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Lagos ports handle 84.6% of Nigeria’s N41.4trn trade
Lagos ports handle 84.6% of Nigeria’s N41.4trn trade Vanguard News
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NIMASA targets November for E-Ship registration
•As first applicant awaits ministerial approval for CVFF By Godwin Oritse The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has concluded plans to automate vessel registration in Nigeria, a move aimed at streamlining the process and easing the challenges faced by sh...
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FG backs MyCityApp launch of 100-day tourism calendar to drive $100bn economic growth
The platform was unveiled on Monday during the Ember2Remember National Stakeholders' Conference in Victoria Island, Lagos. The post FG backs MyCityApp launch of 100-day tourism calendar to drive $100bn economic growth appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Refinery IPO: Dangote woos Nigerians, investors flood NGX
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has launched its N2.15tn Initial Public Offering on the Nigerian Exchange, attracting a rush of investors from the first day. Read More: https://punchng.com/refinery-ipo-dangote-woos-nigerians-investors-flood-ngx/...
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FIFA U-20 WWC: Three Nigerian players in Golden Boot race
The Golden Boot standings remain tightly packed, meaning the knockout rounds could quickly change the picture The post FIFA U-20 WWC: Three Nigerian players in Golden Boot race appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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FG signs N729bn Series-2 bond agreement with GenCos
By Folarin Kehinde, Abuja The Federal Government (FG) has signed the N728.979 billion Series-2 bond under its N4 trillion Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme, in a fresh move to settle verified legacy debts owed to electricity generation companies and restore liquidity to Niger...
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TUC suspends planned shutdown of Federal Unity Colleges over King’s College concession
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has suspended its planned shutdown of Federal Unity Colleges over the concession of King’s College, Lagos, to the King’s College Old Boys’ Association (KCOBA). The post TUC suspends planned shutdown of Federal Unity Colleges over King’s College conc...
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Abuja police detain 40 suspects over Maitama robbery, victim recognises two
The operation led to the arrest of 70 suspects, of whom 30 were released after screening. The post Abuja police detain 40 suspects over Maitama robbery, victim recognises two appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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TCN announces blackout in three states
The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has announced a power outage in parts of Kogi, Edo and Ondo States. TCN, in a statement on Monday, said the outage is due to its annual maintenance at the 330/132kV Ajaokuta Substation. TCN stressed that the exercise would prevent the Abu...
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👨🏿🚀TechCabal Daily – IPO gold rush, fintech gridlock
In partnership with Lire en Français اقرأ هذا باللغة العربية Wazzup. Terra Industries is having quite the year. The Nigerian defence-tech company, which has raised $52 million this year, has secured another $1 million contract , this time to provide autonomous surveillance and si...
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2027: Tinubu has better chances of re-election than 2023 – Lagos Deputy Governor
Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate for the 2027 election, Obafemi Hamzat, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will have a stronger chance of securing re-election in 2027 than he did during the 2023 presidential e...
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Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, September 15, 2026
The Nigerian naira opened Tuesday, September 15, 2026, with the local currency trading at about ₦1,326.30 per dollar at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), while the greenback was quoted at around ₦1,385 to ₦1,410 in the parallel market. The latest official figu...
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NFF Must Relocate To Lagos For Revival Of Nigerian Football, Coach Chijioke Osuagwu Suggests
NFF Must Relocate To Lagos For Revival Of Nigerian Football, Coach Chijioke Osuagwu Suggests Sports247 Nigeria
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Ajadi rallies APM stakeholders ahead of 2027
IBADAN — The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) senatorial candidate for Oyo Central, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has called for unity and stronger grassroots mobilisation among party leaders, candidates and supporters ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ajadi made the call...
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TUC suspends strike over King’s College concession, gives govt two weeks
The Trade Union Congress, TUC, has suspended the industrial action it directed its affiliates to commence at Federal Unity Colleges over the proposed concession of King’s College, Lagos. The decision followed a meeting between the union, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa...
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Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Tuesday morning
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers : 1. Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have invaded Bitirhuya community in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State, killing four residents and setting many houses ablaze. The fresh attack came barely a week after th...
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Financial distress hits 9 firms on NGX
***Post negative shareholders’ funds lReturn on equity negative ***Analysts warn investors to look beyond share-price gains By Peter Egwuatu At least nine companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX, are facing significant balance-sheet pressure, with shareholders’ fun...
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2027: INEC clears Akpabio, Uzodimma, Oshiomhole, 1,300 others for Senate race (FULL LIST)
The list contains candidates from 21 political parties contesting the 109 seats in the Senate, Nigeria's highest legislative body. The post 2027: INEC clears Akpabio, Uzodimma, Oshiomhole, 1,300 others for Senate race (FULL LIST) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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No plan to demolish CAN Secretariat in Makurdi – Benue govt
The Benue State Government has described as malicious and false a publication circulating on social media alleging that Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration has concluded plans to demolish the Secretariat of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Makurdi. The state Comm...
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Dangote’s fortune hits $51bn after refinery IPO raises N1.5tn on NGX
The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote’s fortune rose to $51 billion after Dangote Refinery’s Initial Public Offering, IPO, officially kicked off at the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX. This is according to Forbes data released on Monday. With the revaluation of Dangote’s f...
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Refinery: Our N2.2trn IPO’ll democratise wealth creation —Dangote
***Plans another refinery in Kenya ***IPO demonstrates capacity of Nigeria’s capital market to supaport businesses at global scale — NGX chairman By Peter Egwuatu Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, has said the Initial Publi...
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Lagos Island residents seek end to domestic, sexual violence
Lagos Island residents seek end to domestic, sexual violence The Guardian Nigeria News
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Fire razes Lagos shops as LASEMA rescues crash victims, clears tanker
Fire razes Lagos shops as LASEMA rescues crash victims, clears tanker The Guardian Nigeria News
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Weak institutions threatening Nigeria’s economic growth, Peterside warns
Weak institutions threatening Nigeria’s economic growth, Peterside warns The Guardian Nigeria News
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Cameroon seeks stronger trade ties with Nigeria
Cameroon seeks stronger trade ties with Nigeria The Guardian Nigeria News
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‘Nigeria urged to shift from job creation to decent employment’
‘Nigeria urged to shift from job creation to decent employment’ The Guardian Nigeria News
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Lagos hosts First National Taekwondo Club/Team Championships Sept. 18
Lagos hosts First National Taekwondo Club/Team Championships Sept. 18 The Guardian Nigeria News
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Vaccine Production: FG Transfers Lagos Assets to BVNL as Equity Contribution
Vaccine Production: FG Transfers Lagos Assets to BVNL as Equity Contribution THISDAYLIVE
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Ransom economy: How kidnappers turn northern families’ pain into profit
An investigation into the ransom economy in Northern Nigeria, where kidnappers force families to sell property and pay millions to free their loved ones. Read More: https://punchng.com/ransom-economy-how-kidnappers-turn-northern-families-pain-into-profit/...
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AD Consulting, Ecobank Bring Nigeria’s Art, Architecture Icons Together
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Lagos Can Become $1tn Economy Through Private-sector Partnership
Lagos Can Become $1tn Economy Through Private-sector Partnership THISDAYLIVE
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FG targets 172 LGAs with maternal health incentives
… 29% of global maternal deaths occur in Nigeria, says Minister By Chioma Obinna The Federal Government on Monday launched a new incentive programme targeting pregnant women in 172 Local Government Areas, LGAs, across 33 states as part of efforts to reduce Nigeria’s persistently ...
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FG targets 200 new telecom sites before December
The Federal Government plans to activate 200 new telecom sites before December, part of a project to connect over 20 million Nigerians in unserved areas. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-targets-200-new-telecom-sites-before-december-2/...
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Hajj: Lagos demands hotel clinics, more pilgrims’ slots
The Lagos State Government has asked NAHCON to permit state-run clinics in pilgrims’ hotels and increase its Hajj slots ahead of the 2027 pilgrimage. Read More: https://punchng.com/hajj-lagos-demands-hotel-clinics-more-pilgrims-slots/...
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Subsidy was never Nigeria’s problem
An opinion piece arguing that Nigeria’s fuel subsidy was not the core economic issue, citing low tax revenue and comparing historical growth data. Read More: https://punchng.com/subsidy-was-never-nigerias-problem/...
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Terrorists, informants spying on schools, other targets – Police
The Nigeria Police Force has issued a security alert over intelligence indicating terrorists and informants are spying on schools and other vulnerable targ Read More: https://punchng.com/terrorists-informants-spying-on-schools-other-targets-police/...
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Tenant, lawyer bicker over alleged failed legal service delivery
A Lagos tenant, Medinat Oyeleke, has accused her lawyer, Jide Zaid, of failing to deliver legal services after collecting N345,000 from her. Read More: https://punchng.com/tenant-lawyer-bicker-over-alleged-failed-legal-service-delivery/...
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DHL targets SMEs with new domestic shipping service
DHL Express has launched a new domestic shipping service in Nigeria called Domestic Select, targeting SMEs, online retailers, and individuals with an affor Read More: https://punchng.com/dhl-targets-smes-with-new-domestic-shipping-service/...
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NCC pushes digital inclusion for persons with disabilities
The Nigerian Communications Commission has partnered with CBM International to call for greater digital inclusion for persons with disabilities in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/ncc-pushes-digital-inclusion-for-persons-with-disabilities/...
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Economic reforms gain traction amid weak budget implementation
An assessment of Nigeria’s economic reforms under Abubakar Bagudu, weighing gains in GDP and investment against weak budget implementation and poverty. Read More: https://punchng.com/economic-reforms-gain-traction-amid-weak-budget-implementation/...
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Don’t rush decisions, Olatunji-Bello charges incoming LASU VC
The outgoing Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University, Prof Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, has advised her successor, Prof Ayodeji Badejo, to be courageous. Read More: https://punchng.com/dont-rush-decisions-olatunji-bello-charges-incoming-lasu-vc/...
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AI eroding students’ critical thinking – UNILAG VC
UNILAG VC, Prof Folasade Ogunsola, warns that AI is eroding students’ critical thinking by allowing them to bypass learning, calling for guardrails. Read More: https://punchng.com/ai-eroding-students-critical-thinking-unilag-vc/...
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NNSL retirees demand pensions 31 years after liquidation
About 60 aged seafarers under the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria are demanding unpaid pensions 31 years after the Nigerian National Shipping Line was l Read More: https://punchng.com/nnsl-retirees-demand-pensions-31-years-after-liquidation/...
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Nigeria, India move to revive $15bn bilateral trade
Nigeria and India have agreed to deepen economic ties and restore bilateral trade to its previous high of $15bn, with India seeking renewed crude oil purch Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-india-move-to-revive-15bn-bilateral-trade/...
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Benue-born artiste urges dialogue over national challenges
Benue-born Afro-urban artiste, Malex Betaboi, has called for a national dialogue on the struggles of everyday Nigerians, using his music to inspire hope. Read More: https://punchng.com/benue-born-artiste-urges-dialogue-over-national-challenges/...
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Arms imports jump 104% to N55bn
Nigeria’s arms and ammunition imports surged by 104% to N55.06bn in the first half of 2026, raising concerns over weapons proliferation before the 2027 pol Read More: https://punchng.com/arms-imports-jump-104-to-n55bn/...
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NIPSS tasks public officers to prioritise country above personal interest
The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies has urged senior public officers to prioritise Nigeria’s interest above personal and sectional gain Read More: https://punchng.com/nipss-tasks-public-officers-to-prioritise-country-above-personal-interest/...
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Don advocates better funding for pathology services
A university don, Prof. Innocent Emmanuel, has called for increased funding for human pathology in Nigeria, describing it as the “supreme court of medicine Read More: https://punchng.com/don-advocates-better-funding-for-pathology-services/...
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Twin fires destroy Lagos multi-million-naira goods
Two separate fire incidents in the Ikorodu and Surulere areas of Lagos State have destroyed goods and property worth millions of naira, LASEMA has confirme Read More: https://punchng.com/twin-fires-destroy-lagos-multi-million-naira-goods/...
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ADC leadership: Court adjourns suit against Mark, Aregbesola
A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned a suit seeking to stop the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress until September 28. Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-leadership-court-adjourns-suit-against-mark-aregbesola/...
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2027: Akiolu backs Tinubu, renews Lagos special status demand
The Oba of Lagos, Riliwanu Akiolu, has backed President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid and renewed his demand for a special status for Lagos State. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-akiolu-backs-tinubu-renews-lagos-special-status-demand/...
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I’m proud of my Nigerian roots – F3 champion Ugochukwu
Nigerian-American driver, Ugo Ugochukwu, says he is proud of his Nigerian roots after winning the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Drivers’ Championship in Madrid. Read More: https://punchng.com/im-proud-of-my-nigerian-roots-f3-champion-ugochukwu/...
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The President’s health: A 2027 national security question
By PAUL IBE As Nigeria approaches the 2027 presidential election, much of the debate has centred on the qualifications, antecedents, integrity and eligibility of those seeking the presidency. But there is another question Nigerians should be asking: Are those seeking to lead Nige...
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House of chiefs should be the next (6), by Eric Teniola
This week, we continue the series on why the House of Chiefs should be considered by the National Assembly. He was labour officer, Federal Ministry of Labour, Lagos, 1962–1963; lecturer, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1963–1965; assistant professor of political science, Californi...
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Nigeria must protect the classroom
“Can Education Survive Attack: The Resilience of Human Communities” is the theme of this year’s International Day to Protect Education from Attack, marked on 9 September. This is very apt for Nigeria as schools reopen for the 2026/2027 session. For a country where children are ab...
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Persons with disabilities demand ₦1 trillion annual support budget
JONAPWD President said the population of persons with disabilities in Nigeria is large enough to warrant increased government funding. The post Persons with disabilities demand ₦1 trillion annual support budget appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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TUC suspends industrial action over King’s College concession
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has suspended the industrial action it earlier directed its affiliates to shut Federal Unity Colleges over the proposed concession of King’s College, Lagos. The TUC General Secretary, Mr Nuhu Toro, announced the suspension at the end of a meeting wi...
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Dangote’s N2.2trn IPO to democratise wealth creation — Dangote
By Peter Egwuatu Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, has said the Initial Public Offering, IPO, of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, FZE, will democratise wealth creation by giving Nigerians and investors globally an op...
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Police recover another corpse from Osun motor park after killing of Adeleke’s ally
The police found the dead body when it the motor park to shut down the facility following the governor’s directive. The post Police recover another corpse from Osun motor park after killing of Adeleke’s ally appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Tinubu mourns State House media official, says death leaves ‘difficult vacuum’
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, conveyed the president's condolences on Monday. The post Tinubu mourns State House media official, says death leaves ‘difficult vacuum’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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