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The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau, recently signed a key framework agreement to spur American investment in Nigeria’s estimated 700 billion dollars mineral sector. FG-US $700 billion Mineral Deal Attracts Experts, Stakeholders Scrutiny appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
The Nigerian champions had appeared to settle the final on 5 September after beating Ampem Darkoa 4-1 on penalties following a 2-2 draw at the 4th of August Stadium in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The post WAFU-B: CAF annuls Edo Queens penalty shootout win, orders final to resume appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Zamfara Information Technology Development Agency (ZITDA) has begun deploying reliable and uninterrupted internet connectivity at Gusau International
Qatar has extended force majeure on liquefied natural gas shipments to Asia and Europe by another month as disruptions continue to hamper energy flows through the critical Strait of Hormuz.
Sushiro is betting that the US appetite for raw fish is big enough to accommodate the casual, mass-market model that made the chain a giant in Japan. But headwinds abound, including a weak yen and increasing competition. Bloomberg TV's Shery Ahn has more. (Source: Bloomberg)
Fishers in Cross River decry shrinking catches, polluted waters and disappearing mangroves as Peace Point Development Foundation and Health of Mother Earth Foundation train community members to document environmental threats, defend their rights and demand accountability. The post Fishers decry declining catches, polluted waters, disappearing mangroves in Cross River appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) has declared Stake.com unrecognised as a tax-registered and compliant gaming operator in Kaduna State, pending the platform’s full compliance with applicable regulatory and tax requirements. KADIRS, in a statement, directed Stake.com to immediately regularise its operations in the state by registering with the Service, declaring its taxable activities […] The post KADIRS declares Stake.com unrecognised over tax, regulatory non-compliance appeared first on Tribune Online.
Nigeria’s Q2 2026 oil export earnings rose to $9.39 billion. CHIMA NWOKOJI writes on how crude exports, pipeline security and energy output remain central to the country’s external trade performance. NIGERIA recorded a strong positive balance in its goods account in the second quarter of 2026, underpinned by a substantial rise in total exports to […] The post Dissecting pipeline security and $9.39bn Nigeria’s oil export earnings in Q2 2026 appeared first on Tribune Online.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States. Shettima left Abuja on September 20 to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the annual international gathering. According to a statement by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on […] VP Shettima returns to Nigeria after UNGA
Chinese state media hail the respect that US president offered their country’s leader
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has dismissed concerns over the eligibility of its 2027 governorship candidate, Hon. Kingsley Chinda, following a recent judgment by the Supreme Court. DAILY POST reports that the judgment, delivered by the apex court on September 24, 2026, has sparked a legal debate over the implications of the decision for Chinda’s candidacy. The Supreme Court, in the judgment, emphasised compliance with Section 77(5) and (6) of the Electoral […] Rivers: APC addresses calls for disqualification of Wike’s ally, Chinda over Supreme Court verdict
The CBN evidently has its work cut out for it. It makes sense, therefore that it should aim to realign its benchmark rate with the market. The big question, though, is whether by strengthening the MPR as its main policy lever, the apex bank would be able to improve monetary transmission through the Nigerian Overnight […] The post Reset, recalibrate, but please do not ease, yet!, By Uddin Ifeanyi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
