Subsidy was never Nigeria’s problem
An opinion piece arguing that Nigeria’s fuel subsidy was not the core economic issue, citing low tax revenue and comparing historical growth data. Read More: https://punchng.com/subsidy-was-never-nigerias-problem/
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Regina Daniels reveals why she’s celebrating her 25th birthday in wheelchair
“It started as something minor, very minor, but eventually led to this…” The post Regina Daniels reveals why she’s celebrating her 25th birthday in wheelchair appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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SEC disowns WayvePay, warns Nigerians against investing through platform
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has disowned online investment platform WayvePay, warning Nigerians against investing through the company over concerns about suspected fraudulent activities. The post SEC disowns WayvePay, warns Nigerians against investing through pla...
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Fitch upgrades Nigeria’s outlook to positive, affirms ‘B’ rating
The Federal Government says Fitch Ratings’ revision of Nigeria’s economic outlook to positive reflects sustained reforms, stronger external reserves and moderating inflation. Fitch, on Friday, revised Nigeria’s Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings outlook to positive from stable, whi...
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‘I’ll be President for four years’ – Makinde tells APM North-East meeting
The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has said he plans to reset Nigeria through a government that would last just four years. Makinde, the current governor of Oyo State, said in Yola on Saturday that he would serve as president for only f...
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Best performing balanced mutual funds in Nigeria as of September 2026
Nigeria's balanced mutual fund segment recorded a strong increase in net asset value (NAV), reaching N191.02 billion as of September 2026, up 23.94% from N154.13 billion at the end of August, as the segment continued to benefit from investment activity across equities and fixed-i...
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2027: NDC to inaugurate presidential council Oct 20
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) says it will inaugurate its Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) on Oct. 20. It also hinted that it’s for the forthcoming 2027 general elections, which will receive certificates of r...
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I hate Peter Obi, I’ll spit on him – Edo APC Chairman
The Edo State chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Jarrett Tenebe, has openly declared his hatred for Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC. Tenebe spoke during an interview in which he defended the policies of the Tinubu adminis...
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Nigerian govt speaks on Fitch’s credit rating
The ratings agency cited foreign exchange reserve growth, easing inflation and economic reforms in revising Nigeria’s outlook from Stable to Positive. The post Nigerian govt speaks on Fitch’s credit rating appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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SEC warns Nigerians against investing with unregistered WayvePay
It added that dealing with unregistered and unregulated entities exposes investors to the risk of fraud and potential loss of their investments. The post SEC warns Nigerians against investing with unregistered WayvePay appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Obi, Kwankwaso to decide when campaign council will be inaugurated – NDC
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) says it is conducting due diligence before inaugurating its Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) and releasing its manifesto ahead of the 2027 general election. The party said the process was aimed at ensuring that its campaign team reflected ...
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Japa: I have no desire to leave Nigeria— Shaffy Bello
By Juliet Umeh Nollywood actress, Shaffy Bello, has said she has no desire to leave Nigeria, describing the country as home and the place that made her who she is. “America trained me, but Nigeria made me,” Bello said during a panel discussion at “20+ Years in the Media: Real Tal...
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Why UK varsities are cancelling Nigerians’ admission — Report
UK universities are withdrawing admission offers to Nigerian students due to a surge in visa refusals and stricter immigration rules, a new report reveals. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-uk-varsities-are-cancelling-nigerians-admission-report/...