Verve, Nigeria’s largest card scheme, plans to let customers pay by tapping their phones and, eventually, to let AI assistants make payments on their behalf, its chief executive, Vincent Ogbunude, said on Thursday. Speaking on the Big Tech and Enterprise Stage at Moonshot by TechCabal on 29 Octob...
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According to the APM campaign organisation, the manifesto will outline the campaign’s policy priorities and proposed direction ahead of the 2027 general election. The post Makinde, running mate to unveil Reset Nigeria Agenda manifesto on 4 November appeared first on Premium Times...
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Nigerian youngsters Mubarak Suleiman and Emmanuel Ayaosi were in impressive form as Slavia Prague secured a commanding 5-0 victory over Jablonec in their Czech First League encounter on Saturday. Suleiman stole the spotlight with two goals and an assist, while Ayaosi also made a ...
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Taiwo Awoniyi opened his Premier League account for Coventry City in their 3-1 win over Sunderland, while Ola Aina and Semi Ajayi also featured for their respective clubs The post EPL Roundup: Awoniyi fires Coventry to victory as Manchester club stumble appeared first on Premium ...
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The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has applauded the record $1.57 billion inflow through International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) in the second quarter of 2026. It described the development as a strong indication of the continued contribution of Nigerians in the ...
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“I think we have to put an end to all these appellations. Election is over, and from today, just address me as Mr Governor. I don’t want to hear all these appellations such as ‘Jinx Breaker’, ‘History Maker’ and all the rest..... I don’t want anybody to equate me with God or give...
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A United States-based political advisory and lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, has accused the Nigerian Presidency of presenting a misleading account of a United States court ruling involving President Bola Tinubu and records of alleged drug trafficking. The firm made the ...
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Fenerbahçe legend Ümit Özat has claimed that top European clubs like Real Madrid, Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool, Barcelona, Chelsea and Manchester United will take Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen if the Nigerian is willing to accept a 10-million-euro-a-year salary. Osimh...
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The spiritual head of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned Nigerians to prepare for more hardship and taxes, saying Nigeria is sitting on an economic time bomb. Primate Ayodele gave the warning in a video posted on social media on Saturday. He...
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Nigerian railway retirees have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the non-implementation of the FG’s housing monetisation policy for their q Read More: https://punchng.com/railway-retirees-beg-tinubu-to-intervene-in-housing-policy-dispute/...
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By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA –The United States District Court for the District of Columbia has denied a motion by Aaron Greenspan seeking limited discovery from Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and DCI Group in ongoing litigation under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Specia...
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Doma United and Ikorodu City battled to a thrilling 2-2 draw in their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 11 encounter on Saturday. Bitrus Philemon gave Doma United the lead from the penalty spot in the 19th minute. The hosts responded immediately and got their equali...
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By Hadiza Yusuf The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, and his running mate, Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, are still missing from the updated final list of candidates released by the Independent National Electoral C...
