Nigeria's inflation trajectory eased further in August 2026, with the national headline inflation rate slowing for the third consecutive month to 15.39% from 15.43% in July, while the food inflation rate declined to 19.57% after five consecutive months of increases. The post Top 10 most affordabl...
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By James Ogunnaike The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has faulted the Federal and state governments over the continued non-payment of three-and-a-half months’ salaries withheld from university lecturers and the uneven implementation of the December 2025 agreement wi...
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The Federal Government has clarified that the proposed management deal for King’s College, Lagos, is an isolated case and will not be extended to other sch Read More: https://punchng.com/kings-college-deal-wont-affect-other-unity-colleges-fg/...
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Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, met on Tuesday with the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, at the Army Headquarters in Abuja to discuss security and the restoration of normalcy in the state. The meeting was held behind closed doors, and details of the d...
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By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Benue State Chapter, has dismissed reports circulating on social media and other platforms alleging that Governor Hyacinth Alia was planning to demolish the association’s secretariat in the state. The Acting Chair...
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By Edwin Phillip, Lafia Members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Nasarawa State branch, on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest at the premises of the State High Court headquarters on Shadam Road, Lafia, in compliance with the indefinite strike declared by the unio...
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The Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adeniyi, has praised BAT Nigeria’s compliance and called for deeper collaboration with manufactu Read More: https://punchng.com/customs-cg-hails-bat-nigerias-compliance-seeks-better-industry-ties/...
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A new report reveals that about 90% of Nigerian adults lack formal pension coverage, despite an increase in overall financial inclusion to 79% in 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/90-of-nigerians-lack-formal-pension-coverage-report/...
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PREMIUM TIMES had reported that traffic was also heavy around Omole, Isheri and Ojodu Berger, with motorists spending hours on the road. The post Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun appeal for patience as Kara Bridge gridlock worsens appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Publicity Secretary, Haruna Jungudo, on Wednesday, said the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, can only urge Nigerians to vote for President Bola Tinubu and not the All Progressives Congress, APC. Jungudo insis...
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Premier Paints Plc has announced a major board restructuring, appointing Mr. Emeka Ene as Chairman of the Board following the acquisition of a controlling stake in the company by Xenergi Limited. The post Premier Paints names Emeka Ene Board Chairman after Xenergi takeover appear...
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The Youth Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Abia State, Ugwumba Adiele, has been released by personnel of the Force Criminal Investigation Department, Abuja, four days after he was arrested in Umuahia and whisked to Abuja. Adiele was arrested last Friday based on an...
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The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, has rescued all victims involved in a multiple-vehicle accident at Otedola Bridge, inward Berger, with no death recorded. The crash occurred on Wednesday afternoon and involved five vehicles, including two trucks, a trailer, a ...
