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INEC says the extension follows growing appeals by political parties for additional time to complete the process. The post INEC extends deadline for submission of nominations for state elections to 11 August appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Only six of Nigeria's biggest listed banks rewarded shareholders with a combined N1.27 trillion dividend for the 2025 financial year, while five other profitable lenders were barred from making payouts after failing to meet the Central Bank of Nigeria's prudential requirements....
We believe that the “zero budgeting” system, which deals with the MDAs on a needs basis, rather than the “envelope system,” will help in curbing this craze of annual budget racketeering. The post EDITORIAL: Purging the 2026 budget of its frivolities and graft bazaar appea...
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James Emejo in Abuja Executive Chairman of Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, yesterday declared that the Nigerian economy had emerged from a difficult period of adjustment. Adedeji said
*Zacch Adedeji: Fuel subsidy will be costing N53 trillion, exchange rate N3,500/$ without Tinubu’s reforms *Tax collections hit N27.1trn in 8 months as tax-to-GDP rises to 13% *Says petrol burden
The Nigeria Revenue Service, NRS, has said the Nigerian economy is showing strong signs of recovery and accelerated growth following a series of “painful” reforms implemented by President Bola Tinubu. The post Nigeria’s economy recovering after painful reforms —NRS appear...
*Urges FG to ensure policy consistency, deepen market liquidity * Market value rises 228% from N30tn to N158tn in 3 years Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja Erstwhile National President of the
Chuks Okocha in Abuja Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has expresse worry over reports that 5,091 Nigerians were killed in violent incidents across the country
Sylvester Idowu in Warri The Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Epiphany Azinge, has assured President Bola Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of his Kingdom support in their re-elections in the forthcoming
•Bayo Ojo, Osipitan, Ajogwu, Nwobike, Ajayi, others pay glowing tributes Wale Igbintade The Nigerian legal profession has been thrown into mourning following the death of renowned legal scholar, advocate and
Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja Ahead of the 2027 general election, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has revealed that the party, has successfully uploaded
Chuks Okocha in Abuja The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, has called on the 19 presidential candidates announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission to publicly declare their assets and
– Airlines servicing old TSC debt as agreed with NCAA – MD, Aero Contractors canvasses overhaul of aviation sector Chinedu Eze The Nigeria Civil Aviation Au...
Former coach Christian Martin backs a potent Can Uzun and Victor Osimhen partnership at Galatasaray, highlighting their complementary skills.
Sunday EhigiatorThe Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions has intensified efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s financial system, convening an expanded stakeholders’ engagement with key financial sector regulators and
Metering rate rises to 59.69% as unmetered customers fall by 41,434 5.02 million active customers still without metering devices Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The number of metered electricity customers in Nigeria
Nume Ekeghe Trading activity in Nigeria’s fixed-income market rose to N8.84 trillion in face value during the week ended August 7, 2026, with Open Market Operations (OMO) bills accounting for
NAF air strike kills ISWAP commander, 8 other extremists in Borno Military donates educational materials to schools Olawale Ajimotokan and Linus Aleke in Abuja President Bola Tinubu yesterday appealed to religious and spiritual
Michael Olugbode in Abuja Nigeria and China are seeking to open a new chapter in their 55-year diplomatic relationship, with both countries placing greater emphasis on cultural understanding, agricultural transformation,
At the weekend, I joined millions of Nigerians in expressing surprise, awe, amazement, puzzle, incredulity, shock and bewilderment having read the “alarm” raised by former Vice President and African Democratic
– NAPTIP, EU, International IDEA launch Media Corps to confront silence, impunity Michael Olugbode in Abuja One in every five Nigerian women aged 15 to 49 has experienced physical or sexual
Michael Olugbode in Abuja The federal government has called for stronger partnerships and increased private-sector investment to close Nigeria’s climate adaptation gap, saying government alone cannot deliver the level of
– Inspects ongoing renovation work at Teslim Balogun Stadium Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Saturday, expressed the state’s readiness to host the inaugural National Intermediate Sports Festival,...
• Multiple airlines from both countries to operate scheduled services • Agreement provides 14 weekly passenger, 10 cargo flight slots • Nigeria emerges Canada’s third-largest bilateral air market in Africa
Kuni Tyessi in Abuja Over 300 women’s rights organizations have rejected the Nigerian Senate’s confirmation of Prof. Abayomi Sunday Fasina as Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, citing alleged
Mary Nnah Nigeria is not short of entrepreneurs with solutions. What is missing, according to Bet9ja Foundation, is capital, access, and mentorship to turn those ideas into businesses that create
– All teachers to acquire TRCN licence by end of 2027 as six-month fast-track programme begins – Ogun showcases digital education model, trains 4,750 teachers in global ICT certifications – &#...
– Seeks more support from Kwara Central Senatorial Hammed Shittu in Ilorin Candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State at the weekend reassured the people of the
– Says affordable credit, energy security, prudent spending critical to economic growth – Advocates merit-based appointments, judicial and tax reforms – ...