Peter Obi rejects $123.77 million debt claim, challenges Anambra government
Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has rejected claims that he left $123.77 million in debt when he handed over power in March 2014.
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Exchange rate today, November 9, 2026: Naira depreciates against USD across FX markets
The naira depreciated against the US dollar at both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets on Monday, starting the week on a negative note. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the naira weakened to N1,349.34 per dollar on Monday, compared with N1,3...
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Stallion Group partners with Access Bank
The partnership brings 10 exclusive automotive brands and 72 models within reach of customers, thereby making vehicle ownership more accessible. The post Stallion Group partners with Access Bank appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Gombe: PDP ex-chairman, ex-SSG, others join APC
The development followed a meeting between the PDP defectors and Governor Muhammadu Yahaya The post Gombe: PDP ex-chairman, ex-SSG, others join APC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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NAF Rockets Edge Tojemarine In Ardova Handball Premier League
‎‎ ‎ ‎Nigeria Air force Rockets secured a hard-fought 37–34 victory over 2024 champions Tojemarine Academy in one of the keenly contested encounters on matchday three of the 2026 Ardova Handball Premier League in Lagos on Monday. ‎ ‎The encounter saw...
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Youth Olympics: Ugoh wins third gold medal for Nigeria
Praise Ugoh became Nigeria's first Youth Olympic 400m champion after winning the women's final in a personal-best 52.76 seconds, taking the country's gold-medal tally to three. The post Youth Olympics: Ugoh wins third gold medal for Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria...
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Midea Introduces Space Master Refrigerator in Nigeria, Bringing More Room to Everyday Living
Midea is introducing the Space Master Refrigerator to Nigerian consumers, placing practical food storage at the centre of its “More Room for Nigeria” campaign. The introduction speaks to a familiar household situation: a major grocery shop, a weekend of hosting or a family celebr...
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Reps grill NRC over ₦12.91bn audit queries, threaten sanctions
The House of Reps Public Accounts Committee has grilled the Nigerian Railway Corporation over ₦12.91bn in financial discrepancies from the Auditor-General’ Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-grill-nrc-over-%e2%82%a612-91bn-audit-queries-threaten-sanctions/...
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EFCC arraigns two women, man over alleged N156.9m fraud in Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned a man and two women over an alleged N156.9 million fraud involving stealing, conspiracy, fraudulent conversion and money laundering before the Federal High Court in Lagos. A statement by the agency said the defenda...
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89 issues identified in draft manuals for Nigeria’s $500m agricultural project
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has identified 89 issues requiring attention in the draft implementation manuals for Nigeria's $500 million Sustainable Agricultural Value Chains for Growth, AGROW Project. The Federal Director, Department of Development Partn...
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Nigeria, UK deepen creative industry ties ahead of 2028
The United Kingdom and Nigeria are working to strengthen partnerships in their creative industries, following engagements involving 17 British professionals and Nigerian stakeholders to explore investment, business opportunities and access to global markets. Read More: https://pu...
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AFCON 2027Q: Tanzania hit by double injury blow ahead of Super Eagles clash
Tanzania’s Taifa Stars have suffered a major setback ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying double-header against Nigeria, with key players Clement Mzize and Dickson Job ruled out through injury. The duo, who failed to travel with the rest of the squad to Ni...
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2027: NDC will provide all-inclusive government – Kwankwaso
By Henry Umoru Ahead of January 16 2027 election, the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has promised Nigerians that an NDC-led Federal Government under Peter Obi and himself will operate an all-inclusive government. Accor...