President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria’s next economic priority is to translate the gains of ongoing reforms into prosperity through enterprise, industrial growth and expanded trade. Tinubu spoke on Thursday at the opening of the 40th Lagos International Trade Fair, organised by the Lagos Chamber...
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Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team captain, Harmony Chidi, says winning the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup would be an unforgettable moment for her, her teammates, the coaching crew and the country. Speaking to FIFA ahead of the final against Japan in Morocco, Chidi descr...
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Bilateral trade between Nigeria and the United Kingdom has risen to £7.3bn, reflecting growing economic ties between both countries, the British High Commission has said. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-uk-trade-hits-7-3bn-british-envoy/...
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Nigeria recorded four confirmed cases, including one death, during the reporting period, while Cameroon reported nine cases and one death. The post Nigeria, eight other African countries record 67 yellow fever cases, 18 deaths — WHO appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Chidi said lifting the trophy would be a source of pride for the players, their coaches and the country, which is seeking to become the first African nation to win the competition. The post Flamingos captain Harmony Chidi targets historic U-17 World Cup title for Nigeria appeared...
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Galatasaray have confirmed that Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has suffered a left knee injury and will undergo surgery, ruling him out of tomorrow’s match against Amed S.F. Read More: https://punchng.com/osimhen-to-undergo-knee-surgery-miss-amed-clash/...
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The monarch based his position on history and Oyo’s contribution to Yoruba civilisation but declined to discuss the Olubadan’s appointment. The post ‘I don’t fight for supremacy, but historically, I’m number one’ — Alaafin appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.), has said that military force alone cannot defeat terrorism in Nigeria, stressing the need to address poverty, unemployment, poor governance and other socio-economic factors fuelling insecurity. Bur...
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By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has appealed the Federal High Court judgment in favour of Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe and asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to suspend action on the ruling pending the determination of the appeal. Th...
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Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw, has criticised Nigeria’s persistent poor electricity supply, questioning why the country continues to experience unreliable power in 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/theres-hardly-electricity-kate-henshaw-tackles-power-minister/...
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A suspected drug courier has been arrested by troops of the Nigerian Army in Gwadabawa town, Gwadabawa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Security analyst Zagazola Makama, in a post on X on Friday, explained that security sources said the suspect, a driver, was apprehended at...
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The Nigerian equities market lost another N540 billion on Friday, November 6, 2026, as sustained selling in MTN Nigeria, Zenith Bank, GTCO, HBM Nigeria and Fidelity Bank extended the previous session's sharp decline. The post NGX sheds another N540 billion as MTN Nigeria, Zenith ...
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The news is a major setback for Nigeria as they prepare for a double-header against Tanzania in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. The post AFCON Qualifiers: Fresh injury setback for Osimhen as Galatasaray confirm knee surgery appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
