By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Confederation of West African Youths has called for greater youth participation in governance, accountable leadership and policies capable of creating more economic opportunities for young Nigerians. The Regional President of the organisation, Ambassador Israel Akinola,...
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Of the 15 African players who began the competition, only Algeria’s Tania Morice and Egypt’s Abdelmalk Elsayed remain in contention. The post Dakar 2026 YOG: Kuti, Ojo crash out of table tennis event appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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INEC has opened its online portal for political parties to submit the details of their polling agents ahead of the 2027 general elections. The post 2027: PDP cautions state excos against engaging non-party members as polling agents appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Vice-President Kashim Shettima has defended President Tinubu’s economic reforms, urging Nigerians to assess the admin based on what it inherited in 2023. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-apc-seeks-criver-votes-as-shettima-defends-reforms/...
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As the 2027 elections approach, Nigerian traditional rulers face a neutrality test as politicians seek their influence, raising questions about their impar Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-traditional-rulers-face-neutrality-test-as-politicians-storm-palaces/...
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Dangote Group is exploring industrial expansion into Egypt following a visit by an Egyptian delegation to its Lagos complex to identify investment opportun Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-sets-sights-on-egypt-for-industrial-expansion/...
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•Demand deposits climb 71% •Analysts highlight cash dependence, financial inclusion challenges By Peter Egwuatu Currency held outside the banking system by Nigerians rose by 103.8 per cent to N4.923 trillion in September 2026 from N2.416 trillion in September 2023, highlighting t...
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By Ebunoluwa Sessou As Nigeria prepares for another general election in 2027, the question of women’s participation in politics and access to elective offices remains a subject for debate. Read Also: Elections: INEC struggles to get 14m PVCs to voters Adeola Azeez, a daughter of ...
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•Declares no vacancy in Aso Rock, Plateau Govt House •Says no rainbow coalition, Plateau going APC By Golok Nanmwa JOS — Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has said President Bola Tinubu inherited an economy that was tottering on the brink of collapse from the administration...
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By Ike Uchechukwu CALABAR — Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured Cross River residents that the proposed Bakassi Deep Seaport and Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway will be delivered, urging them to re-elect President Bola Tinubu and Governor Bassey Otu in 2027. Shettima gave th...
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*Taraba, Plateau, Jigawa, Bayelsa, Benue among states with thousands of cards awaiting collection *Sokoto, Nasarawa, Zamfara, Yobe record significant increase in voter population *Kano yet to compile collection figures; Borno, Bauchi, Kebbi withholding data *Lagos, Ondo, Ogun, Ek...
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The Leprosy Mission Nigeria, in partnership with Great Britain, has planted economic trees in Minna, Niger State, to tackle climate change effects. Read More: https://punchng.com/leprosy-mission-partners-britain-on-tree-planting/...
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Nigerians in Northern England have urged the FG to establish a permanent passport office in Manchester after a recent intervention saw 1,709 enrolments. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-in-uk-seek-permanent-passport-office-in-manchester/...
