The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to major infrastructure projects in Cross River State, particularly the proposed Bakassi Deep Seaport and the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, describing them as strategic investments that will transform t...
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Zenith Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Nigeria’s creative and cultural landscape through its continued sponsorship of ART X Lagos 2026, taking place from November 5-8, 2026, at Federal Palace, Lagos. Building on its support for the fair’s landmark tenth-annive...
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Nigeria and France are strengthening cooperation in the oil and gas sector, with stakeholders calling for increased investment to unlock Nigeria’s potentia Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-france-seek-increased-energy-investments/...
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Customers alleged fraudulent transactions involving more than N100 million, demanding intervention by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the federal government. The post Bank customers protest alleged N100m fraud in Jos, documents show N10m investment deal appeared first on Pr...
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By Henry Umoru, Abuja The media office of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, ahead of the January 16, 2027 election, Peter Obi, has taken a swipe at the state governors, accusing them of pushing to undermine democracy, warning that any election th...
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Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) and Zenith Bank closed the first nine months of 2026 with almost similar pre-tax profits, but the numbers reveal two very different approaches to making money. The post Analysis: Zenith looks cheaper, GTCO looks safer appeared first on Nairam...
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The Federal Government has commenced nomination interviews for over 2,000 Nigerian applicants for the 2027/2028 Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Pla Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-begins-commonwealth-scholarship-interviews-for-2000-nigerians/...
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Nigeria’s gross foreign exchange reserves increased by $295.35 million in October 2026, marking the slowest positive monthly growth recorded so far this year. The post Nigeria’s foreign reserves add $295 million in October, slowest monthly increase in 2026 appeared first on Naira...
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Airtel Nigeria generated $1.01 billion in revenue between April and September 2026, crossing the $1 billion mark for the first time since the same period in 2022, when it recorded $1.04 billion , according to the company’s financial statements. Its mobile money subsidiary, SmartC...
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Blessing CEO, a controversial Nigerian self-acclaimed relationship expert, has broken down in tears publicly, apologising to Nigerians and asking for forgiveness over her past words and actions. Blessing CEO made the appeal in an emotional post shared on her Instagram page, where...
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The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered a suspected indoor cannabis cultivation operation in a residential property in the Apapa area of the state. According to a viral video published by News Central, the seemingly ordinary residential apartment was allegedly converted into...
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The United States Department of Justice, DOJ, has arrested two Nigerian nationals and others over their involvement in illegal voting, fake voter registration and false claim of American citizenship linked to federal elections. This was announced in a statement on Monday as the d...
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Mr Oloyede was dethroned following his conviction by a US court over a $4.2 million COVID-19 relief fund fraud. The post Deposed Osun monarch convicted in US files suit against appointment of successor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
