Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, also known as the So-Safe Corps, on Monday nabbed two suspects over alleged burglary and theft of pumping machines at Ajambata, Sokoto Road, Atan-Ota area of the state. The suspects, simply identified as Monday and Vovo, ...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has paid tribute to the officers who lost their lives in Monday’s Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Ondo State, saying their supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation will never be forgotten. Shettima assured the bereaved families that...
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A little over four (4) years ago, N10,000 meant a lot. Today? It still occupies same space in your pocket. But in real value, there’s little you can do with it. From petrol to cooking gas, rice to garri and beans – the value of 10k has dropped. Here’s an idea of how fallen Naira ...
Nigeria LNG Limited has presented GenScan AI, an innovation that can reduce MRI scan times by up to 90 per cent without requiring new hardware. Read More: https://punchng.com/nlng-unveils-ai-tool-to-cut-mri-scan-time/...
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has deployed a specialised search-and-rescue team to strengthen efforts to locate and recover victims of the Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft that crashed near Igbokoda in Ondo State. NEMA Director-General, Zubaida Umar, directed ...
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said that, unlike the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, he will be in charge of his administration if elected president of Nigeria. Obi made the remark while reacting to Buhari’s inability to effec...
Royal Exchange Prudential Life Plc (REPRU) has put its assets up for auction following the revocation of its insurance licence by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), the auction notice obtained by Nairametrics shows. The post Royal Exchange Prudential Life puts assets up ...
Coalition raised alarms over a "multi-week digital blackout" that began as intermittent access difficulties around 14 September. The post CSOs demand probe of TikTok blackout in Northern Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The Nigerian Air Force has released the names of five crew members and 20 passengers who lost their lives in the 931 aircraft accident which occurred in Igbokoda, Ondo State, on Monday. In a statement signed by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Inform...
Eric Chelle’s side seek a response after a mixed opening to the window The post Russia vs Nigeria Preview: Super Eagles face stern test as Chelle demands victory appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria owes an enduring debt of gratitude to officers who died in Monday’s Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Ondo State. In a condolence message to the families of the deceased, officers, airmen and airwomen of the Nigerian Air Force on...
An APC chieftain, Gloria Akobundu, has urged women to support President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, stating that Nigeria is on a path to greatness. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-nigeria-on-path-to-renewed-greatness-under-tinubu-apc-chieftain/...
Teachers across Ebonyi State have called on the state government to urgently address critical manpower shortages in public schools and clear all outstanding salary arrears to boost morale and raise educational standards. The appeal was voiced by the State Chairman of the Nigeria ...
Read today’s top Nigerian news, including a NAF plane crash in Ondo, Dangote refinery halting petrol sales to importers, and Wike on Tinubu’s re-election. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-naf-plane-vanishes-from-radar-with-32-aboard-dangote-stops-petrol-sales-to-impor...
The appointments are expected to form part of the federation’s technical structure as it prepares its athletes for upcoming national and international competitions The post Gymnastics Federation appoints 44 coaches for national teams appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek is close to raising at least 80 billion yuan ($12 billion) in a new funding round, as investors... The post DeepSeek nears $12 billion funding as investors bet big on AI appeared first on Nairametrics ....
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Kebbi State Council, has defended the workers’ welfare record of the administration of Governor Nasir Idris, saying the government has demonstrated sustained commitment to the welfare and conditions of service of workers in the state. The ...
The women, in leaked WhatsApp conversations, accused him of having sexual relationships with female church members between 2019 and 2026. The post Alleged Sexual Affairs: Apostle Sam Pamilerin apologises, steps aside appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
About 70% of Nigerian children under 10 cannot read or understand a simple sentence, highlighting a deepening learning crisis, an official has said. Read More: https://punchng.com/70-of-under-10-children-cant-read-simple-sentences-official/...
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure transparency and timely disclosure of information to safeguard the integrity of the 2027 general elections. NGE President Eze Anaba made the call on Monday in Abuja, durin...
For Nigeria, Tuesday’s encounter will provide a different kind of defensive examination, with Russia possessing midfielders capable of scoring from distance, forwards who can exploit spaces inside the box and substitutes capable of changing the game The post Russia vs Nigeria: Fi...
The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd.), has expressed shock and grief over the crash of a Nigerian military aircraft with tail number NAF 931, which claimed the lives of military personnel and civilians on board. Musa, in a statement he personally signed, d...
The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has warned its members in Anambra State against supporting the presidential bid of Peter Obi and the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, describing such support as detrimental to the political fortunes of the party. The party’s National Pu...
"So, immediately, the Nigerian Navy men, from the information I got, stayed back a bit so that there wouldn't be an explosion or fire outbreak. When they realised it was just an area and saw no sign of fire, they moved in, trying to rescue the people. Then the local emergency man...
Nigeria will take on Russia in an international friendly match on Tuesday evening. The Super Eagles are looking to bounce back from a shock 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. However, they will come up against a solid Russian team, that has alr...
Nigeria’s scheduled domestic capacity increased by 54.6% year-on-year to 1 million seats in October 2026, marking the first time the country has reached the 1 million-seat milestone in 2026. The post Nigeria’s scheduled domestic capacity hits 1 million seats for first time in 202...
South Africa’s petrol price has hit a record $1.82 per litre as the Iran conflict drives a sharp increase in global oil prices. The post South Africa’s petrol hits record $1.82 per litre, oil shock raises Nigeria risks appeared first on Nairametrics ....
… deploys search and rescue director, technical team to Igbokoda By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has activated a specialised search-and-rescue team to intensify operations following the crash of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft near Igb...
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has warned its members against supporting former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, accusing him of working to undermine the party he once belonged to. The party, in a statement signed by its National Publicit...
A member of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Kamoru Omokoye, has been shot dead by suspected cultists at Abijo Bus Stop in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/nurtw-member-shot-dead-at-lagos-bus-stop/...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will have 19 players available for their international friendly against Russia after seven players withdrew due to injuries and club Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-19-super-eagles-players-available-for-russia-friendly-after-seven-withdrawals/...
This call comes amid the growing tension between Ethiopia’s federal government and authorities in the northern Tigray region. The post Four African countries call for de-escalation of tension in Ethiopia appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Kabiru Turaki has warned Nigerians to avoid accepting instant gratification in exchange for their votes during upcoming elections across the country. Turaki, who is leading a faction of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), warned during the Bala Abdulkadir Muhammed Colloqui...
The Nigeria Customs Service has auctioned 22,175 litres of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, seized along the Lagos-Ogun border corridor during operations to curb the smuggling of petroleum products across Nigeria’s borders. The auction was held on Monday at the Customs Training College...
ACAMB Celebrates 30 Years of Shaping Narratives, Building Trust at Anniversary Gala Night Association of Corporate Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB) has marked 30 years of shaping narratives and building trust in Nigeria’s banking industry, with regulator...
The naira closed at N1,332.90 per dollar on October 5, 2026, as foreign exchange activity remained mixed at the start of the new trading month. The post Naira slips to N1,332.90/$ as FX trading activity swings appeared first on Nairametrics ....
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over what he described as the worsening hardship faced by teachers and Nigerian families. Atiku, in a statement issued on Monday by Phrank Shai...
All eyes will be on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, today, Tuesday, as the commission holds a national stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja to mark 100 days to the 2027 general elections. INEC said the meeting will provide updates on the voters’ register, candidate...
The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has introduced a Share Grant Initiative that could provide eligible Nigerian tertiary students with.. The post Aliko Dangote Foundation offers share grant to students investing in refinery IPO appeared first on Nairametrics ....
The Federal Government and the World Bank have expanded the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) to 10 additional.. The post FG expands Livestock development project to 10 additional states appeared first on Nairametrics ....
•Up four places in Bloomberg’s ranking By Yinka Kolawole Nigeria has emerged as the biggest climber among major African economies in Bloomberg Economics’ 2026 Investment Risk-O-Meter, rising four places to eighth position on the back of improved economic and fiscal fundamentals. ...
Lagos State Government has announced the temporary closure of Freedom Park on Lagos Island from Monday, October 5, to Sunday, October 11, 2026, to allow for scheduled maintenance, clean-up, fumigation and upgrade works. The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture said the temporary...
By Babajide Komolafe Capital importation into the country rose by 101.8 per cent, year-on-year, YoY to $16.41 billion in the five months to May 2026 from $8.13 billion in the same period of 2025. Vanguard analysis of the monthly economic reports of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CB...
A former chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, Sam Amadi, has criticised the All Progressives Congress, APC, over its attempt to retain power after eight years under former President Muhammadu Buhari and potentially another eight years under President ...
The naira traded within a relatively narrow range against the US dollar on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, with the local currency quoted at about ₦1,332.90 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), while the parallel market rate stood around ₦1,357 per dollar. Data fr...
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, has issued a fresh 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to complete the payment of arrears contained in the 2026 agreement reached with the union or face indefinite strike action. SSANU President, Mohammed Ibrahi...
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee is set to question officials of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over alleged financial breaches amounting to more than N802.19 billion. The alle...
October opens with investors facing a different market from the one they saw at the beginning of September. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cut the Monetary Policy Rate by 350 basis points to 23%, Treasury bill yields have started falling, the naira ended September around N...
Josien Mercantile Ltd has terminated its appointment as the Nigerian distributor for Rémy Cointreau, citing a softening of consumer demand in the cognac ca Read More: https://punchng.com/josien-terminates-remy-cointreau-distribution-partnership-following-strategic-portfolio-revie...
Lagos-based Regxta Global Services Limited has disbursed more than ₦10 billion in loans to individuals and micro-business owners across Nigeria, as the lender expands a credit model designed for borrowers who may have little or no conventional credit history. The milestone comes ...
PREMIUM TIMES’ review of the website around 7 p.m. on Monday showed that Mr Kila’s name, profile and photographs had been removed, leaving no trace of him on the website. The post Fake Professorship: University moves against Kila, removes him from website appeared first on Premiu...
The Presidency has cautioned Nigerians against denigrating President Bola Tinubu with baseless sovereign debt alarms. President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the President and his economic team were responsible leaders. He was react...
Zamfara State House of Assembly has passed a resolution supporting the proposed constitutional amendment for the establishment of state police in Nigeria. The resolution was considered and adopted during the Assembly’s sitting on Monday. The Speaker of the House, Isma’ila Moriki,...
The announcement followed a visit by JAMB Registrar, Segun Aina, to the Nigerian High Commission in Ottawa, Canada, where the proposed centre was discussed. The post JAMB plans UTME centre in Canada for Nigerians from 2027 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has described the loss of 32 Nigerian Air Force personnel in an aircraft crash in Ondo State as “a profound tragedy.” The NAF ATR-42 aircraft, carrying 25 officers and seven crew members, crashed near a naval base in the Igbokoda ar...
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared three days of national mourning for those who lost their lives in the air crash that occurred in Ondo State on Monday. The President also directed that flags be flown at ha...
The faction urged Nigerians to reject attempts by politicians to influence their votes with food items or cash. The post 2027: PDP faction cautions against selling votes for rice, spaghetti appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The Nigeria Football Federation has explained why Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika and others withdrew from the Super Eagles squad for the Russia friendly. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-ndidi-onyedika-others-withdrew-from-friendly-squad-nff/...
Nigeria has climbed four places to eighth in Bloomberg’s latest Africa investment risk ranking, overtaking four nations due to recent economic reforms. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-overtakes-four-nations-in-africa-investment-ranking/...
By Adegboyega Adeleye Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa said a possible technical or mechanical fault and the subsequent loss of signal may have caused the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Igbokoda, ruling out bad weather as a likely factor. Aiyedatiwa spoke on Monday duri...
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