Mr Yusuf said if the current conflict persists and escalates, the Nigerian economy may record upsides in forex inflows, revenue effect and oil and gas investment effect. The post Nigeria’s economy faces risks amid Israel-Iran conflict – CPPE appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, will be arraigned this Monday before Justice Hallilu of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on the illegal acquisition of 753 duplexes. LEADERSHIP reports that the sprawling housing estate had been forfeited to the federal government. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had […]

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it is currently facing integration challenges and seeks to address them by strengthening unity, solidarity, and fraternity within the bloc. The post ECOWAS President urges bloc to tackle integration challenges appeared first on Vanguard News.

Trita Parsi, vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, has insisted that Israel underestimated the Iran’s ability to regroup after they successfully killed some Iranian top military officials. The Iranian-born Swedish activist disclosed this while speaking on the series of intense missile exchanges between Israel and Iran in the past couple of days. […] Israel underestimated Iran’s ability to regroup after killing top military officials – Parsi

This is not a buy, sell or hold recommendation but a stock investment guide. You may need to involve your financial advisor before taking investment decisions. The post Ecobank, Cornerstone Insurance, Access Holdings top stock pick this week appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

In the world of writing, one of the most paralyzing traps is the idea that you must first be “right” before you begin. That everything must be perfect, the facts, the grammar, the tone, the message, even the mood, before you dare to touch the keyboard or pick up the pen. But here is the [...]

In an effort to enhance sports development across Nigeria, Comrade Philip Shaibu, the new director-general of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), has expressed his commitment to partnering with state governors and the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). The immediate-past deputy governor of Edo State was recently appointed by President Bola Tinubu as the director-general […]

Bayern Munich began their Club World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion with a ruthless 10-0 demolition of Auckland City on Sunday, as Jamal Musiala marked his return from injury with a brilliant second-half hat trick in a commanding team display. Kingsley Coman opened the scoring in the sixth minute, heading home at the far post […]

British boxer and DJ Cuppy’s ex-fiancé, Ryan Taylor, has lashed out at Nigerians criticising him over a remark he made about the Nigerian disc jockey. The backlash followed a Father’s Day post Taylor shared on Instagram, where he celebrated the occasion with heartwarming photos of his daughter. In the caption, he pledged to fight racism [...]

Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong believes Cristiano Ronaldo will win a trophy before leaving Al Nassr. Since joining the club in 2023, the Portuguese international has yet to secure a domestic trophy with Al Nassr, prompting debate about his success. However, in a chat with Flashscore, Troost-Ekong stated that Ronaldo has made lots of contributions […]

The chairman of the Nigerian National League (NNL) board, Mr George Aluo has applauded the standard of play in the just concluded 2024/ 2025 regular season which climaxed over the weekend with the emergence of eight teams for the Super 8 play off. Speaking after watching one of the last games of the regular season, […]

Atalanta will demand around €50m to sell their talismanic winger Ademola Lookman this summer. Serie A champions Napoli are pushing to sign the Nigeria international. The Partenopei’s manager Antonio Conte has reportedly demanded for Lookman’s signing. Atalanta’s asking price for the 27-year-old could however complicate matters for the Naples club. According to Football Italia, Napoli […]

As Nigeria celebrates 26 years of unbroken democratic leadership, it’s expedient for both the leadership and the led to evaluate our journey and ask ourselves the pertinent questions: how far and how well? Truly, our democratic journey has been anything but smooth. It’s been bumpy and arduous. Without mincing words, we have largely lost several [...]

Bashir Ahmad, former aide to President Muhammadu Buhari, has condemned the recent mass killings in Benue State, describing the attackers as terrorists” and “enemies of us all.” Ahmad made the statement on Sunday, on his official handle on X reacting to reports of over 200 people killed in separate attacks on Yelewata and Daudu communities […] Those behind Benue killings are enemies of us all – Bashir Ahmed

Nigerian broadcaster Daddy Freeze has officially taken over as co-host of The Honest Bunch podcast, replacing Nedu Wazobia, who stepped down earlier this year following serious allegations. The podcast confirmed the update in a post shared on its official Instagram page Sunday night, unveiling a new poster that features Daddy Freeze alongside the crew. The [...]

Super Eagles midfielder, Raphael Onyedika is on the radar of Premier League club, Tottenham Hotspur. The London club are trying to beef up their squad following the arrival of new manager Thomas Frank. Frank have reportedly demanded for six new signings. Onyedika has been linked with a move away from Belgian Pro League outfit, Club […]

Kamaru Usman, ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’, secured his first UFC win since 2021 when he overcame Joaquin Buckley in the welterweight main event of a Fight Night held at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, yesterday. Usman took the victory on unanimous decision (49-46 49-46 48-47) after five rounds in which his wrestling came to […]

Arsenal have threatened to walk away from negotiations to sign Viktor Gyokeres after Sporting CP increased the asking price for the striker, according to Record. Gyokeres is attracting interest from some of Europe’s top clubs, after scoring 67 times in 52 games for the Portuguese champions. Sporting CP had been hoping that a bidding war […]

Operatives of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PATHFINDER have dismantled five illegal refining sites in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni local government area of Rivers State. The sites, which were used for massive illegal bunkering activities in the area, had 62 ovens, 21 reservoirs and 55 dugout pits containing approximately 50,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil, 83,000 litres […]

Inter Milan forward Mehdi Taremi will not be able to join his teammates at the Club World Cup in the United States as he is stuck in Tehran amid the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel. Flights from all Iranian airports have been grounded following an exchange of military strikes between Iran and Israel over […]

Barcelona reportedly “called FIFA” to hand them a late slot at the 2025 Club World Cup. However, Barca reports that the world football governing body knocked back their approach. A space opened up at the tournament, after FIFA reached the decision to remove Clu Leon. The Mexican club were expelled due to multi-ownership rules, as […]

Gennaro Gattuso was named Italy’s new heas coach on Sunday with the task of helping the Azzurri qualify for the 2026 World Cup after replacing Luciano Spalletti. The 47-year-old was part of the 2006 World Cup-winning side and won 73 caps for the national team as a player. The Italian football federation (FIGC) said Gattuso […]

Taylor Fritz defeated Alexander Zverev in straight sets in a rain-hit final in Stuttgart on Sunday to win his first ATP title of the season. The American eased to a 6-3, 7-6 (7/0) victory despite being held up by a lengthy rain delay early in the second set. Fritz has now won his last five […]

England were frustrated by Slovenia in their second group stage game at the under-21 European Championship as Lee Carsley’s side failed to find the back of the net in at the Štadión pod Zoborom. The 0-0 draw leaves England with four points from two matches and facing a showdown with Germany in their final group […]

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education, Kano (YUMSFUEK) branch, has demanded the immediate removal of the Chairman, Governing Council of the institution, Professor Ahmad Adamu. The university lecturers argued that the dual The post Kano varsity lecturers demand ABU VC’s removal, reject new appointment appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

A 25-year-old Nigerian woman, Ifeoluwa Akinwunmi, has been arrested in India by the Anti-Narcotics Wing of the Central Crime Branch (CCB) for alleged possession of illegal drugs worth over N1.8 billion. Akinwunmi, who reportedly works as a hairstylist and nail artist, claimed she travelled to India to open a beauty salon. Authorities detained her last [...]

US President Donald Trump on Sunday urged Iran and Israel -- who are locked in an exchange of military strikes -- to "make a deal," but suggested they might need to "fight it out" first. The post Trump suggests Iran, Israel need ‘to fight it out’ to reach deal appeared first on Vanguard News.

Amid ongoing controversy surrounding alleged age falsification among former judges in Imo State, the State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has accused an unnamed group—described as a cabal—of orchestrating the turmoil within the judiciary. The Director of Information for the Commission, Frank Okafor, made this known in a statement dated June 13, 2025. He disclosed that [...]

The rate of citing filling stations in residential areas has risen in recent times, especially, in urban centres across South Western States as well as some parts in the North and East, LEADERSHIP can exclusively reveal. While Lagos and Ogun States are notorious in this  act, investigation shows that fuel stations are mostly sunk in […]

The Ibukun Awosika Leadership Academy (IALA) has announced the debut edition of African Marketplace Dubai 2025, a platform that aggregates the finest export-ready SMEs, brands, and products from Africa and the Caribbean, spanning fashion, agribusiness, tech, textiles, creative arts, and across multiple sectors — and connects them to the world. Scheduled to hold at the […]

A former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, has criticised some leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for ignoring Vice President Kashim Shettima during an event organised to endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in 2027. The endorsement meeting, which held on Sunday in the North-East, turned chaotic after key party figures, including […] Tinubu endorsement: It’s joint ticket, ignoring Shettima not in APC interest – Bashir Ahmad

Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has revealed that he once considered entering Nigeria’s presidential race following the June 12 pro-democracy struggle but abandoned the idea after 36 hours of reflection, calling the notion “crazy.” Soyinka made the disclosure during a media interaction at Freedom Park, Lagos, on Saturday, during an event titled “June 12: Romancing [...]

Tribune Online Expert unveils innovative credit risk solution to boost Nigerian banking sector A groundbreaking credit risk assessment platform is poised to transform how Nigerian banks evaluate and manage lending decisions, according to Ehimare Ucheoma, a credit risk expert and seasoned banking professional. Speaking with journalists in Lagos, Ucheoma revealed that the new solution uses advanced data integration techniques to generate a unified, actionable risk score for loan […] Expert unveils innovative credit risk solution to boost Nigerian banking sector Tribune Online

The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have pursued capital market diplomacy to foster cross-border capital market partnerships. The NGX  said, “their current engagements in China reflect a broader drive to strengthen Nigeria’s connectivity to global financial markets and attract new investment flows. This commitment was demonstrated at the […]

There are palpable fears that the escalating tension in the Middle East could drive up energy costs in Nigeria as crude oil prices continue to surge. Oil prices surged sharply following Israel’s recent airstrikes on Iran, escalating tensions in the Middle East and raising fears of disrupted oil supplies. Experts warn this spike would translate […]

inDrive recently took centre stage at Founder’s Friday in Abuja to engage in dialogue with Nigeria’s growing innovation ecosystem. The event, which draws over 4,000 startup founders, tech professionals, and changemakers monthly, served as a dynamic space for the company to listen, learn, and collaborate on reimagining mobility in Africa. The company’s representatives — including […]