–It is big shame for some state retirees to be paid ₦5,000’ By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — The Director-General of Nigeria’s National Pension Commission (PenCom), Ms. Omolola Bridget Oloworaran, said on Tuesday that states must contribute to the Pension Protection Fund before they can become...
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Nigeria’s Air Peace and Ethiopian Airlines have signed an interline agreement to improve air connectivity, allowing passengers to book connecting flights o Read More: https://punchng.com/air-peace-ethiopian-airlines-sign-cross-border-travel-agreement/...
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The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the Benue State Government of plotting to disrupt the planned visit of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to the state, an allegation the government has dismissed as false. Obi is scheduled to visit Benue State on Wednesday f...
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The PRP presidential candidate says opposition parties must first agree on a common vision for Nigeria before deciding who should challenge President Bola Tinubu. The post 2027: Donald Duke signals readiness to step down for consensus opposition candidate appeared first on Premiu...
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…Says Enugu won’t elect certificate forgers …Construction of Nsukka-Adani Road to commence in earnest Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has accused some of his opponents in the 2027 governorship race of spending their precious time in Abuja looking for ways to compromise the pol...
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The Central Bank of Nigeria says public resources alone cannot meet the country’s agricultural financing needs, calling for greater private-sector investme Read More: https://punchng.com/public-funds-not-enough-to-finance-agriculture-cbn/...
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By Hadiza Yusuf The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has said President Bola Tinubu wants Nigeria’s abundant gas resources to translate into better living conditions for Nigerians. Ekpo spoke on Tuesday in Kano during the commissioning of two ...
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This year’s awards, the third edition since 2024, received an overwhelming response, drawing 424 total entries from 277 journalists across the region. The post CJID announces shortlist for 2026 Excellence in Journalism Awards appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Turkish football pundit Levent Tüzemen has urged Galatasaray to sign a good striker to replace Victor Osimhen ahead of the January transfer window. Osimhen missed Galatasaray's last match against Amed SK in the Turkish Super Lig due to injury. The Nigerian international has under...
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The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has announced November 23 and 24 as the dates for its 308th Monetary Policy Committee, MPC, meeting in Abuja. The apex bank disclosed this in a meeting notice issued recently. Key decisions expected at the meeting include the country's benchmark ...
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The five winners, all girls, emerged from 20 finalists selected from about 15,000 entries submitted for the 16th edition of the competition. The post UBA Foundation awards N15m scholarship to 15-year-old essay competition winner appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Police confirm killing, launch investigation The post Gunmen kill MACBAN chairman in Taraba appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
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The Nigerian equities market lost N93.23 billion on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 as selling pressure in First HoldCo, Stanbic IBTC, Zenith Bank and NAHCO triggered reversal of a small part of the previous session's rebound. The post NGX sheds N93 billion as First HoldCo, Stanbic IB...
