https://naijadigest.ng/ Nigeria’s one-stop hub for breaking news, tech, football, celebrity gossip, Naija music, live TV, exchange rates and trending topics. en-ng Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:36:27 +0000 60 https://naijadigest.ng/social-card.png https://naijadigest.ng/ https://punchng.com/nscdc-vows-decisive-action-against-disruptors/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/nscdc-vows-decisive-action-against-disruptors/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:30:02 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The NSCDC Commandant General, Prof Abubakar Audi, warns against disrupting the Osun State governorship election, vowing decisive action to ensure a peacefu Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-vows-decisive-action-against-disruptors/ https://punchng.com/lagos-workers-unveil-support-group-for-tinubu-hamzat/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/lagos-workers-unveil-support-group-for-tinubu-hamzat/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:28:26 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Lagos workers from various trade unions have formed “Working People United” to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election and Obafemi Hamzat’s governorshi Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-workers-unveil-support-group-for-tinubu-hamzat/ https://punchng.com/tinubu-vows-refinery-revival-condemns-wasteful-operations/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/tinubu-vows-refinery-revival-condemns-wasteful-operations/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:28:13 +0000 Punch Nigerian News President Tinubu pledges to revive Nigeria’s moribund refineries, emphasizing productivity over mere activity and condemning past wasteful operations. 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Read More: https://punchng.com/ariwoola-led-council-warns-against-violence-demands-credible-election/ https://punchng.com/oil-output-reforms-sustain-nigerias-economic-growth-opec/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/oil-output-reforms-sustain-nigerias-economic-growth-opec/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:26:15 +0000 Punch Nigerian News OPEC reports Nigeria’s economic growth remains positive, sustained by steady oil output, macroeconomic stability, and ongoing reforms. 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Read More: https://punchng.com/arsenal-open-osimhen-talks-as-gala-reject-al-hilal-offer/ https://punchng.com/2027-abiodun-daniel-trade-fresh-blows-over-political-allegiance/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/2027-abiodun-daniel-trade-fresh-blows-over-political-allegiance/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:24:56 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and his predecessor Gbenga Daniel trade fresh blows over political allegiance ahead of the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-abiodun-daniel-trade-fresh-blows-over-political-allegiance/ https://punchng.com/arokodare-wants-to-win-every-trophy-at-ajax/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/arokodare-wants-to-win-every-trophy-at-ajax/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:24:04 +0000 Punch Nigerian News Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare expresses his ambition to win every trophy with Ajax, prioritizing team success over individual starts. 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Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-makinde-picks-ex-dss-dg-daura-as-running-mate-rallies-opposition/ https://www.completesports.com/2027-wwc-playoffs-how-super-falcons-rated-in-slim-defeat-to-south-africa/ https://www.completesports.com/2027-wwc-playoffs-how-super-falcons-rated-in-slim-defeat-to-south-africa/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:36:28 +0000 Completesports Football Following the Super Falcons’ disappointing 2-1 defeat to South Africa’s Banyana Banyana in their 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup playoff encounter at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca, Completesports.com’s ADEBOYE AMOSU appraises the performance of the players. Chiamaka Nnadozie 6/10 The goalkeepe https://tribuneonlineng.com/warri-port-harcourt-refineries-will-come-back-to-live-tinubu/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/warri-port-harcourt-refineries-will-come-back-to-live-tinubu/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:34:22 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News He said:"We've seen real progress in the rehabilitation of federal highways, making journeys safer for our tanker drivers. "Mr. President, your administration has turned... The post Warri, Port Harcourt refineries will come back to live — Tinubu appeared first on Tribune Online. https://tribuneonlineng.com/apm-makinde-picks-ex-dss-dg-lawan-daura-as-presidential-running-mate/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/apm-makinde-picks-ex-dss-dg-lawan-daura-as-presidential-running-mate/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:28:25 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News Congratulating the new national officers elected at the convention, the Oyo State governor said the APM had, within a short period, emerged as an opposition party to reckon with. The post APM: Makinde picks ex-DSS DG, Lawan Daura, as presidential running mate appeared first on Tribune Online. https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/14/super-falcons-world-cup-dream-crushed-as-south-africa-secure-famous-victory/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/14/super-falcons-world-cup-dream-crushed-as-south-africa-secure-famous-victory/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:28:23 +0000 PM News Nigerian News South Africa seized the opportunity, producing the more threatening attacking display and eventually breaking the deadlock through Thembi Kgatlana in the 56th minute. https://tribuneonlineng.com/video-apm-candidate-withdraws-from-osundecides2026-backs-adeleke/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/video-apm-candidate-withdraws-from-osundecides2026-backs-adeleke/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:22:30 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News "This decision is not borne out of pressure or personal interest. Rather, it is a conscious choice to place the interest of Osun State above personal ambition. Having carefully assessed the situation, I believe.... The post VIDEO: APM candidate withdraws from #OsunDecides2026, backs Adeleke appeared https://thesun.ng/election-a-call-to-active-citizenship-in-nigeria/ https://thesun.ng/election-a-call-to-active-citizenship-in-nigeria/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:21:57 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Nigeria  stands once again before the solemn gates of electoral decision‑making, a moment that tests not only the strength of our democratic institutions but also the maturity of our civic consciousness. In this digital age—an era defined by instantaneous communication, algorithmic influence and unp https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/14/osun-election-over-1-9m-voters-to-decide-adeleke-oyebamiji-salaam-others-fate-saturday/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/14/osun-election-over-1-9m-voters-to-decide-adeleke-oyebamiji-salaam-others-fate-saturday/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:21:35 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja Ahead of the Osun State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, a total of 1,906,390 voters will decide the fate of the 15 governorship candidates in the https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/14/tinubu-fuel-subsidy-removal-benefitting-ordinary-nigerians/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/14/tinubu-fuel-subsidy-removal-benefitting-ordinary-nigerians/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:20:34 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News .Promises to publish how subsidy savings are utilised .Optimistic nation’s four moribund refineries will be back on stream and make profit Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Thursday https://thesun.ng/value-creation-aligning-convictions-and-direction-in-digital-age/ https://thesun.ng/value-creation-aligning-convictions-and-direction-in-digital-age/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:20:33 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Value creation in the digital age begins long before profit, recognition, or influence appear. It starts at the deeper intersection where conviction shapes intention and direction governs action. In a world overflowing with information yet starving for clarity, misalignment has quietly become one of https://thesun.ng/2026-fiba-u18-womens-afrobasket-nigeria-battle-host-cote-divoire-for-place-in-sundays-final/ https://thesun.ng/2026-fiba-u18-womens-afrobasket-nigeria-battle-host-cote-divoire-for-place-in-sundays-final/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:17:48 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News From JOE APU, Abidjan Nigeria will take on host nation Cote d’Ivoire in the semi-finals of the FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket 2026, with a place in Sunday’s final — and a World Cup berth — on the line. Nigeria arrive with the scars and swagger of recent big-game experience, having finished runners-up t https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/14/we-must-remain-resilient-drug-war-is-a-generational-task-marwa-charges-ndlea-officers/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/14/we-must-remain-resilient-drug-war-is-a-generational-task-marwa-charges-ndlea-officers/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:17:20 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd.) has charged officers, men and women of the anti-narcotics institution to remain https://thesun.ng/lookman-atl-madrid-fans-drive-me-crazy/ https://thesun.ng/lookman-atl-madrid-fans-drive-me-crazy/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:16:26 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has reflected on his time at Spanish giants Atletico Madrid as they continue preparations for the 2026-27 season, Soccernet.ng reports. The post Lookman: Atl. Madrid fans drive me crazy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://thesun.ng/ahead-of-afcon-qualifier-nwabali-on-alert-after-okoye-injury-update/ https://thesun.ng/ahead-of-afcon-qualifier-nwabali-on-alert-after-okoye-injury-update/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:15:48 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali could be the first-choice option for the Super Eagles in the upcoming international break, but that may depend on the fitness of Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, Soccernet.ng reports. The post Ahead of AFCON Qualifier: Nwabali on alert after Okoye injury upda https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/14/osun-let-the-election-be-peaceful/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/14/osun-let-the-election-be-peaceful/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:14:57 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News The Osun State election scheduled for Saturday, 15th August 2026, is an important moment in the political history of our dear state. It is therefore my sincere appeal that the https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/14/women-and-nigerias-dairy-economy/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/14/women-and-nigerias-dairy-economy/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:14:23 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News When women prosper, the rural economies grow, contends GLORIA ANAJA AUDU For generations, women have been central to Nigeria’s dairy economy, milking cattle at dawn, processing fresh milk into traditional https://thesun.ng/ex-super-eagles-coach-linked-with-3sc-job/ https://thesun.ng/ex-super-eagles-coach-linked-with-3sc-job/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:14:13 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News NPFL club Shooting Stars are currently searching for a new head coach after parting ways with Nurudeen Aweroro earlier this week, and a former Super Eagles coach could be their man Soccernet.ng reports. The post Ex-Super Eagles coach linked with 3SC job appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/14/the-prevalence-of-sexual-violence/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/14/the-prevalence-of-sexual-violence/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:13:47 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News All stakeholders must do more to protect our women That violence continues to manifest itself in new forms and trends against women and girls in Nigeria is no longer a matter of conjecture. One in https://www.theverge.com/tech/979967/apple-epic-games-external-links-fees-filing https://www.theverge.com/tech/979967/apple-epic-games-external-links-fees-filing Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:13:24 +0000 The Verge Naija Tech In a new filing in its long-running legal dispute with Epic Games, Apple has proposed a structure that would allow it to collect fees on digital purchases made via external links that don't use the company's in-app purchase system. Epic has already responded, saying that Apple's request is "far outs https://thesun.ng/gala-rejects-e130m-osimhen-offer/ https://thesun.ng/gala-rejects-e130m-osimhen-offer/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:12:38 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Galatasaray have rejected a verbal offer of €130m from Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. The post Gala rejects €130m Osimhen offer appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://thesun.ng/arokodare-wants-ajax-to-win-every-competition/ https://thesun.ng/arokodare-wants-ajax-to-win-every-competition/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:11:51 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Tolu Arokodare says he is ready to put Ajax’s needs ahead of his own desire to start after making an immediate impact in his first competitive appearance for the Dutch club, Soccernet.ng reports.The Super Eagles striker came off the bench in Ajax’s 2-0 Eredivisie victory away to PEC Zwolle on Sunday https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/super-falcons-lose-to-south-africa-fail-to-qualify-for-2027-world-cup/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/super-falcons-lose-to-south-africa-fail-to-qualify-for-2027-world-cup/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:11:11 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Nigeria will not play at the 2027 Women’s World Cup after they lost 2-1 to South Africa. The Super Falcons had a second chance to qualify, after they lost in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON. However, following a goalless first half, they were down by https://thesun.ng/al-ittihad-besiktas-to-begin-transfer-talks-for-ndidi/ https://thesun.ng/al-ittihad-besiktas-to-begin-transfer-talks-for-ndidi/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:10:49 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Wilfred Ndidi could be heading for the exit at Beşiktaş after only one season in Turkey, with Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad interested in signing the Nigeria midfielder, Soccernet.ng reports. The post Al-Ittihad, Besiktas to begin transfer talks for Ndidi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria. https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/14/the-proposed-opposition-consensus-candidacy/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/14/the-proposed-opposition-consensus-candidacy/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:10:29 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News MONDAY PHILIPS EKPE writes that rival candidates in next year’s presidential poll do not stand much chance outside coalition For now, it appears like kite-flying. The August 2, 2026 open letter https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/14/passports-and-the-pecking-order/ https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/14/passports-and-the-pecking-order/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:09:31 +0000 ThisDay Nigerian News Your passport dictates how you are treated. But it can be reversed, argues JOSHUA J. OMOJUWA Take two men and a plane ticket. The first is an American or a https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cyvl2d5j52lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cyvl2d5j52lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:06:23 +0000 BBC News World World News Thousands of sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln have reportedly faced food shortages and broken plumbing, with some considering jumping overboard. https://thesun.ng/zenith-bank-nbbf-womens-premier-basketball-league-dolphins-begin-title-defence-against-first-deep-water-sunday/ https://thesun.ng/zenith-bank-nbbf-womens-premier-basketball-league-dolphins-begin-title-defence-against-first-deep-water-sunday/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:03:30 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Dolphins Women Basketball Club will on Sunday, August 16, begin the defence of the NBBF/Zenith Bank Women Basketball Premier League title they won last year with a game against First Deep Water at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos as the First Phase of the season dunk o https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/902740-nigeria-to-miss-womens-world-cup-for-first-time-in-over-30-years.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/902740-nigeria-to-miss-womens-world-cup-for-first-time-in-over-30-years.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:02:22 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The Super Falcons had hoped to recover from their disappointing WAFCON quarter-final exit against Cameroon, but South Africa proved too strong in Thursday’s crucial play-off. The post Nigeria to miss Women’s World Cup for first time in over 30 years appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/902745-why-we-built-enugu-international-hospital-gov-mbah.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/902745-why-we-built-enugu-international-hospital-gov-mbah.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:01:44 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The governor said the facility was part of his administration’s deliberate plan to position Enugu as a medical tourism destination. The post Why we built Enugu International Hospital – Gov Mbah appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-13/japan-s-inflation-paradox-is-creating-winners-and-losers-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-13/japan-s-inflation-paradox-is-creating-winners-and-losers-video Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:00:16 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Rising prices are fueling a backlash against the government even as they signal a new era of economic dynamism after years of deflation. Bloomberg's Shery Ahn has more. (Source: Bloomberg) https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13572768/rangers-derek-mcinnes-admits-rangers-not-ready-to-compete-in-europa-league-as-dismal-winless-run-continues https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13572768/rangers-derek-mcinnes-admits-rangers-not-ready-to-compete-in-europa-league-as-dismal-winless-run-continues Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Derek McInnes admitted Rangers are "not ready" to compete at Europa League level. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/i-ignored-warnings-before-backing-gbenga-daniel-for-senate-in-2023-abiodun/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/i-ignored-warnings-before-backing-gbenga-daniel-for-senate-in-2023-abiodun/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:50:06 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has disclosed that he was advised not to support former governor and current senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, for the Senate during the 2023 general election because of fears that the former governor might later oppose him politically. The post I ignore https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cgk46yrk2pjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cgk46yrk2pjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:49:29 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football South Africa and Ghana progress to an inter-confederation qualifier for the 2027 Women's World Cup, but Nigeria will miss the tournament for the first time. https://www.completesports.com/2027-wwc-playoffs-unacceptable-amao-slams-super-falcons-loss-to-banyana/ https://www.completesports.com/2027-wwc-playoffs-unacceptable-amao-slams-super-falcons-loss-to-banyana/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:49:10 +0000 Completesports Football Former Shooting Stars coach Fatai Amao has slammed the Super Falcons’ 2-1 loss to South Africa in the 2027 Women’s World Cup playoffs. The defeat ends Nigeria’s hope of qualifying for the women’s biggest football showpiece in Brazil for the first time. Thembi Kgatlana opened the sc https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/2-african-countries-qualify-for-2027-women-world-cup-playoffs/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/2-african-countries-qualify-for-2027-women-world-cup-playoffs/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:46:46 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Ghana and South Africa have secured Africa’s two places in the inter-confederation play-offs for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after both countries recorded crucial victories in Casablanca on Thursday. The post 2 African countries qualify for 2027 Women World Cup playoffs appeared first on Vanguar https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/police-mopped-up-34-illegal-weapons-in-osun-ahead-poll-force-pro/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/police-mopped-up-34-illegal-weapons-in-osun-ahead-poll-force-pro/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:45:29 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The Nigeria Police Force has disclosed that it has mopped up 34 illegal firearms ahead of the governorship election in Osun State. The post Police mopped up 34 illegal weapons in Osun ahead poll – Force PRO appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/south-africa-beat-nigeria-2-1-to-end-super-falcons-world-cup-hopes/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/south-africa-beat-nigeria-2-1-to-end-super-falcons-world-cup-hopes/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:43:22 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News South Africa defeated Nigeria 2-1 in Casablanca on Thursday to secure a place in the Inter-Confederation Playoff preliminary round for next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. The post South Africa beat Nigeria 2-1 to end Super Falcons’ World Cup hopes appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12040/13572725/super-league-leaders-leeds-rhinos-suffer-first-home-defeat-of-season-as-leigh-leopards-claim-surprise-20-16-win-at-headingley https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12040/13572725/super-league-leaders-leeds-rhinos-suffer-first-home-defeat-of-season-as-leigh-leopards-claim-surprise-20-16-win-at-headingley Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:40:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Innes Senior scored twice as Leigh Leopards inflicted a first home defeat of the season on Betfred Super League leaders Leeds Rhinos by winning 20-16 at Headingley. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/reddit-is-joining-the-s-p-500-after-months-of-speculation-analysts-have-these-concerns-21f81f77?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/reddit-is-joining-the-s-p-500-after-months-of-speculation-analysts-have-these-concerns-21f81f77?mod=mw_rss_topstories Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:40:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks After past snubs, social-media site Reddit has landed a spot on the S&P 500, sending shares on an after-hours rally Thursday. https://businessday.ng/news/article/efcc-urged-to-probe-alleged-300m-investment-claim-against-nigeria/ https://businessday.ng/news/article/efcc-urged-to-probe-alleged-300m-investment-claim-against-nigeria/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:36:41 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News A faction of JonahCapital Nigeria Limited has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate a claim that read more EFCC urged to probe alleged $300m investment claim against Nigeria https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/2027-makinde-names-ex-sss-dg-lawal-daura-as-running-mate/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/2027-makinde-names-ex-sss-dg-lawal-daura-as-running-mate/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:36:36 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has selected former Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS), Lawal Daura, as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. The post 2027: Makinde names ex-SSS DG Lawal Daura as running mate appeared first https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/902741-osundecides2026-apm-candidate-withdraws-from-governorship-race-endorses-adeleke.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/902741-osundecides2026-apm-candidate-withdraws-from-governorship-race-endorses-adeleke.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:35:21 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Mr Adewale's withdrawal comes less than two days before the 15 August governorship election, leaving voters with one fewer candidate. The post OsunDecides2026: APM candidate withdraws from governorship race, endorses Adeleke appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/my-wife-and-i-are-both-retired-do-we-dip-into-our-2-3-million-fund-to-pay-off-our-300-000-mortgage-at-2-9-2d23d1df?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/my-wife-and-i-are-both-retired-do-we-dip-into-our-2-3-million-fund-to-pay-off-our-300-000-mortgage-at-2-9-2d23d1df?mod=mw_rss_topstories Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:31:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks “Right now, we’re withdrawing about $100,000 a year from our investments.” https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/13/tinubu-vows-to-revive-nigerias-refineries-says-structural-reset-underway/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/13/tinubu-vows-to-revive-nigerias-refineries-says-structural-reset-underway/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:22:54 +0000 PM News Nigerian News The President further promised greater inclusion of NUPENG in the implementation of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), while challenging the union to ensure that the benefits of the programme reach ordinary commuters. https://www.completesports.com/2027-wwcq-south-africa-end-super-falcons-world-cup-qualification-hopes-after-2-1-win/ https://www.completesports.com/2027-wwcq-south-africa-end-super-falcons-world-cup-qualification-hopes-after-2-1-win/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:21:04 +0000 Completesports Football Banyana Banyana of South Africa defeated Nigeria’s Super Falcons 2-1 in the 2027 World Cup qualifying play-in on Thursday, completesports.com reports. The result means for the first time the Super Falcons will not be at the FIFA women’s World Cup since their debut in 1991. For South Africa they have https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/just-in-trump-announces-tariffs-of-up-to-100-on-imported-drones/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/just-in-trump-announces-tariffs-of-up-to-100-on-imported-drones/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:15:11 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News President Donald Trump announced on Thursday tariffs of up to 100 percent on imports of unmanned drones and their components to reduce US reliance on imports in an industry dominated by China. The post Just in: Trump announces tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones appeared first on Vanguard News. https://tribuneonlineng.com/groups-demand-suspension-of-proposed-2-5bn-jsb-livestock-project/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/groups-demand-suspension-of-proposed-2-5bn-jsb-livestock-project/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News The federal government has been urged by a coalition of civil society organizations, farmers' groups, and encore advocates to suspend the implementation of the proposed $2.5 billion investment by Brazilian meat giant JSB to establish six industrial livestock facilities across the country The post Gr https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cp30xwkj4y3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cp30xwkj4y3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:12:05 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders is set to leave following a year at the club after a £52m move was agreed with Saudi Pro-League side Al-Qadsiah. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-13/asian-stocks-set-for-gains-as-us-inflation-cools-markets-wrap https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-13/asian-stocks-set-for-gains-as-us-inflation-cools-markets-wrap Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:10:41 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Asian stocks were set to extend gains Friday as further evidence of moderating US inflation and a pullback in oil prices reinforced bets that the Federal Reserve will refrain from raising interest rates next month. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-13/reddit-shares-surge-on-s-p-500-inclusion-later-this-month https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-13/reddit-shares-surge-on-s-p-500-inclusion-later-this-month Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:09:37 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Reddit Inc. will join the S&P 500 next week as part of an off-cycle change, S&P Dow Jones Indices said Thursday, sending the social networking platform’s shares surging more than 10% after the bell. https://soccernet.ng/2026/08/south-africa-nigeria-super-falcons-2027wc.html https://soccernet.ng/2026/08/south-africa-nigeria-super-falcons-2027wc.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:09:10 +0000 Soccernet NG Football The Super Falcons got a sucker punch on Thursday, as they fell to a disappointing 2-1 defeat to South Africa in their 2027 FIFA World Cup playoffs fixture at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca, Soccernet.ng reports. Super Falcons Stutter Morocco Again Following their WAFCON 2026 quarterfinal lo https://www.marketwatch.com/story/dells-stock-has-beaten-micron-and-amd-this-year-and-now-its-adding-to-its-gains-11c00117?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/dells-stock-has-beaten-micron-and-amd-this-year-and-now-its-adding-to-its-gains-11c00117?mod=mw_rss_topstories Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:09:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks Shares of Dell have roughly quadrupled in price this year, with Lenovo’s earnings report helping to drive the latest bout of momentum for the PC and server maker. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/nigeria-us-reinforce-strategic-defence-security-partnership-at-washington-talks/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/nigeria-us-reinforce-strategic-defence-security-partnership-at-washington-talks/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:07:32 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has concluded high-level bilateral engagements with United States authorities in Washington DC, aimed at deepening military-to-military relations and fortifying counter-terrorism cooperation between both nations. The post Nigeria, US reinforce str https://www.marketwatch.com/story/salesforces-stock-gets-a-boost-as-j-p-morgan-says-ai-fears-are-overblown-feebb221?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/salesforces-stock-gets-a-boost-as-j-p-morgan-says-ai-fears-are-overblown-feebb221?mod=mw_rss_topstories Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:07:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks An analyst predicts 29% upside for Salesforce shares, citing some promising AI features. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/sandisks-stock-is-flying-higher-here-are-the-new-targets-that-are-exciting-wall-street-4eaab99d?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/sandisks-stock-is-flying-higher-here-are-the-new-targets-that-are-exciting-wall-street-4eaab99d?mod=mw_rss_topstories Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:05:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks The memory-chip company just offered revenue-growth forecasts stretching to the end of the decade, and Sandisk expects to maintain its high profitability as the years go on. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/markets-are-looking-eerily-calm-as-investors-chase-fomo-rally-bed22de9?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/markets-are-looking-eerily-calm-as-investors-chase-fomo-rally-bed22de9?mod=mw_rss_topstories Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:05:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks By nearly every headline measure, investors have never looked more relaxed in a year not short of wild rides. But that calm may not be as reassuring as it looks. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-13/latest-oil-market-news-and-analysis-for-aug-14 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-13/latest-oil-market-news-and-analysis-for-aug-14 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:04:53 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Oil held a decline as traders monitored efforts toward a deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while fresh attacks on tankers and energy infrastructure kept the market on edge. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-13/are-we-at-the-cusp-of-losing-liberal-democracy-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-13/are-we-at-the-cusp-of-losing-liberal-democracy-video Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:03:56 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks A new book 'What Happened to Liberal Democracy?' by Nobel Laureate Daron Acemoglu examines the evolution of liberalism, and its future amid rapidly advancing technologies like AI. He joins Buisnessweek Daily to discuss why he wrote this book and how social media and online connections influence what https://soccernet.ng/2026/08/banyana-nigeria-world-cup-super-falcons.html https://soccernet.ng/2026/08/banyana-nigeria-world-cup-super-falcons.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:03:36 +0000 Soccernet NG Football Nigeria’s Super Falcons suffered a damaging 2-1 defeat by South Africa in Casablanca, ending their hopes of reaching the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, Soccernet.ng reports. The defeat came in a high-stakes CAF play-off between the two quarter-final losers at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of N https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c2dk2618pxgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c2dk2618pxgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:03:35 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Barcelona's latest Rodri bid rejected, Tottenham's Djed Spence on verge of Inter Milan move, Arsenal rebuffed in bid for Marc Pubill, plus more. https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/13/flock-says-its-new-tool-will-help-identify-police-abuse-but-hasnt-explained-how-it-works/ https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/13/flock-says-its-new-tool-will-help-identify-police-abuse-but-hasnt-explained-how-it-works/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:02:04 +0000 TechCrunch Naija Tech The surveillance company announced it's making a tool called "Audit Assistance" mandatory for all customers, claiming it's already helped catch abuse. But the company has yet to explain how the tool works in detail, raising questions about its effectiveness. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/uae-condemns-iranian-attack-on-two-vessels-in-hormuz-strait/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/uae-condemns-iranian-attack-on-two-vessels-in-hormuz-strait/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:01:20 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News The United Arab Emirates on Friday condemned an Iranian attack it said targeted two vessels linked to state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) as they passed through the Strait of Hormuz. The post UAE condemns Iranian attack on two vessels in Hormuz strait appeared first on Vanguard News. https://tribuneonlineng.com/gck-2026-deeper-life-urges-leaders-to-strengthen-relationships-with-god-for-better-nigeria/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/gck-2026-deeper-life-urges-leaders-to-strengthen-relationships-with-god-for-better-nigeria/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News The Deeper Christian Life Bible Ministry has urged leaders across all sectors, particularly public office holders, to maintain a strong relationship with God The post GCK 2026: Deeper Life urges leaders to strengthen relationships with God for better Nigeria appeared first on Tribune Online. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/it-feels-like-a-medical-miracle-how-did-a-single-qr-code-coupon-cut-my-618-walgreens-prescription-to-15-524a1151?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/it-feels-like-a-medical-miracle-how-did-a-single-qr-code-coupon-cut-my-618-walgreens-prescription-to-15-524a1151?mod=mw_rss_topstories Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks “This medication was generic.” https://www.marketwatch.com/story/im-dreaming-of-cocktails-at-chateau-marmont-i-found-100-in-my-airbnbs-communal-washer-what-should-i-do-9694ecca?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/im-dreaming-of-cocktails-at-chateau-marmont-i-found-100-in-my-airbnbs-communal-washer-what-should-i-do-9694ecca?mod=mw_rss_topstories Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks “The landlord has not been here in months, so I assume it was a previous tenant.” https://businessday.ng/sports/article/carrick-urges-man-united-board-to-push-for-more-signings-to-boost-title-bid/ https://businessday.ng/sports/article/carrick-urges-man-united-board-to-push-for-more-signings-to-boost-title-bid/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:56:40 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has urged the club’s hierarchy to strengthen his squad further, admitting the Red Devils need read more Carrick urges Man United board to push for more signings to boost title bid https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-13/sec-delays-crypto-regulation-meeting-in-latest-industry-setback https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-13/sec-delays-crypto-regulation-meeting-in-latest-industry-setback Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:53:17 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks The Securities and Exchange Commission canceled a Friday meeting where the agency was expected to unveil new plans for digital assets as landmark crypto legislation remains stalled in Congress. https://www.theverge.com/policy/979852/that-is-not-acceptable-judge-orders-google-to-make-rival-app-store-installs-easier https://www.theverge.com/policy/979852/that-is-not-acceptable-judge-orders-google-to-make-rival-app-store-installs-easier Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:53:04 +0000 The Verge Naija Tech One month after Epic Games and Google seemingly stopped fighting over the future of Android app distribution, they were back in a San Francisco courtroom today - where Judge James Donato just ordered Google to make it easier to install rival app stores on Android. It's been nearly three years since https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/902730-deep-offshore-incentive-order-will-accelerate-investment-production-growth-nnpc.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/902730-deep-offshore-incentive-order-will-accelerate-investment-production-growth-nnpc.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:51:03 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News NNPC said the new order establishes a transparent, predictable, and globally competitive fiscal framework for qualifying greenfield deep offshore developments. The post Deep offshore incentive order will accelerate investment, production growth — NNPC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/13/if-apple-sends-you-a-push-notification-alerting-you-to-a-spyware-attack-take-it-seriously/ https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/13/if-apple-sends-you-a-push-notification-alerting-you-to-a-spyware-attack-take-it-seriously/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:50:11 +0000 TechCrunch Naija Tech Apple now sends out push notifications to iPhone lock screens when the company identifies government spyware targeting someone's devices. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/police-debunk-alleged-killing-of-four-accord-members-in-ilesa/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/police-debunk-alleged-killing-of-four-accord-members-in-ilesa/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:48:25 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Osun State Police Command has debunked claims by the Imole Campaign Council, TICC, that four members of Accord Party were killed in Ilesa on Thursday. The post Police debunk alleged killing of four Accord members in Ilesa appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.theverge.com/tech/979869/flock-alpr-ai-surveillance-protest-privacy https://www.theverge.com/tech/979869/flock-alpr-ai-surveillance-protest-privacy Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:46:21 +0000 The Verge Naija Tech There are over 120,000 of Flock’s automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras installed all over the US. Flock’s cameras, and others like them, use AI to identify and track vehicles based on their license plate number, make, model, color, and other info, networked together to track vehicles and pe https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-13/judge-orders-kalshi-to-stop-offering-most-wagers-in-washington https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-13/judge-orders-kalshi-to-stop-offering-most-wagers-in-washington Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:46:16 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Kalshi was told by a judge to stop offering most of its prediction market contracts in Washington state, after regulators said they likely constituted an illegal gambling operation. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/902733-most-child-sexual-abuses-involve-fathers-daughters-edo-govt.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/902733-most-child-sexual-abuses-involve-fathers-daughters-edo-govt.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:44:02 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Eugenia Abdallah, the State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, said the Edo State Government is placing keen attention on the rehabilitation of victims, while pursuing the prosecution of offenders. The post Most child sexual abuses involve fathers, daughters — Edo govt appeared f https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr59j4z3vl8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr59j4z3vl8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:43:47 +0000 BBC News World World News A preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany. https://www.theverge.com/tech/979871/microsoft-copilot-mico-retired https://www.theverge.com/tech/979871/microsoft-copilot-mico-retired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:42:38 +0000 The Verge Naija Tech Microsoft Copilot will no longer show its emotive yellow blob, Mico, when you use the chatbot's voice mode. In a support page, Microsoft says it's going to move Mico to its Learn Live platform, where the avatar will have "more to react to," as reported earlier by GeekWire. Mico launched in Copilot's https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/funke-akindeles-where-is-mr-right-set-for-august-15-release/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/funke-akindeles-where-is-mr-right-set-for-august-15-release/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:40:20 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Nigerian actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele is set to release her latest film, Where Is Mr. Right?, on Aug. 15. The post Funke Akindele’s ‘Where Is Mr. Right?’ set for August 15 release appeared first on Vanguard News. https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20260813-raul-castro-makes-rare-public-appearance-at-fidel-centenary-event https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20260813-raul-castro-makes-rare-public-appearance-at-fidel-centenary-event Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:39:57 +0000 France 24 World News Cuba's Raul Castro made a rare public appearance on Thursday at a celebration marking the centenary of his brother Fidel's birth. The 95-year-old former president received a standing ovation at the secure event in Havana as the island grapples with a deepening economic crisis and frequent blackouts. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/lebrons-sixers-in-spotlight-as-full-2026-27-nba-schedule-revealed/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/lebrons-sixers-in-spotlight-as-full-2026-27-nba-schedule-revealed/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:36:13 +0000 Vanguard Sports Football US basketball fans will have plenty of chances to check out LeBron James's first season in Philadelphia with the 76ers featured in 34 nationally televised games according to the full NBA season schedule released on Thursday. The post LeBron’s Sixers in spotlight as full 2026-27 NBA schedule re https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/13/over-50-of-victims-of-child-abuse-in-edo-violated-by-their-fathers/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/13/over-50-of-victims-of-child-abuse-in-edo-violated-by-their-fathers/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:35:50 +0000 PM News Nigerian News Commenting on how some families shield abusers of their minors, Abdullah mentioned the case of a 14-yea-old girl who was carrying eight-month pregnancy for her father. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/workdays-stock-sees-a-record-surge-could-a-buyout-spark-a-software-revival-f2bd9219?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/workdays-stock-sees-a-record-surge-could-a-buyout-spark-a-software-revival-f2bd9219?mod=mw_rss_topstories Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:34:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks Shares of the HR software company rose 18% on Thursday on reports of a potential private-equity acquisition. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/902726-afc-leads-investment-in-dangote-refinerys-2-5bn-private-placement.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/902726-afc-leads-investment-in-dangote-refinerys-2-5bn-private-placement.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:31:53 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News AFC describes the investment as a continuation of its long-term partnership with the Dangote Group and commitment to financing transformative industrial projects across Africa. The post AFC leads investment in Dangote Refinery’s $2.5bn private placement appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://businessday.ng/sports/article/leicester-city-owners-put-club-up-for-sale-for-200m/ https://businessday.ng/sports/article/leicester-city-owners-put-club-up-for-sale-for-200m/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:31:41 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News Leicester City’s Thai owners, King Power, are reportedly seeking more than £200 million for the English football club as they read more Leicester City owners put club up for sale for £200m https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/13/mtn-service-disruption-halts-business-communication-in-taraba-capital/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/13/mtn-service-disruption-halts-business-communication-in-taraba-capital/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:30:04 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Communication has been brought to a standstill for millions of MTN subscribers in Jalingo, Taraba State, following a total disruption of services on the network. The outage, which lasted for several hours on Thursday, left subscribers unable to make or receive calls, send SMS messages, or use W https://www.marketwatch.com/story/can-i-claim-50-of-my-husbands-social-security-now-and-switch-to-my-higher-benefit-at-70-5518700b?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/can-i-claim-50-of-my-husbands-social-security-now-and-switch-to-my-higher-benefit-at-70-5518700b?mod=mw_rss_topstories Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:30:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks “I would like to offer a piece of advice for women who are or have been married.” https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/scottish-giants-rangers-crash-out-of-europa-league/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/scottish-giants-rangers-crash-out-of-europa-league/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:25:32 +0000 Vanguard Sports Football Rangers' miserable start to the season continued with a 1-1 draw at Ibrox against Polish side Jagiellonia Bialystock on Thursday which sends them crashing out of the Europa League in the third qualifying round. The post Scottish giants Rangers crash out of Europa League appeared first on Vanguard Ne https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/902728-cross-river-assembly-approves-n963bn-supplementary-budget.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/902728-cross-river-assembly-approves-n963bn-supplementary-budget.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:24:31 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News The revised figure represents an increase of N1.45 billion from the earlier N961 billion provision, which translates to a 0.15 per cent rise. 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