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Geregu Power Plc, one of Nigeria’s premier listed electricity generators, has defaulted on a bond payment for the first time read more First corporate bond default in seven years exposes cracks in power sector
Nigeria’s plan to turn its state oil company, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), into a publicly traded firm is read more Nigeria revives decade-old plan to sell stake in state-oil company
Thousands of informal small businesses in Nigeria risk losing access to lucrative corporate contracts as new tax reforms introduce strict read more Tax reforms threaten to lock informal businesses out of corporate contracts
It was a tough afternoon for the defending champions, who were undone by a blistering first-half display from the Young Stallions. The post WAFU B U20 Tourney: Flying Eagles suffer heavy defeat in final clash against Burkina Faso appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it will deploy a dedicated Passport Intervention Team to the United Kingdom to address pending, new, and renewal passport applications by Nigerians in the country. The post Nigeria Immigration deploys passport intervention team to UK app...
The Debt Management Office, DMO, has said the federal government spent N3.14 trillion on servicing its domestic debt in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026. The post Nigeria spent N3.1trn on domestic debt servicing in Q1 – DMO appeared first on Vanguard News.
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...
Trump rejects Gaza plan as Netanyahu demands Hamas disarmament first Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister has rejected Donald Trump, US read more WORLD IN BRIEF: Trump, Netanyahu clash over Gaza, Iran conditions Hormuz reopening, Ebola cases top 4,000 and other stories
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...
I have been much surprised that the Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund (NNSTF), established last month by the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF), has not generated as much public interest and debate as one would have expected for such a consequential policy. I think...
Life is in flux and labour in Nigeria is caught in its crosswinds. To navigate the strong currents of change, and produce a compass, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, Port Harcourt Zone, turned to the union’s 2003–2005 president, L...
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