Refined fuel exports jump 66%, lifting current account surplus to $7.5 billion
Refined petroleum product exports rose by 66.24% in the second quarter of 2026, helping to push Nigeria’s current account surplus to $7.54 billion.
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Nigerian rapper, Odumodublvck, has accused the man who instituted an assault case against him of presenting a falsified hospital report in court. Read More: https://punchng.com/rapper-odumodublvck-alleges-fake-hospital-report-in-assault-case/...
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We would've used wheelbarrow to carry Nigeria's naira - Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said that a wheelbarrow would have been used to carry Nigeria's naira if he hadn't taken some of the decisions he took when he took office in 2023. Tinubu said the naira would have lost all its value and people would have needed a wheelbarrow to carry th...
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Justice Onum's death a profound loss to Benue, Nigeria – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of former Chief Judge of Benue State, Justice Adam Ochume Onum, describing him as a distinguished jurist whose contributions to the judiciary and public service would be remembered. The President's Special Adviser on Info...
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'Allow me announce his death' - Actor Diewait Ikpechukwu's daughter warns AGN to take down post [VIDEO]
Chiamaka, the daughter of the late Nollywood legend, Diewait Ikpechukwu, has warned Actor Guild of Nigeria, AGN to take down her father's death post on its platform. This came a few hours after the news of the actor's death was reported. DAILY POST reports that Diewait Ikpechukwu...
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I’ll resign if Nigeria doesn’t improve under Atiku — Amaechi
The African Democratic Congress vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, has said he would resign if Nigerians do not begin to experience positive changes within one year of the party taking over government. Read More: https://punchng.com/ill-resign-if-nigeria-doesnt-improve-...
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NDC candidate promises bill stopping NYSC postings to insecure areas
The Nigerian Democratic Congress candidate for Oredo Federal Constituency in the January 16, 2027, House of Representatives election, Efosa Omo-Osagie, has promised to sponsor a bill prohibiting the… Read More: https://punchng.com/ndc-candidate-promises-bill-stopping-nysc-posting...
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13 injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crash
Thirteen people were injured on Friday when a Mazda bus lost control and crashed into a concrete barrier on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State. Read More: https://punchng.com/13-injured-in-lagos-ibadan-expressway-crash/...
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NPFL acknowledges Bendel Insurance protest in Rangers' clash
The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has acknowledged Bendel Insurance’s protest over Rangers’ controversial goal in the rescheduled matchday 9 fixture. The league acknowledged the protest in a short statement on their X account on Friday. DAILY POST recalls that Bendel Ins...
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NNL: ABS FC declare readiness for new season
Abubakar Bukola Saraki, ABS FC, have expressed readiness for the new Nigeria National League, NNL, season. The Ilorin-based club will face off with Sokoto United in their season opener at the Rashidi Yekini Main Bowl, George Innih Stadium on Saturday. Head coach Festus Allen said...
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EFCC secures final forfeiture of $163,592 proceeds of US fraud
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Naira appreciates to N1,375/$ in parallel market
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The naira today appreciated to N1,375 per dollar from N1,380 in the parallel market on Thursday. Similarly, the naira appreciated to N1,349 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the...
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Corruption, wasteful spending killing development - Ekiti elders warn political leaders
Corruption and wasteful spending are killing development in Nigeria, the Ekiti Council of Elders has warned, calling on political leaders across the country to embrace integrity, accountability and responsible governance. Speaking in Ado-Ekiti on Friday at a news conference heral...