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NAHCON concludes 2026 Hajj returnee airlift, begins Hajj 2027 preparations

Nigeria, June 24 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has officially concluded the return airlift phase of the 2026 Hajj exercise, marking the successful completion of one of the countr... Read More


It's Official: Chelle to combine Super Eagles, U-23 roles ahead of new contract signing

Nigeria, June 24 -- Nigeria's sports authorities have agreed in principle on a new contract for Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, while also handing the Malian tactician the additional responsibili... Read More


France coach leaves World Cup for mum's funeral

Nigeria, June 24 -- France head coach Didier Deschamps has temporarily stepped away from the national team's FIFA World Cup campaign following the death of his mother, the French Football Federation (... Read More


Nigerian airlines now depend on bank loans as fuel costs soar - Onyema

Nigeria, June 24 -- Nigerian airlines are increasingly relying on commercial bank loans to sustain daily operations as the cost of aviation fuel continues to place heavy pressure on the industry. The... Read More


Tinubu assures Mastercard of Nigeria's tech-ready workforce, backs digital skills for SMEs

Nigeria, June 24 -- President Bola Tinubu has assured foreign investors that Nigeria's youthful population is ready to learn, adopt technology and compete in the global economy. He gave the assurance... Read More


NBS, ARCN sign agreement to strengthen agricultural research data system

Nigeria, June 23 -- The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) to strengthen collaboration on agric... Read More


US Embassy opens applications to support Nigerians seeking admission in American varsities

Nigeria, June 23 -- The United States Mission in Nigeria has opened applications for the 2026 EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Programme (OFP), a scheme designed to help academically outstanding but fin... Read More


Nigerian govt unveils measures to boost LPG supply, ease rising cooking gas prices

Nigeria, June 23 -- The federal government has unveiled a series of measures to address the recent surge in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices and to improve nationwide supply. In a statement issue... Read More


JUST IN: Ronaldo sets new World Cup record

Nigeria, June 23 -- Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first player in football history to score in six different FIFA World Cups after finding the net for Portugal against Uzbekistan on Monday. The Po... Read More


'Dangerous regression': Peter Obi reacts to Sowore's remand in prison

Nigeria, June 23 -- The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has faulted the remand in prison of Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore. PREMIUM TIMES repor... Read More