ...
Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano, has said that one of his regrets in office as the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, was delaying the entry of telecommunications companies (telcos) into financial services. Sanusi spoke on Wednesday at the launch of the 2026 Acce...
The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has challenged anyone to trace any misappropriation of funds during his eight-year tenure as governor of Anambra State. He gave the challenge while speaking with Nigerians in a meeting in Washingt...
Nigeria’s economic growth remains uneven, with only eight sectors recording expansion above 5% in the second quarter of 2026. The post Only 8 Nigerian sectors grow above 5% as economic expansion remains uneven — NESG appeared first on Nairametrics ....
The club announced the change on Thursday, confirming that Mr Boehly has stepped down as chairman The post Chelsea get new owners as Clearlake takes full control appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Research into the spread of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus and the development of vaccines against the strain in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has received $3.9 million in funding. The post DRC Ebola vaccine research gets $3.9 million as deaths surpass 3,500 appeared fir...
The British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Jonny Baxter, has said that the United Kingdom values its strong partnership with Nigeria, describing it as a relationship built on shared interests, values and experiences. Mr Baxter stated this on Wednesday at Nvosi, Isiala Ng...
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned President Bola Tinubu that his administration’s economic policies are pushing Nigerians “dangerously close to the limits of human endurance,” citing the rising cost of petrol, food and education. In a statement signed by its Nation...
The management of local airline Air Peace has described as “inaccurate” a flight delay report recently released by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The Authority had in its August 2026 summary of domestic airline flight disruption operations said Air Peace...
Global crude oil prices dropped on Thursday from as high as $108 per barrel amid escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthi forces in the Middle East. An oil price market survey by DAILY POST on Thursday showed that Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) cru...
Her STEAM celebrates successful Lagos edition of The Evolution Workshop 2026 Vanguard News
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has said that the level of poverty, insecurity and the multiplicity of challenges facing Nigeria show that the welfare of citizens is the last thing on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s mind. He m...
China supplied Nigeria’s traders, now it’s coming for their customers Business News Nigeria
An elderly man identified as Muhammad Bello has been hospitalised after being knocked down by a vehicle that fled the scene in Agbowa community, along the inward Itoikin Road in Ikorodu, Lagos State. The incident occurred at about 2:10 pm on Wednesday, leading to a distress call ...
A 56-year-old Nigerian woman, Gladys Adaeze Okafor, has been arrested in the United States for allegedly claiming to be an American citizen before voting in elections. Okafor, who lives in Lynn, Massachusetts, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with unlawfully voting as an ali...
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 Thursday, September 17, 2026. The latest available market data puts the dollar at about ₦1,330.31 at the offic...
In partnership with Lire en Français اقرأ هذا باللغة العربية Wazzup. In 2016, three 20-something-year-olds asked Nigerians to trust an online platform with their savings. A decade later, their company has paid out more than ₦3 trillion ($2.3 billion) to its users. Ten years is a ...
A 56-year-old Nigerian woman, Gladys Okafor, has been arrested in Massachusetts, US, for allegedly voting illegally in the 2022 and 2024 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-woman-arrested-in-us-over-illegal-voting/...
Aliozor Justin Tochukwu, known as Realmecus, is a Nigerian content creator and influencer using his platform for comedy, streaming, and social impact. Read More: https://punchng.com/beyond-comedy-realmecus-redefines-influence-with-content-charity-and-community-impact/...
Government College Ibadan Old Boys Association and leading Nigerian ICT Company, ipNX Nigeria Limited, have partnered to deliver a transformative campus-wide digital connectivity project for Government College Ibadan (GCI). The partnership was led by the GCIOBA North America bran...
Government College Ibadan Old Boys Association and leading Nigerian ICT Company, ipNX Nigeria Limited, have partnered to deliver a transformative campus-wide digital connectivity project for Government College Ibadan (GCI). The partnership was led by the GCIOBA North America bran...
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