Nigerian Exchange Group Plc has reported profit before tax of N20.6 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, up 83.3 percent from N11.2 billion in the same period of 2025. Profit after tax rose by 86.4 percent to N14.7 billion, already 40 percent above the Group’s full-year 2025 PAT of N10.5 billion, […]

The federal government and organised labour, led by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), have reached eight agreements covering transport support, outstanding allowances, minimum wage renegotiations, tax relief and other welfare-related issues. The agreements outline timelines for the payment of outstanding entitlements, the verification of allowances and further discussions on workers’ welfare. The eight agreements reached […]

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has threatened to sack political appointees and All Progressives Congress officials found selling empowerment items meant for distribution to constituents. Yusuf, represented by the APC state chairman, Umar Doguwa, issued the warning on Monday during the 12th empowerment programme of Senator Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila, representing Kano South Senatorial District. The […]

  United Capital Plc has posted profit before tax (PBT) growth of 66 percent year-on-year to N41.58 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2026. The Company unaudited financial results filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited showed that pre-tax profit rose from N25.01 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025. Profit after tax […]

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Officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have been attacked by a mob during a drug bust in the Lemna area of Cross River State, with three persons arrested over their alleged role in the incident. The operation also led to the recovery of two grammes of methamphetamine, popularly known as Ice, and […]

At least five people were killed, several houses razed and livelihoods destroyed in early October in a deadly intercommunal clash between Amaeze Aguleri and Umuoba Anam in Anambra East Local Government Area of the state. The post Police arrest two over fake video to escalate communal clash appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

China said Wednesday it took "seriously" an apology from Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe after comments he made poking fun at Mao Zedong sparked a social media storm and saw Spanish football yanked off state TV. The post Mbappe apology taken ‘seriously’ after Mao remark, China says appeared first on Vanguard News.

"This is a historic achievement for Africa. It shows what is possible when we believe in our continent, work together and invest in our shared future," he said in a statement late Tuesday. The post Dangote Refinery’s IPO closes with investors from 120 countries appeared first on Vanguard News.

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According to NGX Group, Dangote Refinery IPO has advanced broader African ownership, wealth creation and the deepening of the Nigerian capital market.  

Police said the suspect would be arraigned upon conclusion of ongoing investigations The post Police arrest man who allegedly lured, raped PoS operators appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Kano State Government has donated working tools to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, to strengthen the fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking. The items were presented on Thursday, October 22, 2026, by the Chairman of the Kano State Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Barrister […]

…Commissions Audu Bako, Nasarawa Hospital–Racecourse dualised roads The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has commended Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, for his visionary leadership and commitment to executing people-oriented infrastructure projects aimed at improving the lives of residents. Umahi gave the commendation during the official commissioning of the completed Audu Bako and Nasarawa […]

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The governor said his administration was giving the matter the attention it deserves, with a view to ensuring that the process was concluded peacefully and that the emergence of a new Awujale enjoys the acceptance and support of the people. The post New Awujale Will Emerge Before May 2027, Says Dapo Abiodun appeared first on Channels Television.

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, has inaugurated the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential and Gubernatorial Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections, charging its members to work tirelessly to secure victory for the party across all levels. ​Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano, Governor Yusuf emphasized that […]

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, on Saturday joined President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and other prominent party leaders at the flag-off of the party’s 2027 presidential re-election campaign in Kaduna State. At the event, the APC National Chairman presented Governor Yusuf with […]

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The federal government has initiated a partnership with a United States (US)-based organisation, Operation End Starvation, to combat hunger and child malnutrition in Nigeria. The coordinating minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed this when he led a delegation of the organisation and other agencies under the ministry to meet with […]

Abiodun gave the assurance at the Ogun East Senatorial District stakeholders’ meeting in Ijebu-Ode, attended by representatives of various interest groups.