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Lagos Deputy Governor Hamzat to Address Podcasters, Creators, Youth at PodFest Naija 2026
Lagos Deputy Governor Hamzat to Address Podcasters, Creators, Youth at PodFest Naija 2026 Nigeria Communications Week
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Improvement in economic indicators points to Nigeria’s stabilisation — UBA boss
Group Managing Director of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Chairman of the Body of Bank CEOs in Nigeria, Oliver Alawuba, has outlined a blueprint for building a resilient Nigerian economy, calling for deliberate policies and stronger collaboration across the public and private s...
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We would have achieved more if Islamic scholars preached to bandits – Gumi
A renowned Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, says there would have been tremendous success if more Islamic scholars had been deployed to preach to bandits in the northwestern part of Nigeria. Gumi made this assertion in a post on his official Facebook page on Wednesday. He said ...
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Mexican Drug Suspect Arrested at Lagos Airport Over Ebonyi Meth Lab
Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Mexican Drug Suspect Arrested at Lagos Airport Over Ebonyi Meth Lab YNaija
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Sanwo-Olu to opposition: You have no ideas
…Says Lagos spirit has driven democracy, governance, development …Yoruba Tennis Club reaffirms commitment to heritage, excellence at centenary anniversary The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has challenged opposition parties to put forward credible ideas capable o...
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FIFA U-20 WWC: Falconets urged to improve finishing, defence against England
Olubunmi Fadipe, head coach of Formidable Under-15 Girls Football Academy, cautioned the team against reading too much into the emphatic win over New Caledonia The post FIFA U-20 WWC: Falconets urged to improve finishing, defence against England appeared first on Premium Times Ni...
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Dangote: We want ordinary Nigerians to own our shares
By Uzoma Marvellous Aliko Dangote has said the planned Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Refinery is aimed at giving ordinary Nigerians and Africans an opportunity to own a stake in one of the continent’s biggest industrial ventures. Dangote, president of Dangote Industrie...
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Nigeria has more honest people than Britain, America — SDP’s Adebayo
Adewole Adebayo, presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has described Nigerians as more honest and compassionate than people in Britain and the United States. Adebayo made the remarks during an interview on the Naija Unfiltered Podcast , where he spoke about...
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FG raises N728.9bn in second bond issuance for power sector debt
By Ediri Ejoh with Agency report The Federal Government (FG) has raised N728.9 billion in bonds as part of its funding process to offset the N4 trillion legacy debt it owed electricity Generation Companies, GENCOs. Speaking at the bond launch in Abuja, TaiwoOyedele, Minister of F...
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Lagos Assembly passes 2026 Budget Amendment Bill, approves N200bn bond
Lagos State House of Assembly has passed the 2026 Appropriation (Amendment) Bill into law, paving the way for the reordering of budgetary priorities and faster implementation of major capital projects across the state. The passage followed the consideration of a letter from Gover...
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Wike looked healthier, happier when we worked together – Peter Obi
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has said that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, appeared healthier and looked happier when they worked together at some point earlier in their political journeys. DAILY P...
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👨🏿🚀TechCabal Daily – Unicorns in public
In partnership with Lire en Français اقرأ هذا باللغة العربية Good morning. AI is moving fast, and so are the questions around it. In the latest episode of Headlines by TechCabal , Eme Agbor and Muktar Oladunmade sit down with Abiodun Adetona, founder of Nigerian AI startup Decide...
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HURIWA hails Uba Sani on land recovery in Kaduna State
The human rights association commended the governor over the recovery of more than 500,000 hectares of farmland previously controlled by bandits in Kaduna State. The post HURIWA hails Uba Sani on land recovery in Kaduna State appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Nigerians know who Wike is – Ayo Fayose reacts to Face-off between APC govs, FCT Minister
Former governor of Ekiti State and Chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency, REA, Board, Ayo Fayose, has reacted to the face-off between the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister, Nyesom Wike, and the All Progressives Congress, APC, Governors’ Forum. DAILY POST reports tha...
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Kwara agog as Emir turbans Gov Abdulrazak Sardauna of Ilorin today
By Demola Akinyemi ILORIN — The ancient city of Ilorin, Kwara State capital is, today, agog for the turbaning ceremony of the Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, as Sardauna of Ilorin Emirate, by the Emir of Ilorin and Cha...
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ASUU begins indefinite strike at three Lagos State universities
ASUU begins indefinite strike at three Lagos State universities Daily Post Nigeria
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2027 Campaign Promises: Can Nigerian politicians be taken seriously?
By Gabriel Ewepu, ABUJA As politicians return to the campaign trail ahead of 2027 general polls, Nigerians are asking whether another season of grand pledges will produce a different reality after the votes are counted. Read Also: 2027: APC govs at daggers-drawn with Wike It is a...
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Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, September 16, 2026
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 Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The latest available official data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) put t...
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2027: To rig election is now very difficult – Ayo Fayose
Former governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, has admitted that rigging elections is now a difficult task in Nigeria. Fayose, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, who is working with the President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress, APC, government, made the remark...
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Why Nigeria’s forex reserve is swelling
Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves have climbed above the $54 billion mark, strengthening the country’s external position and providing additional buffers for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to manage pressure in the foreign exchange market. The post Why Nigeria’s forex reserv...
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‘Let’s not seek change for sake of change,’ Oba of Benin backs continuity
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY — The Oba of Benin, His Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, on Tuesday urged opposition parties in Nigeria not to be extremely critical of the ruling party, but to play their role as opposition for the betterment of the country. Read A...
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Poco Lee: UK court fixes new date after setback
A UK court has adjourned the plea and trial preparation hearing involving Nigerian dancer and entertainer Iweh Pascal Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, to February 2027. The case came up on Tuesday at Snaresbrook Crown Court, but proceedings could not go ahead because the cha...
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Malaysia says it won’t allow shipments supporting Israel’s military through its ports
In mid-August, Malaysian authorities seized three containers bound for Israel at the country's Port of Tanjung Pelepas and have yet to release them. The post Malaysia says it won’t allow shipments supporting Israel’s military through its ports appeared first on Premium Times Nige...
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Flamingos eye WAFU B title as World Cup prep
Nigeria’s Flamingos are targeting the WAFU B U-17 title in Ivory Coast as a key part of their preparation for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Read More: https://punchng.com/flamingos-eye-wafu-b-title-as-world-cup-prep/...
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UNDERCOVER: How Corrupt Customs, SON Officials Clear Counterfeit Goods Into Nigeria
UNDERCOVER: How Corrupt Customs, SON Officials Clear Counterfeit Goods Into Nigeria The Whistler Newspaper
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Editors raise concerns over harassment, intimidation, prosecution of journalists
THE Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, has raised concerns over the increasing harassment, intimidation and prosecution of journalists by security agencies, warning that such actions could undermine press freedom and legitimate journalistic practice. The Guild also called on the fed...
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EPL: Why Osimhen’s move to Arsenal, Chelsea collapsed – Friedel
Former US goalkeeper, Brad Friedel, has claimed that Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen failed to land a move to the Premier League because of his financial demands. Friedel, however, admitted that Osimhen has the profile to set the English topflight on fire. The Nigerian striker was h...
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Inflation: You can’t build $1tn economy by making Nigerians poorer — Atiku tells Tinubu
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has again tackled President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his economic policies. In a statement by his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, on Tuesday, Atiku said Tinubu could not buil...
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Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Wednesday morning
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian newspapers : 1. President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has attributed the high price of petrol in Nigeria partly to the continued smuggling of the commodity to neighbouring countries, where it sells for signific...
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2027: Why Kaduna is crucial to Tinubu’s re-election push
By John Alechenu, ABUJA WHEN presidential strategists, who have started working overtime, especially inside Aso Rock, spread the big electoral map of Nigeria on the table to plot President Bola Tinubu’s path to a second term in 2027, Kaduna State will enjoy a pride of place. Read...
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ASUU declares indefinite strike at three Lagos State universities in Nigeria
ASUU declares indefinite strike at three Lagos State universities in Nigeria UA.NEWS
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NITP urges govt to devolve physical planning powers to local councils
NITP urges govt to devolve physical planning powers to local councils The Guardian Nigeria News
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Lagos 2027: Rhodes-Vivour questions Hamzat’s eligibility over US allegiance
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Lagos State, has questioned the eligibility of Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat to contest the 2027 governorship election, citing his alleged oath of allegiance to the United States. Rhodes-Vivou...
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ASUU declares indefinite strike at three Lagos universities
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SPECIAL REPORT: Shut clinic deepens healthcare crisis in Benue IDP camp
A closed clinic in a Benue IDP camp has left pregnant women and children facing serious barriers to healthcare. The post SPECIAL REPORT: Shut clinic deepens healthcare crisis in Benue IDP camp appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Why petrol remains expensive despite local refining— Dangote
*Notes having a male heir not his priority *Says ‘I’ve lived in my current home for 36 years’ By Juliet Umeh THE President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said Nigerians were still paying high prices for petrol despite the commencement of large-scale domestic refining, sayin...
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2027: PDP backs Wike’s Rainbow Coalition for Tinubu’s re-election, says APC governors underperformed
The PDP attributed the governors’ opposition to fear of defeat at the polls, alleging that some of them had underperformed in office. The post 2027: PDP backs Wike’s Rainbow Coalition for Tinubu’s re-election, says APC governors underperformed appeared first on Premium Times Nige...
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Despite arrests, pedestrians still shun Cele Bridge
Despite arrests, pedestrians still shun Cele Bridge The Guardian Nigeria News
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2027: APC govs at daggers-drawn with Wike
***Why we moved against Wike’s Rainbow Coalition – APC govs ***Warn against parallel structures By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA – State governors elected on the platform of All Progressives Congress, APC, were at daggers drawn with Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja Minister, Mr. Nyesom...
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Nigeria’s capital challenge is finding bankable opportunities
Experts at a UN forum state that Nigeria’s main economic challenge is not a lack of capital, but a shortage of investable, bankable opportunities. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-capital-challenge-is-finding-bankable-opportunities/...
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Ex-labour leader seeks oil buffer to stabilise petrol prices
A former labour leader, Mustapha Wali, has proposed a petroleum price moderator and stabilisation reserve to absorb global oil price shocks in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-labour-leader-seeks-oil-buffer-to-stabilise-petrol-prices/...
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Awoniyi graduates from PFA Business School
Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi has graduated from the PFA Business School with a diploma in Global Football Sport Directorship with merit. Read More: https://punchng.com/awoniyi-graduates-from-pfa-business-school/...
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NSCDC seeks multi-agency collaboration to secure Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway
NSCDC seeks multi-agency collaboration to secure Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway The Guardian Nigeria News
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Okowa targets 2027 World Championships glory
AFN President Tonobok Okowa has set his sights on glory at the 2027 World Championships in China after Nigeria’s promising display in Budapest. Read More: https://punchng.com/okowa-targets-2027-world-championships-glory/...
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Nigeria Fintech Week 2026 to unite Africa’s fintech ecosystem
Nigeria Fintech Week 2026 to unite Africa’s fintech ecosystem The Guardian Nigeria News
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Fatodu seeks more support for swimming
Nigeria Aquatics Federation President, Lekan Fatodu, has called for more support from stakeholders, warning that the high cost of swimming hinders talent d Read More: https://punchng.com/fatodu-seeks-more-support-for-swimming/...
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Nigeria stars upbeat for Chess Olympiad
Nigerian chess stars express confidence of making a strong impression as the 46th FIDE World Chess Olympiad begins in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-stars-upbeat-for-chess-olympiad/...
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AUATON urges Lagos e-hailing drivers to suspend proposed strike
AUATON urges Lagos e-hailing drivers to suspend proposed strike The Guardian Nigeria News
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Sanwo-Olu urges governance, sustainable projects over polls cycle worries
Sanwo-Olu urges governance, sustainable projects over polls cycle worries The Guardian Nigeria News
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N5.53bn contraband-laden containers in Rivers
The Nigeria Customs Service has seized 56 containers of contraband goods, including vegetable oil and used clothing, worth N5.53bn at the Onne Port, Rivers Read More: https://punchng.com/n5-53bn-contraband-laden-containers-in-rivers/...
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Group expresses satisfaction with Abia eye centres
The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Registration Board of Nigeria, Dr Obinna Awiaka, has hailed Governor Alex-Otti-led administration in Abia State for modern facilities and equipment at eye centres. He spoke after his team had visited...
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Seven-vehicle crash causes gridlock on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Seven-vehicle crash causes gridlock on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway The Guardian Nigeria News
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Need for speedy reconstruction of police barracks
Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu’s recent inspection of police barracks under reconstruction in Lagos has exposed a painful reality: decades of neglect have turned many police quarters into slums unfit for human habitation. His frustration over delays in completing the p...
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2027: Let us end this presidential campaign charade
By SUNNY IKHIOYA It is not a matter of whether you love President Bola Tinubu or not. It is a question of the way forward for Nigeria. We are taught to believe that politics is a contest of ideas. The side that convinces the people that it has the best way forward wins. This is b...
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NDLEA Dismantles Industrial Meth Lab, Arrests Mexican Drug Kingpin in Lagos
NDLEA Dismantles Industrial Meth Lab, Arrests Mexican Drug Kingpin in Lagos THISDAYLIVE
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Nutrition: Shettima raises alarm as 41% of Nigerian children stunted
… Only 6% of pregnant women complete iron supplementation By Chioma Obinna Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday in Lagos raised the alarm over Nigeria’s nutrition crisis, saying it poses a serious threat to the country’s human capital, as latest data show that 41.1 per cent ...
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Prove I left debt, I’ll stop campaigning, Obi tells Anambra govt
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has challenged the Anambra State government to prove that his administration left behind unpaid debts, salaries, pensions or contractor liabilities. Obi issued the challenge in a statement posted on his offi...
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Anglican bishop urges action against hardship, insecurity
A retired Anglican Bishop, Joseph Akinfenwa, has decried the hardship and insecurity in Nigeria, urging church leaders to speak truth to power. Read More: https://punchng.com/anglican-bishop-urges-action-against-hardship-insecurity/...
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Beyond the exodus: The other side of Nigeria’s investment story
Despite a narrative of corporate exodus, companies like Unilever, MTN, and Lafarge are increasing their investment in Nigeria, showing a different side to Read More: https://punchng.com/beyond-the-exodus-the-other-side-of-nigerias-investment-story/...
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Dangote: Petrol cheaper in Nigeria than neighbours
ABUJA — President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has said petrol is relatively cheaper in Nigeria than in neighbouring countries, a price difference he said has continued to encourage cross-border smuggling. Dangote spoke in an interview with Arise Television on Tu...
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