The combined revenues accruing to Nigerian state governments have risen from N4.8 trillion in 2022 to N15.5 trillion following the removal of petrol subsidy, but spending on education and healthcare as a proportion of state budgets has declined, African Democratic Congress, ADC, candidate for Lag...
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For years, the narrative of Nigerian electricity was defined by darkness and the deafening roar of generators. Today, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, that narrative is being rewritten. Steady electricity is replacing generators The post Under Tinubu, Nige...
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The naira extended its depreciation against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Wednesday. Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, foreign exchange data showed that the Nigerian naira weakened further to N1,329.86 per dollar on Wednesday, from N1,329.15 on T...
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The Senator representing Ogun Central and Chairman, Senate Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity, Shuaib Afolabi Salisu, has charged students in the state to embrace education and courage, saying it remains the only passport to development. Salisu frowned at the growing notion among...
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The NBA president said the removal of Nigeria from the FATF great list had “increased financial inflows and made it easier for lawyers and their clients to conduct business.” The post NBA president commends EFCC over Nigeria’s removal from FATF grey list appeared first on Premium...
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An elderly man, Muhammad Bello, has been hospitalised with suspected leg fractures after a hit-and-run accident in Ikorodu, Lagos State, LASEMA confirms. Read More: https://punchng.com/man-hospitalised-after-hit-and-run-accident-in-lagos/...
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Nigeria’s latest awards run in Dallas offers more than a collection of trophies: it is another snapshot of how Nigerian music continues to travel, evolve and create space for different forms of talent. At the 2026 AFRIMMA, Davido, Tems, BNXN, DJ Tunez, Ruger, Fola and other...
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Eight microchip designers who were selected for specialised training under the Kaduna State Human Capital Development Initiative also received financial support. The post Uba Sani redeems pledge to Kaduna’s innovators appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Chairman of the Carnival Calabar Commission, Gabe Onah, disclosed this on the sidelines of the 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market on Wednesday in Lagos. The post Carnival Calabar introduces online voting, digital streaming appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Four weeks ago, social media went agog after an Apete resident posted that the government was supplying enough electricity, adding that they could finally turn off their power generators. The social media user went on to note that all the items in her freezer had become completel...
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Whyte Ogbonda has been appointed as the new head coach of Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) side, Rivers Angels. DAILY POST recalls that Ogbonda managed the former NWFL champions, Rivers Angels, during the 2023/24 season. He replaced Tosan Blankson, who left the club at the ...
