Nigerian stocks garner N17 billion gain but ebbing trade volume casts gloom
Friday’s trade plunged by almost half, but gains by Union Bank, which Thursday was acquired by little-known Titan Trust Bank, helped steer the rise. The post Nigerian stocks garner N17 billion gain but ebbing trade volume casts gloom appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Two die in Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway accident
An official said a Mack truck lost control due to brake failure and overspeeding and rammed into a vehicle which caused a pile-up of six vehicles. The post Two die in Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway accident appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Electoral Bill: Over 73 senators ready to override Buhari's veto - Lawmaker
Mr Buhari's rejection of the electoral bill has been condemned by civil society organisations. The post Electoral Bill: Over 73 senators ready to override Buhari's veto - Lawmaker appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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We're dying of hunger, CCB workers lament non-payment of salaries
The backlog of unpaid salary of staff members of CCB has yet to be cleared less than 24 hours to Christmas as of Friday. The post We're dying of hunger, CCB workers lament non-payment of salaries appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Kaduna Govt. constitutes governing councils for KASU and other tertiary institutions
The Kaduna government also appointed a new board for the Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital. The post Kaduna Govt. constitutes governing councils for KASU and other tertiary institutions appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Without security, Nigeria's economy cannot grow, Buhari says
Amidst the killings, kidnapping for ransom has become rampant in many parts of the country. The post Without security, Nigeria's economy cannot grow, Buhari says appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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COVID-19: Nigeria's deaths cross 3,000 as country records 21 deaths, 1,305 new infections Saturday
The Nigerian government has appealed to Nigerians to be vaccinated against the infection, saying even if it doesn’t stop being infected it limits the virulence of the
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Inside Sokoto's multi-million naira school of works left to rot for years
Officials give reasons for the parlous state of Sokoto's only government-owned vocational training school. The post Inside Sokoto's multi-million naira school of works left to rot for years appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nascon, Academy Press, Sterling Bank top stocks to watch this week
Access Bank also makes the list for trading much lower below its real value. The post Nascon, Academy Press, Sterling Bank top stocks to watch this week appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Transfer Update: Ighalo linked with January move to EPL
The Nigerian striker has previously featured for two other English clubs The post Transfer Update: Ighalo linked with January move to EPL appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Electricity, banking, telecoms top 2021 complaints by Nigerians – FCCPC
The official said 80 per cent of the complaints received were resolved. The post Electricity, banking, telecoms top 2021 complaints by Nigerians – FCCPC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Gunshots in Kano as traders protest erection of shops in 'congested market'
"We gathered here registering our dismay but the government deployed masked security agents shooting in the air to scare us." The post Gunshots in Kano as traders protest erection of shops in 'congested market' appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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FOR THE RECORD: PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI'S LETTER TO THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY WITHHOLDING ADSENT TO ELECTORAL ACT AMENDMENT BILL
The president cited the high cost of conducting direct primary election as one of the reasons for the rejection of the bill
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Armed forces Reform: Minister receives committee report
"The minister assured the committee of his readiness to study the recommendations toward achieving improved service delivery..." The post Armed forces Reform: Minister receives committee report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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400 Cows: How Obi Cubana's mother's burial became biggest Nigerian party of 2021
More than five months after Obi Cubana staged a talk of the town burial for his septuagenarian mum, no ceremony staged by a Nigerian in Nigeria comes close. The post 400 Cows: How Obi Cubana's mother's burial became biggest Nigerian party of 2021 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Osun Assembly passes N129.7bn 2022 appropriation bill
The 2022 budget christened “Budget of Sustainable Development” is N19 billion higher than that of the 2021 budget christened “Budget of Providence”. The post Osun Assembly passes N129.7bn 2022 appropriation bill appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Apart from N40bn annual budget, INEC wants N305bn to conduct 2023 elections
INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, says the proposed N305 billion is different from the N40 billion yearly budget of the electoral body. The post Apart from N40bn annual budget, INEC wants N305bn to conduct 2023 elections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: IBB declares support for Osinbajo
"Osinbajo has great passion for Nigeria, he is one that can communicate with the country and inspire people among other qualities." The post 2023: IBB declares support for Osinbajo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Electoral Bill: Override Buhari’s veto, NBA urges National Assembly
President Buhari has declined assent to the electoral bill which contains novel provisions such as direct primaries for political parties and electronic transmission of election
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COVID-19: Nigerian govt destroys over 1.6 million doses of vaccines
The expired vaccines were withdrawn across states in the country. The post COVID-19: Nigerian govt destroys over 1.6 million doses of vaccines appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria signs MoU to create Intellectual Property Commercialisation Project
The minister said the pilot project was structured for three years. The post Nigeria signs MoU to create Intellectual Property Commercialisation Project appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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EXCLUSIVE: COVID-19 ravages Nigeria’s State House as Buhari's aides, permanent secretary, minister, others contract virus
Mr Shehu, who confirmed that he was “afflicted by the mild variant of the COVID-19,” in a text message shared with our reporter on Saturday, said he has “no confirmation” of other cases mentioned to
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Panic, heavy gridlock as gas truck loses control in Kwara
An official said the head of the truck “suddenly got detached on motion from its body which led to profuse leakage of the product”. The post Panic, heavy gridlock as gas truck loses control in Kwara appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria needs N348.1 trillion to achieve five-year national development plan -- Buhari
Mr Buhari says the government is expected to provide N49.7 trillion or 14.3%, while the private sector would provide the balance of N298.3 trillion or 85.7%. The post Nigeria needs N348.1 trillion to achieve five-year national development plan - Buhari appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Fayemi meets Buhari, says President right to reject amended Electoral Act
Mr Fayemi says Nigerians should commend President Buhari for rejecting amended Electoral Act. The post Fayemi meets Buhari, says President right to reject amended Electoral Act appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Electoral Amendment: I'm not aware of plans to veto Buhari - Gbajabiamila
“I’m not aware of any such as at least not in my chambers. We’re on a break right now, a collection of signatures is not something that is done when we’re on break, when
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Ekiti 2022: Bamidele woos APC members, speaks about relationship with Gov Fayemi
Mr Bamidele urged the leadership of the party to give the ticket to a popular candidate. The post Ekiti 2022: Bamidele woos APC members, speaks about relationship with Gov Fayemi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Court sentences smugglers of 1,144 ATM cards to prison
The defendants caught with 1,144 ATM cards pleaded guilty to the charges. The post Court sentences smugglers of 1,144 ATM cards to prison appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Takeaways from President Buhari's epic visit to Turkey, By Garba Shehu
The purpose of the President’s trip to Turkey, December 16th to 19th was to participate in the 3rd Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit, with an appealing theme: “Enhanced Partnership for Common Development and Prosperity.” Our national strategy was laid out before departure, based on a strong optimism
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SSS hands over four suspected illegal oil dealers, truck to EFCC
The suspected illegal oil dealers were handed over to the EFCC by the SSS in Benin City, Edo State. The post SSS hands over four suspected illegal oil dealers, truck to EFCC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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