Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It covers an area of 923,769 square kilometres (356,669 mi2). With a population of more than 236 million, it is the most populous country in Africa, and the world's sixth-most populous country. Nigeria borders Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west. Nigeria is a federal republic comprising 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, where its capital, Abuja, is located. The largest city in Nigeria by population is Lagos, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world and the largest in Africa.
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Police said the suspect confessed that during an argument with his girlfriend, he struck her on the head with a pestle, resulting in her death, and then he subsequently wrapped and dumped her remains inside the toilet. The post Man allegedly kills girlfriend over argument about HIV infection appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
A major session on Tuesday focused on “Smart Policing: How AI and Digital Technologies Are Transforming Law Enforcement.” It was delivered by Ross Alabo-George, principal consultant at Proxy Logic Limited, an IT solution company. The post CARSPO 2026: Police explore new tools, strategies for 2027 elections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The investigation examined how wealth linked to Nigerian political and economic elites moved into the US real estate market and identified recurring risk factors in the acquisition of the properties. The post 61 Nigerian officials linked to $271 million US property holdings -Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The delegation from DR Congo arrived in Nigeria on Monday to understudy the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board’s acclaimed local content framework for the oil and gas industry. The post DR Congo delegation begins study tour of NCDMB’s local content model appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The engagement formed part of the Board’s and oil industry’s participation in the 15th China Shale Oil and Gas Summit, convened from 20 to 23 September 2026 at the Chengdu Century City International Conference Centre The post NCDMB deepens energy ties with China, participates in oil and gas summit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
FAAN said passenger traffic and airline capacity are expanding, but infrastructure and operating costs continue to constrain Nigeria’s aviation potential. The post Nigeria hits 18.8 million flights, ranks Africa’s fourth-largest market appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Oyo governor said the airport expansion was being funded entirely by the state government, while also pledging to transmit power to the vice president whenever he is unavailable if elected president in 2027. The post Gov Makinde denies receiving ₦50 billion from Tinubu for Ibadan airport appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The truce followed years of tension rooted in a struggle for control and influence within the Lagos transport union. The post Kwam 1 reconciles rival transport union leaders, MC Oluomo, Tafa Sego appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki, said the current payment brings the administration’s cumulative pension disbursement since May 2023 to ₦21.455 billion, benefiting 9,683 retirees and eligible families. The post Uba Sani approves ₦3.6bn for payment of pensions, gratuities, death benefits appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The foundational block of any system is the mental model, and it is the profound challenge of the African world. Deeply ingrained in the ongoing struggle for an Africa that is nurturing of itself, present and future, is a mental model that puts African life and its various elements as an afterthought, an irrelevant byproduct, […] The post Afrilition and mental models, By Adéwálè Àjàdí appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
CBN stated that although the outlook for the domestic economy remained positive, external and domestic risks could undermine the moderation in inflation. The post CBN warns Middle East tensions, election spending could disrupt disinflation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The family said Mr Oladipo, who established The Eagle Online in 2012, had put measures in place to ensure the continuity of the publication before his death. The post The Eagle Online to continue operations after founder’s death, family says appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
“Settlement discussions, therefore, did not arise in a vacuum. They formed part of a broader governmental effort to resolve a longstanding dispute and remove what was regarded at the time as a legal obstacle to financing and implementation of a major national power project,” he said. The post Mambilla: Malami speaks on $200m settlement, rejects ICC corruption finding appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The initiative will use AI, mobile technology and improved connectivity to support pregnant women, health workers and primary healthcare facilities The post MTN, Gates Foundation launch AI initiative to improve maternal healthcare in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The documentary uses Osun State, South-west Nigeria, as a case study to examine public finance management, service delivery and civic accountability at the local government level. The post UNILAG, DevReporting to screen documentary on local government accountability appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, today announced its executive engagements on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81). Taking place under the broader UNGA theme of restoring trust and managing transformation, Flutterwave is positioning its payment, banking, and stablecoin capabilities as the modern financial infrastructure necessary to accelerate Africa’s next […] Flutterwave convenes global leaders at UNGA 2026 to power Africa’s next decade of growth
Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has inaugurated a nine-member Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the deaths of 37 persons who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Niger State Command. Bago inaugurated the commission at the Government House, Minna, on Tuesday, shortly after its members were sworn in […] Niger: Bago inaugurates commission to investigate deaths of 37 persons in NSCDC custody
The Super Eagles held their first training session on Tuesday night ahead of Friday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Matchday 1 encounter against the Barea of Madagascar, DAILY POST reports. Twenty-three players took part in the session held at the practice pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Only the first 15 minutes […] AFCON 2027Q: Super Eagles hit training ground ahead of Madagascar showdown
Plateau United forward Gideon Monday has expressed happiness with his contribution to the team’s 3-1 win over Shooting Stars. Monday scored the equaliser for Plateau United, cancelling out Taheer Abubakar’s opening goal for Shooting Stars. Seiyefa Jackson gave Plateau United the lead for the first time in the game before Jibril Ibrahim added the third […] NPFL: Monday happy to help Plateau United beat Shooting Stars
Bendel Insurance technical adviser, Kennedy Boboye, has urged his players to aim for the maximum points in the Matchday 5 encounter against Ikorodu City. The Benin Arsenals will square up with Ikorodu City at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, on Wednesday. Boboye said that the players are ready for the encounter. He expressed optimism […] NPFL: Bendel Insurance coach Boboye targets victory over Ikorodu City
Barcelona winger, Lamine Yamal, has said he thinks of two players when it comes to the Ballon d’Or. According to him, they are Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho. Yamal, in an interview with France Football, described the type of players he believes deserve to win individual awards. “Ballon d’Or means a different player. No goals scored, nothing […] Ballon d’Or: I think of two players – Lamine Yamal
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has expressed gratitude to God that he is not on the list of governors the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, said are fighting him. The governor made the expression on Tuesday during an interview on TVC. He was speaking on the political dispute between Wike and some All Progressives Congress, APC, […] Thank God I’m not on Wike’s list – Gov Sule
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has urged religious leaders in the state to use their sermons to discourage parents from allowing teenagers to engage in artisanal mining. Bago made the call on Tuesday when the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Niger State Chapter, led a condolence visit to him at the […] Bago urges clerics to preach against teenage mining
The naira extended its appreciation against the dollar across the foreign exchange market on Tuesday. Central Bank of Nigeria data showed that the naira further strengthened to N1,327.78 against the dollar on Tuesday, from N1,329.80 exchanged on Monday. Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, September 21, 2026 This means that, on a day-to-day basis, the […] Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, September 22, 2026: Naira extends appreciation against USD
Former Coventry City striker, Jay Bothroyd, has named the two strikers Arsenal should have signed instead of Viktor Gyökeres. Arsenal signed Gyökeres from Sporting CP in the summer of 2025. However, Bothroyd believes Mikel Arteta’s side should have signed Alexander Isak from Newcastle United or Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt. Isak and Ekitike eventually joined […] EPL: Jay Bothroyd names two strikers Arsenal should’ve signed instead of Gyökeres
Former Portugal international, Luis Figo, has revealed that the people who vote for the Ballon d’Or have the power to decide the winner of the prestigious award. Figo, who was speaking to Radio MARCA, also backed Real Madrid to fight Barcelona for the LaLiga title until the very end of the season. “Surely Madrid will […] Ballon d’Or 2026: Figo reveals who has power to decide winner
You’ve heard all about it. It’s been all over the news these past couple of weeks: the “Dangote IPO.” The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE IPO is now open, offering eligible Nigerians, both at home and abroad, an opportunity to apply for shares in the company. The offer comprises 4.1 billion shares at ₦525 […] Four ways you can apply for Dangote IPO through Flutterwave
Singer Peter Okoye has told a Federal High Court in Lagos that he received more than $800,000 in royalties from France-based music rights organisation SACEM for songs recorded by the former music group, P-Square. Peter made the disclosure while testifying virtually before Justice Alexander Owoeye. He was cross-examined by Clement Onwuewunor, SAN, who is representing […] Peter Okoye tells court he received over $800,000 in P-Square royalties
Monaco defensive midfielder, Denis Zakaria, has revealed that he encouraged teammate Lamine Camara to reject a move to Chelsea during the summer transfer window. Camara was linked with a move to Chelsea in the summer, before the 22-year-old ended up remaining at Monaco. Speaking after Monaco’s recent win over Lens, Zakaria revealed that he advised Camara that it is better for him to remain at the French […] EPL: What I told Camara about joining Chelsea – Zakaria
Activist and social crusader, Comrade Dominic Alancha, has called for a thorough investigation into the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Niger State. Alancha, who spoke on the incident while addressing newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday, said the NSCDC Commandant General, Prof. […] Niger Miners’ deaths: Calling for NSCDC boss’ head unnecessary, hasty — Alancha
Former France international, Frank Leboeuf, has slammed Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe following his repeated claims that he deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or ahead of every other contender. Speaking to GOAL, Leboeuf insisted that Mbappe’s repeated Ballon d’Or claims to the media are annoying. According to him, the France striker has proved to his […] Ballon d’Or 2026: ‘Annoying, you’ve proved your critics right’ – Frank Leboeuf blasts Mbappe
Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes, has criticised midfielders Kobbie Mainoo and Youri Tielemans following the Red Devils’ Premier League 1-1 draw with Fulham on Sunday. Scholes insisted that Mainoo and Tielemans are not strong enough to win the ball back from opponents. The former England midfielder stated this on “The Good, The Bad & The […] EPL: ‘They’re not strong enough’ – Paul Scholes criticises two Man Utd players
The vice presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has lambasted governors elected under the All Progressives Congress, APC, stating that they are not in charge. Kwankwaso made the assertion on Tuesday during an interview on Arise Television. He said he does not envy President Bola Tinubu’s governors, stating that the current […] Governors are not in charge under Tinubu – Kwankwaso
The Osun State House of Assembly has approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would pave the way for the establishment of state police. The lawmakers gave unanimous support to the proposal during Tuesday’s plenary after debating the request from the National Assembly. Speaker Adewale Egbedun told the House that the National Assembly had written to state […] Osun Assembly approves constitutional amendment for state police
Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappe, has promised to dedicate the Ballon d’Or award to Africa if he wins it. Mbappe’s father is originally from Cameroon in West Africa. However, the 26-year-old has always represented France, the country with which he won the World Cup. “I’ve always had an upbringing steeped in African culture, even though […] 2026 Ballon d’Or: Mbappe makes promise to Africa if he wins award
Mixed reactions yesterday trailed the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN’s cut on interest rate by three per cent, as the Monetary Policy Rate, MPR, was reduced from 26.5 per cent to 23 per cent. The post Experts divided over CBN’s 3% interest rate slash appeared first on Vanguard News.
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti (OFR), recently got tongues wagging when he, once again, averred that at the end of his tenure he would hand over and disappear from politics. He harped on the need to give the youth a chance to lead, affirming that there are young people who are more intelligent, qualified, […] The post Gov Alex Otti’s “exit” plan controversy, by Ochereome Nnanna appeared first on Vanguard News.
By DAGGA TOLAR While joining in mourning the death of 37 of us, who tragically suffocated to death in the cells of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State, the government has come up with a swift response that has resulted in the arrest of NSCDC officers and the establishment […] The post Arrest the bigwigs who profit from the illegal mines appeared first on Vanguard News.
“To this class of enemies belong some of the educated or half-educated Europeanized natives whom our educational and religious system divorces from their race, and who, having no outlet and bereft of national or racial pride, betray the interests of their country into the hands of its foes.” — E. D. Morel Instilling pride in […] The post Making the Common Northern Education Compact a reality: Pathway from Niger State, by Usman Sarki appeared first on Vanguard News.
…Links hardship, social unrest to failure of productivity Former Cross River State governor and presidential candidate of Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Donald Duke, said yesterday Nigeria’s economy has effectively shrunk since the Second Republic because government spending and productive capacity have failed to grow in line with the country’s population.Duke said Nigeria was still operating […] The post Nigeria’s population tripled without economic expansion since Shagari era — Duke appeared first on Vanguard News.
Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, has rejected a claim by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, that President Bola Tinubu provided N50 billion to support the upgrade of the Ibadan airport. Makinde described the claim as false, insisting that the airport upgrade was being funded […] The post Makinde to Wike: Tinubu didn’t give Oyo N50bn for airport appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Zamfara State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), has conducted a sensitisation/ training for health workers on cholera, diphtheria, AFP and other vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) in the state. The training, held at Darma Hotel, Gusau, was designed to strengthen the knowledge, skills and capacity of clinicians to effectively detect, […] The post WHO, Zamfara gov’t train health workers on diphtheria, cholera appeared first on Vanguard News.
The wife of Zamfara State governor, Hajiya Huriyya Lawal, has won The Sun newspaper’s First Lady of the Year award for 2026. This was announced by the management of the newspaper yesterday. The Sun Publishing Limited is the publisher of Daily Sun, Saturday Sun, Sunday Sun, Sporting Sun, and thesun.ng. The award was extended after […] The post Zamfara first lady wins The Sun newspaper’s award appeared first on Vanguard News.
Zamfara State Government will sustain its institutional capacity building initiative to achieve competency and professionalism in public service. Zamfara State Head of Service, Shehu Baraya, announced this at his office during a brief ceremony marking the end of the Pre-Examination Refresher Course and examination for directors aspiring to become permanent secretaries. The course was organised […] The post Public service: Zamfara gov’t restates commitment to capacity building appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Zamfara State Government has approved a 95 per cent increase in the salaries of health workers across the state, with the new pay structure taking effect from September 7, 2026. It said that the revised remuneration is aligned with the Federal Government’s approved health-sector salary structures, particularly the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS). The […] The post Zamfara approves 95% salary increase for health workers appeared first on Vanguard News.
Zamfara State Government in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) is constructing a Safe Space Centre in Gusau to support survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and other traumatised persons. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Nasiru Galadima Kaura, yesterday led a supervision team on an inspection visit to assess […] The post IOM, Zamfara gov’t establish Safe Space Centre in Gusau appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Chioma Obinna Nigeria recorded 18 new confirmed cases of Lassa fever in epidemiological week 35, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in 2026 to 1,074, with 258 deaths recorded across 24 states.The latest Lassa Fever Situation Report by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, covering August 24 to 30, 2026, […] The post Lassa fever deaths hit 258 as CFR rises to 24% appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Chioma Obinna MTN Group Foundation and the Gates Foundation on Tuesday launched an AI-enabled maternal health platform targeting 500,000 Nigerian women by 2030.The Nigeria Maternal Health Multiplier will also equip 5,000 frontline health workers with digital tools to detect pregnancy and childbirth complications early and support 500 primary healthcare facilities to provide higher-quality maternal […] The post MTN, Gates launch AI platform to reach 500,000 Nigerian mothers appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Federal Government has begun moves to overhaul Nigeria’s road transport sector, targeting safer roads, modern vehicle fleets, digital systems and stronger regulation in an industry that carries more than 90 per cent of the country’s passengers and freight.The reform drive follows growing concern over the sector’s poor economic return.Despite […] The post Road transport: Nigeria nearly a century behind —FG appeared first on Vanguard News.
…20 countries to attend Lagos assembly on secure medicine supply chainsBy Chioma Obinna The Pharmaceutical Wholesalers and Distributors Association of Nigeria, PWDAN, and the African Pharmaceutical Distributors Association, APDA, on Tuesday called for stronger collaboration among African countries and regulatory authorities to combat the circulation of falsified and substandard medicines across the continent.The associations said […] The post Falsified drugs: PWDAN, APDA seek Africa-wide crackdown appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has dismissed calls for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to hand over power to Vice President Kashim Shettima, insisting that there is no leadership vacuum despite the President’s extended working vacation abroad. Akpabio spoke on Tuesday in Akwa Ibom State while commissioning road projects […] The post Akpabio: No vacancy in Aso Rock amid Tinubu’s vacation appeared first on Vanguard News.
Commercial flights from the Gusau International Airport to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, will begin next month, in October, 2026. The Zamfara State Government announced this when it signed an Air Route Development Partnership Agreement with XEJet Limited for scheduled commercial flights between Gusau and Abuja on Monday. The Memorandum of Understanding signed yesterday […] The post Commercial flights from Gusau International Airport to Abuja begin next month appeared first on Vanguard News.
The United Nations General Assembly has, for the first time, formally endorsed a global shift away from the centuries-old Mercator map in favour of projections that show Africa—and other equatorial regions—in their true relative size. This “Correct the Map” resolution, spearheaded by Togo on behalf of the African Group and backed by the African Union, […] The post Right-sizing the map of Africa appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mafab is back in the news, not in the way some of us or even the organisation expected. You remember that little boast of the antelope, the way it would appear at community celebrations, decked in beautiful clothes, high heels and very sharp makeup? The antelope would be the centre of attraction, the cynosure of […] The post 5G, the end of Mafab’s fairy tale? By Okoh Aihe appeared first on Vanguard News.
The International Chamber of Commerce last week rescued Nigeria from yet another set of predators determined to suck the last drop of blood still running in the country’s economic veins. It rejected the criminal claim for damages for a breach of contract to the tune of USD 2.35 billion by Sunrise Power Transition Company, an […] The post A Daniel has again come to judgement in the Mambila Hydroelectric Power Project, by Rotimi Fasan appeared first on Vanguard News.
Madagascar midfielder Rayan Raveloson says the Barea are not intimidated by the Super Eagles ahead of their 2027 AFCON qualifier in Uyo on Friday. Read More: https://punchng.com/madagascar-not-afraid-of-star-studded-nigeria/
23 Super Eagles players have begun training in Uyo for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying opener against Madagascar on Friday. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-house-as-eagles-begin-training-for-madagascar-clash/
Former international Mutiu Adepoju says the Super Eagles have enough quality to win their AFCON qualifiers despite Victor Osimhen’s injury absence. Read More: https://punchng.com/osimhens-absence-should-not-be-eagles-excuse-says-adepoju/
Brentford defender Michael Kayode says choosing to represent Italy over Nigeria was an easy decision after coming through the Italian youth teams. Read More: https://punchng.com/choosing-italy-over-nigeria-easy-kayode/
Amedspor president Nahit Eren says Nigerian striker Gift Orban must score three more goals to trigger a mandatory €3m permanent transfer from Hoffenheim. Read More: https://punchng.com/amedspor-chief-sets-goal-target-for-orban/
Turkish pundit Özden Ayvaz has described Trabzonspor striker Paul Onuachu as a “great goalscorer” despite admitting the Nigerian is currently out of form. Read More: https://punchng.com/turkish-pundit-rates-onuachu-highly-despite-dip-in-form/
Everton manager David Moyes is reportedly set to assess Super Eagles fullback Ryan Alebiosu in a friendly against Blackburn Rovers during the international Read More: https://punchng.com/moyes-to-scout-alebiosu-in-blackburn-friendly/
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is expected to return to action for Galatasaray after the international break following his recovery from a muscle stra Read More: https://punchng.com/osimhen-set-for-injury-return-after-international-break/
Rivers Hoopers have been crowned Nigeria Premier Basketball League champions for the seventh time after defeating Gboko City Chiefs 88-76 in Port Harcourt. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-hoopers-back-where-we-belong-odaudu/
Nigeria men’s volleyball coach Ryan Masajedi says his team must learn from their 3-2 quarter-final defeat to Morocco at the African Nations Championship. Read More: https://punchng.com/vball-nigeria-must-learn-from-morocco-defeat-say-coach/
Rivers State has topped the medals table at the maiden MOB National Taekwondo and Team Championship held in Lagos, with three gold and one silver medals. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-top-mob-national-taekwondo-team-championship/
Sierra Leone defeated Ghana by six wickets in the NCF Quadrangular T20 Series in Lagos, chasing down a target of 85 runs with 11 balls to spare. Read More: https://punchng.com/sierra-leone-beat-ghana-in-ncf-quadrangular-t20-tourney/
Nigeria’s men’s and women’s teams seek to bounce back from defeats as they face Libya and Suriname respectively in Round 7 of the Chess Olympiad. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-seek-bounce-back-at-chess-olympiad/
Promoter Frank Warren reveals heavyweight boxer Moses Itauma will return to the ring in early 2027 after his first professional defeat to Filip Hrgovic. Read More: https://punchng.com/itauma-to-make-comeback-early-2027/
A man identified as Tosin, who travelled from Ondo State for a party in Ikorodu, Lagos, has been killed by suspected robbers who dumped his body in a river Read More: https://punchng.com/robbers-kill-lagos-party-guest-dump-body-in-river/
Traders and artisans on Pipeline Road, Arepo, lament declining sales as the deplorable road drives customers away, causing flooding and excessive dust. Read More: https://punchng.com/bad-roads-drive-customers-away-from-ogun-businesses/
The Owners of Private Schools Association of Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to halt the ongoing university admission process until all O’Leve Read More: https://punchng.com/why-fg-must-stop-ongoing-varsity-admission-school-proprietors/
Police in Anambra State have rescued nine people, including seven schoolchildren, after a flood on Nibo–Isiagu Road, while a search is on for one missing p Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-flood-pupil-missing-as-police-rescue-nine/
A Nigerian, Rapheal Oludemilade Adebowale, previously convicted of larceny and money laundering, has been arrested in the US by immigration officials. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-convicted-of-larceny-money-laundering-arrested-in-us/
Troops have rescued six female students of the Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, and their driver who were abducted in Danmusa LGA of Katsina State. Read More: https://punchng.com/six-kidnapped-katsina-varsity-students-driver-rescued/
The Delta State Police Command has arrested five suspects in separate operations and recovered guns, vehicles, and numerous suspected stolen items. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-raid-suspected-delta-crime-den-arrest-five/
A 52-year-old man, Alaba Ayeni, has been found dead inside a domestic well in Ilorin, Kwara State, after children reportedly discovered his body. Read More: https://punchng.com/52-year-old-man-found-dead-inside-kwara-well/
Residents of several communities in Imo State are stranded following days of torrential rainfall, leading to rescue operations by NEMA and a sharp rise in Read More: https://punchng.com/imo-flood-renders-residents-stranded-transport-fares-soar/
The Nigeria Police Force in Kano has declared a 37-year-old man, Usman Ibrahim, wanted for alleged criminal conspiracy, cheating, and misappropriation. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-declare-kano-man-wanted-over-alleged-fraud-conspiracy/
A Kano State task force says it is targeting over 10,000 drug abusers for removal from the streets, rehabilitation, and skills acquisition training. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-task-force-targets-10000-drug-abusers-for-rehabilitation/
Police in Enugu have arrested a 30-year-old man for allegedly killing his girlfriend and hiding her body following an argument over HIV infection. Read More: https://punchng.com/enugu-man-allegedly-kills-girlfriend-over-hiv-infection-argument/
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s decision to cut its benchmark interest rate to 23% is expected to put downward pressure on yields in the fixed income market. Read More: https://punchng.com/cbn-rate-cut-puts-pressure-on-fixed-income-yields/
Oyo State Government has announced plans to bring all hospitality businesses into its tax system to boost revenue generation and improve data collection. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-plans-inclusion-of-hospitality-into-tax-system/
The Tax Appeal Tribunal in Abuja has ordered the Cement Technology Institute of Nigeria to pay a N2bn tax bill for income and education taxes from 2018-202 Read More: https://punchng.com/tax-tribunal-orders-institute-to-pay-n2bn-tax-bill/
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has begun the N712bn reconstruction of Terminal 1 at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/reconstruction-of-terminal-1-murtala-muhammed-international-airport-lagos/
Raheem Akingbolu looks at a changing University of Abuja and its ambitions to place human-centred technology, innovation and knowledge at the centre of the capital’s economic and development agenda A
In a country where girl-child education is threatened by widespread poverty, cultural and religious biases, insecurity and school attacks, and early child marriage, Dr (Mrs) Oyindamola Obabori has remained a
Funmi Ogundare Babcock University recently provided free medical and legal services for more than 300 residents of Ilishan-Remo, its host community, as part of activities marking its 67th Founders’ Day
Funmi Ogundare The Government College Ibadan Old Boys Association (GCIOBA) and ipNX Nigeria Limited have partnered to deliver a campus-wide digital connectivity project at Government College Ibadan (GCI), providing more
Funmi Ogundare A Professor of Religion and Society at Princeton Theological Seminary, New Jersey, United States, Afe Adogame, has called on Nigerian universities and researchers to deepen interdisciplinary research and
Onuminya Innocent in Sokoto The Department of English and Literary Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), has been thrown into mourning following the death of its ex-Head of Department, Prof
Duro Ikhazuagbe Only Maduka Okoye was missing as Super Eagles had their first training ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau in the next
Mikel Arteta has agreed an improved new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal. The Spaniard’s current deal expires at the end of this season but talks over a new contract
Reigning WAFU-B champions, Edo Queens FC, will resume training today, Wednesday, September 23, as preparations begin in earnest for the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League scheduled to hold in South
Members of the Lagos Legends Club, have expressed their appreciation to their Convener, Engr. Waidi Akanni, for facilitating a health insurance scheme for them through the magnanimity of the Chairman
The organisers of the annual Zenith Bank/Delta State Principals’ Cup have announced the schedule for the 2026 edition of the championship put together specifically for the secondary school students within
PariPesa and Olympique de Marseille are partnering to create new football experiences for supporters across Africa. As part of the agreement, PariPesa becomes OM’s Regional Africa Partner. The partnership combines
Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt Dutch energy firm, Energy Ventures BV, has commenced steps to convert about five million standard cubic feet of flared gas per day into electricity and
Kayode Tokede Domestic investors are tightening their grip on Nigeria’s stock market, accounting for nearly nine out of every 10 naira traded on Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) in the first
Ebere Nwoji Prudential Zenith Life Insurance has announced that it has met and exceeded the National Insurance Commission’s (NAICOM) new minimum capital requirement for life insurers by N22.1 billion 191
FRANK TIETIE urges the President to ensure the establishment of state police The only way President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be different from former President Goodluck Jonathan, who served one
The authorities need to do more and free millions of people locked in poverty The economic reform programmes of the President Bola Tinubu administration have led to skyrocketing transportation costs,
Eromosele Abiodun In a bid to streamline maritime operations and expand trade logistics into Nigeria’s hinterlands, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) have
Nume Ekeghe The federal government is set to raise N500 billion through a Treasury Bills auction today as an estimated N2.47 trillion is projected to flow into the financial system
Peter Uzoho Ikeja Electric has promised eligible customers who previously paid for their meters under the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) scheme would receive refunds through credits applied to their vending
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has convened a workshop with government security agencies to strengthen inter-agency collaboration in tackling the smuggling and diversion of petroleum products.
Kayode Tokede Nigeria’s broad money supply (M3) jumped 12.4 per cent Year till Date (YtD) to an all-time high of N139.38 trillion in August 2026, defying the Central Bank of
Oluchi Chibuzor There is an understandable temptation to judge a road construction project by what motorists experience at the particular moment they travel through it. If the road is rough,
Madhurii Sarkar-Amoda, “If you educate a woman, you educate a nation” is a familiar saying. Its message remains relevant because when women have the opportunity to earn, build and grow,
in Morocco Ten years after last donning the colours of Congo Brazzaville, veteran table tennis maestro, Saka Suraju, is set to make a splash at the continental stage at the
Joseph Tegbe, Nigeria’s minister of power has announced that approximately 350,000 meters have been installed across Nigeria in the first read more Tegbe delivers 350,000 installed meters within first 100 days
The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has ordered stricter compliance with regulations governing transactions in Free Trade Zones, warning read more NEPZA moves against illegal container imports in free trade zones
Women and young professionals will converge in Lagos on October 24 for the third annual SpeakHER Conference, with this year’s read more SpeakHER conference to equip women with skills for stronger voices, leadership
Dele Alake, Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development and chairman of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG), has called for read more Nigeria pushes continental fund for mine emergencies, community recovery
The African Democratic Congress (ADC), has raised fresh constitutional questions over President Bola Tinubu’s prolonged absence from Nigeria while Vice-President read more ADC raises constitutional alarm over Tinubu, Shettima’s absence
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What Nigeria must fix to win global freight market The Guardian Nigeria News
Nigeria Records West Africa’s First Tele-Robotic Surgery Arise News
Nigeria records W’Africa’s first telerobotic surgery across 500km Punch Newspapers
Nigerian surgeons perform first tele-robotic surgery in Ogun The Guardian Nigeria News
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Nigeria To Push For Global Institutional Reforms As Shettima Leads Delegation At 81st UNGA Channels Television
UNGA81: Nigeria’s northwest governors commit to shared agenda for peace, resilience News Agency of Nigeria
Nigeria Seeks Stronger Global Investment in Education Voice of Nigeria
The chief’s nod: how traditional leaders in rural Nigeria boost vaccine uptake Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
Nigeria’s refining revolution has a monopoly problem Al Jazeera
Nigeria DRE Fund reaches commercial launch milestone, A model for scaling DRE investment across Africa Sustainable Energy for All | SEforALL
Survivors recount panic and struggle to breathe in Nigerian prison cell where 37 died The Guardian
61 Nigerian officials linked to $271 million US property holdings -Report Premium Times Nigeria
Makinde Unveils 'Reset Nigeria' Agenda, Vows Constitutional Leadership and Sweeping Reforms Channels Television
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FG Woos Investors, Targets New Markets For Nigeria’s Gas News Agency of Nigeria
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V’ball: Nigeria must learn from Morocco defeat, say coach Punch Newspapers
Nigeria must measure social security impact – Institute Punch Newspapers
When Cholera Came to Umar Shehu’s Doorstep. UNICEF
Miners deaths in Niger State Nigeria: 'We drink our piss and sweats' BBC
Nigeria hits 18.8 million flights, ranks Africa’s fourth-largest market Premium Times Nigeria
Nigeria surprises markets with steep rate cut as factories struggle The Africa Report
UNESCO Strengthens TVET Promotion in Nigeria Through Gender-Sensitive and Inclusive Communication UNESCO
Mambilla Power ICC Case: How Nigeria win $3.38bn battle for di 1500MW Mambilla Power project BBC
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37 dead in a cell. Miners back at work. Nigeria explained TheCable
Nigeria: Protests erupt over deaths of 37 miners in custody DW.com
Trump asks Nigeria, others to quit ICC The ICIR
Nigeria Begins Review of Child Rights Act Voice of Nigeria
Nigeria’s Reserves Hit $55.25bn As CBN Cuts Interest Rate To 23% TVC News
‘Who is in charge of Nigeria?’ — Atiku, Turaki-led PDP fault Tinubu’s extended vacation TheCable
UK-supported programme mobilises $630m investment, creates 21,400 Jobs in Nigeria The Guardian Nigeria News
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Nigeria strengthens surveillance to protect children from polio WHO | Regional Office for Africa
Nigeria records zero sea piracy in four years — Naval chief Punch Newspapers
When the state devours its own: Nigeria’s deepening crisis of impunity TheCable
Spoilert’s move to turn Nigeria’s resources to digital assets The Guardian Nigeria News
Nigeria’s financial inclusion reaches 79% The Guardian Nigeria News
What Are the Human Rights in Nigeria? The Guardian Nigeria News
NITDA advocates inclusive AI framework for Nigeria at UNGA Punch Newspapers
Illegal miners deaths in Niger State: Nigeria civil defence say suspected outbreak of disease kpai alleged illegal miners for dia custody BBC
Nigeria’s air passenger traffic rises 11.9% to 18.8m Punch Newspapers
Olayemi Cardoso’s Three Years and the 23% Rate Cut Test Nigeria Communications Week
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We’ve invested N109.61bn for dev’t programmes in Nigeria – Korea Agency Daily Trust
UN group stages peace walk for Nigeria’s peaceful co-existence Punch Newspapers
Akara Festival Promotes Nigerian Food Culture, Grassroots Entrepreneurs News Agency of Nigeria
Nigeria seek bounce-back at Chess Olympiad Punch Newspapers
Nigeria’s power minister speaks on reforms, marks 100 days in office Premium Times Nigeria
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‘Nigeria Cannot Consume Its Way To Prosperity’ LEADERSHIP Newspapers
DR Congo delegation begins study tour of NCDMB’s local content model Premium Times Nigeria
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Nigeria emerges Africa’s fourth-largest aviation market PM News Nigeria
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Nigeria’s Financial Inclusion Reaches 79% – EFInA Report Vanguard News
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Nigeria Records 18.8 Million Air Passengers, Ranks 4th In Africa — FAAN The Whistler Newspaper
UK-backed programme mobilises over $630m, supports 21,400 jobs in Nigeria Daily Trust
Manufacturing Africa helps 23 Nigerian firms secure $630m Punch Newspapers