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In the largely unregulated expanse of web3, a decentralised internet ecosystem built on blockchain technology, which digital assets like cryptocurrencies are part of, a sinister phenomenon termed rug pulling has emerged. This scam has already […]

In the past few days, the media has been flooded with various narratives on the oilfield dispute between General Hydrocarbons Ltd and the First Bank of Nigeria. General Hydrocarbons has provided clarifications on the matter. […]

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Folashade Adekaiyaoja as deputy director-general of the Department of State Services (DSS). Adekaiyaoja, who hails from Kogi state, is the first female operative of the DSS to […]

Reminiscing Lagos abortion law controversy and Jonathan’s childbirth control, the country may be on a collision course with multiple religious and cultural institutions as well as humanitarian organisations in the coming months unless it prevails […]

Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on Sunday, recalled how late former U.S. President, Jimmy Carter stuck out his neck to save his life by seeking his release from prison under the late Head of […]

The Nigerian Telecommunications Commission (NCC) has arranged a stakeholders meeting in Abuja over the issue of a 100 per cent hike from the service providers. The meeting is expected to bring groups and consumers of […]

Nigeria Armed Forces’ annual ranking in the 2024 Global Firepower (GFP) has dropped to 39th, marking the third consecutive decline after being ranked 36th in 2023 and 35th in 2022. The country’s army failed to […]

Terrorists invaded Natsini, a community in Argungun Local Government Area of Kebbi State, on Thursday night killing two police officers and rustling nearly 200 cattle. Hamza Shuaibu, a resident of the community, told PREMIUM TIMES […]

The Peoples Democratic Party and the Labour Party have kicked against the N55bn allocated in the 2025 budget for the maintenance of the presidential fleet. This is contained in the 2025 Appropriation Bill sent to […]

The China Development Bank (CDB) has granted a loan of $254.76 million for the construction of the Kano-Kaduna railway project in Nigeria. In a statement on Tuesday, the bank said the funding is expected to […]

The Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF), on Saturday, raised concerns over the Federal Government’s proposed Tax Reform Bills, urging immediate suspension of their implementation. The forum criticised the government for failing to engage critical stakeholders and […]

The Federal Government may cut its crude oil supply to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, reducing it from the current allocation of 300,000 barrels per day, except if there is a surge in Nigeria’s oil output, […]

•Communities in border states plead for peaceful resolution, debunk Niger leader’s claim of French troops in Nigeria Some residents of communities in some states that share border with Niger Republic have expressed fears over the […]

Seven states recorded negative growth in their internally generated revenues (IGRs) last year just as 80 per cent of the earned income of 21 others came from the federation account in the face of rising […]

Civil servants under the employment of the Federal Government are facing a low-key Christmas celebrations following the delay in payment of their December 2024 salaries. The PUNCH also learnt that federal workers suffered delayed salaries […]

The Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission (LASWARCO) has sealed the factories belonging to Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company, FrieslandCampina WAMCO, and Guinness Nigeria for extracting groundwater for commercial purposes without proper authorisation. Speaking on Tuesday in […]

Over the years, many Nigerians have tragically lost their lives in preventable stampedes. Shoddy planning, poor organisation, impatience, desperation, and other factors have contributed to these avoidable disasters in large gatherings. Innocent lives have been […]

Femi Adesina, former spokesperson to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has stated that his principal refrained from removing the petrol subsidy during his administration out of concern for its impact on “ordinary” Nigerians. In a tribute marking […]

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot price of its premium motor spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to ₦899.50 per litre. Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of the […]